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Nepal: Oli denies any wrongdoing in Gen-Z protest

In his first public appearance since the violent Gen-Z protests that rocked the nation and led to regime change, deposed Nepali leader and chairman of the CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli blamed "infiltrators" for the escalation of the situation, denying any wrongdoing.

2025-09-27T13:16:09.702055+00:00 IST

China-linked hackers exploit zero-day flaws, CISA warns of nation

According to The Epoch Times, CISA said the operation represents a "serious threat" to government networks since the flaws remain active even after reboots and system upgrades. Zero-day vulnerabilities refer to previously unknown gaps in software, firmware, or hardware that cybercriminals can exploit immediately before developers provide a security patch.

2025-09-27T12:26:45.794528+00:00 IST

"India is demonstrating highest economic growth rates...": Putin

Putin underlined the stability of Russian-Indian relations, describing them as "based on a national consensus." He went on to commend India's achievements in governance and economic growth under Modi's leadership.

2025-09-27T12:07:31.138287+00:00 IST

IBSA nations condemn Israeli attacks, back Palestinian statehood

The three countries, meeting under the IBSA framework on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 26, said the humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached breaking point. They demanded unhindered humanitarian aid, reconstruction of civilian infrastructure, and a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the territory.

2025-09-27T11:15:16.316111+00:00 IST

Japanese NGO honours PM Modi as Global Voice of Peace

The dignitaries present on the occasion included Satnam Singh Sandhu, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and IMF Convener, Prof Himani Sood, IMF Co-Founder, Toshiko Tanaka, a member of Nobel Peace Prize winning group (Nihon Hidankyo) of atomic bomb survivors, Kenta Sumioka, a third-generation atomic bomb survivor and Managing Director of Peace Culture Village (PCV) in Hiroshima and members of Indian diaspora in Japan.

2025-09-27T10:21:50.798908+00:00 IST

UAE expands tourism sector with landmark leisure projects

The UAE is stepping up efforts to attract global visitors with a wave of new luxury tourism and entertainment projects designed to boost competitiveness and economic contribution.

2025-09-27T09:43:26.380978+00:00 IST

Uyghur survivor’s testimony, WUC rebut China’s false claims of ha

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, spotlighting the harrowing survivor accounts, condemning Chinese propaganda in East Turkistan, and mourning the passing of one of its founding figures, reflecting the ongoing struggle of the Uyghur people amid repression.

2025-09-27T09:42:52.195762+00:00 IST

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Navarro rejects X fact-check on India's Russian oil purchases

The White House trade adviser, Peter Navarro, on Sunday again added to his previous meltdown, after being corrected over spreading misinformation pertaining to India's purchase of Russian oil, by dismissing the community notes on X and accusing it of serving "foreign interests" that meddle in domestic US economics and politics.

2025-09-08T03:00:00.966967+00:00 IST

“Encourage you to LEGALLY bring very smart people”:Trump

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (US local time) gave a call to foreign companies to bring in talent to the United States through legitimate channels after a raid by the Immigration Enforcement Operation (ICE) on Hyundai's plant in Georgia detained over 400 people.

2025-09-08T00:56:09.878564+00:00 IST

International Day of Police Cooperation: UN calls for innovation

Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming every aspect of our lives - including policing, said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the third International Day of Police Cooperation, observed on September 7 every year.

2025-09-08T00:21:31.046732+00:00 IST

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Know about front-runners who may succeed Pope Francis

As speculation intensifies over who will succeed Pope Francis, predicting the outcome of the papal conclave remains challenging, as the cardinals' positions can shift with each vote.

2025-04-22T07:30:43.391912+00:00 IST

World leaders mourn Pope Francis, remember him for compassion

World leaders have expressed deep sorrow and paid heartfelt tributes following the passing of Pope Francis, remembering him as a compassionate spiritual leader.

2025-04-21T09:24:48.205223+00:00 IST

Corporate bankruptcies rise sharply in Austria in Q1 2025

Austria saw a sharp 8 per cent rise in corporate bankruptcies in Q1 2025, with 2,004 companies filing for insolvency and EUR 19 billion in financial liabilities, affecting around 25,000 jobs and raising concerns about the country's economic trajectory.

2025-04-21T09:21:28.396848+00:00 IST

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UAE can play big role through BRICS, especially in connectivity:

In the month of August, the BRICS bloc of developing nations agreed to admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the grouping.

2023-11-24T22:31:03.719231+00:00 IST

'Cape Town Conversation' begins in South Africa

Cape Town Conversations serves as an annual South Africa-based platform that brings together key stakeholders and new voices. It is designed as a common platform where established and emerging actors convene for a global conversation on contemporary issues of global governance --identifying new challenges, ideating possible solutions and shaping the world order of the future.

2023-11-24T20:37:25.999286+00:00 IST

Kenya: MoS Muraleedharan interacts with Indian community

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan interacted with the Indian community in Kenya and appreciated their contribution in strengthening the ties between New Delhi and Nairobi.

2023-11-23T07:30:03.650485+00:00 IST

Asia

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Pakistan: Gul Plaza fire tragedy exposes shortage of fire station

The devastating fire at Gul Plaza, which killed 28 people, has brought into sharp focus the chronic lack of fire safety infrastructure in Karachi, Pakistan's largest city with an estimated population of nearly 25 million

2026-01-20T23:08:57.409472+00:00 IST

Labour Party's support of NZ-India FTA a game changer: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed the news that New Zealand's Labour Party has supported the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Delhi and Wellington, paving the way for the matter to be legislated.

2026-01-20T19:25:40.918067+00:00 IST

India asks dependents of Mission in Bangladesh to return home

The sources added that the Indian Mission and all Posts continue to remain open and fully operational.

2026-01-20T18:47:20.622499+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Nahyan participates in African Union Mid-Year coordination meet

On behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (AUMYCM) held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

2025-07-14T00:50:58.049541+00:00 IST

Gaza death toll surpasses 58,000

The death toll in Israel's Gaza conflict has surpassed 58,000, with nearly 100 Palestinians killed since Sunday morning.

2025-07-13T23:46:57.886895+00:00 IST

E-Cigarette liquid smuggling operation thwarted

Ben Gurion Airport Customs officials arrested two suspects for importing e-cigarette liquid disguised as makeup remover while evading tax payments of 1.2 million Shekels (USD 360,000).

2025-07-13T23:13:00.913826+00:00 IST

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Asia

Deported Sikh woman shares ordeal after ICE arrest

Harjit Kaur, 73 73-year-old Sikh woman who had spent three decades in the United States, shared her ordeal after she was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deported to India.

2025-09-27T09:42:11.354662+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE leaders congratulate President of Turkmenistan on Independenc

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2025-09-27T09:40:16.644295+00:00 IST

Asia

Tasleema Akhter exposes Pakistan as a global terror hub

Prominent Kashmiri activist Tasleema Akhter recently addressed the United Nations, highlighting the devastating impact of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and calling on the global community to take decisive action. Speaking as a victim of multiple attacks, she referenced incidents such as the Pulwama and Pahalgam attacks, emphasising that innocent civilians, including children, have been killed in terrorist strikes.

2025-09-27T09:38:57.641853+00:00 IST

Middle East

David Zini approved to be Israel’s next Anti-terror Chief

The Gronis Committee, Thursday night, approved the appointment of former IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Major General David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service).

2025-09-27T09:33:48.703909+00:00 IST

Asia

Temples vandalised in 11 districts; authorities assure security

Amid reports of vandalism at temples across 11 districts in Bangladesh, the President of the National Puja Celebration Council has assured that Durga Puja preparations are in full swing nationwide, with government advisors committing to robust security measures for the festival's smooth conduct.

2025-09-27T09:33:29.301623+00:00 IST

Asia

Government negligence leaves Pakistani students stranded in PoGB

Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese universities have been stranded at the Sost border crossing for the past two days, as a traders' sit-in and the suspension of immigration services at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) gateway have brought cross-border travel to a halt.

2025-09-27T08:56:45.606760+00:00 IST

Asia

KP Sharma Oli makes first public appearance since his resignation

Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance on Saturday since stepping down from leadership in the wake of the Gen Z protests that shook the country's political establishment on September 8.

2025-09-27T08:51:05.244641+00:00 IST

Europe

Global Kashmiri voices unite in Bradford against Pakistan’s tyran

The chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, has announced a major demonstration outside the Pakistan Consulate in Bradford on Monday, September 29.

2025-09-27T08:49:32.258981+00:00 IST

Bhutan,Bangladesh express interest in signing FTA

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where the two leaders discussed interest in signing a free trade agreement (FTA), connecting Bhutan and Bangladesh. The leaders also discussed connecting Bhutan and Bangladesh's special economic zones, among other wide-ranging discussions.

2025-09-27T08:19:46.809998+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian Embassy in Riyadh holds Viksit Bharat Run 2025

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Saturday, which drew in participants from all walks of life. The event underscored the spirit of Vasudhe Kutumbakam. It was held as a part of the Seva Pakhwada and reflected the transformative progress India has achieved in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustainability under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-09-27T07:48:45.342046+00:00 IST

Bhutan calls for reforms in UNSC; names India, Japan as "deservin

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on Friday (local time), advocated for a reformed UN Security Council (UNSC), explicitly naming India and Japan as "deserving nations" for permanent membership to reflect today's global realities.

2025-09-27T07:47:44.967255+00:00 IST

Asia

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in crisis: Militants operate freely

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has sounded the alarm over the worsening security environment in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and the merged tribal districts, warning that terrorist outfits appear to be operating with impunity in several regions, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-09-27T07:41:37.039473+00:00 IST

World

Ex-diplomat slams Sharif’s UNGA speech as Bollywood drama

Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday tore into Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), likening it to a "virtuous performance, worthy of a role in a Bollywood film" and slamming it as a "fake narrative" riddled with factual inconsistencies.

2025-09-27T07:15:32.329317+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak army accused of silencing human rights activist

Advocate Zubair Baloch, a human rights activist and former chairman of the Baloch Students Organisation (BSO-Pajjar), was killed in a Pakistan Army raid along with his companion, Nasir Baloch. The incident, which occurred during a military operation in Dalbandin, has drawn sharp criticism from rights activists who call it an act of state terrorism.

2025-09-27T06:33:10.605423+00:00 IST