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Tajikistan representative Firuzjon on India's AI progess

Speaking to ANI, he said, "I think we have really high expectations, because we have been following India's progress in AI, and plus its initiatives in this great summit.

2026-02-16T10:00:09.773945+00:00 IST

INS Surat’s Bahrain visit reinforces commitment to security

In a post on X, the Indian Navy spokesperson said the ship's engagements during the visit enhanced coordination and information-sharing.

2026-02-16T09:37:12.006548+00:00 IST

Israeli-Arab Indicted for Spying on Former Defence Minister

An Israeli-Arab man was indicted on Monday on charges of gathering intelligence on former Defence Minister Yoav Galant on behalf of an Iranian agent, prosecutors announced Monday.

2026-02-16T09:29:34.814069+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces Eliminate Hezbollah Terrorist

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that it attacked early Monday morning and eliminated a terrorist who was engaged in an attempt to rehabilitate military infrastructure of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Hanin area in southern Lebanon.

2026-02-16T09:28:33.706996+00:00 IST

"Diagnosis time reduced by 50%": Qure.ai's Ankit Modi

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ankit Modi of Qure.ai highlighted AI's impact in medical imaging and early disease detection, citing deployments at Mahakumbh and Goa screenings. Abilash Soundararajan of PrivaSapien stressed responsible AI frameworks and new skills. PM Narendra Modi welcomed delegates and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

2026-02-16T09:07:27.738658+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Flour prices remain high in Quetta

Flour rates in Quetta continue to defy expectations of a slowdown, piling fresh misery onto households already buckling under record inflation. Surveys show that the commodity, central to nearly every meal, is steadily drifting further from the grasp of ordinary buyers. Traders in different parts of the city are selling a 50-kilogram bag for roughly Rs6600 to Rs. 6800, while a smaller 20-kilogram pack is going for Rs2650 to Rs2750. Residents say the figures would have been unthinkable just a short while ago, yet authorities appear unable or unwilling to reverse the trend, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-02-16T09:00:28.908236+00:00 IST

"India has a crucial role on global AI": Duncan Cass-Beggs

Duncan Cass-Beggs of CIGI highlighted India's crucial role in fostering global cooperation on AI governance at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He warned about risks from AGI and ASI while noting AI's benefits. PM Narendra Modi welcomed leaders and will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

2026-02-16T08:41:33.551764+00:00 IST

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Pakistan intensified crackdown on media: HRW

Pakistani authorities intensified their crackdown on media freedom, political opposition and civil society groups in 2025 by using vague and overbroad laws, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said in its World Report 2026.

2026-02-04T12:15:39.063544+00:00 IST

India strengthens its partnership with UNDP in poverty reduction

India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, stated at the UNDP Executive Board session that India values its six-decade collaboration with UNDP, particularly in areas like poverty eradication, climate change, and SDG localisation.

2026-02-04T10:37:43.445753+00:00 IST

Kashmir Solidarity Day a “symbol of hypocrisy,” says Senge Sering

President of the Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies (IGBS), Washington DC, Senge Sering, has strongly criticised Pakistan's observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5, declaring it a "Kashmir Hypocrisy Day" and accusing Islamabad of ignoring alleged human rights violations in territories under its own control, including Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

2026-02-04T08:37:25.727686+00:00 IST

Europe

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Greenland not for sale, respect its sovereignty: EU Parliament

On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland. In his post, Trump claimed the move is necessary for national security, citing China's and Russia's interest in the territory.

2026-01-18T05:59:57.643922+00:00 IST

WEF MD dismisses calls to disinvite Trump ahead of Davos meet

In an interview with the Swiss-based daily newspaper 20 Minuten, Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, responded to remarks by the President of the Green Party of Switzerland, Lisa Mazzone, who urged the organisers to prevent Trump's participation, citing Washington's recent intervention in Venezuela, which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, former President of the South American nation and his wife, Cilia Flores.

2026-01-18T04:22:43.998991+00:00 IST

Protesters trek through Alpine villages to challenge WEF

Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statement against capitalism, entrenched power structures, and policies they see as contributing to climate change and social inequality. Many carried placards with slogans calling for "Democracy rather than WEF dictatorship" and opposing oligarchic influence on global affairs.

2026-01-18T04:12:11.429198+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Aus activates security apparatus over anti-India elements

Recently, the Indian government has raised concerns about growing Khalistani divisive activities in multiple capital cities of Australia and one of the officials in the meeting said, "Allegations of some overseas players entering into Australia and running a malicious campaign with elements of possibly violent past are very concerning to us."

2022-12-07T00:01:13.695172+00:00 IST

India, Papua New Guinea hold foreign office consultations

The first round of foreign consultations took place on December 5, 2022, in Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea

2022-12-05T19:20:27.304016+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude jolts Solomon Islands

An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.7 was felt in the Solomon Islands

2022-12-05T12:47:17.952647+00:00 IST

Others

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Canada tightens student visas, Indian applicants hit hardest

About 74 per cent of study permit applications from India were rejected in August 2025, compared to around 32 per cent in the same month last year.

2025-11-04T02:44:03.745258+00:00 IST

Nigeria welcomes US help if sovereignty respected*

Nigeria has said it would welcome assistance from the United States in combating Islamist insurgents in the country, provided that its territorial integrity is respected, following remarks by US President Donald Trump threatening a possible military action over the alleged persecution of Christians, as reported by Reuters.

2025-11-03T03:58:41.832641+00:00 IST

Tech leaders hail India’s World Cup win

Global tech leaders Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on winning the 2025 Women's World Cup. Pichai said the final evoked memories of India's 1983 and 2011 victories, while Nadella called it a historic day for women's cricket.

2025-11-02T19:43:45.318804+00:00 IST

Asia

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India, Canada launch Strategic Energy Partnership

India and Canada on Monday launched a Strategic Energy Partnership aimed at significantly expanding bilateral energy trade and deepening cooperation across clean energy, critical minerals and nuclear sectors.

2026-03-02T08:35:41.188308+00:00 IST

Kuwait's reports crash of several US Military aircrafts

Iranian State Media also released a picture on Telegram allegedly of the American F15 fighter pilot whose plane was downed in Kuwait earlier on Monday morning.

2026-03-02T08:26:09.533957+00:00 IST

Major oil hub hit with a drone in Saudi Arabia

The drone strike comes on the heels of a full-scale conflict that erupted in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, following a major "military offensive" launched on February 28.

2026-03-02T08:05:48.937169+00:00 IST

Middle East

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PM Modi praises Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire

In a post on X, Netanyahu wrote," Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire."

2026-02-26T04:35:25.450436+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Israeli FM, discusses bilateral ties

In a post on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Delighted to meet Israeli FM @gidonsaarand his team in Jerusalem this evening. Valued our wide-ranging and open conversation on our bilateral cooperation and regional developments."

2026-02-26T00:04:09.454909+00:00 IST

“This was really a peak in our relations”: Israeli Envoy to India

Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar, described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as "a peak in our relations," saying the leaders held extensive talks, focusing on upgrading defence cooperation and expanding collaboration into emerging technologies.

2026-02-25T23:20:47.316232+00:00 IST

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Pacific

NZ Minister Reti calls FTA with India a significant milestone

Speaking with ANI, Reti described the agreement as a natural progression in the growing partnership between India and New Zealand.

2026-02-16T08:39:04.797905+00:00 IST

Asia

Global South cooperation takes centre stage

Representatives from Indonesia, Uganda and Ghana highlighted the importance of shared learning, regulatory alignment and infrastructure partnerships as AI continues to evolve globally.

2026-02-16T08:39:03.057005+00:00 IST

Pacific

NZ Minister Shane Reti response on India AI Impact Summit

Speaking with ANI, Reti described it as a privilege to participate in the gathering focused on safe, inclusive and human-centred AI.

2026-02-16T08:22:57.142346+00:00 IST

Asia

USISPF Chief hails India-US interim trade deal

President and Chief Executive Officer of the US- India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), Mukesh Aghi on Monday hailed the recently announced interim-trade agreement between India and the United States, calling it to present tremendous opportunity for SMEs in India to leverage US market.

2026-02-16T08:21:13.729775+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak's road lifeline sinks deeper into debt despite higher tolls

Pakistan's highway authority has become the federal government's largest financial burden, with losses exceeding PKR 2 trillion and liabilities nearing PKR 3.1 trillion, Dawn reported. Despite higher toll revenues and fresh government loans, deficits persist as rising interest costs, expenses, and a structurally weak financial model continue to strain fiscal stability.

2026-02-16T08:05:25.915189+00:00 IST

Asia

India taken strong lead in making AI affordable: Mukesh Aghi

Mukesh Aghi underlined the critical importance of India to American companies from AI perspective and as a leader in leveraging tech to provide digital infrastructure with citizens, not only just from a payment perspective.

2026-02-16T07:49:53.548656+00:00 IST

Asia

"AI transforming industrial value chain": Dilip Sawhney

Dilip Sawhney, Chairman, CII National Committee on Smart Manufacturing and Managing Director, Rockwell Automation India, highlighted AI's role in boosting manufacturing productivity and precision. Sanjeev Sehgal, Founder and Managing Director of Sparsh CCTV, stressed timely skilling of unskilled workers. PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026.

2026-02-16T07:41:21.590604+00:00 IST

Asia

Exercise MILAN: Indian Navy inaugurates MILAN village

The Indian Navy on Sunday inaugurated the MILAN village as a part of the naval exercise MILAN 2026. The village has been created as an experience zone that brings together delegates and naval personnel from over 70 countries in an atmosphere of camaraderie and friendship, the Ministry of Defence noted in an official statement on Monday.

2026-02-16T07:23:28.236969+00:00 IST

Asia

Mumbai transforms to welcome French President Macron

Mumbai has put up posters and banners welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of his arrival. During his February 16-19 India visit, Macron will meet PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai before travelling to Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the growing India-France partnership and cooperation in emerging technologies.

2026-02-16T07:08:23.806115+00:00 IST

World

"AI not only for India but for the whole world": Jitin Prasada

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, Prasada said India was privileged to host one of the first major AI gatherings led by a Global South nation.

2026-02-16T07:01:30.752793+00:00 IST

Asia

UK delegation heads to India for AI Impact Summit 2026

The UK delegation is being led by Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and AI Minister Kanishka Narayan, who are set to engage in high-level discussions and bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening technology ties between the United Kingdom and India.

2026-02-16T06:59:54.747861+00:00 IST

Asia

"AI outcome will not be accidental": CEA Anantha Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran warns that AI's impact will depend on deliberate policy choices and must align with mass employability. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, he called for urgent structural reforms, large-scale skilling, and stronger foundational education to address the skill gap and secure inclusive growth and stability.

2026-02-16T06:49:18.118586+00:00 IST

Asia

Norway Envoy to India May-Elin Stener calls for stronger representation of women in AI development

Norway's envoy said that her country eyes a partnership with India to 'Democratize AI' at the New Delhi Summit

2026-02-16T06:38:43.680136+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Rights groups alarmed as bodies Baloch youth surface

Three Baloch youths, including students who had earlier been reported detained or missing, have been found dead in separate incidents across the province. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee described the deaths as part of what it alleges is a persistent pattern of enforced disappearances followed by extrajudicial killings, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-02-16T06:36:54.511285+00:00 IST