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Pakistan’s power project, PoJK’s water crisis

The hills of Muzaffarabad are facing an unprecedented water crisis as natural springs in villages surrounding the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project (NJHP) have begun to dry up, a development that residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) blame on the project's underground tunnel system.

2025-10-10T08:14:35.826818+00:00 IST

Jaishankar appreciates Afghan offer to explore mining opportunity

During the bilateral meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, India expressed appreciation towards the invitation by Afghanistan for exploring mining opportunities in the country, noting that it can be discussed further.

2025-10-10T07:53:36.478589+00:00 IST

India upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy status: Jaishankar

"India is fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan... To enhance that, I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India's Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy of India," Jaishankar said during his opening remarks during bilateral talks.

2025-10-10T07:14:58.310313+00:00 IST

BNM condemns Pakistan’s reign of terror in Balochistan at Bonn pr

Taking to the social media platform X, BNM stated that protesters carried banners and placards demanding international scrutiny and justice for thousands of missing persons in Balochistan. They called upon the United Nations, the European Union, and major democratic governments to end their silence and pressure Pakistan to halt its campaign of oppression.

2025-10-10T06:50:48.322792+00:00 IST

UK’s HMS Richmond visits Mumbai Port after Konkan Exercise 2025

UK Navy's Ship, HMS Richmond, is on a port visit to Mumbai Port after the joint naval exercise between the Indian and British Navies- Konkan 2025 concluded.

2025-10-10T06:21:58.891722+00:00 IST

Rolls-Royce envisions collaborating with Indian Navy

Rolls-Royce on Thursday expressed its intent to collaborate with the Indian Navy in designing and deploying the country's first electric warship, marking a significant step in India's journey towards sustainable and future-ready naval power.

2025-10-10T06:04:52.683144+00:00 IST

Brazil Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to visit India next week

Alckmin's visit will also review the outcomes of the seventh meeting of the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism (TMM), held in Delhi on October 7. The meeting was co-chaired by Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and Tatiana Lacerda Prazeres, Secretary of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Brazil.

2025-10-10T05:40:04.140360+00:00 IST

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Mysterious changes near Earth’s core revealed by satellites

The change, which occurred between 2006 and 2008, was detected only recently during an analysis of data from a pair of satellites that once measured variations in Earth's gravity. Researchers believe the shift may have been triggered when the structure of some rocks near the boundary between Earth's core and mantle transformed, becoming denser

2025-09-20T09:40:44.445250+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress strengthens worldwide advocacy to expose

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting its intensified global advocacy efforts through missions in Turkiye, Geneva, and Italy, alongside active youth participation and international media outreach.

2025-09-20T09:15:24.368938+00:00 IST

Trump announces another strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessel

In a post on his media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the vessel was located within the US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area, which spans Central and South America as well as the Caribbean.

2025-09-20T08:10:46.963532+00:00 IST

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Over 230 firefighters battle fire at German scrap metal yard

More than 230 firefighters were battling a large fire at a scrap metal yard near Oldenburg in north-western Germany on Saturday, according to the fire brigade.

2025-05-17T08:21:23.520496+00:00 IST

Ukranian F16 goes down after 'incident', pilot ejects safely

In a statement shared on Telegram, Ukraine's air force said, "According to preliminary data... an unusual situation arose on board. The pilot moved the aircraft away from the settlement and successfully ejected."

2025-05-17T05:28:32.495185+00:00 IST

"Op Sindoor new baseline to counter terrorism: Security expert

Ladwig further said that the most striking aspect of the current India-Pakistan crisis is the clear shift in India's policy on terrorism. He said that, unlike in the past, when India focused on collecting evidence, it is now taking military action.

2025-05-16T23:48:14.230732+00:00 IST

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Canadian parliamentarian to hold Sindhi Roundtable

Canadian lawmaker Jeremy Patzer will host the 'Sindhi Roundtable' in the Canadian Parliament on February 27, the Sindhi Foundation said in an official statement, adding that the event is aimed at promoting the Sindhi language.

2024-02-11T20:08:09.782415+00:00 IST

“India ended Covid as country of contribution": Jaishankar

The EAM was interacting with the Indian diaspora in Perth on Saturday.

2024-02-10T15:18:53.817526+00:00 IST

“PM Modi personally initiated outreach to Australia”: Jaishankar

Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his commitment to strengthening the India-Australia partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi-Canberra is the most consequential relationship in the Indian Ocean.

2024-02-10T14:58:53.876544+00:00 IST

Asia

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BLF Chief accuses Balochistan Govt of enacting ‘Draconian’ law

Baloch "pro-independence" leader Allah Nazar Baloch has accused the Balochistan chief minister of enacting what he described as a "draconian detention law," alleging that it was introduced on the advice of "his masters," according to The Balochistan Post.

2026-01-26T06:53:30.479297+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka LoP Sajith Premadasa extends greetings on Republic Day

The Leader of Oppositon of Sri Lanka, through his official X post, said that India's enduring commitment to democracy stands as a reminder that institutions, resilience, and the will of the people still matter.

2026-01-26T05:43:55.963516+00:00 IST

Envoys extend wishes as India celebrates 77th Republic Day

As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, wishes poured in from diplomats on the special occasion. Envoys of Russia, Japan, Australia and Bangladesh wished India on Republic Day.

2026-01-26T05:27:45.296014+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE: Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grew 34.7 pc in H1 2025

The Abu Dhabi's non-oil foreign trade continued its growth trajectory, recording a strong performance during the first half of current year (From January to June 2025), soaring 34.7 per cent to AED 195.4 billion compared to AED145 billion during the corresponding period in 2024, according to statistics released Today by Abu Dhabi Customs.

2025-08-03T17:27:49.905540+00:00 IST

UAE delivers 65 tonnes of medical supplies to Gaza

As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts and in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the UAE has delivered a new batch of essential medicines and medical supplies to WHO warehouses in preparation for distribution to hospitals across the Gaza Strip. This support comes amid a severe collapse of the healthcare system caused by the ongoing blockade.

2025-08-03T17:22:56.691411+00:00 IST

Hamas Commander Salah al-Din Za’ara eliminated in Gaza

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) revealed that last week it eliminated the terrorist Salah al-Din Za'ara, who served as the deputy commander of the Al-Furqan Battalion in the Hamas terror organization. Za'ara was killed on July 24, 2025.

2025-08-02T22:22:29.806629+00:00 IST

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US, Finland sign deal to build 11 icebreakers amid rising heat in Arctic

The United States and Finland struck a deal on Thursday (local time) to build 11 icebreakers - four in Finland, seven in the United States as US ups its stakes in the Arctic Circle. The parties of the deal include Finnish companies, known for their arctic expertise and the United States Coast Guard.

2025-10-10T05:34:08.016917+00:00 IST

Middle East

Netanyahu thanks Trump, Kushner after hostage release agreement

Netanyahu said the breakthrough came after both sides agreed to release hostages and prisoners under the first phase of the Gaza peace plan.

2025-10-10T04:55:37.384893+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan to build “T-Dome” to create safety net amidst China threat

In his National Day address Lai said, " "We will accelerate our building of the T-Dome, establish a rigorous air defence system in Taiwan with multi-layered defence, high-level detection, and effective interception, and weave a safety net for Taiwan to protect the lives and property of citizens."

2025-10-10T04:47:40.179581+00:00 IST

Asia

Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Philippine's Mindanao

According to initial reports from local authorities, strong tremors were felt across parts of Mindanao, including Davao. Officials have urged residents to remain alert and follow safety advisories.

2025-10-10T04:23:00.873259+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel invitesTrump to address Parliament; calls him "greatest fr

Speaker of Israel's Knesset, Amir Ohana extended an invitation to US President Donald Trump to deliver a formal address to the country and said that Israel looks forward to the 'Peace President'.

2025-10-10T04:00:35.511152+00:00 IST

‘Pakistani strikes against Afghanistan are a huge escalation’

Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad expressed concern over the strikes carried out by Pakistan in Kabul and called it a "huge escalation" which poses dangerous risks.

2025-10-10T03:25:47.943704+00:00 IST

US denies reports of new missile supply to Pakistan, clarifies ex

In a statement, the US Embassy said the Department of War's September 30 announcement referred to "an amendment to an existing Foreign Military Sales contract for sustainment and spares for several countries, including Pakistan."

2025-10-10T03:20:25.465508+00:00 IST

Asia

Rajnath Singh highlights growing India–Australia

Speaking at the India-Australia Defence Industry Round Table in Sydney, co-chaired with Australia's Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil MP, Singh said the bilateral relationship has grown remarkably in recent years through sustained high-level engagements and expanding strategic alignment.

2025-10-10T03:06:20.391711+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal welcomes Gaza peace deal, calls for hostage releas

Nepal has welcomed the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas for the implementation of the first phase of the peace plan and given a call for the immediate release of all hostages, including a Nepali national being held hostage by Hamas since 2023.

2025-10-10T02:52:03.004149+00:00 IST

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Australia calls India a trusted partner

Australia's Assistant Minister for Defence Peter Khalil MP described India as a "trusted and indispensable partner" while co-chairing the India-Australia Defence Industry Round Table with India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Sydney.

2025-10-10T02:39:36.046289+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres.

2025-10-10T01:25:17.126418+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Paves way for just peace": Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza ceasefire

"The Kingdom appreciates the active role of U.S. President Donald Trump and the mediation efforts by the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Turkiye to reach this agreement," the statement issued by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) read.

2025-10-10T01:18:08.289702+00:00 IST

Asia

UCL joins UK Prime Minister’s India visit, unveils new tech...

The visit has brought together senior government, university and industry figures from both countries to showcase cutting-edge partnerships and innovations that are driving technological and societal progress.

2025-10-10T01:00:00.946743+00:00 IST

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Rajnath Singh visits HMAS Kuttabul, strengthening India-Australia

HMAS Kuttabul serves as an important administrative, training, logistics, and accommodation centre for naval personnel across Fleet Base East, the main operational base of the Royal Australian Navy on Australia's east coast. The base also supports navy personnel stationed across the greater Sydney region, symbolising the country's strong maritime readiness and strategic focus.

2025-10-10T00:55:58.074785+00:00 IST