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EAM meets Singapore FM Balakrishnan

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held a "very useful" meeting with Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, exchanging views on the evolving global and regional landscape while exploring new avenues to deepen India-Singapore cooperation.

2025-10-26T17:26:19.354111+00:00 IST

Seychelles vital in advancing MAHASAGAR vision: VP

Radhakrishnan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of MAHASAGAR--Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth across Regions--reflects India's shared commitment to a free, open and secure Indian Ocean.

2025-10-26T17:12:59.847629+00:00 IST

ASEAN members and India adopt statement on Sustainable Tourism

The Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India, gathered on the occasion of the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, adopted a Joint Leaders' Statement on Sustainable Tourism.

2025-10-26T17:11:57.454038+00:00 IST

Melissa strengthens into Category 3 hurricane, threating catastro

US forecasters warned that the slow-moving Melissa is expected to strengthen further and be a major hurricane when making landfall in Jamaica early next week. It should be near or over Cuba by the middle of the week.

2025-10-26T17:10:34.303134+00:00 IST

India-China direct flights resume after 5 years

The IndiGo flight carried 176 passengers and was celebrated with a ceremonial lamp lighting attended by a passenger, airport officials, and airline representatives.

2025-10-26T17:07:08.946071+00:00 IST

US signs treaties with Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

"We've already seen a great outcome today. We signed two full trade deals with Malaysia and. Cambodia; two agreements in principle with Thailand and Vietnam. We made critical minerals deals. We did a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia," US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.

2025-10-26T17:04:37.647885+00:00 IST

India, ASEAN to boost economic stability

The statement, adopted during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, highlighted the need to promote viable and sustainable economic operations that create stable employment, fair income opportunities, and equitable distribution of benefits among all stakeholders.

2025-10-26T17:02:43.588269+00:00 IST

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US: Two dead in Michigan church shooting, suspect killed

A tragic scene unfolded Sunday in Grand Blanc, Michigan, when a 40-year-old man drove his car into a church building, opened fire on worshippers, and set the building on fire, leaving at least one person dead and several others wounded.

2025-09-28T21:14:14.404809+00:00 IST

US citizen Amir Amiry 'wrongfully detained' in Afghanistan releas

The US State Department released a statement celebrating Amiry's homecoming and highlighting the critical role of Qatar in securing his release.

2025-09-28T19:42:18.321606+00:00 IST

Trump says “real chance for greatness in Middle East”

"We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL GET IT DONE!!!" Trump wrote.

2025-09-28T17:18:51.668642+00:00 IST

Europe

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UK moving to warfighting readiness: PM Keir Starmer

Starmer said Britain's defence policy will always be "NATO first".

2025-06-02T17:26:30.084475+00:00 IST

National language of India is unity and diversity, says Kanimozhi

On being asked what the national language of India is while addressing the Indian diaspora in Spain, Kanimozhi said, "The national language of India is unity and diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today."

2025-06-02T17:19:48.747792+00:00 IST

TotalEnergies reaffirms support for AGEL expansion

With Adani Green Energy's current capacity of 14 gigawatts and plans for continued expansion, the partnership with TotalEnergies is expected to play a crucial role in India's ambitious renewable energy targets and the country's transition toward cleaner energy sources.

2025-06-02T16:35:37.882089+00:00 IST

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Tunisia hosts second leg of UAE President's Cup World Series

This event is held in line with the UAE's commitment to preserving the Arabian horse heritage and enhancing its presence among generations.

2024-06-08T17:19:04.597122+00:00 IST

UAE ambassador tours latest preparations before performing Hajj

Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, yesterday toured the UAE pilgrims' camps in the holy sites.

2024-06-08T15:50:50.223509+00:00 IST

Canada Minister raises concern over poster showing Indira's death

Reacting to Khalistani supporters putting up posters of Indira Gandhi's assassination, Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic Leblanc emphasised that promoting violence is never acceptable in the country.

2024-06-08T01:54:51.865568+00:00 IST

Asia

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EAM Jaishankar meets Somalian, Libyan, Sudanese counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met the Foreign Ministers of Somalia, Libya, Sudan, Palestine, Comoros and Secretary General, League of Arab States on Friday.

2026-01-30T17:25:25.078525+00:00 IST

Regional cooperation is the way forward: MoS Singh

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday emphasized that regional cooperation is the definitive "way forward" in an evolving global landscape, noting that older rules shaping world trade are undergoing a dynamic shift.

2026-01-30T17:13:02.220849+00:00 IST

Nepali officers, NCC cadets visit India;call upon President Murmu

A delegation of two officers and 16 NCC cadets from Nepal led by Major General Yam Prasad Dhakal, DG NCC, of the Nepali Army visited India in January and called upon President Droupadi Murmu, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the Youth Affairs and Sports during their visit. They also visited various cultural heritage sites and witnessed the Republic Day Parade, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu shared on Friday.

2026-01-30T16:56:44.927693+00:00 IST

Middle East

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“Shocking”: India on killing of Journalists in Gaza

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday called the killing of journalists in southern Gaza "shocking and deeply regrettable."

2025-08-27T04:18:16.843017+00:00 IST

Seven Lod residents arrested on weapons, drug trafficking charges

Seven suspects were arrested, and weapons and dangerous drugs were seized in Lod, a low-income mixed Arab and Jewish town south of Tel Aviv.

2025-08-26T17:51:24.044889+00:00 IST

Defense Minister, Israeli Military Chief come to an understanding

Defence Minister Israel Katz and IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir held a private meeting today (Tuesday).

2025-08-26T17:51:07.201892+00:00 IST

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Asia

INS Sutlej completes Hydrographic survey at Mauritius

INS Sutlej successfully completed a joint hydrographic survey with the Mauritius Hydrographic Service, covering an extensive area of approximately 35,000 square nautical miles. The survey was conducted in close coordination with national agencies under the existing MoU between India and Mauritius.

2025-10-26T16:50:27.353667+00:00 IST

Asia

Philippines President hails India’s support for rule of law

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's "consistent support" for international law and the rule of law in the South China Sea, while highlighting New Delhi's growing strategic and economic relevance to ASEAN during his address at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit.

2025-10-26T16:23:28.896745+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes China

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 130km.

2025-10-26T16:18:45.956774+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE leaders congratulate Catherine Connolly on winning presidenti

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar congratulatory messages to Catherine Connolly.

2025-10-26T15:51:12.064800+00:00 IST

Asia

"This is not new": Ex-diplomat Yash Sinha on Pakistan's air raids

Speaking to ANI on Pakistan's recent air raids in the Zehri tehsil of Balochistan's Khuzdar district, Sinha said, "Even Zulfikar Ali Bhutto did that. This is not new. In the 70s, Bhutto used the Pakistani Air Force to strafe Balochistan. They have done this in the past, and they will do it again."

2025-10-26T15:31:15.600287+00:00 IST

Asia

China, US agree on “basic consensus” on trade framework

Addressing reporters after the talks, China's international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce Li Chenggang said a "basic consensus" was reached after a "in-depth and candid discussion".

2025-10-26T15:29:35.906878+00:00 IST

Asia

"Relations between Afghan and Pak has always been problematic", s

"The historical background of relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan has always been problematic. Because of what the British did in creating a border, the Durand Line at the end of the 19th century was the genesis of problems between the two nations," Sinha said.

2025-10-26T15:16:20.066440+00:00 IST

Asia

China, US reach "basic Consensus" on trade after Malaysia talks

He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer over the weekend on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, describing the discussions as "candid, in-depth, and constructive."

2025-10-26T15:14:10.312147+00:00 IST

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"VP's visit shows strength of India-Seychelles relationship"

The diaspora members hailed the visit as a show of strong India-Seychelles ties.

2025-10-26T14:43:53.441680+00:00 IST

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EAM holds talks with Malay PM on bilateral ties on ASEAN Summit s

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.

2025-10-26T14:36:19.461908+00:00 IST

Asia

"Frankenstein that Pak created in 80s and '90s...": ex-diplomat

Sinha, while talking to ANI, said that Pakistan's ISI sponsored the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which has now turned against its mentors.

2025-10-26T14:29:32.271756+00:00 IST

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VP Radhakrishnan holds talks with Mauritius PM in Seychelles

Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday held talks with Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius, in Seychelles.

2025-10-26T14:18:43.425422+00:00 IST

Asia

India, ASEAN pledge to boost eco-friendly practices,cut pollution

According to the statement, issued following the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the leaders agreed to adopt the "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" model, promote Travel for "LiFE actions", and ensure sustainable, pro-planet practices in the tourism sector.

2025-10-26T14:09:25.554061+00:00 IST

Middle East

US ties with Pakistan won’t affect relations with India: Rubio

"I don't think anything we're doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India, which is deep, historic, and important," Rubio told reporters.

2025-10-26T12:54:05.612461+00:00 IST