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14th edition of India-Maldives bilateral exercise EKUVERIN to take place in Kerala

Asia | December 1, 2025 1:18:14 PM IST

The 14th edition of the annual India-Maldives bilateral exercise EKUVERIN is set to take place in Thiruvananthapuram from December 2-15, as per the Indian Army. ... read..

Bangladesh court sentences Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in prison for corruption

Dhaka | December 1, 2025 12:47:58 PM IST

A Dhaka court on Monday has sentenced Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 5 years imprisonment on corruption charges. The court also sentenced Sheikh Rehana, the younger sister of the former Prime Minister, to 7 years in prison in this cas ... read..

S Jaishankar calls for stronger global biosecurity framework, warns of rising bioterrorism threat

Asia | December 1, 2025 12:47:56 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday warned that the threat of biological weapons and bioterrorism is no longer theoretical and urged the international community to modernise global biosecurity frameworks under the Biological Weapons Conventio ... read..

NOK Corporation unveils new corporate Identity, sets vision for global expansion

Asia | December 1, 2025 12:17:52 PM IST

NOK Corporation declared to develop global business under new corporate identity and groundbreaking logo. ... read..

EAM highlights India's commitment to full Biological Weapons Convention implementation at 50th BWC conference

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 12:17:49 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday addressed the inaugural conference on the occasion of '50 Years of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC): Strengthening Bio-security for the Global South', emphasising India's commitment to full and effec ... read..

World Aids Day: WHO SEARO highlights achievements of region, calls to transform response with innovation

New Delhi | December 1, 2025 11:18:14 AM IST

On World AIDS Day 2025, Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia highlighted how the region stands united with governments, partners, and communities under the theme "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." ... read..

Sri Lanka batters Cyclone Ditwah as it claims 334 lives, leaves 370 missing

Colombo | December 1, 2025 10:48:00 AM IST

At least 334 people have been confirmed dead, while 370 remain missing in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, Daily Mirror reported on Monday, citing Sri Lanka's Disaster Management Centre (DMC). ... read..

Operation Sagar Bandhu: Last batch of Indian passengers arrive back home

Thiruvananthapuram | December 1, 2025 9:18:05 AM IST

The last batch of stranded passengers at the Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo have arrived back home, as shared by the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | December 1, 2025 8:47:59 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan on Monday morning, National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Tibet

Asia | December 1, 2025 8:47:56 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck Tibet in the early hours of Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Taiwan observes 9 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels around its territory

Asia | December 1, 2025 8:47:48 AM IST

Taipei [Taiwan], December 1: Taiwan recorded the presence of 9 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels and an official ship operating around its territory, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Monday. ... read..

"Many of them are no good": Trump intends to pause asylum "for a long time"

Washington, DC, | December 1, 2025 7:47:56 AM IST

As the US administration makes several moves on country's immigration policy, President Donald Trump said that he intends to pause asylum "for a long time". ... read..

UAE-Kazakhstan Joint Committee discusses cooperation in AI, space, energy

Others | December 1, 2025 7:17:52 AM IST

Astana [Kazakhstan], December 1 (ANI/WAM): Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Special Envoy of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs to Kazakhstan, and Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial ... read..

80,000 visitors witness launch of 'Jamal Al Ittihad' symphony at Sheikh Zayed Festival

Middle East | December 1, 2025 7:17:50 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 1 (ANI/WAM): The Sheikh Zayed Festival recorded an attendance of more than 80,000 visitors during the launch of the Jamal Al Ittihad symphony, presented by world-renowned composer AR Rahman as a musical tribute to the UAE in cele ... read..

"Want to stop people getting killed," says Trump as Ukrainian delegations meet US officials

Washington, DC, | December 1, 2025 7:17:49 AM IST

As a senior Ukrainian delegation holds talks with officials in Florida, US president Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that there was a "good chance" of reaching a deal to end the conflict. ... read..

Ruler of Fujairah attends Commemoration Day ceremony at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi

Middle East | December 1, 2025 7:17:45 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 1 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, in the presence of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Falle ... read..

"US benefited immensely from talented Indians": Elon Musk

Washington, DC, | December 1, 2025 7:47:59 AM IST

Amid ongoing discussions about immigration policies and the importance of attracting global talent, Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the significant contributions of Indian talent to the United States, noting that the country has significantly benefited f ... read..

Last batch of stranded Indian passengers in Sri Lanka evacuated under Operation Sagar Bandhu

Colombo | December 1, 2025 6:17:44 AM IST

The last group of Indian passengers stranded were evacuated under Operation Sagar Bandhu at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo following Cyclone Ditwah, the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka said on Monday. ... read..

Hondurans to decide whether to go from Left to Right as polling begins

Tegucigalpa | December 1, 2025 3:17:48 AM IST

The polling in Honduras has started in a neck-and-neck contest between National Party candidate Nasry Asfura, Liberty and Refoundation (LIBRE) candidate Rixi Moncada, and Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla, who has previously served as the Vice Pre ... read..

Homeland Security holds Biden administration responsible for killing of Sarah Beckstrom

Washington, DC, | December 1, 2025 2:48:46 AM IST

Kristi Noem, Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has held the previous Joe Biden administration responsible for the killing of National Guard member Spec. Sarah Beckstrom in the White House shooting. ... read..

"US benefited immensely from talented Indians": Elon Musk

Washington DC | November 30, 2025 11:48:03 PM IST

Indian Air Force aircraft brings further relief material upon Sri Lanka's request as Ditwah wreaks havoc

Colombo | November 30, 2025 11:47:58 PM IST

The Indian High Commission to Sri Lanka said that Operation Sagar Bandhu intensified as the Indian Air Force aircraft C130J landed in Colombo, bringing further humanitarian relief items amid devastating Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

Pope Leo reiterates the two-state solution for Israeli-Palestine conflict

Ankara | November 30, 2025 11:47:55 PM IST

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated the Vatican's insistence on a two-state resolution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it's the "only solution" that can guarantee justice for both sides, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

US: 4 die, 10 injured in mass shooting in family gathering

California | November 30, 2025 11:47:53 PM IST

At least four people were killed and 10 wounded after a shooting during a family gathering in northern California's Stockton, local authorities said, as quoted by Al Jazeera. ... read..

IAF evacuates stranded nationals from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and the UK in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:18:01 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian Air Force has evacuated stranded people in Sri Lanka, including citizens from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and the United Kingdom. ... read..

India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior-25 draws curtains in Rajasthan

Bikaner (Rajasthan) | November 30, 2025 11:17:58 PM IST

The India-UK joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior-25, held at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, concluded today. The training focused on counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban areas. ... read..

Op Sagar Bandhu: India sends aircraft carrying aid, medical team to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 11:17:56 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, another Indian Air Force aircraft landed in Colombo today carrying disaster response supplies. ... read..

"Even Army is not sure whether Asim Munir is chief or not": Former Member of NSAB Tilak Devasher

Gurugram (Haryana) | November 30, 2025 11:17:53 PM IST

Pakistan's political landscape is uncertain following the expiration of the deadline for appointing the country's first Chief of Defence Forces. Asim Munir, the current Army Chief, faces a precarious situation, with questions surrounding his position and ... read..

Pakistan PM "deliberately staying out" to avoid issuing CDF notification, says security expert Tilak Devasher

Gurugram (Haryana) | November 30, 2025 11:17:46 PM IST

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif intentionally avoided being present when the notification was due for Field Marshal Asim Munir's appointment as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), said Former member of the National Security Advisory Board Tilak Devash ... read..

Ashdod moves forward with renewable energy project

Middle East | November 30, 2025 10:48:00 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): The Ashdod Municipality, in collaboration with the 'Sunshine for All' joint initiative of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the Israel National Fund, and the Israeli Energy Forum, continues the momentum o ... read..

Joint intervention program to increase enforcement, save lives on Israel's roads launched

Middle East | November 30, 2025 10:47:59 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): Following what the government of Israel described as an "alarming rise" in road fatalities, the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of National Security, the Israel Police, and the National Road Safety Author ... read..

Israeli agency finds correlation between rate of work accidents, increasing temperatures

Middle East | November 30, 2025 10:47:57 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Occupational Safety and Health Administration examined the effect of heat stress on the risk of being injured in work accidents. ... read..

Netanyahu's pardon request sparks fierce political reactions

Middle East | November 30, 2025 10:47:54 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 30 (ANI/TPS): Israel's political landscape erupted on Sunday following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unprecedented request for a pardon from President Isaac Herzog. ... read..

Op Sagar Bandhu: IAF airlifts NDRF teams from Pune to rescue Sri Lankan citizens amid cyclone Ditwah's devastation

Colombo | November 30, 2025 10:18:01 PM IST

The Indian Air Force on Sunday said that under Operation Sagar Bandhu, IAF C-17 airlifted NDRF teams and equipment from Pune. The ongoing operation has tapped into domestic support operations. ... read..

Indonesia flood, landslide death toll climbs to 442, 402 still missing

Jakarta | November 30, 2025 10:17:53 PM IST

The death toll from the devastating floods and landslides sweeping across Indonesia has climbed to 442, Al Jazeera reported, citing the country's disaster agency, as desperate people hunt for food and water. ... read..

Death Toll hits 146 in Hong Kong's deadliest apartment fire in decades

Asia | November 30, 2025 8:48:23 PM IST

Authorities in Hong Kong said they have discovered 18 more human remains in the aftermath of the massive fire that tore through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, raising the death toll to 146, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah leaves Sri Lanka devastated: 193 dead, 228 missing in widespread floods

Colombo | November 30, 2025 7:47:51 PM IST

Devastating floods have torn through parts of Colombo as Sri Lanka struggles with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll rising to 193 and another 228 people still missing, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) sta ... read..

Global alliance at UN denounces China's expanding tyranny and human rights atrocities

Geneva | November 30, 2025 7:17:50 PM IST

Fifteen countries have issued a joint statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly's Third Committee, openly condemning China's grave and systematic human rights violations within its borders and beyond. ... read..

Human rights crisis deepens in Balochistan, reveals Paank report

Balochistan | November 30, 2025 6:47:53 PM IST

The shocking details from the October 2025 report released by Paank, a leading human rights organisation documenting enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan. ... read..

Netanyahu asks Israeli president for pardon in cases accusing him of bribery, fraud

Tel Aviv | November 30, 2025 5:17:52 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon amid ongoing corruption cases. Al Jazeera reported, citing a statement released Sunday by the president's office. ... read..

Prolonged border closure with Afghanistan worsens Pakistan's economic crisis

Karachi | November 30, 2025 5:17:43 PM IST

The ongoing closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since October 11 has dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's trade, manufacturing, and export sectors, worsening the country's already fragile economic situation. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Nepal

Kathmandu | November 30, 2025 4:48:14 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Nepal on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

UK & India concluded the eighth edition of biennial army exercise, Ajeya Warrior

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | November 30, 2025 5:48:06 PM IST

The eighth edition of the biennial Indo-UK Army exercise 'Ajeya Warrior' concluded after nearly two weeks of intensive training at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan ... read..

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF C-130J lands in Colombo as India amps up rescue and relief operations

Colombo | November 30, 2025 3:17:52 PM IST

The Indian Air Force's C-130J military transport aircraft landed in Colombo at 10 AM carrying relief supplies as India stepped up humanitarian operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

China fails to silence Uyghur leader as UN Forum hears plea on oppression and identity

Geneva | November 30, 2025 3:17:47 PM IST

In a powerful intervention at the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva, Dolkun Isa, President of the Uyghur Center for Democracy and Human Rights, delivered an impassioned statement highlighting China's systematic repression of Uyghur people ... read..

Indian, British armies conclude 8th edition of Exercise Ajeya Warrior

Rajasthan | November 30, 2025 2:47:56 PM IST

The Indian and British armies on Sunday concluded the eighth edition of the biennial joint exercise, Ajeya Warrior, the UK High Commission shared in a statement. ... read..

UK Parliamentarians slam Pakistan for state-backed abductions, drone killings in Balochistan

London | November 30, 2025 2:18:11 PM IST

In a major development in the British Parliament, Labour MP John McDonnell has raised grave concerns over the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, drawing attention to the abduction of Baloch women and the reported use of drone strikes by Paki ... read..

Sagar Bandhu: NDRF joins forces with Sri Lanka to tackle Cyclone Ditwah devastation

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 1:48:07 PM IST

As Operation Sagar Bandhu continues in full swing, extending assistance and aid to Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar highlighted the close coordination between NDRF personnel and Sri Lank ... read..

US: Four killed, at least 10 wounded after shooting in family gathering

California | November 30, 2025 12:48:03 PM IST

Four people have died and at least 10 have been wounded after a shooting took place at a family gathering in California, CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan accused of state-sponsored killings as bodies of three disappeared Baloch men found in Kech

Balochistan | November 30, 2025 12:47:53 PM IST

At least three bodies of Baloch men who had earlier been reported as victims of enforced disappearance were discovered in Kech district, Balochistan, on Friday, the latest addition to a grim pattern of extrajudicial killings and state-linked abductions, a ... read..

INS Sahyadri crew conducts joint Yoga session with Philippine Navy

Manila | November 30, 2025 12:18:02 PM IST

The crew of INS Sahyadri conducted a joint Yoga session with Philippine Navy personnel during its port call at Manila. ... read..

Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh uncertain despite critical condition of his mother, Begum Khaleda Zia

Dhaka | November 30, 2025 10:47:55 AM IST

The return home of Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, has become uncertain due to undisclosed reasons. Tarique Rahman, who is serving as the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been living ... read..

India responds with Op Sagar Bandhu bringing assistance to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka; highlights neighbourhood first policy, MAHASAGAR vision

Colombo | November 30, 2025 10:18:14 AM IST

As cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, the Government of India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, which mobilised aid and assistance for the island nation, along with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and 80 NDRF personnel working round the clock in safeguarding ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Tibet

Asia | November 30, 2025 8:47:56 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Tibet in the early hours of Sunday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taipei | November 30, 2025 8:17:45 AM IST

Taiwan recorded the presence of 27 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around its territory on Sunday, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND). ... read..

Control entire nation by controlling one person: Khurram Zeeshan calls out West's desire for dictatorship in Pakistan

Islamabad | November 30, 2025 7:47:50 AM IST

Pakistani MP Khurram Zeeshan asserted that it suits countries like the US, along with others in the international community, for Pakistan to remain a dictatorship. ... read..

UAE condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory

Middle East | November 30, 2025 7:47:48 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 30 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the dangerous Israeli escalation in Syrian territory and the attacks targeting villages in Rif Dimashq Governorate, reaffirming its categorical rejection of any infrin ... read..

UAE President waives AED 475.154 million in debt for 1,435 Emiratis

Middle East | November 30, 2025 7:47:46 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 30 (ANI/WAM): The Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived 1,435 Emirati citizens from debts amounting to more than AED475.154 million, in cooperation with 19 banks and financial institutions in the UAE. ... read..

Ukrainian delegation to meet Rubio, Witkoff in Florida on Sunday; Zelenskyy says "dignified end" to war possible

Washington, DC | November 30, 2025 7:47:41 AM IST

A senior Ukrainian delegation is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday (local time) to discuss the US' peace plan to end Russia's war against Ukraine. ... read..

Zelenskyy to visit Macron in Paris on Monday

Paris | November 30, 2025 6:17:52 AM IST

France is ready to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as talks for the Russia-Ukraine peace deal accelerate. ... read..

Trump stands firm on freezing migration amid appeals to allow asylum

Washington, DC | November 30, 2025 5:47:59 AM IST

Even as multiple United Nations (UN) agencies, including its human rights office, appeal to the US administration to continue allowing asylum seekers into the country, President Donald Trump remains adamant about his stand of "permanently pausing migratio ... read..

ICE issues detainer on Afghan national charged with making terrorist threat

Washington, DC | November 30, 2025 4:17:56 AM IST

Following the arrest of an Afghan national in connection with a security scare in Texas, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a detainer on accused Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, who has been charged at the state level with making a terroris ... read..

US: Afghan national charged with making terrorist threat in Texas

Washington, DC | November 30, 2025 3:17:49 AM IST

The Afghan national, who was arrested a day before the Wednesday shooting near White House, has been charged at the state level with making a terrorist threat in Texas, Fox News reported. ... read..

"Occasion to strengthen strategic partnership": Randhir Jaiswal welcomes Thai Minister to India

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 2:47:41 AM IST

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Sunday welcomed Thailand Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow's arrival in the national capital on his first official four-day visit to India, saying that it was an occasion to strengthen ... read..

Thailand Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow kickstarts his first official visit to India

New Delhi | November 30, 2025 2:17:51 AM IST

Thailand Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has landed in Delhi on his first official four-day visit. ... read..

Indian helicopters carry out rescue operations in Sri Lanka

Colombo | November 30, 2025 1:17:54 AM IST

The Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka said on Saturday that Chetak helicopters carried out rescue operations for people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. ... read..

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