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Dharamshala: CTA marks 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) on Tuesday commemorated the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day at the Tsuglagkhang courtyard in Dharamshala, paying tribute to Tibetan martyrs of the 1959 uprising and reiterating calls for the protection of Tibetan identity, culture, and human rights.

2026-03-10T16:51:38.231875+00:00 IST

Canada: Shooting at US Consulate in Toronto damages building

A shooting incident was reported at the United States Consulate General in Toronto early Tuesday morning, prompting an investigation by the Toronto Police Service.

2026-03-10T16:49:18.104839+00:00 IST

British Airways reduces fleet until later this year citing region

British Airways in a post on X cautioned its customers from falling to prey to scamsters.

2026-03-10T16:46:04.799952+00:00 IST

Diesel supply to Bangladesh part of regular trade

The supply of diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline is part of the regular ongoing energy trade between the two countries, Government of India sources said, amidst growing pressure on global fuel supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.

2026-03-10T16:18:17.455677+00:00 IST

Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader “cannot live in peace"

US President Donald Trump expressed concern over the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as Iran's new Supreme Leader, stating that he does not believe the newly appointed leader of the Islamic Republic will be able to "live in peace" as US military operations in the region against the regime continues.

2026-03-10T15:29:07.825517+00:00 IST

Shimla: Tibetans-in-exile mark 67th National Uprising Day

Hundreds of Tibetans-in-exile gathered in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Tuesday to mark the 67th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day, holding a protest march and urging the international community to support Tibet's freedom and the rights of Tibetans living under Chinese rule.

2026-03-10T15:27:40.277874+00:00 IST

"This is not 2003": US War Secy vows to defeat Iran

Secretary Hegseth underscored a shift in American military doctrine, distancing the current administration from the "endless nation-building" of previous decades. "Those days are dead," Hegseth stated. "Instead, we're winning decisively with brutal efficiency and an unbreakable will to accomplish the President's objectives."

2026-03-10T14:58:46.761593+00:00 IST

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US labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a "state sponsor of wrongful detention" in a release on Monday. He urged the Taliban to release Americans "unjustly detained," accusing the group of using "terrorist tactics" and "hostage diplomacy" to seek policy concessions from the US.

2026-03-10T02:25:44.146839+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran of response “twenty times harder” over oil flow

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a response "twenty times harder" if they block the Strait of Hormuz. Claiming the war is "pretty much over," he stated Tehran has no military assets left. However, the IRGC countered that they will "determine the end of the war."

2026-03-10T02:22:47.310948+00:00 IST

Trump says military operation in Iran to end “very soon"

The US President made the remarks during a press conference in Florida.

2026-03-10T01:06:59.114841+00:00 IST

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Kosovo President dissolves Parliament

The development comes after the country's parliament failed to elect a new president to replace Osmani, who assumed office in 2021. In December last year the Balkan country held snap elections after a nearly yearlong political deadlock.

2026-03-06T13:28:57.895019+00:00 IST

RSKS activist calls for global action on housing rights

At the UN Human Rights Council, RSKS activist Neha urged governments to treat safe housing as a fundamental human right and address the global housing crisis. She highlighted the impact on vulnerable communities and pointed to India's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana as an example of large-scale affordable housing efforts.

2026-03-06T07:01:42.311449+00:00 IST

Russia vows to make US-Israel ops on Iran ‘impossible’

During his remarks at the ambassadors' round-table amid the ongoing crisis, Lavrov said Russia would continue engaging in dialogue with regional countries as well as with the international community, including members of the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly, to prevent further military escalation.

2026-03-05T12:05:56.355735+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 50 dead; toll expected to rise

Hurricane Melissa has left at least 50 people dead in the Caribbean as it finally moves away after devastating communities in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-11-03T07:18:10.827734+00:00 IST

IASV Triveni docks in AUS; India’s all-women naval expedition

According to an official release, the crew was warmly received by the Consul General of India for Western Australia, Kajari Biswas, Defence Adviser at Canberra, Captain Rohit Raymond and officers of the Indian Consulate.

2025-10-27T13:53:45.144463+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Coral Sea

A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck the Coral Sea in the early hours of Sunday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-26T02:23:40.084388+00:00 IST

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Brazilian Chamber approves special tax regime for Data Centres

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved, in the early hours of Wednesday, a bill creating the Special Tax Regime for Data Centre Services (Redata), a measure designed to attract large-scale digital infrastructure investments with an estimated tax waiver of R$ 7 billion over three years. The proposal now moves to the Federal Senate, which must vote on it before midnight when the provisional measure underpinning the policy expires.

2026-02-25T10:46:54.180397+00:00 IST

Canada shooting: Lawrence Bishnoi gang membersclaimresponsibility

In the post, the individuals stated, "The Lawrence gang takes responsibility for the firing at a shop named 'Malwa Tires' (8616, 44 Street SE, Calgary)." Authorities have identified the location as Malwa Tires, a commercial establishment in the south-eastern part of the city.

2026-02-24T09:16:19.914065+00:00 IST

Under Lokayan-26, INS Sudarshini departs from Safaga Egypt

Covering a distance of 1,832 nautical miles in 16 days, the passage from Salalah to Safaga marked a significant milestone, highlighting the resilience, confidence, and endurance of the ship's crew.

2026-02-24T05:00:34.208791+00:00 IST

Asia

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Russian FM holds talks with Saudi counterpart on Middle East esca

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan on the need to make efforts to prevent further escalation of the Middle East crisis.

2026-03-11T16:17:37.610040+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar holds telecon with Russian FM Lavrov

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during which both leaders exchanged assessments on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and reviewed related diplomatic efforts, the Ministry of External Affairs said.

2026-03-11T14:52:08.182764+00:00 IST

MEA hosts farewell dinner for Indonesia's Ambassador to India

Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) P Kumaran on Wednesday bid farewell to Indonesia's Ambassador, Ina Krisnamurthi, at a dinner attended by ASEAN country heads.

2026-03-11T13:57:26.659764+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UK Maritime Organisation flags incidents of projectiles

UKMTO said that it has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz

2026-03-11T08:35:11.013223+00:00 IST

Iranian embassy thanks India for expressing condolence

Iranian Embassy in India has expressed it appreciation of the gesture from several Indian officials and Political parties where they signed the condolence book placed at the Embassy after the death of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

2026-03-11T08:08:39.237204+00:00 IST

"Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy," says Iran President's son

The son of the Iranian President has confirmed that Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'safe and sound'.

2026-03-11T07:28:56.520875+00:00 IST

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Asia

Nepal's Balen Shah thanks PM Modi for greetings, congratulates In

Shah also extended greetings to India for successfully winning the World Cup title for two consecutive times.

2026-03-10T14:57:35.988998+00:00 IST

Europe

Oxford medical student highlights holistic education

At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Petrina Lander, a medical student at the University of Oxford, in her oral statement, while addressing the annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child, called for stronger global support for holistic education systems.

2026-03-10T14:39:45.460553+00:00 IST

US War Secy warns Russia not to be "involved" in West Asia

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday cautioned Russia against intervening in the ongoing conflict in West Asia amid rising tensions involving Iran with the US and Israel.

2026-03-10T14:24:45.726854+00:00 IST

Most intense strikes inside Iran today: US War Secy Hegseth

As the ongoing conflict in West Asia entered its 11th day, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said that "today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran", signalling a further escalation in the joint military operations against the Islamic Regime.

2026-03-10T13:11:41.346033+00:00 IST

Middle East

India’s voice carries weight; Iran cannot afford to ignore it

Emphasising India's significant weight of influence in West Asia, UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali on Tuesday said that India's call for de-escalation amid the conflict "matters", noting that Tehran cannot "afford to ignore" New Delhi.

2026-03-10T12:39:27.811404+00:00 IST

Brazil President stresses need for Defence Investment

The remarks came during a meeting with Cyril Ramaphosa at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia as part of Ramaphosa's state visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two countries.

2026-03-10T12:25:30.654649+00:00 IST

Asia

Urmia University students set to return: Over 30 book tickets

According to Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President of the All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) J-K, nearly all students from Urmia University of Medical Sciences are planning to return. A group of over 30 students has already booked tickets and is expected to reach New Delhi on March 15 via Dubai, while others are scheduled to arrive on March 16.

2026-03-10T12:24:10.211520+00:00 IST

Asia

India sends flood relief to flood-afflicted Mozambique

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that India sent 500 MT of rice as immediate food assistance, 10 MT of essential relief supplies and other support.

2026-03-10T12:07:54.365363+00:00 IST

Asia

UAE Amb assures safety of Indian diaspora amid West Asia crisis

Assuring the safety of the large Indian community in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia, UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali said that the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation is safe and cared for, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direct engagement with UAE leadership during the situation.

2026-03-10T12:06:43.660049+00:00 IST

Asia

"Not sheer luck": UAE Ambassador highlights country's resilience

The Ambassador provided specific data to illustrate the effectiveness of the UAE's defence systems, noting that the high interception rate is a result of a deliberately built architecture rather than "sheer luck."

2026-03-10T11:54:22.406919+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetan Youth Congress protests outside Chinese Embassy in Delhi

Members of the Tibetan community under the banner of the Tibetan Youth Congress staged a peaceful protest outside the Chinese Embassy in the national capital on Tuesday, demanding freedom for Tibet and the protection of human rights for Tibetans.

2026-03-10T11:19:07.446213+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes China

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 165km.

2026-03-10T10:49:47.746726+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran spent one-third of 2026 in internet blackout: Report

Iran spent a third of 2026 in blackout, as per Netblocks.

2026-03-10T10:43:50.317839+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indian Embassy in Kuwait continues consular services as usual

Amid a severe military escalation in the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran expanded to target Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, the Embassy of India in Kuwait on Tuesday announced that all consular services are operating normally, with the Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) following Ramadan working hours (9:00 am - 3:00 pm), except on Fridays.

2026-03-10T10:42:58.421065+00:00 IST