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BLA woman commander warns Pakistan of escalating resistance

A woman commander of the Baloch Liberation Army, identified as Shaynaz Baloch, has accused the Pakistani state and what she described as "Punjabi domination" of oppressing the Baloch people and suppressing their culture, identity, and rights.

2026-05-24T07:35:39.614797+00:00 IST

Jaishankar holds delegation-level talks with US State Secy Rubio

Welcoming Secretary Rubio to the capital, Jaishankar emphasised that the bilateral relationship has evolved into a powerhouse of international cooperation.

2026-05-24T07:18:59.262006+00:00 IST

Chinese envoy thanks PM Modi for condolences

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his message of condolences following the mining accident in Shanxi province which resulted in the death of 82 people and left 9 missing.

2026-05-24T06:46:37.743062+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar holds delegation-level talks with Marco Rubio

The meeting was attended by senior officials from both sides. Jaishankar was accompanied by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other senior officials, while Rubio was joined by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and members of the visiting American delegation.

2026-05-24T06:42:30.166705+00:00 IST

Trump thanks law enforcement after gunman shot dead

US President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked the law enforcement authorities and the Secret Service agents for the swift action in gunning down the person responsible for a shooting incident near the White House.

2026-05-24T06:06:37.267948+00:00 IST

ICE Los Angeles arrests 26-year-old Indian national

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Los Angeles on Saturday (local time) reported the arrest of Parminderpal Singh, 26, an Indian national, on Thursday (local time).

2026-05-24T06:05:04.557795+00:00 IST

Exile community accuses China of failing to fulfil Tibetan aspirations

The remarks came on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the controversial "Seventeen-Point Agreement" signed in 1951 between representatives of Tibet and the government of the Chinese Communist Party, an accord that Tibetans-in-exile have long rejected as illegitimate.

2026-05-24T05:43:35.996741+00:00 IST

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Ex Israeli Spox warns US-Iran ceasefire hinges on Hormuz blockade

Speaking with ANI, Levy characterized Iran's actions as "maritime piracy," accusing the Islamic Republic of holding the global economy hostage to blackmail the international community.

2026-04-11T07:38:58.690665+00:00 IST

"Pak systematically supports terrorism," says Ex Israeli Spox

Levy, in conversation with ANI, said that Pakistan is an aggressive state that systematically supports terrorism.

2026-04-11T06:28:16.137188+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Qatar welcomes Petroleum Minister

Puri expressed his gratitude to the leadership and people of Qatar for their invaluable support to the Indian community during such testing times.

2026-04-11T05:37:53.033144+00:00 IST

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Bangladesh PM Rahman likely to visit India Aug 20-25

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is likely to undertake his first official visit to India between August 20 and August 25, with Dhaka and New Delhi currently discussing the exact dates, Daily Star reported, citing diplomatic sources.

2026-08-15T06:33:12.331969+00:00 IST

Chinese Ambassador attends Independence Day at Red Fort

Extending his warm greetings on social media platform X, Ambassador Xu wrote, "Warm congratulations to India on the 80th anniversary of independence!"

2026-08-15T06:07:38.704872+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar extends I-Day wishes

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the last 12 years have witnessed India's growing "Atmavishwas, Atmagaurav and Atmanirbharta", as he extended greetings for the 80th Independence Day to Indians across the world and highlighted the country's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

2026-08-15T05:59:20.716524+00:00 IST

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MoS Pabitra Margherita calls on President of Fiji

nion Minister of State of External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita called on the President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu during his visit to the country.

2025-05-13T08:34:47.022017+00:00 IST

Sixth Moroccan poets festival concludes

The Moroccan Poets Festival concluded its sixth edition after three days of illustrious writing and celebrating the word.

2025-05-13T08:22:42.545035+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine talks: Zelenskyy urges Trump to visit Turkiye

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged US President Donald Trump to find an opportunity to visit Turkiye as the country has been proposed as the site for discussions between Russia and Ukraine.

2025-05-13T06:09:50.855247+00:00 IST

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy backs US and Israel

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has backed US and Israel strikes on Iran as he saw Tehran a key ally of Russia, who provided the latter with "shahed" drones to attack Kiev.

2026-02-28T16:30:09.183063+00:00 IST

United Nations Security Council to hold emergency meeting

United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting at 10 pm CET to address the situation in Iran and the Middle East, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday.

2026-02-28T15:39:13.869188+00:00 IST

"Coercion, not belief": Humanist Portnaar on blasphemy laws

In an interview with ANI, Portnaar addressed the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding religious legislation and the recent testimonies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran.

2026-02-27T18:09:44.820195+00:00 IST

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US: Select Committee warns of China’s state-led push to dominate

The letter warned that the US is "engaged in a fierce biotechnology competition with the PRC", where medical innovation is central to national and economic security. It also stated that China is pursuing a "deliberate, state-directed strategy to dominate global biotechnology", including drug development, biologics manufacturing, and clinical R&D.

2026-05-22T12:21:38.889016+00:00 IST

US indicts four Chinese container manufacturing companies

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted seven Chinese executives and four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturing companies for allegedly conspiring to restrict output and fix prices of standard shipping containers during the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain crisis.

2026-05-22T05:19:27.985495+00:00 IST

CENTCOM showcases war readiness as US-Iran talks intensify

Amid intense indirect discussion over a ceasefire framework between Washington and Tehran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the strike group of the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is maintaining peak readiness if it is called to action.

2026-05-22T02:55:46.167798+00:00 IST

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German delegation attends Shiv Mahapuran Katha in Gujarat

During their visit to DPA Kandla, the German Delegation on Saturday also attended the sacred Shri Shiv Mahapuran Katha being organised on the auspicious occasion of Purushottam Maas at DPA's Port Township, Gopalpuri, Gandhidham by Gopalpuri Saarvajanik Mitra Mandal.

2026-05-24T05:32:54.272994+00:00 IST

US-Iran 60-day ceasefire memorandum nears final approval: Report

According to a senior US official, the draft agreement hinges on a strict diplomatic architecture of "relief for performance." If implemented, the deal would immediately reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, temporarily ease global energy market pressures, and establish a high-stakes 60-day window to negotiate the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program.

2026-05-24T05:27:31.153109+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian doctor in Wuhan performs robotic surgery in Hyderabad

Indian urologist Dr Syed Mohammed Ghouse successfully conducted a robot-assisted bladder reconnection surgery on a patient in Hyderbad while operating remotely from Wuhan, showcasing a major advancement in cross-border telemedicine and robotic healthcare cooperation between India and China, according to a news report by China Daily.

2026-05-24T04:03:18.559924+00:00 IST

Suspect in White House shooting incident identified: Report

The deceased suspect involved in the shooting outside the White House has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, citing a person familiar with the investigation, as reported by CBS News.

2026-05-24T03:29:33.981242+00:00 IST

Iran agrees to relinquish highly enriched uranium : Report

The breakthrough, first reported by The New York Times, citing two US officials, marks a dramatic pivot in diplomatic efforts. While Tehran has committed to surrendering the material in a general statement, the exact mechanisms for how the uranium will be relinquished remain unfinalized and are slated to be hammered out after a formal deal is signed.

2026-05-24T03:27:19.920501+00:00 IST

Asia

"Rubio's visit is important bilaterally and for Quad," says Ex Di

Speaking to ANI on Saturday, Sinha said Rubio's visit comes at a crucial juncture and emphasised the importance of high-level diplomatic engagement between the two countries amid evolving geopolitical and strategic challenges.

2026-05-24T02:53:59.219576+00:00 IST

Middle East

India, Oman strengthen defence ties through military training

India and Oman reinforced their growing strategic defence partnership through a specialised military training initiative conducted by two Indian Mobile Training Teams (IMTT) for personnel of the Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) of Oman.

2026-05-24T02:18:45.748730+00:00 IST

White House shooting suspect dies in hospital

Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect approached the checkpoint, pulled a weapon out of his bag and began firing on officers.

2026-05-24T01:34:38.520819+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels

Of the four, three sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern part Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2026-05-24T01:34:21.476124+00:00 IST

Asia

"US, India have good potential, steady common balance," says Expe

Sachdev, in a conversation with ANI, said that both nations have an extremely good potential and a very steady common balance.

2026-05-24T01:14:58.628398+00:00 IST

"Rubio visit repairs India relationship, revives Quad prospects"

Trigunayat, in a conversation with ANI, said that the visit essentially repairs the India relationship and revives the Quad prospects to a great extent.

2026-05-24T01:12:59.716759+00:00 IST

US Senator Lindsey Graham warns Iran deal could fuel militancy in

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday warned that any deal with Iran that allows it to grow stronger over time could increase instability in Lebanon and Iraq and worsen tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-05-24T01:09:13.393670+00:00 IST

"Rubio visit significant for India-US ties," says Analyst

Kugelman, in a conversation with ANI, said that the fact that Rubio is there to participate in the Quad Summit suggests that the Trump administration continues to be committed to the Quad.

2026-05-24T00:46:07.269345+00:00 IST

2, including suspected gunman, reportedly injured in White House

Two people were reportedly injured, including a suspected gunman, after nearly 30 gunshots were heard near the White House complex at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, close to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, according to law enforcement sources cited by CBS News.

2026-05-24T00:09:37.318232+00:00 IST