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Trump hints at easing Russian oil sanctions on Hungary

Speaking at a joint meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Trump said the US is "looking at" Orban's request for an exemption from the Russian oil sanctions imposed last month.

2025-11-08T00:21:36.311049+00:00 IST

MEA proposes 'Overseas Mobility Bill' to streamline emigration

The bill seeks to repeal the four-decade-old Emigration Act of 1983 and replace it with a legal framework suited to today's global labour market.

2025-11-08T00:08:50.422525+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Kiwi-Indian farmers

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visited the Te Puke kiwifruit orchard in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty alongside his counterpart, Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture, Trade, and Investment. During the visit, the ministers interacted with Kiwi-Indian farmers, exploring the orchard's cultivation practices, sustainability initiatives, and strategies to enhance productivity and fruit quality.

2025-11-07T22:46:04.387674+00:00 IST

India demands earliest release of 44 Indians serving in Russian A

The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that at least 44 Indian nationals are currently serving in the Russian army. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has raised the issue with Russian authorities, urging the release of these individuals and warning citizens against accepting recruitment offers, citing serious risks to life.

2025-11-07T22:29:07.330142+00:00 IST

Reviewing Kabul embassy’s functions, responsibilities: MEA

The spokesperson's remarks follow the government's announcement last month that India would transition its Technical Mission in Kabul into a full Embassy of India. At the October 16 briefing, the MEA had confirmed that the upgrade would take place soon.

2025-11-07T21:03:25.807863+00:00 IST

"Will remember this support": Jamaica and Cuba praise India

The Ambassador of Cuba to India posted a message on X expressing appreciation for the assistance reaching affected provinces.

2025-11-07T20:12:01.336960+00:00 IST

150 years of Vande Mataram: Indian Embassy in Nepal honours song

Nepali artists and music teachers from ICCR Nepal (Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Kathmandu) joined the children, leading the rendition and adding a cultural blend to the celebration. The embassy said the aim was to honour the song's timeless message of sacrifice, patriotism, courage and devotion.

2025-11-07T19:30:34.186085+00:00 IST

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"This is India’s moment," says US media leader Mark A. Aitken

Aitken first visited India in 1998 as a technologist and speaker at the Broadcast Engineering Society conference. Recalling his early impressions, he said he saw a nation "brimming with potential, spirited, resourceful, ambitious."

2025-10-13T09:35:16.639180+00:00 IST

Trump warns Putin he will supply Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv

"I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you, about Tomahawks," the US leader told reporters on Sunday on board Air Force One enroute to West Asia.

2025-10-13T06:36:40.846358+00:00 IST

Two dead after plane crashes near Texas airfield

Two people died after a plane crashed near an airfield in Texas and collided with an 18-wheeler before bursting into flames on Sunday, New York Post reported.

2025-10-13T04:01:22.047843+00:00 IST

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Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart Araghchi discuss situation

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Spoke to Iranian FM @araghchi this evening on the latest situation."

2025-06-13T17:45:23.942636+00:00 IST

Israel's Foreign Minister Saar calls EAM Jaishankar

Gideon Sa'ar called External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding ongoing developments.

2025-06-13T17:27:27.717097+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, French counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation

The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, including in trade, defence, clean energy, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), culture and people-to-people ties.

2025-06-13T17:00:38.412855+00:00 IST

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Canada MP Chandra Arya condemns attacks on journalists

Arya also said that Khalistani extremists have been wreaking havoc in Canada, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and called on the law enforcement agencies to take notice of these incidents.

2024-10-13T04:00:59.679690+00:00 IST

Indian troops hold pregnancy awareness session for women in Abyei

The initiative is aimed at improving maternal health in the region. As many as 24 women and nine girls from the local community attended the session.

2024-10-12T04:23:10.534594+00:00 IST

Subhash Prasad Gupta appointed as High Commissioner of India to

Subhash Prasad Gupta, currently India's Ambassador to Suriname, has been concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. With his new role, Gupta will continue to strengthen India's diplomatic and cultural ties in the Caribbean, building on India-Suriname relations.

2024-10-11T22:44:09.175106+00:00 IST

Asia

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CDS General Anil Chauhan calls on Armenia Defence Minister

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called on Armenia's Defence Minister Suren Papkyan during his official visit to the country, holding discussions aimed at deepening defence cooperation between India and Armenia.

2026-02-03T17:49:10.263208+00:00 IST

Israel formalises orthodox integration into military

Israel Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir signed a landmark order Tuesday establishing formal guidelines for integrating Orthodox (Haredi) Jews into military service, marking the first time such arrangements have been codified in an official General Staff order.

2026-02-03T17:37:01.213127+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Myanmar

Another earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Myanmar at 9:21 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) website.

2026-02-03T17:20:48.426742+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Conflicts multiplying, peace under siege, says UN Chief

Antonio Guterres issued the call during the annual ceremony on the grounds of UN Headquarters in New York to ring the Peace Bell.

2025-09-13T01:16:55.207100+00:00 IST

Israeli strikes kill 65 in Gaza, including 14 from one family

Heavy Israeli air and artillery strikes on Friday killed at least 65 Palestinians across Gaza, including 14 members of the same family, according to Al Jazeera.

2025-09-13T01:08:31.324790+00:00 IST

Sharjah Narrative Forum concludes 21st session in Egypt

The 21st Sharjah Narrative Forum concluded its two-day programme in Egypt under the theme "The Novel and Artificial Intelligence", with the participation of over 60 writers, academics, and critics from Egypt and across the Arab world.

2025-09-12T18:17:50.088555+00:00 IST

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Asia

US knew Pak’s F-16s could carry nukes: Former CIA officer

"We knew all about the Pakistani nuclear weapons design, and we knew all about the F-16s, as you could imagine. And we knew that the F-16s were capable of delivering the Pakistani nuclear weapons as they existed at that time, without any doubt," he said.

2025-11-07T18:29:34.324048+00:00 IST

My life was ruined for exposing Pakistan: Ex-CIA officer Barlow

"So a nine-month-long investigation, invading our marriage all over Washington, making everybody think that I was some kind of a spy or had done some horrible security thing. It was all found to be completely fabricated. And I was called in and given my top secret clearance back, but they refused to put me back in my job," the former CIA officer added.

2025-11-07T18:12:55.613308+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE leaders congratulate King of Tonga on National Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty Tupou VI, King of Tonga, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

2025-11-07T17:42:23.804860+00:00 IST

Asia

In touch with UAE on Maj Jaitly's detention: MEA

"We are in touch with UAE authorities. Our Embassy is brief on the matter. We have been making consular visits to him and we have done so on four occasions. We are also in close touch with his family, including his wife. We are offering all possible assistance," Jaiswal said.

2025-11-07T17:31:38.062017+00:00 IST

Asia

India–EU FTA talks make progress, both sides reaffirm commitment

According to a release issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the negotiations took place from November 3 to November 7, with a senior EU negotiating team visiting India to engage with their Indian counterparts in advancing a comprehensive, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade agreement.

2025-11-07T16:03:18.075528+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Deputy FM Rudenko

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated that both leaders also exchanged views on key regional, global, and multilateral developments.

2025-11-07T15:45:05.661766+00:00 IST

Asia

MEA joins nation in celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram

In a post on X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the song embodies the resolve, dedication, and aspirations of India as it continues to inspire the citizens to pursue a common dream and collective future.

2025-11-07T15:28:50.223330+00:00 IST

Asia

270 Indians reuturn from Thailand after Myanmar cybercrime raid

Speaking during a weekly press briefing, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Indians stranded in Thailand returned from Mae Sot on Thursday, with more expected to return in the coming days. He explained that after a crackdown in certain camp centres in Myanmar, the individuals had illegally crossed into Thailand.

2025-11-07T14:23:53.321047+00:00 IST

Asia

MEA on Trump's hint at India visit next year

"As far as the comments of President Trump regarding his visit to India are concerned, I do not have anything on this to share. I will let you know when I have something to share about it," MEA spokesperson Jaiswal said.

2025-11-07T14:10:26.887358+00:00 IST

Asia

World Bank warns of rising poverty amid Pakistan’s economic decli

Amid a worsening economic crisis, the World Bank Group has sounded alarm bells over Pakistan's deepening poverty and widening inequality in its recently released report, "Reclaiming Momentum Towards Prosperity: Pakistan's Poverty, Equity and Resilience Assessment".

2025-11-07T12:57:27.319442+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak’s secret nuclear activities in line with its past: MEA

"Clandestine and illegal nuclear activities are in keeping with Pakistan's history, that is centred around decades of smuggling, export control violations, secret partnerships, AQ Khan network and further proliferation," the MEA Spokesperson said.

2025-11-07T12:34:04.154446+00:00 IST

Asia

Experts urge ASEAN unity to counter China in South China Sea

Participants urged collective global engagement to counter China's increasingly assertive maritime actions, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2025-11-07T12:29:19.628752+00:00 IST

Shame Indira didn’t approve: Ex-CIA officer on Kahuta plan

According to reports and declassified accounts, Israel and India allegedly planned a preemptive airstrike on Pakistan's Kahuta uranium enrichment plant -- the core of its nuclear programme -- to prevent Islamabad from developing and proliferating nuclear weapons, particularly to Iran, which is regarded as a grave adversary by Israel.

2025-11-07T12:12:23.911522+00:00 IST

"US ignored Pakistan’s nuclear weapons development"

Barlow explained that two key US laws, the Solarz Amendment and the Pressler Amendment, were designed to restrict aid to nations engaged in nuclear weapons development.

2025-11-07T12:11:15.682539+00:00 IST