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Real toll is far higher: Iranian FM Araghchi cites US report listing 81 aircraft losses
Tehran | October 8, 2026 1:01:59 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cited a US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report listing 81 US military aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during operations against Iran, saying the real toll is far higher. ... read..


MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation at Arctic Circle Assembly
New Delhi | October 8, 2026 12:31:23 PM IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh is set to lead the Indian delegation on a visit to Reykjavik, Iceland, from October 8 to 10 to take part in the annual meeting of the Arctic Circle ... read..


Bangladesh hopeful of resolving river water-sharing issues with India through diplomacy
Dhaka | October 8, 2026 12:31:12 PM IST
Bangladesh on Thursday expressed optimism about resolving the issues related to water sharing with India through dialogue and diplomacy. In this regard, Bangladesh also hopes that international law will support this process. ... read..


Pakistan lost control of its Frankenstein monster of terrorism which has returned to haunt it: India at UN
New York | October 8, 2026 12:04:08 PM IST
Exposing Islamabad's duplicity before the international community, India has stated that the rogue Pakistani state has completely lost control of the Frankensteins monster of terrorism it engineered, which has now returned to violently stalk its own crea ... read..


US Secy of State Marco Rubio warns against global energy dependence
Athens | October 8, 2026 12:03:47 PM IST
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned that the international community can no longer sustain reliance on energy provisions originating from a single geographical sphere, highlighting that vulnerabilities stemming from armed hostilitie ... read..


Ghana, India have been "champions of Global South": EAM Jaishankar in Accra
Accra | October 8, 2026 12:03:45 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Ghana and India as historic partners and champions of the Global South, as he called for deeper cooperation between the two countries across several sectors, as per the official statement provided by ... read..


Going back to his mom: Trump mocks heckler, says protesters are paid by enemies
Texas | October 8, 2026 12:03:13 PM IST
A brief disruption caused by a heckler during United States President Donald Trumps campaign event in Texas transformed into an unexpected spectacle on Thursday, with the American leader mocking the protester as security escorted him out, quipping that h ... read..


ITEC is India's key platform for "capacity building", says EAM Jaishankar in Cote dIvoire
Abidjan | October 8, 2026 12:03:05 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme as one of Indias most important platforms for capacity building, saying New Delhi is a reliable partner in meeting Cote dIvoires requi ... read..


Honoured "to call on His Majesty": US envoy to India Sergio Gor meets Bhutan King, PM Tobgay
Thimphu | October 8, 2026 12:02:35 PM IST
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay during his visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan, with discussions focusing on investment, innovation, cooperation, stability and prosperity in ... read..


Rubio urges Europe to awaken from long slumber, calls for stronger Western power
Athens | October 8, 2026 12:02:31 PM IST
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Europe to emerge from a "long slumber" and boost its military and economic power, utilising an address in Athens to assert that Western nations stand at a crucial turning point. ... read..


Tanker struck by multiple projectiles off Qatar coast, casualties reported: UKMTO
Portsmouth | October 8, 2026 12:02:01 PM IST
A tanker was struck by multiple projectiles off the coast of Qatar on Wednesday (local time), with casualties reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). ... read..


Iran will never have nuclear weapon, says US Secretary of State Rubio
Athens | October 8, 2026 10:31:41 AM IST
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that Iran will be permanently barred from obtaining nuclear weapons under President Donald Trump, simultaneously accusing Tehran of amassing an extensive stockpile of ballistic missiles and unmanne ... read..


"Deeply moved, grateful": Former Japan PM's wife Akie Abe at inauguration of Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | October 8, 2026 9:32:16 AM IST
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe expressed gratitude for the inauguration of the Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi, saying she was deeply moved by the memorial dedicated to her late husband. ... read..


"It is about time": Trump makes fresh Nobel Peace Prize bid, but doubts committee will oblige
Washington, DC | October 8, 2026 9:32:09 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has made yet another vocal bid for international recognition, asserting his entitlement to the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize while expressing scepticism over whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee will ultimately select him. ... read..


Attacks on civilian objects "will not go unpunished": Saudi-led coalition claims destruction of 82 Houthi military sites
Riyadh | October 8, 2026 9:00:58 AM IST
Saudi-led coalition forces have claimed that they destroyed 82 military targets belonging to the Houthi militia in Yemen after "attacks" on civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Abha International A ... read..


Bailed-out: Pakistan secures USD 1.21 billion IMF lifeline amid severe economic distress
Washington, DC | October 8, 2026 9:00:39 AM IST
Trapped in a persistent economic quagmire of its own making, a mismanaged Pakistan has secured yet another bailout lifeline after the International Monetary Fund reached a staff-level agreement with Islamabad to unlock about USD 1.21 billion in additional ... read..


US Embassy warns of possible long-range attacks targeting Ethiopian military installations
Addis Ababa | October 8, 2026 8:31:27 AM IST
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa has warned American citizens in Ethiopia about reports of possible long-range attacks directed at Ethiopian military installations, urging them to exercise caution and follow the advice of local authorities. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar highlights Indias deep understanding of global affairs, diaspora role in Cte dIvoire
Abidjan | October 8, 2026 8:01:22 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) highlighted Indias growing global engagement, energy security, disaster response and partnerships with African countries while interacting with members of the Indian community in Cte dIvo ... read..


US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: Report
Washington | October 8, 2026 7:31:17 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on resuming major combat operations against Iran, but the Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible fresh strikes, Axios reported while citing US officials. ... read..


US CENTCOM rejects Iran's claim of Hormuz closure, says 20 million barrels of crude moving through
Washington | October 8, 2026 7:31:15 AM IST
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) rejected Irans claim that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, saying commercial and energy traffic continues to move through the strategic waterway. ... read..


"Beams turned off over India": Elon Musk refutes claim that Starlink was used by insurgent groups
New Delhi | October 8, 2026 7:01:27 AM IST
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday (local time) said that Starlink's satellite beams are turned off over India, rejecting claims that the satellite internet service was used by "militants". ... read..


Trump to present national science, technology medals to Musk, other tech leaders at White House
Washington | October 8, 2026 6:30:57 AM IST
US President Donald Trump will present the nation's highest honours for scientific and technological achievement to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and other leading American innovators on Thursday (local time), marking the first time he will present the a ... read..


"This is the kind of gift Putin gave himself for his birthday: Zelenskyy says Russian strike kills 25, injures 100
Kyiv | October 8, 2026 5:31:04 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 25 people were killed and 100 injured in a "massive Russian strike" on Ukraine, as he called for additional air defence missiles and support from Kyiv's partners. ... read..


WHO seeks more information from Russia on Irkutsk lab workers death, says unable to complete risk assessment
Geneva | October 8, 2026 5:31:01 AM IST
World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN health agency has sought further information from Russia over the death of a laboratory worker in Irkutsk after severe pneumonia, saying WHO does not yet have the full pictu ... read..


Jaishankar discusses trade, investment, healthcare with Cte dIvoire counterpart in Abidjan
Abidjan | October 8, 2026 5:30:59 AM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday held comprehensive discussions with Cte dIvoire Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nial Kaba in Abidjan, focusing on advancing bilateral cooperation across trade ... read..


Trump calls move to help Saudi Arabia under Mecca Alliance "good"
Washington | October 8, 2026 5:02:15 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said Trkiye and Pakistan "want to help Saudi Arabia" with the deployment of their military forces under the Mecca Alliance. He added that the move was "good". ... read..


3 killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Abha, King Khalid airports: Saudi GACA
Riyadh | October 8, 2026 5:02:11 AM IST
Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport were targeted in two separate attacks on October 6 and 7, resulting in a total of three fatalities and 36 injuries, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said. ... read..


India joins US, 13 economies in joint statement to address global excess capacity after G20 meeting
Washington DC | October 8, 2026 4:01:12 AM IST
India has joined the United States (US) and 13 other economies in signing a joint ministerial statement calling for steps to eliminate structural excess capacity and production and end non-market policies and practices that "distort markets and contribute ... read..


Nepal proposes cutting wait to declare missing persons dead from 12 years to 45 days
Kathmandu | October 8, 2026 3:01:32 AM IST
Nepal's cabinet on Wednesday recommended promulgating an ordinance to amend existing laws and remove legal hurdles to declaring missing persons dead. ... read..


India, Canada review security ties, agree to strengthen law-enforcement cooperation at NSA-level Security Dialogue
New Delhi | October 8, 2026 2:01:51 AM IST
India and Canada have agreed to deepen coordination and cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, extortion and extradition of criminal offenders, according to a joint ... read..


India, Italy reiterate condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack during JWC meet
New Delhi | October 8, 2026 2:01:49 AM IST
India and Italy on Wednesday reiterated their condemnation of the "heinous terrorist attack" in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, and discussed strengthening counterterrorism cooperation, organised crime and terror financing during two meeti ... read..


India, Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz and regional security at 15th Strategic Consultative Group meeting
New Delhi | October 8, 2026 2:01:45 AM IST
India and Oman discussed all aspects of bilateral relations, including political and strategic cooperation, trade and investment, energy, defence and maritime cooperation, and exchanged views on regional security and developments relating to the Strait of ... read..


Trump says Iran war will end "very quickly", oil prices will "come tumbling down"
Washington | October 8, 2026 2:01:44 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said the war with Iran will end "very quickly" and claimed that oil prices will "come tumbling down", while asserting that the US has taken away Iran's nuclear power. ... read..


Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 for spontaneous homochirality solution
Stockholm | October 7, 2026 5:01:06 PM IST
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday (local time) awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly to Henri B Kagan and Kenso Soai for the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. ... read..


In Islamabad UN chief Guterres ignores question on 'Kashmir', flags Security Council's crisis of legitimacy
Islamabad | October 7, 2026 4:32:13 PM IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres, who arrived in Pakistan for a three-day official visit, on Tuesday chose to ignore a reference to Kashmir made by a Pakistani journalist and instead spoke of a crisis of legitimacy that the UN Security Co ... read..


Pakistans anti-farmer policies spark nationwide protest call
Lahore | October 7, 2026 4:32:01 PM IST
Pakistans agricultural sector is facing growing discontent as the Pakistan Kisan Rabita Committee (PKRC), an alliance of 36 farmer organisations, announced nationwide demonstrations on October 18 against what it described as the governments anti-farmer ... read..


Four indicted over alleged China-funded surveillance of Taiwan's lawmaker
Taipei | October 7, 2026 4:31:58 PM IST
Taiwan prosecutors have indicted four people over the alleged surveillance of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker and Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen, in a case involving funding from two Hong Kong residents that prosecutors linked to an overse ... read..


Pakistan forces accused of deadly quadcopter blast in Balochistan
Balochistan | October 7, 2026 3:01:36 PM IST
Two children were killed, and three others were injured in an explosion in Panjgurs Gowargo tehsil in Balochistan in an incident that local sources have alleged was linked to a quadcopter operated by Pakistani security forces, The Balochistan Post report ... read..


US, Indian military leadership meet in New Delhi to boost defence ties
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 2:31:06 PM IST
The United States Embassy in India hosted a high-level gathering of top US and Indian military leadership at Roosevelt House in New Delhi, underscoring the deepening momentum in the India-US Major Defence Partnership. ... read..


Pakistans prison system worsens as nearly three-quarters of inmates await trial
Lahore | October 7, 2026 2:30:55 PM IST
Nearly three out of four prisoners in Pakistan are being held without conviction, highlighting growing pressure on the countrys criminal justice system, according to a policy paper by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), as reported by The Exp ... read..


India calls for stronger climate action, implementation of Paris Agreement at pre-COP31 in Fiji
Suva | October 7, 2026 2:01:27 PM IST
Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav, heading the Indian delegation at the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji, on Wednesday emphasised the urgent need to address knowledge gaps, deliver on climate commitments, and accelerate the i ... read..


Global leaders laud PM Modi on historic 25-year leadership milestone
Brussels | October 7, 2026 1:32:02 PM IST
Global leaders have extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on marking 25 years of continuous leadership in government, spanning from his tenure in Gujarat to New Delhi. ... read..


Indian Embassy in Romania assists 3 nationals rescued from Black Sea vessel after drone attack
Bucharest | October 7, 2026 1:02:00 PM IST
Providing a detailed overview of the unfolding situation, the Indian Embassy in Romania has stepped in to assist three Indian nationals who were recently rescued from the vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea following a drone attack. ... read..


Indian Embassy in Romania assists 3 nationals rescued from Black Sea vessel
Bucharest | October 7, 2026 4:32:17 PM IST
Providing a detailed overview of the unfolding situation, the Indian Embassy in Romania has stepped in to assist three Indian nationals who were recently rescued from the vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea. ... read..


"Focused on delivering engines needed to power Indias Tejas": GE Aerospace ships 4 more F404 engines for Tejas in September
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 1:01:36 PM IST
US defence giant GE Aerospace has announced a key milestone in its supply commitments, confirming the latest dispatch of hardware for the F404-IN20 high-performance turbofan jet engine while underscoring its ongoing partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics ... read..


India accuses OIC of "wilful blindness", failing to distinguish between terror's victim and perpetrator
New York | October 7, 2026 12:32:03 PM IST
Launching a scathing diplomatic offensive at the United Nations, BJP Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb delivered a blistering reprimand against the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its biased stance on counter-terrorism operations, exposing Islam ... read..


J-K shall always remain integral part of India: Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh rebukes Pakistans propaganda at 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania
Arusha | October 7, 2026 11:31:20 AM IST
Exercising India's right to reply at the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh exposed Islamabad's persistent habit of peddling baseless propaganda and delivered a severe diplomati ... read..


Japan PM Takaichi congratulates PM Modi on 25 years as head of govt, vows stronger FOIP partnership
Tokyo | October 7, 2026 11:01:08 AM IST
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has extended her warmest congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in office as head of government, highlighting his longstanding dedication to the development of Indian society and the n ... read..


Spilling blood in the periphery: Baloch Yakjehti Committee exposes alarming wave of target killings in Balochistan
Balochistan | October 7, 2026 10:31:56 AM IST
The Human Rights Department of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has released alarming documentation shedding light on escalating state-sponsored repression in the region. ... read..


23 Indian seafarers reported safe after Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker off Russian coast
Moscow | October 7, 2026 10:01:30 AM IST
A fire broke out on a Liberian-registered oil tanker manned entirely by an Indian crew off the Russian Black Sea coastline following a Ukrainian drone strike, as stated by the Russian Transport Ministry. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets Ghanas FM to boost strategic ties in trade, defence, and technology
Accra | October 7, 2026 9:01:25 AM IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with Ghanas Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to deliberate on vital strategies aimed at expanding the bilateral partnership between the two nations. ... read..


"Not going to trade words for actions": US VP Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war
Washington, DC | October 7, 2026 9:01:23 AM IST
US Vice President JD Vance has made clear that Tehran must carry out a meaningful cut in its nuclear enrichment capacity before Washington will agree to halt the seven-month war with Iran. ... read..


Trump reiterates claims on Hormuz, says waterway belongs to US, its navy
Washington DC | October 7, 2026 7:31:31 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his claims about US control over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway "belongs to the United States Navy and the United States", while describing the US naval prese ... read..


EAM calls for supply chain resilience, global souths right to industrialise, strategic autonomy at Ghana Foreign Service Institute
Accra | October 7, 2026 7:31:27 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) called for greater supply chain resilience, including in fuel, food, fertiliser and finance, and underlined the Global South's right to industrialise while outlining India's foreign policy app ... read..


MEA Secy Sibi George meets Norway State Secy, discusses Green Strategic Partnership, EFTA trade ties
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 7:31:26 AM IST
Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sibi George received Norway's State Secretary Astrid Bergml in the national capital, with the two sides discussing ways to strengthen the India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership, enhance trade a ... read..


WHO Chief says Russia reports no plague cases in Irkutsk after lab worker's death, no high-threat pathogens among contacts
Geneva | October 7, 2026 7:31:24 AM IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday (local time) said that Russian health authorities have reported that no recent cases of plague were registered in Irkutsk oblast following the reported death of a laboratory worker who was hospitalised with s ... read..


2027 is 75th anniversary year of diplomatic relation between India and Japan
Tokyo | October 7, 2026 7:31:22 AM IST
Kyoritsu Electric Corporation is located in Shizuoka pref. To provide one stop solution for factory automation and currently focuses on Indian market. Its technology covers measurement, control, information treatment, electric and machine analysis, detect ... read..


Sagarmanthan 2026 to bring maritime leaders from nearly 75 countries to New Delhi
New Delhi | October 7, 2026 7:01:16 AM IST
The third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue will bring together more than 1,200 speakers, delegates and participants from nearly 75 countries in the national capital from October 7 to October 9 to deliberate on the future of the global ma ... read..


CENTCOM rejects Iranian media claims of US Navy helicopter crashing in Red Sea
Washington, DC | October 7, 2026 6:31:01 AM IST
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected reports from Iranian state media claiming that a US Navy MH-60R helicopter crashed in the Red Sea following an emergency declaration. ... read..


Ukraine's NATO membership "not on the table," says Marco Rubio as US "simply focused" on ending conflict
Reykjavk | October 7, 2026 6:30:58 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraines accession to NATO is currently off the table, stressing that Washingtons immediate priority is ending the ongoing war rather than expanding the military alliance. ... read..


Trump says he will "finish up" Iran war either "nice way or not-so-nice way"
Washington DC | October 7, 2026 5:31:31 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that the Iran war will be brought to an end, saying the only question is whether it happens the "nice way" or the "not-so-nice way", while claiming that Iran's military has been severely weakened. ... read..


India, Ghana sign MoUs in agriculture, zoological research to take forward South-South cooperation during Jaishankar's visit
Accra | October 7, 2026 5:31:30 AM IST
India and Ghana on Tuesday (local time) exchanged two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on cooperation in scientific research, academics, capacity building and agricultural research and education during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Gh ... read..


EAM Jaishankar joins Ghana ministers in planting sapling to mark Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, Tree for Life initiatives
Accra | October 7, 2026 5:31:26 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) joined Ghana Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu in planting a Frangipani (Plumeria) sapling, paying tribute to the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign and Gh ... read..


Trump says millions of barrels of oil passed through Hormuz in couple of days, claims Iran oil minister quit over economy
Washington DC | October 7, 2026 4:31:10 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that millions of barrels of oil have passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the last couple of days, while claiming that Iran's oil minister quit because the country had "no economy" and "no oil". ... read..


Embassy officials in Romania meet Indians rescued from vessel attacked in Black Sea; one undergoing treatment
Bucharest | October 7, 2026 4:01:10 AM IST
Embassy officials in Romania on Tuesday (local time) met the three Indian nationals rescued from commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV after it was attacked in the Black Sea on Monday, with two of them accommodated at a hotel and the third undergoing treatm ... read..


Swiss President Guy Parmelin visits Noida International Airport, calls it a "Swiss touch in India"
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | October 7, 2026 3:00:54 AM IST
Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin visited Noida International Airport, describing the facility as a Swiss touch in India and highlighting its operation by a subsidiary of Flughafen Zrich, the company behind Zurich Airport. ... read..


Jaishankar meets Ghana President during 3-nation visit, highlights strong momentum in India-Ghana partnership
Accra | October 7, 2026 3:00:52 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) met Ghana President John Dramani Mahama as part of the first leg of his three-nation official visit to Ghana, Cte dIvoire and Ethiopia, and discussed the strong momentum in the India-Ghana p ... read..


Pakistans power crisis deepens as electricity shortfall crosses 4,000 MW
Asia | October 6, 2026 11:32:58 PM IST
Lahore [Pakistan], October 6 (ANI) Pakistans electricity crisis has intensified, with the countrys overall power deficit reportedly surpassing 4,000 megawatts as several generation units remain offline and hydropower production declines, as reported by ... read..


India condemns attack on commercial vessel in Black Sea which injured 3 nationals, reiterates call for "dialogue and diplomacy"
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 11:32:53 PM IST
India on Tuesday condemned the attack on commercial vessel MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea, in which two foreign seafarers were killed and some crew members, including three Indian nationals, were injured, and reiterated its call for "dialogue and dip ... read..


Indian envoy Vishwesh Negi presents his credentials to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Tehran | October 6, 2026 11:32:02 PM IST
India's newly appointed Ambassador to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, officially presented his credentials to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, at a ceremony in Tehran. ... read..


US House bill honours Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for thwarting attempted terror attack on flydubai flight
Washington DC | October 6, 2026 10:30:59 PM IST
A bill introduced in the US House of Representatives by Congressmen Josh Gottheimer, Don Bacon and Michael McCaul seeks to honour Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for his actions in thwarting an attempted terrorist attack aboard flydubai Flight 1073, while a ... read..


"Capt Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health": Indian Embassy in UAE
Abu Dhabi | October 6, 2026 10:01:12 PM IST
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who prevented a major aviation disaster aboard a flydubai flight after being attacked in the cockpit, is making steady progress in his recovery. ... read..


Former German Intelligence Chief August Hanning arrested on alleged treason and espionage charges
Berlin | October 6, 2026 9:01:16 PM IST
Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office agents have arrested former Federal Intelligence Service (BND) President August Hanning and his former chief of staff, Manfred D, on serious charges including treasonous espionage, spying on state secrets, attempte ... read..


Indian parliamentary delegation calls for fair financing, UN budget reforms, and Global South support at 81st UNGA
New York | October 6, 2026 8:00:49 PM IST
A 15-member delegation of Indian Members of Parliament initiated an official tour of the United Nations Headquarters, pushing for equitable financial structures, timely payment of member dues, and expanded support for developing nations. ... read..


Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Greece, Cyprus keen to join IMEC; ministerial meet likely later this year: France
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | October 6, 2026 8:00:47 PM IST
Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Greece and Cyprus have expressed interest in joining the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), French Presidents Special Envoy for IMEC Grard Mestrallet said on Tuesday, adding that an IMEC ministerial meeting is expec ... read..


Chinas alleged expanding espionage network raises global security concerns
Washington DC | October 6, 2026 8:00:43 PM IST
Chinas expanding espionage and technology-gathering activities are raising concerns over national security, critical infrastructure and democratic societies, with analysts warning that stolen data and advanced technologies could be used for surveillance, ... read..


"Living example of selflessness": Abu Dhabi's BAPS Hindu Mandir holds special prayers for Captain Smit Machchhar
Abu Dhabi | October 6, 2026 7:01:26 PM IST
The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi held special prayers and a traditional abhishek ceremony to honour Captain Smit Machchhar, whose swift action and bravery saved numerous lives during the recent mid-air cockpit attack by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight ... read..


Taiwan moves to strengthen laws after suspected Chinese surveillance case in US
Taipei | October 6, 2026 7:01:12 PM IST
Taiwan is preparing new legal and policy measures to counter what its government describes as China's alleged transnational repression, following the arrest in the United States of a suspected Chinese operative accused of surveilling the family of Taiwan ... read..


PoJK standoff deepens as JAAC calls indefinite strike
Muzaffarabad | October 6, 2026 7:00:48 PM IST
Political and public unrest has intensified in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with the Joint Awami Action Committee announcing an indefinite shutdown and wheel-jam strike across the region, escalating its confrontation with the authorities over long ... read..


Flvio Bolsonaro surpasses Jair Bolsonaro's vote totals in 2018 and 2022
Sao Paulo | October 6, 2026 6:31:03 PM IST
Liberal Party (PL) presidential candidate and Senator Flvio Bolsonaro has secured a larger vote tally than his father, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, recorded in both the 2018 and 2022 presidential elections, according to Brasil 247. ... read..


India calls for "immediate cessation of attacks" after strike on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz injures 12 of 17 nationals
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 5:01:27 PM IST
India on Tuesday expressed stern condemnation of the projectile strike on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which injured 12 of the 19 crew members, of whom 17 were Indian nationals, calling for immediate cessation of attacks aga ... read..


India calls for "immediate cessation of attacks" after strike on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz injures 11 of 17 nationals
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 5:01:33 PM IST
India on Tuesday expressed stern condemnation of the projectile strike on a Panama-flagged commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which injured 12 of the 19 crew members, of whom 17 were Indian nationals, calling for immediate cessation of attacks aga ... read..


Balochistan disappearances persist as families face pressure to stay silent
Balochistan | October 6, 2026 3:30:45 PM IST
Reports of enforced disappearances continue to emerge from Balochistan, with three people reportedly missing from Kharan, Kech and Mastung, while another man has returned home in Quetta, highlighting renewed concerns over the regions human rights situati ... read..


Mass arrests in Bangladesh as police crackdown targets opposition supporters, says Human Rights Watch
Dhaka | October 6, 2026 3:30:32 PM IST
The mass arrests of attendees at a small left-wing partys meeting in Dhaka on September 26 is the latest incident in the Bangladesh authorities ongoing assault on civil and political rights, Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based human rights organisation ... read..


India, US discuss ways to strengthen defence, strategic cooperation
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 3:01:39 PM IST
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held talks with Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, in New Delhi on Tuesday, with both nations exploring avenues to further bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties while exchangi ... read..


India, Tanzania discuss deepening parliamentary cooperation
Dar es Salaam | October 6, 2026 2:30:43 PM IST
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh held a meeting with Tanzania National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 153rd International Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, focusing on further enhancing par ... read..


Former Bangladesh foreign minister alleges ISI link to 2024 political upheaval, raises alarm over severe human rights violations
Geneva | October 6, 2026 2:01:10 PM IST
Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister and Bangladesh Awami League Joint General Secretary Mohammed Hasan Mahmud has alleged that Pakistans intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), was involved in the political developments that led to the ... read..


Trump warns Iran, open to direct talks
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 1:31:23 PM IST
United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning that Tehran would suffer greatly if found responsible for security threats that prompted Washington to relocate military aircraft from Britain, whilst simultaneously affirming that he remained ... read..


EAM Jaishankar undertakes five-day visit to Ghana, Cote dIvoire and Ethiopia
New Delhi | October 6, 2026 1:01:14 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked on a five-day official visit to Ghana, Cote dIvoire, and Ethiopia starting Tuesday, with the objective of deepening the bilateral partnership between India and the three African nations. ... read..


US launches biggest denaturalisation drive, targets 40 including Indian-origin man
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 12:30:43 PM IST
The United States Department of Justice announced on Monday the initiation of what it termed the largest denaturalisation drive in contemporary history, moving to revoke the American citizenship of 40 individuals, which encompasses one person of Indian or ... read..


Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav arrives in Fiji to attend Pre-COP discussions
Suva | October 6, 2026 12:30:33 PM IST
Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav arrived in Nadi, Fiji, on Tuesday to take part in the Pre-COP discussions co-hosted by Australia and Fiji. ... read..


Israel was ready to shoot down Flydubai jet if it continued towards Tel Aviv: Report
Tel Aviv | October 6, 2026 11:30:43 AM IST
Israel scrambled fighter jets and stood ready to shoot down the Flydubai plane if it had pressed on towards Tel Aviv in the wake of a cockpit stabbing attack, a CBS News report said. ... read..


US picks laser, microwave weapons against drones
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 11:01:55 AM IST
The United States Department of War has chosen four high-energy laser and high-powered microwave weapon systems for operational evaluation, marking a significant step as Washington seeks to broaden its capabilities in countering growing unmanned aerial ve ... read..


Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung to visit India next week
Kathmandu | October 6, 2026 11:01:45 AM IST
Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung will visit the Indian capital, New Delhi, next week to attend the BIMSTEC Home Ministers' meeting, three sources privy to the visit told ANI. ... read..


Backbone of German fleet: A400M military aircraft takes part in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur
By Amrashree Mishra

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | October 6, 2026 10:30:44 AM IST
Amid the vast, sun-drenched expanses of Rajasthan, the skies over the Jodhpur Air Force Station have transformed into a bustling aerial theatre. Setting a striking tone for international military cooperation, the German Air Force is participating in the o ... read..


US monitors suspected plague case in Russian lab worker amid fears of internal spread, says Rubio
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 10:01:27 AM IST
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington is closely observing a suspected plague case involving a laboratory employee in Russia, amid apprehensions that the contagion could have undergone internal transmission. ... read..


Trump approves firing-squad execution of 2009 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 9:30:14 AM IST
The United States military has advanced significantly towards carrying out the execution of Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of murdering 13 individuals and wounding over 30 others during the 2009 mass shooting incident at Fort Hood, Texas. ... read..


Trump says in "no rush" to resume Canada trade talks
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 9:01:29 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he holds no urgency regarding the resumption of trade talks with Canada, whilst levelling accusations that the northern neighbour has mistreated the United States and stipulating that any future p ... read..


US, nine nations target Iran activities
Washington, DC | October 6, 2026 8:31:23 AM IST
The governments of the United States, Canada and eight Latin American and Caribbean nations issued a joint declaration on Monday accusing Iran and its proxies of conducting terrorist activities and various malign operations throughout the Western Hemisphe ... read..


Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi strikes after Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery in Rabigh targeted
Sanaa | October 6, 2026 8:00:53 AM IST
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a series of missile and drone attacks targeting sites in Saudi Arabia, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and an Aramco refinery in Rabigh, prompting a strong condemnation from the Saudi ... read..


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