Cape Town, Sep 15 — Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh met South African Parliament's Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, highlighting the close and longstanding parliamentary ties, the High Commission of India in South Africa said on…
Ottawa, Sep 15 — Pakistan’s claim of being an “honest broker” has been further undermined throughout the US-Iran war by a series of actions that starkly contradict its self-appointed image as a peacemaker, a report has highlighted. Citing the latest reports, Canada-based 'Geopolitical Monitor'…
Islamabad, Sep 15 — The recent attacks by Houthi forces on Saudi Arabia tested the Mecca pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, turning the abstract commitment from the trilateral defence pact into a high-stakes operational question, a report said.“Signed in Mecca on 7 August, the Joint…
Washington, Sep 15 — Five Indian American lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to act over a deleted Department of Homeland Security post depicting a man called “Mr. Singh”, warning that it could encourage racial profiling and hostility towards Sikh and South Asian Americans.…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — The 5th edition of the India–Myanmar bilateral army exercise IMBAX commenced at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya on Tuesday, reaffirming the commitment of both nations towards promoting peace, stability and security in the region. “The 5th edition of the India–Myanmar…
Quetta, Sep 15 — Another civilian was forcibly disappeared in Balochistan province of Pakistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Tuesday. The latest incident comes against the backdrop of a growing wave of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances across the province. Paank,…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — The New Delhi Declaration 2026, adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital, condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack and adopting strong language against cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorist financing, safe havens and double standards in dealing with…
Islamabad, Sep 15 — At least 201 people, including 180 women and 21 men, have been victims of honour killings in Pakistan's Swat since 2018, a report has mentioned citing data from 'The Awakening', an NGO which has monitored incidents of honour killings, domestic disputes, sexual violence and…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that several issues came up for discussion during the recently-held meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Addressing a…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — The 22nd edition of the India–US Joint Military Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced on Tuesday, with 600 personnel from both the armies participating.“The 22nd edition of the India–US Joint Military Exercise Yudh Abhyas commenced today. The exercise is being conducted…
Seoul, Sep 15 — South Korea and Kazakhstan agreed on Tuesday to elevate bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and strengthen cooperation in crude oil, nuclear power and other advanced sectors, Seoul's presidential office said. The agreement was reached during a summit between…
Taipei, Sep 15 — Taiwan's ability to hold competitive and democratic polls strengthens its global standing. Allies consider Taiwan not only as a geopolitical flashpoint but also a vibrant democracy which needs to be defended, a report has detailed. Taiwan has two dominant political parties - the…
Geneva, Sep 15 — An Indian NGO has called for a review of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), arguing that changing water-security conditions in the region require the 1960 agreement signed between India and Pakistan to be reassessed from a contemporary human-rights perspective. Delivering an oral…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has so far sentenced 68 individuals in seven cases linked to alleged murders, incitement, provocation and conspiracy during the July-August 2024 student-led protests, with 22 of them receiving death sentences, according to media…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — India on Tuesday dispatched 10 tonnes of Antiretroviral medicines to Botswana to support their public health system for HIV-AIDS treatment, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said highlighting New Delhi's commitment to strengthen health cooperation with Global South…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday stated that India remains deeply concerned about escalation of the situation in the Red Sea region, amid latest strikes exchanged between Yemen’s Houthi group and Saudi Arabia. "Our External Affairs Minister (S Jaishankar) held…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan's move to increase bounty for information leading to the arrest of global terrorist and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, terming the "phoney announcement" as only a "gimmick" with such "hollow" statements having been made before also.…
Dhaka, Sep 15 — Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 on Tuesday sentenced seven Awami League leaders, including party General Secretary Obaidul Quader, to death for "crimes against humanity" linked to Bangladesh's July 2024 mass uprising, local media reported. The other leaders…
Kinshasa, Sep 15 — More than 7,200 confirmed Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as sustained transmission continues in several provinces despite an overall downward trend of the epidemic, according to governmental data released Tuesday.A government report…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that the search and rescue operations are continuing to find the missing Indian seafarer after a commercial vessel carrying 14 Indian nationals was attacked off the coast of Oman on Sunday.“Regarding the missing seafarer,…
New Delhi, Sep 15 — Pakistan's decision to allow the export of 108,000 metric tonnes of sugar has drawn criticism, according to a report.A report published in The Express Tribune said the decision could lead to higher domestic prices while benefiting influential sugar mill owners.The move reverses…