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New Zealand High Commission, FDCI and Education New Zealand celebrate Matariki in India with unique cultural and fashion showcase
New Delhi | June 20, 2025 3:14:19 AM IST
The New Zealand High Commission, in partnership with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Education New Zealand (ENZ), hosted an evening celebrating Matariki -- the Maori New Year -- through a cultural and fashion showcase in New Delhi. ... read..


Indian student dies in Canada; consulate extends support
Vancouver | June 20, 2025 3:14:18 AM IST
An Indian student studying at the University of Calgary in Canada has died, the Consulate General of India in Vancouver said on Thursday. ... read..


US: Indian embassy hosts Yoga session at Lincoln Memorial; envoy calls it a celebration of India's civilisational heritage
Washington, DC | June 20, 2025 2:44:12 AM IST
The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, on Thursday (local time) organised a vibrant Yoga session at the iconic Lincoln Memorial ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The event saw enthusiastic participation from a large number of people, inclu ... read..


"Delighted to enlist his support to spread Telangana's ambition globally": CM Revanth Reddy after meeting former UK PM Tony Blair
London | June 20, 2025 2:44:11 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair in London and presented the "Telangana Rising 2047" vision document, outlining the state's ambition to emerge as one of the world's top regions by 2047. ... read..


Trump to decide in two weeks on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict: White House
Washington, DC | June 20, 2025 2:14:13 AM IST
US President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will join Israel in its ongoing war with Iran, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday (local time), citing a continued possibility of diplomat ... read..


Operation Sindhu underway: India to evacuate nationals from Israel
New Delhi | June 20, 2025 1:44:13 AM IST
In view of the recent developments between Israel and Iran, the Indian government has decided to evacuate from Israel those Indian nationals who wish to leave, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday. ... read..


India, Croatia express willingness to facilitate joint research and development: MEA
New Delhi | June 20, 2025 1:14:18 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic have noted the importance of cooperation between universities of both countries for joint research and development, as per a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. The two ... read..


Entire credit goes to PM Modi for taking it to the UN: ICCR chief on Yoga's global rise
New Delhi | June 20, 2025 1:14:15 AM IST
As the world prepares to celebrate International Day of Yoga, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Director General K Nandini Singla has hailed Yoga's transformation from an ancient Indian tradition to a global wellness movement. She credited Prim ... read..


PM Modi thanks Croatian PM for solidarity after Pahalgam terror attack, calls for united global action against terrorism
Zagreb | June 20, 2025 1:14:10 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic, for the solidarity extended to India in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pajalgam, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statem ... read..


PM Modi, Croatia PM underscore importance of inking India-EU FTA within a year
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 11:44:37 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic underscored the importance of concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement. ... read..


Tony Blair enthralled with presentation on Telangana Rising 2047 by CM Revanth Reddy: Telangana CMO
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:44:16 PM IST
Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Tony Blair, was enthralled with a presentation TelanganaRising by Chief Minister of Telangana, Revanth Reddy, an official statement issued by Chief Minister Office said. ... read..


Israeli forces destroy four lathes for making terror weapons
Middle East | June 19, 2025 11:14:14 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 19 (ANI/TPS): As part of Operation "Iron Wall" in the Nablus area, Israeli forces this week destroyed four lathes for manufacturing weapons and ammunition and two more were confiscated in Balata in Samaria. ... read..


India and Croatia sign MoUs to foster cooperation in agriculture, science, culture, education
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:14:09 PM IST
India and Croatia signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), which includes MoU on Agricultural Cooperation, Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology, Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) and MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at the University of ... read..


Congress MP Gurjeet Aujla urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety, evacuation of Indians in Israel-Iran conflict
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:44:28 PM IST
Congress Lok Sabha MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla has written to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and urged the government to take immediate action to ensure the safety and evacuati ... read..


India needs think tanks to shape its growth story as it heads to 2047: CRF President Shishir Priyadarshi
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:44:20 PM IST
As India charts its path to becoming a developed economy by 2047, it needs strong, evidence-driven think tanks to shape and project its growth narrative, said Shishir Priyadarshi, President of the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), on the organisation's f ... read..


271 people admitted to hospital following Iran strikes: Israel Health Ministry
Tel Aviv | June 19, 2025 10:14:51 PM IST
Israel Health Ministry on Thursday said that 271 people arrived at hospitals after the Iranian ballistic missile attack this morning -- four in serious condition, 16 in moderate condition, 220 in good condition, 24 suffering from acute anxiety, and seven ... read..


"Exercise Shakti 2025 fostering joint training interoperability between India and France": French Army
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:14:46 PM IST
The 13 DBLE (Demi-Brigade of Foreign Legion) is organising the bilateral exercise Shakti 25 alongside the Indian Army. ... read..


Israel's president calls Beer-Sheva Hospital attack a 'war crime'
Middle East | June 19, 2025 10:14:44 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 19 (ANI/TPS): President of Israel Isaac Herzog called Iran's missile strike on Beer-Sheva's Soroka Hospital Thursday morning a war crime. ... read..


Israel Military postpones call up of new recruits due to war
Middle East | June 19, 2025 10:14:41 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 19 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that, in light of the security situation and in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines and its assessment of the situation, the induction of new military recruits planne ... read..


One unit destroys more than 500 Gaza terror infrastructures
Middle East | June 19, 2025 10:14:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], June 19 (ANI/TPS): Fighters of the IDF's (Israel Defence Forces) 646th Paratrooper (res) Brigade continue to operate in the Gaza Strip, where they eliminated dozens of terrorists and have destroyed more than 500 terrorist infrastructure ... read..


India advocates democratisation of Artificial Intelligence: Ashwini Vaishnaw at Russia Forum
St Petersburg | June 19, 2025 9:14:17 PM IST
India on Thursday presented its vision for artificial intelligence at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2025, with Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw delivering a keynot ... read..


Tony Blair was 'surprised' over work achieved by BJP govt in 100 days in Delhi: Manjinder Sirsa
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:44:37 PM IST
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Thursday said that former UK Prime Minister Tony Blar was "surprised" at the work BJP government has achieved in the first 100 days of its tenure in the national capital. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes Myanmar
Naypyitaw | June 19, 2025 8:44:35 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Myanmar on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


"Ex UK PM showed great interest in the work being done in Delhi under new BJP Govt," Delhi Min says
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:24 PM IST
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa at the Secretariat here on Thursday. ... read..


Khamenei calls on Iranians to stay strong amid ongoing conflict in Middle East
Tehran | June 19, 2025 7:14:24 PM IST
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged his nation to stand strong against perceived threats from enemies, particularly in the context of the ongoing conflict with Israel. ... read..


Israel Defence Minister says Khameni can't be allowed to exist
Tel Aviv | June 19, 2025 6:44:33 PM IST
Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz while visiting the site of a missile strike at a hospital in Holon, said that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is "the modern Hitler" and "cannot continue to exist," The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Taiwan slams China-Central Asia Summit statement, rejects Beijing's claim of sovereignty
Taipei | June 19, 2025 6:14:40 PM IST
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Taipei criticised the inclusion of an inaccurate assertion that Taiwan is part of China in a joint statement adopted by Beijing and five of its Central Asian allies during a recent summit, as stated in a report fr ... read..


"Iran launched over 450 ballistic missiles and hundreds of UAVs in last 6 days," Israel Defence Spox says
Tel Aviv | June 19, 2025 6:14:38 PM IST
Israel Defence Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin on Thursday said that Iran has expressed their desire to destroy the state of Israel. ... read..


Iran strikes Soroka hospital in Israel
Tel Aviv | June 19, 2025 5:44:23 PM IST
Israel Foreign Ministry on Thursday said that Soroka Hospital in Beersheba was struck by Iranian missile. ... read..


HRCP slams Pakistan's 2025-26 budget for freezing minimum wage and short-changing social sectors amid soaring inflation
Islamabad | June 19, 2025 3:14:35 PM IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed significant concern regarding the 2025-26 federal budget's impact on the economic and social rights of the nation's most vulnerable populations. HRCP highlighted that the budget provides minimal ... read..


Bangladesh NSA meets US Deputy Secretary of State, discusses democratic transition
Dhaka | June 19, 2025 3:14:33 PM IST
Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington, DC, Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday. ... read..


Brass dokra horse to Madhubani painting: A look at PM Modi's gifts for Presidents of Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, S Korea
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 2:45:00 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Canada to attend the G7 Summit, has gifted a brass dokra horse to the South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. ... read..


Incredible India: PM Modi's gifts to G7 leaders bring India to the world
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 2:44:57 PM IST
Bringing to the world the beauty and intricacies of Indian craftsmanship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to world leaders attending the G7 Summit, which took place in Kananaskis, Canada, earlier this week. ... read..


Balochistan: CPEC Highway blocked as locals rally against enforced disappearance
Turbat | June 19, 2025 2:44:55 PM IST
Family members and residents in Turbat, the main city of Balochistan's Kech district, staged a sit-in protest on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway following the alleged enforced disappearance of Yawar Habib, son of Habib Baloch, outside ... read..


Taiwanese President thanks G7 for support on Taiwan Strait stability, cites growing global consensus against China's coercion
Taipei | June 19, 2025 2:44:50 PM IST
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed his appreciation to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) for their backing of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their worries regarding China's destabilising actions in the area, according to a report ... read..


PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding his visit to Canada, Croatia and Cyprus
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 2:44:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on Thursday after concluding his three-nation visit to Canada, Croatia and Cyprus. ... read..


PM Modi thanks Croatia PM Plenkovic upon receiving reprint of first printed Sanskrit grammar
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 2:44:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to his Croatian counterpart upon receiving the reprint of the first printed Sanskrit grammar. ... read..


Pakistan treats muhajirs as enemies, Not citizens; Altaf Hussain Demands UN-backed freedom
London | June 19, 2025 2:44:27 PM IST
Exiled MQM founder Altaf Hussain has called on the United Nations to recognise the Muhajirs' right to self-determination. Citing decades of systemic discrimination, he urged the international community to take action against what he described as "state-sp ... read..


Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch's sister accuses prison authorities of harassing them during jail visit
Quetta | June 19, 2025 2:44:22 PM IST
The family of detained Baloch leader Mahrang Baloch has accused prison authorities at Quetta's Hudda Jail of deliberately obstructing legal processes and harassing them during a scheduled visit, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..


India's artisanal legacy shines bright in PM Modi's gifts for Canada
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 2:44:39 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Canada earlier this week, presented gifts to the Canadian leadership, including Prime Minister Mark Carney. ... read..


World Uyghur Congress applauds G7 leaders' unprecedented stand against transnational repression
Munich | June 19, 2025 12:44:17 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed its appreciation for the G7's firm and unequivocal position against Transnational Repression (TNR), describing it as a significant advancement for communities like the Uyghurs who are consistently targeted by ... read..


"President Trump contradicts President Trump... what he says today is not what he might say tomorrow": Ex-diplomat Fabian
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 12:44:14 PM IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian has provided insights into how the Israel-Iran conflict might turn out and hoped how a ceasefire may come into effect between the two countries. ... read..


PML-N lawmaker in Senate reveals 2,500 Pakistani bureaucrats hold dual nationality
Islamabad | June 19, 2025 12:14:26 PM IST
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Afnan Ullah Khan in the Senate revealed that 2,500 bureaucrats, including four federal secretaries, hold dual nationality, The News International reported. ... read..


Tibetans, Chinese activists hold peaceful protest in Geneva amid UNHRC session, highlight China's repression
Geneva | June 19, 2025 12:14:23 PM IST
On June 16, as the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC 59th Session) began, the Tibetan Community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein (TCSL) organized a peaceful protest in Geneva to draw attention to ongoing state repressions within the Peopl ... read..


Soroka Hospital in Beersheba suffers direct hit in missile attack: Israel Foreign Ministry
Tel Aviv | June 19, 2025 11:44:29 AM IST
Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Israel's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Soroka Hospital in Beersheba in the southern part of Israel has suffered a direct hit in a missile attack. ... read..


Putin says Russia ready to mediate dialogue between Iran, Israel
St Petersburg | June 19, 2025 11:44:24 AM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that he is in touch with US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Israel-Iran conflict. He said Russia is prepared to support Tehran's peaceful nuclear development while addr ... read..


PM Modi gifts silver candlestand to Croatian counterpart Plenkovic, Pattachitra painting to President Milanovic
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 11:15:31 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a silver candlestand to Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and a Pattachitra painting to Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic. ... read..


Bilingual website dedicated to 14th Dalai Lama's 90th b'day celebration innagurated
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | June 19, 2025 10:44:37 AM IST
President of Central Tibetan Administration, Sikyong ( political leader) Penpa Tsering has inaugurated a bilingual website dedicated to the year-long celebration of the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. ... read..


"Gen Asim Munir can not be trusted", says former US Envoy Zalmay Khalilzad
Washington, DC | June 19, 2025 10:44:29 AM IST
Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, expressed strong contempt after Pakistan Army's COAS Asim Munir met with US President Donald Trump. Saying that Munir cannot be trusted, he brought back into public memory how time and again the Pakis ... read..


"Perhaps Pakistan could receive Iran's nuclear supplies" after hostilities cease: Senior US analyst Michael Rubin
By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | June 19, 2025 10:14:34 AM IST
Former Pentagon official and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, has said that US forces need to enter Iran and eradicate its nuclear program and said that it is a possibility that Pakistan could receive Iran's nuclear sup ... read..


"Situation in Iran bad": Students arriving in Delhi say Indian Govt picked them up from their doorsteps
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:14:21 AM IST
Arriving in New Delhi from the conflict zone in Iran under India's Operation Sindhu, Indian students expressed their gratitude to the Central government for evacuating them directly from their doorstep. They described the situation in Iran as "bad", notin ... read..


Purpose and pragmatism: Indian Foreign Policy sees deeper, futuristic relations with global powers
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 10:14:15 AM IST
India's foreign engagements have entered a new phase of dynamism and purpose, driven by its commitment to strategic autonomy and multilateral cooperation. In recent years, India's relations with global powers have deepened, with the partnerships reflectin ... read..


North Korea condemns recent strike on Iran, calls Israel "a cancer-like entity for peace"
Seoul | June 19, 2025 9:44:45 AM IST
North Korea on Thursday condemned Israel's recent air strike on Iran as a "hideous act of aggression" and warned that it risks triggering a broader war in West Asia. ... read..


India's global footprint: Bold initiatives that fuse ambition with action
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 9:45:00 AM IST
Over the last ten years, India's global footprint has expanded thereby ensuring India's voice resonating across global platforms. From the presidency at the G20 Summit, to initiatives such as the Vaccine Maitri program, in the last 11 years, India has em ... read..


Nepal issues travel advisory for its citizens in Israel and Iran amid rising tensions
Kathmandu | June 19, 2025 8:44:08 AM IST
Nepal has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in Israel and Iran in the wake of the rising tensions in West Asian countries. ... read..


Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory
Taipei | June 19, 2025 8:14:23 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has reported Chinese military presence near its territory, with 25 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA), seven vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), detected operating in the region ... read..


Israeli, Indian defence officials discuss current West Asia developments
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 8:14:15 AM IST
Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, Indian and Israeli Defence officials spoke to each other on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said. ... read..


"I have a plan for everything...anything could happen": US President Trump on escalating Israel-Iran conflict
Washington DC | June 19, 2025 7:44:06 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, stating that while he has a plan in place, the outcome remains uncertain. ... read..


"His own desire to win Nobel Peace Prize": Ex-Pentagon official Michael Rubin slams Trump
Washington, DC | June 19, 2025 7:14:18 AM IST
Former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, expressed concerns about US President Donald Trump's approach to international conflicts, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. ... read..


PM Modi pays tribute at Zagreb's Monument to the Homeland
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 7:14:16 AM IST
In a gesture underscoring mutual respect and shared historical values, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic, paid tribute at The Monument to the Homeland in Zagreb on Wednesday, honouring brave soldiers and re ... read..


Khamenei rejects Trump's call for surrender, warns of "irreparable damage" if US intervenes in escalating Iran-Israel conflict
Washington, DC | June 19, 2025 7:14:15 AM IST
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's call for an "unconditional surrender," warning of dire consequences if the United States intervenes militarily in Israel's escalating war with Iran, according to ... read..


"Diplomatic rhetoric...everyone sees Pakistan for what it is, except perhaps Donald Trump": Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin on Asim Munir's US visit
Washington, D.C. | June 19, 2025 6:44:17 AM IST
Former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, has launched a strong critique against Pakistan, amid Army Chief General Asim Munir's visit to the United States. ... read..


Congress MP Shashi Tharoor seeks MEA help for Indian mountaineer stranded on Mount Denali
New Delhi | June 19, 2025 6:44:14 AM IST
Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has urged the Ministry of External Affairs to urgently intervene and assist Shaikh Hassan Khan, a young mountaineer from his constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, who is reportedly stranded at the 17,000 ... read..


PM Modi, Croatian PM hold wide-ranging talks to boost bilateral ties
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 6:44:12 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic held delegation-level talks in Zagreb on Wednesday, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that the leaders engaged in "wide-ranging discussions on various aspects of ... read..


Canada's intelligence agency CSIS confirms Khalistani extremism on its soil
Ottawa | June 19, 2025 5:44:35 AM IST
For the first time ever, Canada's premier intelligence agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) officially acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using Canadian soil to promote, fundraise, and plan violence in India. ... read..


"Reason I had him here was...": Trump on meeting Pak COAS General Asim Munir
Washington, DC | June 19, 2025 4:44:11 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) hosted Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House for a lunch meeting, praising Munir for his role in preventing the escalation of the conflict between India and Pakistan. ... read..


"Today, India stands at vanguard of global progress": Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic hails PM Modi's leadership
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 4:14:12 AM IST
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic praised India's growing global leadership, citing its bold and inclusive vision for development, sustainability, and technical innovation. ... read..


PM Modi emplanes for India after concluding his three-nation tour
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 4:14:11 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded his visit to Croatia, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between the two countries. ... read..


India, Croatia signed four key agreements on agriculture, science and tech, cultural exchange and Hindi Chair at University of Zagreb
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 3:14:19 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Croatia marks a significant milestone in the India-Croatia partnership. The visit, which took place amid global uncertainty, aimed to bolster cooperation in various sectors, including defense, trade, technolo ... read..


"We're not looking for long-term war": Trump reiterates Iran cannot have nuclear weapon
Washington DC | June 19, 2025 3:14:16 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he was not looking for a long-term war with Iran. ... read..


Disability to superability: Meet Nepal's hearing, speech impairments gym trainer
Kathmandu | June 19, 2025 2:14:14 AM IST
Udit Shrestha, a 31-year-old gym trainer from Kathmandu, Nepal, is breaking barriers and setting new standards in the fitness industry. Born in a small village in Ramechhap, Udit has been living with hearing and speech impairments, yet he has never let hi ... read..


"Interest here is money to counter India": Sindhi activist Laghari criticises Asim Munir's visit to White House, calls President Trump "confused"
Washington DC | June 19, 2025 1:44:13 AM IST
Sindhi human rights advocate and author, Sufi Laghari criticised Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir visit to White House and accused US President Donald Trump of being "confused" and motivated by business interests in Pakistan. ... read..


"Our talks covered many sectors, aimed at making the India-Croatia bond even stronger": PM Modi
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 1:14:13 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared highlights from his visit to Croatia, where he held discussions with his Croatian counterpart Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and received a ceremonial welcome in the capital city of Zagreb. ... read..


US Fed keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged
Washington DC | June 19, 2025 1:14:11 AM IST
The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to keep benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent, amid ongoing trade policy shifts and growing pressure from President Donald Trump, The Hill reported. ... read..


PM Modi receives special gift in Zagreb: Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar, written in Latin in 1790
Zagreb | June 19, 2025 1:14:10 AM IST
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar, a pioneering work on Indian languages and culture, in a gesture signifying the centuries-old close cultural links between the two countrie ... read..


Terrorism is biggest threat to global stability, says PM Plenkovic; India, Croatia to boost ties in defence, IT, shipbuilding
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 11:44:27 PM IST
Terming terrorism as the "biggest threat to global stability", Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on Wednesday said his country has understood well Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message on fight against terrorism and the two countries were keen to ... read..


Pak Army Chief arrives at White House to meet President Donald Trump
Washington, DC | June 18, 2025 11:44:17 PM IST
Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, who is currently in the US, arrived at the White House to meet President Donald Trump. ... read..


India, Croatia to speed up bilateral ties three times, to formulate Defence Cooperation Plan: PM Modi
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 10:44:30 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India and Croatia will promote cooperation in many areas including pharma, agriculture, information technology and a Defence Cooperation Plan will be made for long-term cooperation in the defence sector. ... read..


"We are thankful to MEA," say evacuated Indian students from Iran
Yerevan | June 18, 2025 10:44:28 PM IST
Indian students on Wednesday thanked the Ministry External Affairs, Indian Embassy in Iran and the Indian government for helping with their evacuation. ... read..


PM Modi, Croatia PM hold delegation-level talks in Zagreb
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 10:14:33 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic held delegation-level talks in Zagreb, Croatia. ... read..


"I stopped the war between Pakistan and India": Trump again makes claim of brokering peace
Washington DC | June 18, 2025 10:14:22 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again reiterated his claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and said he stopped "the war between the two nuclear nations". ... read..


India launches Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 10:14:17 PM IST
The Indian government has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. ... read..


Nepali activists demonstrate outside Israeli Embassy, Iranian consulate, calling for de-escalation of conflict
Kathmandu | June 18, 2025 10:14:15 PM IST
Nepali activists on Wednesday held a peaceful demonstration outside the Israeli embassy and Iranian consulate in Kathmandu, calling on both parties to de-escalate the raging conflict. ... read..


Croatia: PM Modi participates in welcome ceremony at St Mark's Square
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 9:44:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a ceremonial reception in Zagreb, where he was accompanied by his Croatian counterpart, Andrej Plenkovic. It is the historic first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia. ... read..


Croatia: PM Modi gets warm welcome at St Mark's Square
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 9:44:31 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a ceremonial reception in Zagreb, where he was accompanied by his Croatian counterpart, Andrej Plenkovic. It is the historic first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia. ... read..


"We are in a position to defend our country in the best way," Senior Iranian diplomat says
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 9:44:29 PM IST
Mohammad Javad Hosseini, Deputy Chief of Mission of Iran in India said that Iran retaliated to Israel's aggression is based on self-defence, which is enshrined in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. ... read..


PM Modi exchanges gifts with Croatia PM
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 9:44:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday exchanged gifts with Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovic and signed a book at Banski Dvori in Zagreb, Croatia. ... read..


Indian Army dominates cross fitness event at Khaan Quest 2025
Ulaanbaatar | June 18, 2025 9:14:23 PM IST
The Indian Army Contingent delivered a standout performance, blazing through the course with the fastest timing among all participating nations at Khaan Quest 2025, a multinational military exercise hosted in Mongolia. ... read..


Russia unveils vision for future global economy
Moscow | June 18, 2025 8:44:22 PM IST
A press conference in Moscow introduced the report Shaping a New Platform for Global Growth, prepared by the Centre for Cross-Sectoral Expertise "Third Rome" under the academic guidance of Maksim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executi ... read..


"Zionist regime made grave mistake; will face consequences of its actions": Iran's supreme leader
Tehran | June 18, 2025 8:44:18 PM IST
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday warned Israel and said that the "Zionist regime made a grave mistake" and "will face the consequences of its actions". ... read..


Pakistani state accused of waging war on Baloch civilians as enforced disappearances spark mass protests in Nushki
Balochistan | June 18, 2025 7:44:35 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported that families of five forcibly disappeared Baloch individuals staged a peaceful protest in Nushki on Monday, demanding the immediate release of their loved ones. ... read..


Indian diaspora in Croatia overjoyed after meeting PM Modi
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 7:44:17 PM IST
Members of the Indian diaspora in Croatia expressed their joy and gratitude after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the country. ... read..


"Hope...would not use this one": Senior Iranian diplomat over Asim Munir's US visit and possibility of Pak airspace being used for operations against Iran
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 9:44:37 PM IST
Amid speculation over Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's meeting with US President Donald Trump amid Iran's conflict with Israel, a senior Iranian diplomat has hoped that Pakistan airspace and airbases will not be used for operations against his country. ... read..


"Hope...would not use this one": Senior Iran diplomat over Munir's US visit and possibility of Pak airspace being used for operations against Iran
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 7:14:21 PM IST
Amid speculation over Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's meeting with US President Donald Trump amid Iran's conflict with Israel, a senior Iranian diplomat has hoped that Pakistan airspace and airbases will not be used for operations against his country. ... read..


"Hope...would not use this one": Senior Iranian diplomat over Munir's US visit and possibility of Pak airspace being used for operations against Iran
New Delhi | June 18, 2025 7:14:19 PM IST
Amid speculation over Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's meeting with US President Donald Trump amid Iran's conflict with Israel, a senior Iranian diplomat has hoped that Pakistan airspace and airbases will not be used for operations against his country. ... read..


Two dists of Nepal on alert as China warns of inundation post rain in Tibet
Kathmandu | June 18, 2025 7:44:25 PM IST
The District Administration Office (DAO) of Sindhupalchowk and Kavrepalanchowk issued an alert on Wednesday, following a warning of heavy rainfall in the adjoining Tibet region till the weekend. ... read..


"Looks like entire nation came here to welcome PM Modi": Indian diaspora members in Zagreb
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 6:44:44 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Croatia has sent waves of excitement through the Indian diaspora, with members eagerly welcoming him with open arms. ... read..


PM Modi interacts with members of Indian diaspora as he arrives in Croatia
Zagreb | June 18, 2025 6:44:17 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora here on Wednesday as he arrived at a hotel in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the final stop of his three-nation tour. ... read..


Hamburg to host India Week 2025 with 70+ events, celebrating bilateral partnership
Hamburg | June 18, 2025 6:14:30 PM IST
The city of Hamburg in Germany is set to host the 11th edition of India Week Hamburg, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of Indo-German exchange, as per an official release. ... read..


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