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EAM Jaishankar hails India's 8.2% Q2 GDP growth

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday welcomed India's latest economic performance figures, describing the country's 8.2 per cent GDP growth in the second quarter of 2025-26 as a strong endorsement of the nation's reform-driven development path.

2025-11-28T17:53:17.469751+00:00 IST

India delivers 73 tonnes of life-saving medicines to Kabul

India on Friday delivered 73 tonnes of life-saving medicines, vaccines, and essential supplements to Kabul to address urgent medical needs.

2025-11-28T17:51:39.298683+00:00 IST

India re-elected to IMO Council for 2026-27

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has once again elected India to its Council for the 2026-27 term, in recognition of the country's sustained commitment to sustainable shipping, maritime security and South-South cooperation.

2025-11-28T17:34:06.259908+00:00 IST

'Diplomatic channels are the best way to resolve issues'

Nepal's Former Law Minister Bahadur Pradhan on Friday emphasised that diplomacy is the key to resolving the ongoing map dispute with India, particularly after the release of a new 100 Nepalese Rupee banknote featuring an updated map that includes Indian territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani.

2025-11-28T17:30:59.064035+00:00 IST

Thai FM Sihasak to begin four-day India visit from Nov 29

In a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday, the Foreign Minister will arrive in India on Saturday, November 29. His visit will continue till December 2.

2025-11-28T17:25:24.608630+00:00 IST

Abul Sarkar's fans hold rally to protest his arrest in Bangladesh

The interim government recently arrested the king of Baul music (Moharaja Abul Sarkar) after an Islamist extremist group claimed that a song by Abul Sarkar insulted Islam. Abul Sarker's wife, Aleya Begum, denied the allegations, saying her husband is innocent.

2025-11-28T16:25:46.159887+00:00 IST

Hong Kong must improve construction practices, safety measures

Councillor for French Citizens Abroad representing France in Hong Kong and Macau, Marc Guyon, on Friday described the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district as "very sad", while calling for major improvements in construction practices and safety standards in the region.

2025-11-28T15:58:01.388590+00:00 IST

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“Turn the volume up”: Mamdani challenges Trump after NYC win

Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his victory speech, he pledged to fight corruption, champion progressive policies, and inspired hope, calling New York a beacon against political darkness.

2025-11-05T06:55:43.598383+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani celebrates NYC win to "Dhoom Machale"

Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City and the youngest person to win the mayoral election in a century.

2025-11-05T06:12:20.447150+00:00 IST

Zohran Mamdani quotes Nehru after NYC mayoral win

Zohran Mamdani became New York City's youngest mayor and the first Muslim, South-Asian immigrant to hold the post. Quoting Nehru's Tryst with Destiny, he said, "Tonight New York has stepped from the old into the new." He won 50.4% of the vote, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.

2025-11-05T05:12:29.259060+00:00 IST

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India submits TEPA ratification document to Norway

India has ratified the TEPA trade deal with EFTA by submitting its instrument to Norway. With all parties now on board, the agreement is set to take effect within three months, boosting trade ties. Ambassador Acquino Vimal also visited key innovation and cybersecurity hubs in Norway.

2025-07-22T19:25:59.235475+00:00 IST

"Scrubbing work is underway": Vikram Doraiswami on India-UK FTA

"The free trade agreement ...essentially the substantive negotiations finished on the 6th of May. The scrubbing work is underway. It would, of course, not be proper for me to speculate about when it will be signed, but the important point is that the text must be completely ready for it to be signed," he stated.

2025-07-22T19:04:40.490161+00:00 IST

'Bilateral ties will be significantly boosted by PM Modi’s visit

India-UK relationship will be significantly boosted by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit beginning Wednesday, with the relationship poised to move to the next level through progress in areas such as trade, technology and defence, Vikram Doraiswami, India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has said.

2025-07-22T17:01:08.882310+00:00 IST

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Canada: Hindu Student Council hosts meet-and-greet session

The Hindu Student Council (HSC) Canada hosted a meet-and-greet session at OCAD University Toronto, bringing together Hindu student leaders from various campuses to share their experiences and challenges.

2024-11-25T07:02:07.700919+00:00 IST

CoHNA, CJIA discusses on combating antisemitism, Hinduphobia in a

The Canadian chapter of the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) held an engaging session on the rising challenges of antisemitism and Hinduphobia in universities and academic settings at Victoria College at University of Toronto on Sunday.

2024-11-25T07:00:41.997454+00:00 IST

High Commission of India organises consular camp in Montreal

The High Commission of India in Canada organised a consular camp in Montreal, providing essential services to the local Indian community.

2024-11-24T03:24:59.523349+00:00 IST

Asia

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Japan mulls joining NATO to support Ukraine

Several NATO officials told NHK that Tokyo is expected to formally announce its participation in the alliance's Ukraine support framework in the near future, marking another step in Japan's growing security engagement with Europe.

2026-02-10T07:37:53.951473+00:00 IST

Killings, reported disappearance renew focus on Balochistan

Several unidentified bodies were found across Balochistan, while a man was allegedly detained without warrant in Hub. Families and residents raised concerns over possible torture, enforced disappearance, and lack of transparency, according to The Balochistan Post.

2026-02-10T07:32:35.475611+00:00 IST

Bangladesh EC secretary assures smooth, secure polling on Feb 12

Bangladesh is preparing for national parliamentary elections on February 12, with voting set to begin at 7.30 am. Election officials reported no security concerns, campaigning has entered its final phase, and candidates expressed optimism about voter participation.

2026-02-10T07:17:23.242586+00:00 IST

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UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines following two quake

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines following the two earthquakes that struck the southern part of the country, resulting in a number of deaths.

2025-10-11T17:44:19.178549+00:00 IST

Union MoS shares India’s vision at IUCN World Conservation Congre

Singh informed that India's efforts to foster carbon markets and promote renewable energy generation are a step towards achieving the clarion call of 'Mission LiFE' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which serves as a guiding principle for sustainability initiatives across the globe.

2025-10-11T17:23:08.378076+00:00 IST

Post-traumatic stress disorder still claiming the lives of Oct 7

Following the news that Roy Shalev one of the Nova community's key members, who was also a co-organiser of the Nova festival had taken his own life, the issue of survivors' suffering from October 7 has resurfaced once again.

2025-10-11T16:56:14.307596+00:00 IST

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France hopes for greater India collaboration on AI, social issues

Councillor for French Citizens Abroad representing France in Hong Kong and Macau, Marc Guyon, on Friday called for deeper collaboration between France and India on technology and social issues, particularly in emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, as well as addressing domestic challenges faced by France.

2025-11-28T15:48:54.314747+00:00 IST

Asia

India,Germany hold 10th meeting of Joint Working Group on Counter

The meeting was co-chaired by Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in the Ministry of External Affairs of India and Konrad Arz von Straussenburg, Director, Directorate-General for International Order, United Nations and Arms Control of Germany.

2025-11-28T15:32:19.562297+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of 3.0 magnitude strikes Bhutan

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Bhutan on Friday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-28T14:13:37.686252+00:00 IST

Brazil unveils plans for two new Federal Universities focused on

Both institutions are expected to begin operations in 2027, marking a significant expansion of Brazil's public university network.

2025-11-28T13:18:18.862837+00:00 IST

Asia

INS Vikrant, Udaygiri join Sri Lanka’s International Fleet Review

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and its indigenously built stealth frigate INS Udaygiri, participated in the Sri Lanka Navy International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 held between November 27 and November 29 as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

2025-11-28T13:17:25.672856+00:00 IST

Asia

Romanian Embassy in India hosts National Day celebrations

This year's celebration carried heightened significance as Romania and India marked 77 years of diplomatic partnership, celebrated through renewed energy, expanding cooperation, and a shared commitment to shaping a more interconnected, culturally dynamic world.

2025-11-28T13:16:46.719395+00:00 IST

Asia

MoD, US ink Rs 7,995-cr deal for 5-year support of Navy’s MH-60R

The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian Navy's MH-60R multi-role helicopters, valued at approximately Rs 7,995 crore.

2025-11-28T12:42:08.713719+00:00 IST

Europe

UN human rights chief warns Pakistan’s constitutional amendment

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep alarm over Pakistan's latest constitutional amendment, saying it poses a serious challenge to the country's judicial independence, military accountability, and the overall rule of law.

2025-11-28T12:40:58.035298+00:00 IST

Asia

Prague Declaration condemns China’s interference in Dalai Lama su

The Prague Declaration on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2025 has firmly asserted the Tibetan Buddhist community's right to choose the successor of the 14th Dalai Lama without any political interference, a move widely seen as a rebuke to China's growing attempts to control the Tibetan spiritual lineage, as reported by Phayul.

2025-11-28T12:08:07.393612+00:00 IST

Asia

Ditwah expected to continue its north-northwestward trajectory

The storm is expected to continue its north-northwestward trajectory, reaching the southwest Bay of Bengal near North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by early morning of November 30, 2025.

2025-11-28T12:06:54.246552+00:00 IST

Asia

INS Vikrant, Udaygiri deliver relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

India on Friday commenced Operation Sagar Bandhu, aimed at providing relief materials and vital HADR support to the Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka, which has been dealing with the natural calamity for the past few days, killing 61 people and leaving 25 missing in the island nation.

2025-11-28T12:01:28.967113+00:00 IST

Brazil considers placing coup-plotting officers in prisons

The review is expected to carry significant implications for prominent figures such as General Augusto Heleno and General Walter Braga Netto, both of whom are currently serving sentences in military detention facilities while their appeals continue.

2025-11-28T11:54:56.675764+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan PM remarks sent wrong signal to ‘Taiwan separatists’: China

After Takaichi suggested that Tokyo could deploy military forces in the hypothetical event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait, Beijing has increased diplomatic and economic pressure on Japan, seeking to force the Japanese Prime Minister to retract her November 7 remarks in Parliament.

2025-11-28T11:22:30.791784+00:00 IST

Asia

Op Sagar Bandhu: India dispatches relief materials to Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his heartfelt condolences to the people of Sri Lanka, who have lost loved ones due to cyclone Ditwah. In a gesture of solidarity, India has dispatched relief materials and vital Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support under Operation Sagar Bandhu.

2025-11-28T10:51:22.566612+00:00 IST