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EAM meets Canadian PM Carney in Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the national capital as part of the latter's official visit to the country and appreciated his commitment to building a forward-looking partnership between the two countries.

2026-03-02T04:32:34.218999+00:00 IST

Afghanistan strikes key military bases in Pakistan

Amid escalated cross-border tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Ministry of National Defense of the Islamic Emirate stated that it had carried out airstrikes on major military installations in Pakistan, including the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, describing the action as a response to Pakistani air raids on Afghan territory.

2026-03-02T04:09:20.039954+00:00 IST

US used Anthropic AI, B2 bombers, suicide drones in Iran strikes

The United States used an array of weapons in the strikes conducted against Iran as a part of Operation Epic Fury on Saturday--which included artificial intelligence service from Anthropic, according to a report by Reuters.

2026-03-02T03:53:40.380356+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after projectile fire

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) said in a series of posts on X that it carried out targeted strikes against senior members of Hezbollah in the Beirut area in response to the projectile fire launched toward Israel, particularly towards the north of the country.

2026-03-02T03:41:41.632344+00:00 IST

Don't want North Korea-like situation in our region: Azar

Iranians should be given hope, the Israeli envoy said, calling it a "moral responsibility" of both the US and his own country.

2026-03-02T03:36:53.421075+00:00 IST

Iran FM Araghchi writes to UN Secy General Antonio Guterres

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has formally written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and members of the UN Security Council over what Tehran calls the "assassination" of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a devastating joint military operation by the United States and Israel, Tasnim News reported.

2026-03-02T03:32:29.510441+00:00 IST

Australian FM Wong arranges for emergency consular assistance for

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) opened registrations for all Australians in UAE and Qatar amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

2026-03-02T03:17:18.549723+00:00 IST

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ETGE urges international action over Beijing’s security policies

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has called on the international community, including relevant United Nations bodies, to take coordinated and principled action in response to what it described as the continued institutionalisation of a coercive security and control system in East Turkistan, also known as Xinjiang, which it refers to as an occupied territory under Chinese rule.

2026-02-27T06:20:19.483176+00:00 IST

HRW urges Pakistan to quash longstanding blasphemy case

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Pakistani authorities to quash the decades-long blasphemy conviction of academic Junaid Hafeez, who has been held in prison for 13 years under the country's strict blasphemy laws, highlighting serious concerns about due process and human rights violations.

2026-02-27T06:03:05.559256+00:00 IST

Hillary Clinton denies knowledge of Epstein crimes in Testimony

"Let me be as clear as I can. I do not," she said. "As I stated in my sworn declaration on January 13, I had no idea about their criminal activities. I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein. I never flew on his plane or visited his island, homes or offices. I have nothing to add to that."

2026-02-27T04:34:50.156216+00:00 IST

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India designated 'Country of the Year' at BIOFACH 2026

As global attention increasingly shifts towards sustainability and environmentally responsible lifestyles, India's participation as Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 reinforces its position as a global leader in organic agriculture.

2026-02-11T04:45:56.683468+00:00 IST

NATO, South Korea deepen strategic security cooperation

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Brussels, reaffirming their strategic partnership. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation on defence, security, space and information sharing amid global challenges, including the Ukraine war and Korean Peninsula security concerns.

2026-02-11T02:46:21.089383+00:00 IST

BRICS crucial for greater Eurasian partnership: Lavrov

Lavrov highlighted India's focus on food and energy security, as well as digital and ICT safeguards. He welcomed India's initiative to host an upcoming artificial intelligence summit, emphasising the need to establish international norms for AI, particularly in security and military contexts. While transparency is necessary, BRICS nations will resist any curbs on their sovereignty.

2026-02-10T11:05:24.523389+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Australia: Sikhs can carry Kirpan in Queensland's school

The Supreme Court of Australia's Queensland has overturned a law, which banned Sikh religious daggers (kirpan) in schools, and called the legislation 'inconsistent.'

2023-08-05T10:45:39.255484+00:00 IST

Papua New Guinea PM encourages more visits by Indian Naval ships

Indian Naval Ships INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata on a deployment to the Eastern IOR hosted Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) James Marape during their port call to Port Moresby

2023-08-04T15:40:09.041259+00:00 IST

Port calls of INS Sahyadri, Kolkata to Port Moresby

During the port call, the crew from the two ships will engage with personnel from PNG Defence Forces in a wide range of activities, including professional interactions, cultural exchanges, Yoga sessions and ship visits

2023-08-03T12:14:49.190553+00:00 IST

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"Strategic partnership will help implement all envisioned..."

"We are delighted that he is visiting us. This visit helped strengthen our partnership and elevate it to a strategic partnership. This is going to be implemented through different projects and programs that we are going to design. As His Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mentioned in his speech, we have had a strong bilateral relationship since the Independence Day of India. But this strategic partnership will lead us to implement all the envisioned development programs and strategies into action," she said.

2025-12-18T01:05:44.045635+00:00 IST

India–Estonia ties steadily improving; Estonian FM

Speaking in Tallinn, Tsahkna said political engagement between the two countries is set to intensify, with Estonia's president expected to visit India early next year. He emphasised Estonia's role in the European Union, noting that the country can serve as a gateway to European markets for Indian companies. At the same time, India offers significant opportunities for Estonian firms seeking to expand into a large, rapidly growing market.

2025-12-18T01:04:54.358865+00:00 IST

PM Modi gets 90 seconds standing ovation in Ethiopian Parliament

The applause began soon after MP Modi concluded his address by thanking the people of Ethiopia, and continued as he stepped down from the podium and greeted members of Parliament, visibly underscoring the strong and growing connection between the two countries.

2025-12-17T17:04:55.849054+00:00 IST

Asia

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India supports democratic, stable and inclusive Bangladesh, says

"India has and will always support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive, and inclusive Bangladesh," Verma said.

2026-03-07T19:21:00.869554+00:00 IST

If rules fail to evolve, they risk becoming irrelevant: FS Misri

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Misri said India supports a rules-based system but questioned whether emerging powers had an equal role in shaping those rules, warning that frameworks that fail to adapt to new geopolitical realities risk losing relevance.

2026-03-07T19:09:24.045203+00:00 IST

Kaush Arha credits PM Modi, Piyush Goyal for India-EU FTA

"... Together, we will transform Indo-Mediterranean and European trade. Prime Minister Modi and your Commerce Minister, Mr Piyush Goyal, deserve a great deal of credit for making this happen...," he said.

2026-03-07T17:34:46.090555+00:00 IST

Middle East

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"Leader will be appointed at earliest opportunity"

Iran's leadership council on Wednesday told state media that a leader to success the late Ayatollah Khamenei would be appointed at the earliest.

2026-03-04T10:15:05.999079+00:00 IST

"Iran has no intent of negotiating with US": Iran

Mohammad Mokhber, a senior aide to the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei told state TV that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the United States

2026-03-04T09:31:25.057008+00:00 IST

Iran govt denies reports of appointment Khamenei's successor

Iranian Government via the Consulate General in Mumbai has rubbished reports that emerged from Israeli media that Mojtaba Khamenei was named as his late father Ayatollah Khamenei's successor.

2026-03-04T09:10:10.216388+00:00 IST

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Beginning of very end of the regime: Exiled crown prince Pahlavi

The US-Israel joint military strikes on Iran that led to the death of the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei mark "the beginning of the very end of the regime," according to Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, asserting that the developments could pave the way for the Iranian people to reclaim their country.

2026-03-02T03:05:31.825410+00:00 IST

Asia

Canadian Universities to launch 13 new agreements for AI, researc

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that Canadian universities are launching new talent partnerships in India, with 13 new agreements in areas such as research and AI centres of excellence.

2026-03-02T02:41:22.443241+00:00 IST

US, Arab nations slam Tehran's drone, missiles strikes

The United States and six Arab nations on Monday issued a strongly worded statement condemning Iran's recent missile and drone attacks across West Asia, calling them "indiscriminate", "reckless", and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability.

2026-03-02T02:38:36.886060+00:00 IST

Europe

EU slams Iran’s attacks, warns of wider escalation

The European Union has expressed grave concern over the escalating situation in Iran and the Middle East, condemning Tehran's actions and reaffirming its commitment to regional stability, sanctions enforcement and diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

2026-03-02T02:10:13.303881+00:00 IST

Middle East

India issues security advisory for its nationals in Qatar, Turkey

The Embassy of India in Doha announced that regular consular services would remain suspended on March 2 due to the "prevailing security situation."

2026-03-02T02:05:30.934325+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE shuts Tehran embassy after Iran missile strikes

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Iranian attacks represented a "blatant violation of state sovereignty" and posed a direct threat to regional security and stability.

2026-03-02T01:21:59.221359+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE summons Iranian Ambassador amid tensions

The Ministry stressed that the targeting of the UAE's territory constitutes a blatant violation of its sovereignty, a threat to its national security, and a clear breach of all international conventions, resolutions, and established norms.

2026-03-02T01:08:05.067453+00:00 IST

US President Trump on Operation Epic Fury against Iran

"Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. We have very strong objectives," he said.

2026-03-02T00:57:56.790301+00:00 IST

Three killed, 14 injured in Texas bar shooting; FBI probes

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force has joined the investigation into a mass shooting at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, that left at least three people dead and 14 others injured, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

2026-03-01T22:56:47.067016+00:00 IST

Middle East

"UK not involved in strikes on Iran," says PM Starmer

He revealed that British jets were already engaged in defensive operations in the Gulf. "We have British jets in the air as part of coordinated defensive operations, which have already successfully intercepted Iranian strikes."

2026-03-01T22:50:30.886766+00:00 IST

US President Trump agrees to talks with new Tehran leadership

Speaking to The Atlantic magazine, Trump remarked, "They (Iran) want to talk and I have agreed to talk, so I will be balancing to them."

2026-03-01T21:21:07.318431+00:00 IST

Middle East

Former Israeli Ambassador on US-Israel strikes against Iran

He claimed that Iran's actions have affected several countries in the region.

2026-03-01T20:54:35.846364+00:00 IST

Trump speaks with Israel, Bahrain, UAE leaders: White House

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) spoke with the leaders of Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, the White House said.

2026-03-01T20:27:13.690274+00:00 IST

Middle East

Nine dead in Israel as Iran strikes Beit Shemesh

Iranian missile strikes have killed at least nine people in Beit Shemesh, Israel, following air defence failures. Simultaneously, Iranian retaliatory attacks have struck civilian and commercial hubs across the UAE, Oman, and Qatar, causing injuries and significant damage to major trade and aviation infrastructure.

2026-03-01T18:53:19.431389+00:00 IST