World

‘Women are indispensable agents of peace’: Ambassador Harish

India's envoy to the United Nations (UN) shared India's stellar performance at the United Nations (UN) on how Indian women peacekeepers continue to lead by example. From Kiran Bedi to Major Suman Gawani, he highlighted the diverse roles played that has also helped inspire women in conflict zones.

2025-10-07T03:36:48.385961+00:00 IST

India rips apart "delusional tirade" against Pakistan at UN

India's envoy to the United Nations (UN) ripped apart Pakistan at the global high table during the UNSC Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security on Monday (local time) by bringing to attention the history of failed track record against women, highlighting Operation Searchlight of 1971.

2025-10-07T03:09:25.526118+00:00 IST

Trump denies asking Netanyahu to not be 'negative'

"No, it's not true. He's been very positive on the deal," Trump said of Netanyahu.

2025-10-07T01:58:38.897480+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese sorties, 7 vessels around strait

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and seven Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Tuesday.

2025-10-07T01:43:54.056301+00:00 IST

"Big project with Indian government," German Envoy lauds collab

Ackermann, who also met Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu, told ANI that collaboration in the field of agriculture has been great.

2025-10-07T01:40:27.849284+00:00 IST

"China approves of TikTok deal with US," says Trump

Trump said that the deal with China was necessary on TikTok.

2025-10-07T01:37:40.145689+00:00 IST

Pak isa " toxic jelly state," says former MoS for MEA MJ Akbar

Akbar, while talking to ANI, said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also agreed with him as he opined that Pakistan tried to create an artificial society, causing it to become brittle.

2025-10-07T01:24:50.806065+00:00 IST

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USIBC chief Atul Keshap wishes PM Modi on 75th birthday

USIBC president Atul Keshap wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, calling him "Honorable" in a post on X. He also shared a video message saying the council conveyed its "friendliest, most respectful greetings" to Modi on behalf of the United States India Business Council.

2025-09-17T05:07:00.831277+00:00 IST

FBI chief Kash Patel in fiery clash with Adam Schiff at hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Sen. Adam Schiff in a fiery Senate hearing over the Epstein case, hurling personal insults as Chair Chuck Grassley intervened. Schiff accused Patel of trying to "save his job," while Sen. Cory Booker warned Patel might not remain FBI chief for long, The Hill reported.

2025-09-17T04:13:01.198148+00:00 IST

US military sank 3 Venezuela-linked drug-smuggling boats: Trump

President Donald Trump said the US military sank a third drug-running boat from Venezuela, urging Nicolas Maduro to "stop sending Tren de Aragua into the United States, stop sending drugs" and "stop sending people from your prisons."

2025-09-17T02:28:58.887204+00:00 IST

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US, China tariff talks in Geneva to resume Sunday

There was no immediate indication whether any progress was made on Saturday during the more than 10-hour meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Switzerland.

2025-05-11T00:00:12.312773+00:00 IST

Pope Leo XIV flags AI as major challenge to human dignity

Pope Leo, born in Chicago as Robert Prevost, was elected Thursday, becoming the first US-born Pope- to the surprise and delight of many Catholics across the Americas, CNN reported.

2025-05-10T23:45:42.860057+00:00 IST

Kaja Kallas welcomes de-escalation between India-Pakistan

"Just spoke again with Dr S Jaishankar and Ishaq Dar. The announced ceasefire between India and Pakistan is a vital step toward de-escalation. All efforts must be made to ensure it is respected. The EU remains committed to peace, stability, and counter-terrorism in the region," Kallas posted on X.

2025-05-10T15:51:14.048505+00:00 IST

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'India betting on amazing transformation in Africa next decade'

Exuding confidence in the growth potential of Africa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called for further deepening of the India-Nigeria partnership and promotion of business opportunities between the two nations.

2024-01-22T22:24:08.341447+00:00 IST

Jaishankar pitches Global South as dynamic movement

Jaishankar commenced by highlighting India's "proud" G20 presidency, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the initiative for the African Union's historic permanent membership. Nigeria's active participation in both the G20 and the Voice of the Global South Summit underscored the collaborative approach in shaping the global conversation.

2024-01-22T18:04:46.042874+00:00 IST

Canadian government announces two-year cap on student visas

For 2024, the federal government aims to approve 3,60,000 undergraduate study permits, reducing the number by 35 per cent from 2023.

2024-01-22T17:35:30.270345+00:00 IST

Asia

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Protests erupt in Balochistan over enforced disappearances by Pak

Families of six Baloch individuals, including women and minors, have been protesting in Hub, Balochistan, demanding the release of their loved ones taken by Pakistani security forces.

2026-01-25T07:13:56.431441+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama extends wishes on 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026

Dalai Lama extended warm greetings to all participants of the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit 2026, which will see participation of delegates from across the world.

2026-01-25T06:01:28.972537+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: 25-year-old Hindu youth burnt to death in Narsingdi

He was sleeping in a garage when the fire broke out, and CCTV footage suggests foul play. The Narsingdi police superintendent (SP), Abdullah Al Faruque, informed ANI over the phone that while the fire started inside the shop, CCTV footage has revealed a person of interest moving around the area.

2026-01-25T06:00:34.637611+00:00 IST

Middle East

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38 Emirati humanitarian aid trucks enter Gaza

The convoy consisted of 38 trucks, including 18 loaded with food supplies, medical aid, and infant formula, and 20 trucks carrying pipes, tanks, and equipment to support the operation of a new water pipeline.

2025-07-29T08:22:43.932265+00:00 IST

Putin offers help in talks on Iran's nuclear program

The Kremlin said Putin made the offer during a phone call with Netanyahu amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

2025-07-29T07:18:20.089278+00:00 IST

UN chief warns world on Gaza crisis

Speaking at a high-level United Nations conference in New York on Monday, Guterres said the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict is no longer just a crisis it is turning into a long-term collapse of peace efforts.

2025-07-29T04:54:47.269394+00:00 IST

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Piyush Goya suggests Indians in Qatar to be connected

Goyal said that the effort must work to connect all Indians to at least one association of Indians.

2025-10-07T01:19:02.318529+00:00 IST

Asia

"World is reaching out to PM Modi," says MJ Akbar ahead of Taliba

Akbar, while speaking to ANI, said that the visit destroys Pakistan's narrative for India that it has been isolated.

2025-10-07T01:12:29.513556+00:00 IST

Trump repeats false claim of having ended India-Pakistan conflict

Trump again wrongly claimed he ended the conflict through the means of trade, even after the Ministry of External Affairs has rejected his claims on several occasions.

2025-10-07T00:32:59.480253+00:00 IST

Trump holds 'great' call with Brazil's President

Trump recounted his meeting with Silva at the United Nations General Assembly, saying that he was a good man.

2025-10-07T00:23:05.601546+00:00 IST

US: Trump to meet Canadian PM, Finland's President

Leavitt, during her press briefing, also congratulated Japan's PM-in-waiting, Sanae Takaichi on her win.

2025-10-07T00:17:29.294900+00:00 IST

Europe

Von der Leyen faces twin no-confidence motions in EU Parliament

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces two no-confidence motions from the far right and far left over trade deals and governance issues. Though expected to fail, the motions highlight growing political divisions in the EU, Euro News reported.

2025-10-06T23:51:02.699312+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Parents strangle 2 children to death

A nine-month-old boy and an eight-year-old girl were strangled to death.

2025-10-06T22:56:14.128721+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian Embassy in Doha assists repatriation of elderly man

The Indian embassy in Doha, in close coordination with the Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), successfully facilitated the safe repatriation of an elderly Indian national who suffered a stroke mid-flight while transiting through Qatar.

2025-10-06T22:35:43.112775+00:00 IST

Asia

India's 'strategic autonomy' key to safeguarding national interest: Jaishankar at Aravalli Summit 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said India's strategic autonomy ensures its national interest and freedom of choice, while stressing that neighbours can be accommodated only within that limit, during his address at the Aravalli Summit 2025 at JNU marking 70 years of the School of International Studies.

2025-10-06T22:01:26.552998+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 180km.

2025-10-06T20:15:05.131604+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-06T19:25:41.391752+00:00 IST

Asia

India in favour of free, fair, inclusive elections in Bangladesh

Noting that India's visa operations in Bangladesh are not at the level at which they were before the events of July and August last year in the neighbouring country but it remains one of India's largest visa operations anywhere in the world, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday stated that there will "be an evolution of our stance" with regard to this issue keeping in mind the people-centric relationship between the two countries.

2025-10-06T19:23:38.715093+00:00 IST

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Trump-brokered Gaza peace talks begin in Egypt as Hamas, Israel join negotiations

Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the US are meeting in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss US President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. The talks aim to secure a hostage-prisoner exchange and Israeli withdrawal, though major disagreements and ongoing strikes persist.

2025-10-06T19:23:21.759200+00:00 IST

Europe

Putin warns Trump over possible US delivery of Tomahawk missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that US President Donald Trump would severely damage relations between Washington and Moscow if he approved the delivery of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine

2025-10-06T17:35:05.551483+00:00 IST