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Rajnath Singh holds talks on strengthening ties with Malaysia

The two discussed ways to strengthen defence ties between the two nations. In a post on X, Singh said, "Had a very good conversation with the Defence Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Kuala Lumpur. Discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Malaysia defence partnership."

2025-10-31T14:31:56.388799+00:00 IST

Pakistan targets Indian Army with AI video, PIB debunks

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has identified a digitally altered video circulating on social media through Pakistani propaganda accounts, falsely attributing statements to Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, the Commander of the South Western Army.

2025-10-31T14:13:56.781058+00:00 IST

Taiwan fortify military, legal systems against China threat

According to The Taipei Times, Chang explained that the initiative aligns with President William Lai's 17-point national security strategy unveiled in March, which seeks to shield Taiwan from China's growing campaign to undermine its sovereignty, infiltrate its military, manipulate public opinion, and lure young Taiwanese and businesses toward reunification narratives. The strategy emphasises comprehensive legislative and administrative measures to close all possible channels of Chinese interference.

2025-10-31T13:30:54.963543+00:00 IST

Karnal Police register complaint against agents for human traffic

Karnal Police on Friday registered a complaint against two agents for human trafficking after a harrowing video emerged from Iran, showing two men from Haryana being brutally beaten and stripped by human traffickers, also known as "donkers".

2025-10-31T13:27:58.042642+00:00 IST

Union Health Secy chairs annual meeting of NIPI

The meeting aimed to review and approve the NIPI Progress Report 2025 and the budgeted work plans for 2025-26 under Phase IV of the initiative, according to an official release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

2025-10-31T12:51:36.711074+00:00 IST

Maharashtra, Abu Dhabi Ports Group ink USD 2 billion MoU

The agreement aims to promote technological collaboration, port modernisation, logistics development, and maritime employment, marking a new phase of international cooperation between India and the UAE in the blue economy.

2025-10-31T12:10:01.049848+00:00 IST

Afghan experts claim ISIS training centres in Pak

The assassination of a senior ISIS-K member in the city of Peshawar has once again raised questions about the group's presence and activities on the other side of the Durand Line, as per Tolo News.

2025-10-31T11:46:50.371349+00:00 IST

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"We’re dealing with killers, savages, terrorists," Rubio on Hamas

Rubio said that this was no political coalition, but they were dealing with terrorists.

2025-10-06T01:24:32.096832+00:00 IST

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela allegedly carrying illega

Speaking at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday beside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman, Trump praised the Navy's efforts to combat what he called "cartel terrorists", noting that another vessel had been hit on Saturday (local time).

2025-10-06T01:22:14.753733+00:00 IST

"Everybody's pretty much agreed to it," says Trump on Gaza peace

During his gaggle with reporters before departing the White House, when Trump was asked about the Gaza plan, if there were going to be any changes, he said that the nitty grittys will be fixed in a couple of days.

2025-10-05T23:33:26.706048+00:00 IST

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We understand why India took action: Jurgen Hardt on Pahalgam

An Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad held high-level meetings in Berlin with members of the German Bundestag and leading think tanks. German MP Jurgen Hardt strongly condemned terrorism emanating from Pakistan, referencing the Pahalgam attack, while German leaders and Indian delegates reaffirmed a shared commitment to peace, diplomacy, and strategic partnership.

2025-06-06T14:49:22.806256+00:00 IST

"India is most affected by terror...": German parliamentarian

German Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Armin Laschet met with an Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation in Berlin, condemning the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirming Germany's solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. Emphasising shared democratic values and the importance of peace, Laschet underscored the need for the current truce to hold and for dialogue to continue in the region.

2025-06-06T14:23:02.244202+00:00 IST

WHO DG holds talks with PM's Secy on partnership

Ghebreyesus thanked Mishra for India's leadership on the Pandemic Accord adoption, and support of increased assessed contributions to WHO's work to advance health for all.

2025-06-06T09:43:41.291460+00:00 IST

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South Africa to launch 3rd BRICS+ Summer School

South Africa will be launching the third BRICS+ Summer School, which will bring together students and scientists from the Global South and member nations.

2024-07-26T13:40:55.435723+00:00 IST

Palestinian budget crisis doesn’t halt ‘pay for slay’ program

Despite claiming to be operating at a 172 per cent budget deficit, the Palestinian Authority recently recognized 899 new prisoners from Gaza and tens of thousands more Gaza "martyrs" as eligible for controversial "pay for slay" payouts, according to a report released by Palestinian Media Watch on Wednesday.

2024-07-25T18:11:46.100751+00:00 IST

Brazil: MEA Secy Ravi leads India’s delegation at G20 DMM

The meeting culminated in the adoption of the G20 Ministerial Call to Action, underscoring commitments to strengthen drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services worldwide.

2024-07-23T09:00:33.431913+00:00 IST

Asia

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India reject Pak's "baseless allegations" on Balochistan violence

This response comes after Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi alleged India's involvement in the attacks. India emphasised Pakistan's poor human rights record and suppression in the region.

2026-02-01T09:22:54.638314+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Punjab healthcare crisis as 431 ICU ventilators

Official government data shows that shortages of ventilators and malfunctioning equipment remain a serious problem in both tertiary and district hospitals. Patients suffering from major trauma, strokes, accidents, respiratory failure and other complex medical conditions frequently need immediate ventilator assistance. The lack of working machines leads to avoidable fatalities and delays in treatment, as cited by the TET report.

2026-02-01T09:17:16.334156+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s policies cripple PoGB tourism

According to the PoGB tourism department, no foreign climbers or trekkers visited the region this winter. No foreign expeditions or trekking groups were granted permits during the winter expedition season, which generally runs from November to February.

2026-02-01T09:08:01.147401+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Under directives of UAE President, search and rescue team dispatc

Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has urgently dispatched an Emirati search and rescue team from the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, the National Guard, and the Joint Operations Command to support search and rescue operations and assist those affected by the earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan.

2025-09-02T01:26:59.609656+00:00 IST

Egypt condemns continued Israeli military expansion in Gaza

Egypt on Monday condemned the military expansion of Israeli military aggression in the Gaza Strip and their insistence on breaking international humanitarian law despite global willingness to end this war and regional escalation.

2025-09-02T01:26:38.539502+00:00 IST

WHO delegation visits UAE field hospital in Gaza

A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid the humanitarian challenges facing the enclave.

2025-09-01T18:05:15.799011+00:00 IST

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Violations against Pak journos spike by 60pc over past year

Freedom Network documented at least 142 cases of violations against journalists and media professionals between November 2024 and September 2025, a nearly 60 per cent rise from the previous year. In the watchdog's framework, "violations" include physical assaults, legal cases, harassment and censorship against journalists and media workers, covering both physical and non-physical threats to press freedom.

2025-10-31T11:35:52.359193+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Australia expand military cooperation with Army Staff Talk

According to the Indian Army, discussions during the talks focused on expanding Army-to-Army cooperation and exploring new areas such as amphibious operations and unmanned aircraft systems. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional peace and stability. The Indian delegation also paid homage at the Australian War Memorial and visited the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

2025-10-31T11:26:21.749705+00:00 IST

Asia

Rajnath Singh meets Singapore Defence Minister in Kuala Lumpur

The Defence Minister is in Malaysia to take part in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus)

2025-10-31T11:05:31.297752+00:00 IST

Asia

ASEAN-India ties a strong pillar of stability: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to stronger ASEAN ties at the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting shared prosperity, maritime security, women's participation in UN peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

2025-10-31T09:25:04.498404+00:00 IST

Asia

Takaichi, Xi to hold first talks in South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting during the APEC summit in South Korea to discuss building stable ties amid strained relations over territorial and historical disputes, Kyodo News reported.

2025-10-31T08:59:01.795580+00:00 IST

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Hurricane Melissa devastates Caribbean, aid underway

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms in 150 years, devastated Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas, causing massive flooding, power outages and destruction. Thousands were evacuated as rescue operations and international aid from the US, UK, China and others continue across the affected regions.

2025-10-31T08:44:17.074892+00:00 IST

Asia

China symposium criticised for defending Tibet schools

The Chinese Communist Party faced global criticism for hosting a symposium defending Tibet's boarding schools, which rights groups say erase Tibetan culture. Reports reveal children are separated from families and indoctrinated with Chinese ideology, sparking UN concern over cultural assimilation and human rights violations.

2025-10-31T08:23:26.700905+00:00 IST

Asia

India, US ink 10-year Defence Pact, open "new chapter"

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur to boost India-US military cooperation, marking a new chapter in strategic ties and reinforcing their shared commitment to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific region.

2025-10-31T07:52:31.937036+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan accused of waging state-backed war on Pashtuns

PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen accused Pakistan's military of targeting Pashtun civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the guise of counterterrorism. He said operations caused deaths, displacement, and suffering, while authorities ignored protests. Pashteen urged unity among Pashtuns to resist what he called systematic oppression, The Balochistan Post reported.

2025-10-31T07:17:50.974621+00:00 IST

Asia

World Bank questions Pak's poverty claims, flags rural crisis

The World Bank questioned Pakistan's claims of poverty reduction, noting limited improvement among the poor and worsening rural poverty. It warned that Pakistan's economic model remains insufficient for sustainable growth, with deep inequalities and stalled progress since 2015, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-31T06:47:09.149678+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistani forces accused of torturing women in Balochistan

Pakistani troops allegedly detained and tortured a mother and daughter in Balochistan's Panjgur district, leaving them critically injured. The Human Rights Council of Balochistan condemned the assault and demanded justice, calling it part of ongoing state violence against Baloch women, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-31T06:35:46.545144+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan, Canada vow to boost trade and agri cooperation

Pakistan and Canada discussed boosting trade and investment, focusing on agriculture and minerals. Canadian FM Anita Anand thanked Pakistan for supporting canola exports. Both sides reaffirmed cooperation, while separate talks in Islamabad explored expanding agricultural collaboration and sustainable economic growth.

2025-10-31T06:27:48.634346+00:00 IST

Asia

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth exchanged an agreement in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen the US-India major defence partnership.

2025-10-31T05:47:23.196900+00:00 IST

India backs ICJ, upholding rule of law: Saumitra Khan

BJP MP Saumitra Khan reaffirmed India's commitment to international law and environmental obligations at the UN General Assembly, expressing continued support for the International Court of Justice and its role in upholding the rule of law and addressing global challenges like climate change and genocide prevention.

2025-10-31T05:19:01.817021+00:00 IST