Washington, Sep 14 — India, the United States, Japan and Australia have moved closer to establishing common procedures for a logistics network aimed at speeding up disaster relief across the Indo-Pacific, the four governments said on Monday. The Quad partners held a two-day tabletop exercise in…
Jerusalem, Sep 14 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel has achieved another massive victory over Hezbollah and that the destruction of terrorist infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon will continue. "We have achieved another massive victory over Hezbollah:…
Washington, Sep 14 — In a major development, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy targets, announcing reciprocal commitments without giving a start date, duration or enforcement details. "Ukraine has agreed not to hit…
Paris, Sep 14 — A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the extensive crackdown by Bangladeshi authorities on Awami League leaders, activists and supporters across the country, warning that the arbitrary mass arrests linked to peaceful processions and meetings…
Beijing, Sep 14 — China and India should translate the understandings reached at the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi into concrete action, the country’s biggest English language newspaper 'China Daily' opined after the conclusion of…
Washington, Sep 14 — Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned a Texas Republican politician’s social media post targeting South Asian students celebrating their university’s football victory.Krishnamoorthi described the post by Bo French, a Republican nominee for the Texas…
Cape Town, Sep 14 — A Rajya Sabha delegation led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh arrived in Cape Town on Monday to participate in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, the High Commission of India in South Africa said.“High Commissioner of India to South Africa H.E. Shri…
Cairo, Sep 14 — Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul, a front-line Talwar-class guided missile frigate, arrived in Alexandria Naval Base in Egypt on Monday.“INS Trishul, a front-line Talwar-class guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Alexandria Naval Base, Egypt, on 14 September 2026.…
Thimphu, Sep 14 — Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar called on Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Monday as he began his three-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom during which he will also join celebrations on country's National Voters’ Day. “His Majesty, The…
New Delhi, Sep 14 — India’s approach to counterterrorism gained a decisive edge after 2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, with a firm resolve to respond strongly to any act of terror. Counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh momentum, while…
Guwahati, Sep 14 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday welcomed the inclusion of the Guwahati Declaration in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, describing it as a significant boost to international cooperation against narcotics trafficking. The Guwahati Declaration, adopted by the…
Houston, Sep 14 — Indian missions across the world on Monday hosted literary gatherings and events on the occasion of Hindi Diwas 2026. The Consulate General of India in Houston held an event celebrating the Hindi language which was attended by Minister of Housing, Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar…
London, Sep 14 — Bangladesh’s leaders must recognise that governing carries responsibility even for those who despise them, while prisoners require medical care, allegations against political opponents must be investigated, and courts must rely on evidence. None of these obligations disappears…
New Delhi, Sep 14 — China’s mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has brought renewed scrutiny to the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure in the ecologically fragile and seismically active Himalayan region, a report has stated. Farther east, Beijing began…
Seoul, Sep 14 — India's annual cultural festival in South Korea will kick off this week, featuring traditional dance performances and workshops in cities across the country, the Indian Embassy in Seoul said Monday.The 12th edition of 'Sarang - The Festival of India in Korea' will run from Tuesday…
Sanaa, Sep 14 — Yemen's Houthi group said Monday that it had launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones at a major military air base in southwestern Saudi Arabia, marking a significant escalation in the widening cross-border confrontation.In a statement carried by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV,…
New Delhi, Sep 14 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, holding discussions on bilateral cooperation as well as the situation in Ukraine.“Good to speak with FM Anita Anand of Canada this evening, on our bilateral cooperation as…
New Delhi, Sep 14 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung on Monday discussed strengthening political, defence and security cooperation, including increasing the supply of Made-in-India defence articles. The talks to strengthen bilateral…
Auckland, Sep 14 — Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Monday met New Zealand's Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding, holding substantive discussions, including on the maiden bilateral naval exercise in 2027.“During his visit to New Zealand, Adm Krishna Swaminathan, CNS, held…
Jerusalem, Sep 14 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and enduring friendship, reciprocating PM Modi’s greetings on the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah.“Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for your warm wishes to the…
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 14 — The completion of Exercise Samudra Laksamana reflects the growing depth and maturity of naval cooperation between India and Malaysia, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore participated in the 4th edition of Exercise Samudra Laksamana with the…