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EU forging strong security, defence ties with India: Kaja Kallas

Expanding on the EU's strategic priorities, she added, "And on top of trade, we are creating partnerships on security and defence, 10 so far, including India and Australia this year alone."

2026-02-15T12:18:18.833700+00:00 IST

India, France to co-chair 6th Annual Defence Dialogue

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru with French Minister Catherine Vautrin on February 17. The meeting will review bilateral defence cooperation, industrial collaboration, agreements, joint ventures, officer exchanges, and witness the virtual inauguration of Tata Airbus' H125 assembly.

2026-02-15T11:46:02.405270+00:00 IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in ceremony

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at Tarique Rahman's swearing-in in Dhaka on February 17. Muhammad Yunus has invited leaders from 13 countries. The ceremony follows the BNP's landslide victory in the February 12 elections, which marked Bangladesh's first vote after the 2024 protests.

2026-02-15T11:02:35.867646+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: BNP office set ablaze in Narayanganj

A BNP office in Rupganj, Narayanganj, was allegedly set on fire around 3:45 am on Saturday. Police identified two suspects and began an investigation. The incident occurred days after BNP's election victory. Locals doused the flames. BNP leaders linked the attack to rivals. A formal complaint is being prepared.

2026-02-15T10:26:56.967054+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 tomorrow

The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16 to 20 alongside the India AI Impact Summit and is envisioned as a national showcase of artificial intelligence in action, bringing together policy, innovation, and large-scale implementation under one platform.

2026-02-15T09:23:04.946332+00:00 IST

Ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026, finalists announced

The summit, scheduled to run from February 16-20, will showcase scalable and socially impactful AI solutions that address pressing global priorities, including healthcare, education, climate resilience and inclusive governance. The shortlisted teams will present their solutions during the Grand Finale and Awards Felicitation Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam and Sushma Swaraj Bhawan on February 16 and 17.

2026-02-15T08:56:56.597484+00:00 IST

AI Impact Summit: India's 7-sutra for AI Governance Framework

India's AI Governance Guidelines for Enabling Safe and Trusted AI Innovation outlined a principle-based framework to position artificial intelligence as a catalyst for inclusive growth, competitiveness, and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 as the country sets itself up to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 next week.

2026-02-15T08:55:27.188500+00:00 IST

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India‑US partnership vital for world peace, prosperity: McCormick

US Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, has emphasised that the India-US strategic partnership is crucial for global "peace and prosperity" following the recent trade deal announced between the two countries.

2026-02-03T22:54:22.812607+00:00 IST

Expert calls India’s role in Critical Minerals meet timely, neces

Speaking on India's engagement ahead of the meeting, which is bringing delegations from over 50 countries to advance collaboration on securing and diversifying global critical mineral supply chains, Mukherjee said it marks a shift from strategic intent to industrial execution, noting that the Union Government's announcement of dedicated rare earth corridors in the 2026-27 Budget signals a move beyond resource security toward domestic processing, separation, magnet manufacturing, and downstream capabilities.

2026-02-03T22:30:25.310927+00:00 IST

US House votes to end partial government shutdown

According to The Hill, the measure was passed by a narrow 217-214 vote and has been sent to US President Donald Trump for his signature, which is expected to formally end the four-day shutdown that began on Saturday.

2026-02-03T21:44:43.893368+00:00 IST

Europe

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Finland summons Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires over reports of violence

Around 2,000 people have been killed in protests against Iran's regime, The Times of Israel reported, citing Reuters and quoting an Iranian official who blamed "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel. The report said this is the highest official death toll confirmed so far in the unrest that has rocked the Islamic Republic and threatened the country's stability.

2026-01-14T03:19:47.819624+00:00 IST

Denmark warns Iranian envoy against brutal crackdown of protest

Rasmussen further said that the EU has already imposed several sanctions against Iran and Denmark would take further steps if deemed necessary.

2026-01-14T02:40:29.412744+00:00 IST

EU to “swiftly” propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violence against protesters.

2026-01-13T15:29:34.055423+00:00 IST

Pacific

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UK: British PM Liz Truss fires finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng

London [UK], October 14 (ANI): United Kingdom's Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has been fired after serving for even less than six weeks, as the new government's September 23 plan of massive tax cuts resulted in the plunging of British government bonds.

2022-10-14T13:08:02.797404+00:00 IST

Indian student stabbed in Australia "serious but stable"

Sydney [Australia], October 14 (ANI): The Indian mission in Australia is providing consular assistance to a 28-year-old student from Agra who was stabbed multiple times in Sydney and is under "serious but stable" condition after undergoing surgery at a local hospital.

2022-10-14T06:38:11.059640+00:00 IST

50 pc of world's poorest need debt relief: UNDP

New York [US], October 12 (ANI): Fifty-four developing economies accounting for more than half of the world's poorest people need urgent debt relief as a result of cascading global crises, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

2022-10-11T23:03:31.227034+00:00 IST

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Brazil: Death toll from police raids in Rio de Janeiro rises to 1

The death toll in the police raids on drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro has risen to 119, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Brazillian Police officers. The figure marks a sharp rise from the earlier reported toll of 64.

2025-10-29T20:16:18.496321+00:00 IST

Seychelles' giant tortoises and their special bond with India

Aldabra tortoises are one of the largest tortoise species in the world, with males weighing up to 550 pounds. They have a dark grey to black colour, a highly domed, thick carapace, and a small neck plate. Their long necks help them gather food from trees. They feed on leaves, fruits, and low-hanging branches.

2025-10-29T17:05:48.363366+00:00 IST

Indian-origin businessman killed in Canada's Abbotsford

In a news release by the Abbotsford Police, the patrol officers discovered the victim's body while he was suffering from life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to death due to his wounds. The investigation into the matter is in the early stages, as reported by the Vancouver Sun.

2025-10-29T04:29:29.142987+00:00 IST

Asia

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Afghanistan strikes key military bases in Pakistan

Amid escalated cross-border tension between Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Ministry of National Defense of the Islamic Emirate stated that it had carried out airstrikes on major military installations in Pakistan, including the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, describing the action as a response to Pakistani air raids on Afghan territory.

2026-03-02T04:09:20.039954+00:00 IST

Iran FM Araghchi writes to UN Secy General Antonio Guterres

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has formally written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and members of the UN Security Council over what Tehran calls the "assassination" of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a devastating joint military operation by the United States and Israel, Tasnim News reported.

2026-03-02T03:32:29.510441+00:00 IST

Canadian Universities to launch 13 new agreements for AI, researc

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday that Canadian universities are launching new talent partnerships in India, with 13 new agreements in areas such as research and AI centres of excellence.

2026-03-02T02:41:22.443241+00:00 IST

Middle East

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PM Narendra Modi backs Gaza Peace Initiative in Knesset

In a historic Knesset address, PM Narendra Modi backed the Gaza Peace Initiative as a "durable solution" for regional stability. PM Netanyahu hailed the "brother" bond and "miraculous" growth in ties, while the first-ever address by an Indian leader received a standing ovation and "Modi, Modi" chants.

2026-02-25T17:34:06.362491+00:00 IST

‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’ conferred on PM Modi

The Israeli Parliament on Wednesday conferred "Speaker of the Knesset Medal" upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the highest honour of the Knesset.

2026-02-25T17:27:32.700256+00:00 IST

India has consistent policy against terrorism: PM Modi in Knesset

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences of the people of India for the lives lost in the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and said, like Israel, India has a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance against terrorism with no double standards.

2026-02-25T16:55:31.672705+00:00 IST

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Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique

The fatalities in Mozambique were reported on Saturday, a day after the cyclone swept through Madagascar, where at least 41 people were killed and widespread destruction was recorded across the island.

2026-02-15T08:32:32.451645+00:00 IST

Asia

BLA announces seven-day deadline for Pakistan on prisoner exchang

According to BLA, those freed were identified as ethnic Baloch connected to local policing structures, including Levies personnel. The group said they were let go after warnings, arguing that the move reflected what it termed ground realities and the broader interests of the Baloch population.

2026-02-15T08:26:41.620096+00:00 IST

Europe

Migration "went too far,": Hillary Clinton at MSC 2026

The former US Secretary of State who was participating in a panel titled "The West-West Divide: What Remains of Common Values" said "migration has been a huge flashpoint." A Fox News analysis of Hillary Clinton's remarks stated that during her 2016 presidential campaign, she supported the then US President Barack Obama's executive actions that deferred immigration enforcement against millions of children and parents in the country illegally and wanted to end the practice of family detention.

2026-02-15T08:25:27.446679+00:00 IST

Asia

Akhtar Mengal questions state strategy, warns of deepening crisis

Mengal said repeated attempts to subdue dissent through military operations, arrests and enforced disappearances had only deepened the divide between the federation and Baloch citizens. Quoting revolutionary poet Habib Jalib, he remarked that Balochistan was not simply "burning" but had already been reduced to ashes.

2026-02-15T08:08:18.001382+00:00 IST

Asia

Russia’s Alexey Navalny killed by dart frog poison

In a joint statement issued on Saturday -- timed to coincide with the Munich Security Conference -- the foreign ministries of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands said laboratory analysis of samples taken from Navalny's body "conclusively confirmed the presence of epibatidine", a toxin naturally found in poison dart frogs and otherwise absent from Russia. The governments said their findings leave no "innocent explanation" for the chemical's presence.

2026-02-15T07:58:20.511209+00:00 IST

Asia

Transforming healthcare delivery through artificial intelligence

The initiative leverages cutting-edge technologies such as AI-powered diagnostics, telemedicine solutions and surveillance tools to bridge gaps in medical services, improve quality of care and make health services more affordable and accessible for all citizens.

2026-02-15T07:47:49.272506+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian Navy rescues critically-ill Japanese national

Public Relations Officer (PRO) & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence (MoD), Jammu Region today informed about a rescue operation the Indian Navy has had to undertake to save a critically-ill Japanese national's life.

2026-02-15T07:17:10.609585+00:00 IST

Asia

US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets

The United States Army has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets in Syria, escalating its ongoing campaign against the remnants of the extremist group following a deadly ambush that killed two American service members and a US civilian interpreter late last year, reported Al Jazeera.

2026-02-15T06:59:24.556619+00:00 IST

Asia

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushes for ‘Democratic AI’ in India

The OpenAI CEO further said that he wil be in India next week and they "will soon be announcing new ways of partnering with the Indian government to put access to AI and its benefits within reach for more people across the country."

2026-02-15T06:51:01.730548+00:00 IST

Asia

Families in agony as Pakistan linked to fresh Baloch abductions

A new wave of alleged enforced disappearances has again put Pakistan's security apparatus under scrutiny, with at least seven individuals said to have gone missing in incidents connected to Panjgur and Karachi. A student is among those unaccounted for, heightening anxiety among families already grappling with similar cases, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-02-15T06:39:48.424153+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal: Devotees flock Pashupatinath temple on Mahashivratri

Observed on Falgun Krishna Chaturdashi, Mahashivratri is considered one of the most sacred days dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the Shiva Purana, the festival commemorates the night when Shiva manifested and is counted among four significant nights--Kaalratri, Moharatri, Sukhratri, and Shivaratri. The day is believed to inspire spiritual awakening and provide solace to those who are suffering or sorrowful.

2026-02-15T06:33:36.750209+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh polls termed “historic” by PAFFREL chief

Rohana Hettiarachchie, Executive Director of People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), has described Bangladesh's recent national elections as "historic and landmark", while also calling for stronger inclusion and reconciliation efforts in the country's political landscape.

2026-02-15T06:22:22.191185+00:00 IST

Asia

"India has pivotal role in using AI to transform lives"

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen says India has lead the way to show what is possible with the confluence of ambition and imagination.

2026-02-15T05:15:34.627164+00:00 IST

Asia

China shuns any nuclear commitments... for itself

Notably, Washington DC accused China of secretly conducting a "yield-producing nuclear test" in 2020. This is despite Beijing claiming a moratorium on such activities and being a signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), even though it never ratified it.

2026-02-15T04:57:11.844949+00:00 IST