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India, Chile review progress of CEPA trade negotiations
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 3:48:05 AM IST
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting with Claudia Sanhueza, Treasury Undersecretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, to review ongoing negotiations between the two countries. ... read..


Trump announces 12 billion US aid package for farmers amid China trade dispute
Washington DC | December 9, 2025 3:47:59 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a 12 billion US aid package for American farmers, moving to support a sector hit by tariffs and a trade dispute with China. ... read..


India calls for "free, fair and inclusive" elections in Myanmar, backs transition to democracy
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 2:18:15 AM IST
India has urged Myanmar to hold "free, fair and inclusive" elections, saying broad participation is essential for a credible transition to democracy as global scrutiny over transparency continues to grow. ... read..


"Arunachal Pradesh will remain an integral part of India," says MEA
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 1:48:04 AM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly asserted India's unequivocal stance on Arunachal Pradesh amid renewed attention to the issue. ... read..


"Democracy and Pakistan don't go together": MEA flags turmoil amid Imran Khan protests
New Delhi | December 9, 2025 1:18:17 AM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal delivered a strong observation on the political churn in Pakistan, asserting that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together." ... read..


Amnesty International calls for fair, impartial investigation into unlawful killings during Nepal's Gen-Z protests
Kathmandu | December 8, 2025 11:48:15 PM IST
Amnesty International has called for a fair and impartial investigation into the alleged unlawful killing of protesters across Nepal during the youth-led 'Gen-Z' demonstrations in September, urging accountability for all those responsible. ... read..


India's energy sourcing depends on providing it at affordable rates to 1.4 billion people: MEA
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:48:10 PM IST
India on Monday reiterated that its energy procurement decisions are guided by its national interests, the need to provide energy at "affordable rates" to 1.4 billion citizens, and global market dynamics. ... read..


"Matter of immense joy": PM Modi as UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage session commences in India
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:18:21 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his delight as the 20th session of UNESCO's Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage commenced in India in the national capital on Monday, marking a significant cultural milestone for the country. ... read..


India-Nepal Cultural Festival's 3rd edition held in Lumbini, celebrates shared Buddhist heritage
Kathmandu | December 8, 2025 11:18:09 PM IST
The third edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival was held in Nepal's Lumbini region on Monday, showcasing the deep cultural, historical and Buddhist ties between the two neighbouring countries. ... read..


Japan issues tsunami warning after back-to-back earthquakes over 6 magnitude hit off Aomori prefecture
Tokyo | December 8, 2025 9:48:23 PM IST
Japan issued a tsunami warning after a series of strong earthquakes struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture on Monday night, prompting authorities to urge residents in coastal areas to move to higher ground and remain there until further notice. ... read..


US National Security Strategy document attaches India as a key partner: MEA
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:21 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday welcomed the newly released US National Security Strategy 2025 report, noting New Delhi's strategic importance to Washington and identifying India as a key partner in global security and strategic initiatives. ... read..


MEA urges China to provide assurances not to selectively target Indians transiting through its airports
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 8:48:20 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday sought "assurances" from China that Indian citizens transiting through Chinese airports will not be "selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed" and that Beijing will "respect" regulations governing i ... read..


Beijing tightens grip as Hong Kong heads for legislature polls without opposition
Asia | December 8, 2025 8:48:15 PM IST
Hong Kong is set to conduct elections for its Legislative Council on December 7, with not a single candidate representing the pro-democracy movement. The Chinese government's efforts to portray the legislature, referred to as LegCo, as legitimate are evid ... read..


Popular Tibetan singer Ah Sang re-arrested by Chinese authorities weeks after release
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 8, 2025 8:18:04 PM IST
Chinese officials have once again apprehended popular Tibetan youth singer Ah Sang, just weeks following his brief release in early August, according to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) based in Washington. His current location is reportedly unk ... read..


China fires flares at Philippine patrol aircraft over disputed South China Sea
Manila | December 8, 2025 8:17:59 PM IST
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that Chinese vessels launched three flares at its patrol aircraft engaged in a routine flight over the disputed South China Sea on December 6, marking the latest instance of aggressive Chinese actions intended to reinfo ... read..


Tokyo dismisses China's radar-lock accusation as tensions rise over Taiwan remarks
Tokyo | December 8, 2025 7:48:01 PM IST
Japan on Monday rejected China's accusation that interference by its Self-Defence Forces (SDF) led to Chinese military aircraft locking fire-control radars on Japanese fighters, calling the claim "baseless" amid heightened tensions following Japan's Prime ... read..


MEA urges China to provide assurances Indian travellers not to be harassed at airports
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 7:47:56 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday sought "assurances" from China that Indian citizens transiting through Chinese airports will not be "selectively targeted, arbitrarily detained or harassed" and that Beijing will "respect" regulations governing i ... read..


India welcomes UK sanctioning pro-Khalistan terror group Babbar Khalsa: MEA
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 6:18:12 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday welcomed the UK government's decision to impose sanctions on pro-Khalistan extremist networks linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa,terming it a significant step in strengthening global efforts against terror ... read..


Bangladesh Nationalist Party extends unusual praise to PM Modi
Dhaka | December 8, 2025 5:48:44 PM IST
In a path-breaking statement, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), which is the largest political party in Bangladesh at present, has expressed high praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes for the speedy recovery of its leader Begum Khal ... read..


Quad underscores Indo-Pacific disaster preparedness at 4th annual HADR strategic meet
Hawaii | December 8, 2025 5:18:32 PM IST
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to a stable, secure and resilient Indo-Pacific, the Quad convened the 4th Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Strategic Meeting and Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Ministry of Exte ... read..


Pakistan: Nokundi attack sends shockwaves through foreign investment in Balochistan
Quetta | December 8, 2025 4:47:59 PM IST
The recent militant attack on the residential compound linked to the Reko Diq and Saindak mining projects in Nokundi, Balochistan, has marked a significant escalation in the region's conflict and raised serious alarm among foreign investors. ... read..


India sends more naval ships to Sri Lanka with relief supplies under Operation Sagar Bandhu
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 3:48:27 PM IST
India has expanded its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the recent cyclone, with four more naval ships deployed to deliver essential relief material as part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian Navy said on Monday. ... read..


PM Modi's message wishing Khaleda Zia's recovery a great move, says BNP leader Ulfat
Dhaka | December 8, 2025 3:48:23 PM IST
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) senior leader Ishtiaq Aziz Ulfat on Monday termed the message sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia a speedy recovery a "great move." ... read..


FAO flags low soil fertility and severe nutrient deficiency across Pakistan
Islamabad | December 8, 2025 3:18:40 PM IST
During the observance of 'World Soil Day,' on Friday, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations released a new assessment indicating that Pakistan's soils are generally characterised by low fertility and significant nutrient defici ... read..


Brazil steps up diplomacy to contain risk of possible US strike on Venezuela
So Paulo | December 8, 2025 3:18:27 PM IST
The Lula administration has placed the escalating Venezuela-US tensions at the top of Brazil's diplomatic agenda, following intelligence assessments warning of a possible US airstrike on Venezuelan territory. As first reported by Valour Economico, officia ... read..


Families demand last hostage returned before Gaza Deal advances
Middle East | December 8, 2025 3:18:25 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 8 (ANI/TPS): The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Monday that Israel must not advance to the next phase of its hostage agreement with Hamas until the remains of the last hostage, Police Master Sgt. Ran Gvili, is returne ... read..


India-Australia review education ties "from pre-school to PhD" as top Australian University gets nod to set up campus in India
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:48:18 PM IST
India and Australia on Monday held wide-ranging discussions on expanding cooperation in education, skills, and research, as Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan met his Australian counterparts, Jason Clare and Julian Hill, in New Delhi. ... read..


BRIDGE Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi
Middle East | December 8, 2025 2:48:11 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 8 (ANI/WAM): The BRIDGE Summit 2025 opened today in Abu Dhabi, bringing together more than 60,000 creators, media and content professionals, artists, producers, publishers, entrepreneurs, investors, universities and research cent ... read..


Nine reportedly disappeared after detentions in Quetta, Turbat and Karachi CTD raid
Balochistan | December 8, 2025 2:18:35 PM IST
Reports from different regions of Balochistan suggest that Pakistani forces in Quetta and Turbat reportedly apprehended nine individuals and have since vanished, as per The Balochistan Post (TBP). ... read..


Israeli President criticizes New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani, warns of rising antisemitism
Middle East | December 8, 2025 2:18:24 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 8 (ANI/TPS): Israeli President Isaac Herzog sharply criticized New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, for comments he described as "outrageous" and harmful to Jewish communities during a speech at Yeshiva University in Ne ... read..


Chinese Embassy in India to launch online visa application system on December 22
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:29 PM IST
The Chinese Embassy in India is set to launch the online visa application system on December 22, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said on Monday. ... read..


India, Israel sign agreement to boost sustainable agricultural technologies
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:48:21 PM IST
India and Israel have taken a major step forward in agricultural cooperation with the launch of a new joint venture that will manufacture and commercialise Indian pheromone-based crop protection technologies across global markets, as per the Israeli Embas ... read..


JSFM holds grand cultural rally in Jamshoro, demands recovery of enforced disappeared Sindhi activists
Jamshoro | December 8, 2025 1:48:14 PM IST
The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) organised a large and orderly cultural rally in Jamshoro, led by District President Saeed Tiyoono, Khan Sindhi, Sarmad Ali Qureshi, Majid Sindhi, along with other party members, in celebration of Sindhi Unity and Cul ... read..


Jaishankar meets EU Trade Commissioner as India-EU FTA talks set to resume
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 1:17:59 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with European Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in New Delhi ahead of a new round of India-EU trade negotiations. ... read..


Water woes: Below-normal rainfall threatens drought in several parts of Balochistan
Balochistan | December 8, 2025 12:48:25 PM IST
Balochistan recorded 41.9pc below-normal rainfall in the period of the last three months, which has heightened drought threats in Quetta and six other districts according to a report by Dawn. ... read..


India, Australia push for deeper education ties as AIESC meet kicks off
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 12:18:23 PM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart, Jason Clare, during the 3rd Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting in New Delhi. ... read..


US top diplomat Allison Hooker arrives in India; visit to strengthen bilateral partnership
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 11:48:03 AM IST
United States' Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Allison Hooker, arrived in India, with her visit set to advance US President Donald Trump's priorities for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Washington, DC, and a free and open Indo-P ... read..


Sri Lankan MP meets Indian envoy, hails India's continued support under Operation Sagar Bandhu
Colombo | December 8, 2025 11:18:12 AM IST
Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa on Monday met Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and expressed gratitude for India's continued relief and rescue assistance under Operation Sagar Bandhu. ... read..


3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw | December 8, 2025 11:18:05 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Myanmar on Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


"The World has much to learn from India": Norway eyes closer digital health partnership
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | December 8, 2025 10:48:23 AM IST
Norway's Health and Care Services Minister Jan Christian Vestre has said his government is eager to align its health-sector priorities with India's rapidly advancing digital health ecosystem, describing India's achievements in digital infrastructure, popu ... read..


Operation Sagar Bandhu rebuilds links, restores lives in Sri Lanka
Colombo | December 8, 2025 9:48:25 AM IST
Indian rescue and relief operations continue in full swing in Sri Lanka, as Indian Army engineers have begun joint efforts with Sri Lankan Army engineers to restore vital connectivity for affected communities. ... read..


Afghan community urges fair probe into DC National Guard shooting
Washington DC | December 8, 2025 9:48:24 AM IST
The head of the Afghanistan-US Relations Office in the United States has called for a serious and comprehensive investigation after the shooting that took place near White House on Thanksgiving Eve, which resulted in the death of one US National Guard, as ... read..


Thailand launches airstrikes after Cambodian shelling kills Thai soldier; Trump-brokered peace deal under strain
Bangkok | December 8, 2025 9:48:20 AM IST
Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian military positions on Monday morning after Cambodian shelling killed a Thai soldier and injured several others along the tense border region, Bangkok Post reported. ... read..


Taiwan records 4 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels around its territory
Taipei | December 8, 2025 8:18:26 AM IST
Taiwan recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four sorties by PLA aircraft around its territory on Monday, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND). ... read..


Pakistan: Lawmakers rally behind military, accuse PTI of "anti-state narrative"
Islamabad | December 8, 2025 7:17:52 AM IST
Lawmakers from multiple political parties publicly backed Pakistan's armed forces on Sunday, criticising the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what they described as attempts to "malign state institutions" and spread an "anti-state narrative", Dawn repor ... read..


Pakistani Lawmakers rally behind military, accuse PTI of "anti-state narrative"
Islamabad | December 8, 2025 7:17:50 AM IST
Lawmakers from multiple political parties publicly backed Pakistan's armed forces on Sunday, criticising the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for what they described as attempts to "malign state institutions" and spread an "anti-state narrative", Dawn repor ... read..


"Little bit disappointed Zelensky hasn't read peace proposal": Trump signals frustration over Ukraine talks
Washington, DC | December 8, 2025 6:48:05 AM IST
US President Donald Trump and the First Lady arrived on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, as questions continued to swirl over the administration's approach to Ukraine peace efforts. ... read..


Pakistan: Petition urges Lahore High Court to halt alleged fake police encounters in Punjab
Lahore | December 8, 2025 6:48:02 AM IST
A joint public interest petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against alleged fake police encounters in Punjab and for enforcement of the Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act 2022, Dawn reported. ... read..


"I've ended eight wars largely because of trade and tariffs," says Trump at Kennedy Center Honors
Washington DC | December 8, 2025 6:17:56 AM IST
US President Donald Trump and the First Lady arrived on the red carpet at the Kennedy Center Honours in Washington DC, where the president commented on his administration's tariff policy, emphasising national security benefits. ... read..


"Money trains have not stopped": Donald Trump Jr warns his father may abandon Ukraine over stalled peace
Doha | December 8, 2025 6:17:55 AM IST
Donald Trump Jr, who does not hold an official position in the administration of US President Donald Trump, issued a sharp warning on the Russia-Ukraine conflict during remarks at the Doha Forum, suggesting Donald Trump could abandon Ukraine if Kyiv does ... read..


Trump defends tariff strategy as "direct, less cumbersome, and much faster" to protect US national security
Washington, DC | December 8, 2025 4:47:55 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his approach to imposing tariffs, saying his administration's strategy is designed to deliver results swiftly and effectively. ... read..


Doha Forum urges economic engagement and connectivity for Afghanistan
Doha | December 8, 2025 4:47:52 AM IST
On the second day of the Doha Forum, regional leaders and envoys discussed Afghanistan under the theme "Afghanistan's Recovery through Regional Connectivity", Tolo News reported. ... read..


Pakistan: Lawyers' convention rejects "defaced" constitutional amendments, demands judicial independence
Lahore | December 8, 2025 4:18:05 AM IST
A lawyers' convention on Saturday rejected the 26th and 27th "constitutional amendments" and demanded renewed commitment to the supremacy of the Constitution and the independence of the judiciary, Dawn reported. ... read..


Rawalpindi, Islamabad transporters set for wheel-jam strike over soaring traffic fines
Rawalpindi | December 8, 2025 3:17:56 AM IST
Local public transporters in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have announced a wheel-jam strike today, rejecting the administration's request to postpone their protest against a new traffic ordinance that significantly raises fines for heavy vehicles, Dawn report ... read..


US border czar Tom Homan defends Trump after president calls Somali community "garbage"
Washington, DC | December 8, 2025 2:48:08 AM IST
President Donald Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, on Sunday backed the US leader's plan to target Somali immigrants in Minnesota, even as Trump described the community as "garbage". ... read..


Karachi police arrest 45 after stone-pelting clashes during Sindh Culture Day rally
Karachi | December 8, 2025 2:48:03 AM IST
Karachi police detained 45 individuals during a Sindh Culture Day rally on Sunday after clashes broke out when participants allegedly hurled stones at officers, Dawn reported. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar calls intangible heritage most "democratic expression of culture"
New Delhi | December 8, 2025 2:17:59 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday described traditions, languages, music, craftsmanship and other intangible heritage as the most "democratic expression of culture", saying they are "owned by all and guarded by many" at the beginning of a m ... read..


PTI asserts attempts to discredit Imran Khan will only boost his popularity
Peshawar | December 8, 2025 1:48:08 AM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday stated "further attempts to malign" party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan would only increase his popularity, asserting that every narrative "orchestrated against him" would backfire, Dawn reported. ... read..


Weapons cache linked to criminal groups found in lod home
Middle East | December 7, 2025 11:18:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police said Sunday they uncovered a major weapons cache in a residential area of Lod during a targeted operation against criminal organisations. ... read..


Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel shaft, weapons depot in Southern Lebanon
Middle East | December 7, 2025 11:18:28 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Sunday that troops operating in southern Lebanon destroyed a tunnel shaft and a weapons depot previously used by Hezbollah. ... read..


Israeli soldiers kill terrorist who crossed yellow line in Southern Gaza
Middle East | December 7, 2025 11:18:24 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Defence Forces said Sunday that troops shot and killed a terrorist who crossed the Yellow Line in southern Gaza and advanced toward them in a threatening manner. The forces identified the suspect and ope ... read..


US will not change Taiwan status quo, says Defence Secretary
Taipei | December 7, 2025 11:18:23 PM IST
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday reiterated that the United States has no intention of altering the status quo in Taiwan, stressing that the focus is on defence and deterrence rather than confrontation with China, Taipei Times reported, citing CNA ... read..


Digital group therapy helps cancer survivors navigate daily life
Middle East | December 7, 2025 11:18:16 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): For many adults recovering from cancer, finishing treatment does not mean the end of challenges. Subtle but disruptive changes in memory, attention, and mental processing--often called "chemobrain"--can make work, ... read..


Rethinking navigation app walking options could boost commuter health, scientists say
Middle East | December 7, 2025 11:18:11 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 7 (ANI/TPS): Navigation apps may be quietly discouraging commuters from walking, but a new proof-of-concept study suggests that changing those built-in defaults could unlock surprising health gains--without adding a single minu ... read..


Jaishankar highlights India's role in safeguarding global intangible heritage at UNESCO meet
New Delhi | December 7, 2025 10:49:04 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday underscored India's longstanding commitment to protecting global cultural traditions as he addressed the inaugural session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultur ... read..


Tamil Nadu sends 1,000 tonnes of relief to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu
Colombo | December 7, 2025 10:48:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu has dispatched around 1,000 tonnes of essential food items and clothing to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu to help mitigate shortages caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the High Commission of India in Colombo said on Sunday. ... read..


US hosts Quad HADR Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu to strengthen disaster-response capabilities across Indo-Pacific
Washington, DC | December 7, 2025 9:48:05 PM IST
The United States hosted the fourth annual Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Tabletop Exercise and Strategic Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 2-5, bringing together officials from the US, Australia, India and Japan to str ... read..


India inaugurates new Chancery of CGI Shanghai, to commence full operations on Dec 8
Shanghai | December 7, 2025 9:18:07 PM IST
The Consulate General of India in Shanghai on Sunday inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art Chancery at the Dawning Centre in Changning District, marking the first relocation of its office premises in over 32 years, in China's central business hub. ... read..


Key roads, routes now accessible: Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka welcomes Indian tourists after Cyclone Ditwah
Colombo | December 7, 2025 8:48:18 PM IST
The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said on Sunday that after the Cyclone Ditwah havoc, Sri Lanka is rising stronger and looks forward to welcoming Indian tourists. ... read..


South Africa: Pretoria bar shooting leaves 12 dead, minors among victims
Pretoria | December 7, 2025 8:48:00 PM IST
At least 12 people, including a three-year-old boy, were killed when gunmen opened fire inside a bar near Pretoria, South Africa, early Saturday morning, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


German Chancellor meets Netanyahu, calls for creation of Palestinian State
Tel Aviv | December 7, 2025 8:47:59 PM IST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for the creation of a Palestinian state during his first official visit to Israel, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his firm opposition to such a move, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Nepal's anti-graft body files corruption case on Chinese company over construction of Pokhara International Airport
Kathmandu | December 7, 2025 8:18:32 PM IST
Nepal's anti-graft body, the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), has filed a corruption case against 55 defendants, including the Chinese company, over the construction of Pokhara International Airport. ... read..


Arundhati Roy signs "Mother Mary Comes to Me" for her Nepali readers in Kathmandu
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu | December 7, 2025 7:48:05 PM IST
Acclaimed Indian writer Arundhati Roy signed copies of her "Mother Mary Comes to Me" for Nepali readers in Kathmandu on Sunday as part of her signing tour. ... read..


Sri Lanka issues fresh alerts as Cyclone Ditwah toll climbs to 627
Colombo | December 7, 2025 6:48:23 PM IST
Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday as relentless rains continued to pound regions already devastated by Cyclone Ditwah, pushing the nationwide death toll to 627, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Why is West rattled by India-Russia 'Dosti'? Ex-Diplomat Talmiz Ahmad advocates for 'strategic autonomy'
New Delhi | December 7, 2025 6:48:19 PM IST
Days after Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit, former Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE, Talmiz Ahmad, on Sunday said the West must understand that India retains the right to shape and structure its ties with other countrie ... read..


China's online censorship faces growing public pushback
Taipei | December 7, 2025 6:48:09 PM IST
China's extensive digital surveillance and censorship system has begun to show signs of collapse, according to Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC). ... read..


WB Governor Ananda Bose unveils new book at Delhi's 5th Kristu Mahotsav
New Delhi | December 7, 2025 6:18:24 PM IST
The Chavara Cultural Centre marked the fifth edition of Kristu Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi, reinforcing its message of cultural harmony, inclusion and interfaith dialogue through a gathering that brought together religious leaders, diplomats, artists, educator ... read..


Russia intercepts 8 Ukrainian drones in 4 hours
Moscow | December 7, 2025 5:18:24 PM IST
Russian air defences intercepted or destroyed eight Ukrainian drones in a span of four hours on Saturday evening, Tass reported, citing Russia's Defence Ministry. ... read..


UK: Cops probe pepper spray 'assault' at Heathrow Airport
Heathrow | December 7, 2025 5:18:08 PM IST
Police are investigating after a "number of people" were believed to have been attacked with pepper spray by a group of men who then fled, Sky News reported on Sunday. ... read..


Tibetan Women's Association marks 30 years of silent protest
Dharamshala | December 7, 2025 5:18:06 PM IST
The Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) observed the 30th anniversary of the historic 'Silent Protest' staged during the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, a symbolic act remembered as the first protest by Tibetan exiles aga ... read..


Op Sagar Bandhu: Indian Army's Field Hospital treats over 1250 people in Sri Lanka
Colombo | December 7, 2025 3:48:07 PM IST
As India's rescue and relief efforts continue in full swing in Sri Lanka, the Indian Army shared that its field hospital has treated over 1250 people, conducted major emergency surgeries and inducted three Bailey Bridges to accelerate relief efforts and s ... read..


EAM talks of deeper cooperation in opening session of India-Japan Forum
New Delhi | December 7, 2025 3:18:55 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday participated in the opening session of the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi. ... read..


Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed attends grand finale of 33rd UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses
Middle East | December 7, 2025 3:18:27 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 7 (ANI/WAM): Under the patronage of Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ch ... read..


Death toll rises to 627, several hundred missing after Cyclone Ditwah's fury in Sri Lanka
Colombo | December 7, 2025 3:18:22 PM IST
As Sri Lanka reels under the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the death toll has soared to 627, with several hundred people still missing, Daily Mirror reported on Sunday, citing the country's Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... read..


Karachi officials blamed for negligence after child's death
Karachi | December 7, 2025 2:48:06 PM IST
In a scathing response to administrative negligence, the City Council's Water and Sewerage Committee dismissed all inquiry reports submitted by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), and TransKarachi con ... read..


Bus crash kills 14, injures 34 in Algeria
Others | December 7, 2025 2:48:02 PM IST
Algiers [Algeria], December 7 (ANI/WAM): Fourteen people were killed, and 34 were injured when a passenger bus overturned on a national highway in southern Algeria. ... read..


UAE reshapes global media future at BRIDGE Summit
Middle East | December 7, 2025 2:47:59 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 7 (ANI/WAM): The BRIDGE Summit is set to begin tomorrow, in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, with a focus on enhancing innovation and developing new tools that advance content creation. ... read..


"Aliens need to be a lot smarter to reach out to us..." Ex-NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino
By Naman Yadav

New Delhi | December 7, 2025 2:47:53 PM IST
Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, known for his work on the Hubble Space Telescope and who flew on two space missions, has weighed in on one of humanity's biggest questions: Are we alone in the universe? ... read..


US top diplomat to visit Delhi, Bengaluru from Dec 7-11
Washington DC | December 7, 2025 2:17:59 PM IST
United States' Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States Allison Hooker will visit New Delhi and Bengaluru from December 7 to 11, a statement by the US Embassy said. ... read..


Japan-China tensions escalate in Indo-Pacific over radar confrontation
Tokyo | December 7, 2025 12:48:26 PM IST
Chinese fighter aircraft locked fire-control radar on Japanese military jets over international waters on Saturday, according to Japan's Defence Ministry, Japanese state media reported on Sunday. ... read..


Balochistan witnesses surge in alleged enforced disappearances by security forces
Asia | December 7, 2025 12:48:24 PM IST
Balochistan [Pakistan] December 7 (ANI) Reports reveal a worrying escalation in cases of enforced disappearances across Balochistan and Karachi, allegedly carried out by Pakistani security agencies. The incidents have once again highlighted Pakistan's per ... read..


GNLU begins Consultations on India's Crypto Regulation Framework
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | December 7, 2025 12:18:12 PM IST
The Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) has begun a significant effort to influence India's evolving approach to crypto asset regulation, holding its first Advisory Board Consultation alongside a Regional Stakeholder Consultation as part of a national ... read..


Japanese military aircraft 'harrassed' PLA Navy fighter jet's flight training, says China; Beijing urges Tokyo to "cease slander"
Beijing | December 7, 2025 12:18:06 PM IST
China on Sunday sharply rebutted Japanese protest over what it called a "regular carrier-based fighter jet flight training" in the east of Miyako Strait and alleged Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft had "seriously interfered" with Beijing's "normal tra ... read..


Australia: Indian Army's Col Prateek Roy receives Geddes Gavel Award
Canberra | December 7, 2025 11:48:15 AM IST
Col Prateek Roy of the Indian Army was awarded the Geddes Gavel Award on completion of the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at Australian Defence College, the Indian High Commission in Canberra shared on Saturday. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Nepal
Kathmandu | December 7, 2025 10:18:36 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Nepal on Sunday morning, National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 jolts Canada
Yukon | December 7, 2025 9:17:56 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 was registered near the Yukon-Alaska border in Canada on Saturday afternoon (local time) as reported by CBC. ... read..


Taiwan records 7 PLAN vessels, 2 sorties of PLA aircraft around its territory
Taipei | December 7, 2025 8:17:52 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) recorded 2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around its territory on Sunday. ... read..


Trump can use force "as he sees fit", Hegseth says on alleged cartel boat strikes
Washington | December 7, 2025 6:48:05 AM IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Saturday defended recent military strikes on boats linked to alleged drug cartels, saying President Donald Trump has the authority to take action "as he sees fit" to safeguard the nation. ... read..


India backs UNGA vote to renew UNRWA mandate for three years
New York | December 7, 2025 5:47:58 AM IST
India voted in favour at the United Nations General Assembly to renew the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) for the next three years. ... read..


Kabul residents decry coal price surge despite ample local supply
Kabul | December 7, 2025 5:47:53 AM IST
Residents of Kabul have voiced frustration over the steep cost of coal, saying prices remain high despite Afghanistan's significant coal reserves, Tolo News reported. ... read..


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