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EAM Jaishankar attends reception hosted by US Ambassador to India Gor in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 8:20:17 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday attended a reception hosted by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the envoy's residence in the national capital. ... read..

"National interest will continue to guide our choices": Foreign Secy on reports of India cutting Russian oil imports

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 7:20:14 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday said that "national interest" would continue to guide India's energy-related decisions, underlining that the key drivers of the country's energy policy are "adequate availability, fair pricing and reliability of su ... read..

Japan PM Takaichi expresses gratitude to PM Modi after decisive lower house victory, reaffirms commitment to free, open Indo-Pacific

Tokyo | February 9, 2026 6:50:16 PM IST

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message following her coalition's decisive victory in Sunday's election in Japan's lower house, the House of Representatives, wh ... read..

India, Seychelles adopt SESEL joint vision, sign key MoUs on health, maritime security, capacity-building

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 5:20:19 PM IST

India and Seychelles on Monday adopted a Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL) and announced and signed a series of key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements covering health, maritime co ... read..

Nepal: Election Commission starts dispatching ballot boxes to far-flung districts for March 5 polls

Kathmandu | February 9, 2026 5:20:16 PM IST

The Election Commission of Nepal on Monday started dispatching ballot boxes to far-flung districts as the nation gears up for the parliamentary elections next month. ... read..

Pakistan: FGEHA housing projects in Bhara Kahu face prolonged delays as deadlines slip

Islamabad | February 9, 2026 3:20:12 PM IST

Both housing projects of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Green Enclave and Sky Gardens, located in Bhara Kahu have been experiencing prolonged delays, according to a report by Dawn. ... read..

China deepened nationwide repression in 2025, says Human Rights Watch report

Bangkok | February 9, 2026 3:20:05 PM IST

The Chinese government significantly intensified repression across the country in 2025, tightening ideological control and curbing fundamental freedoms under President Xi Jinping, according to the World Report 2026 released by Human Rights Watch (HRW). ... read..

President Herminie invites PM Modi as Guest of Honour to 50th Anniversary of Seychelles' Independence

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 2:50:09 PM IST

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Guest of Honour for the 50th anniversary of Seychelles' Independence Day. ... read..

PM Modi calls defence cooperation, maritime security important pillars of cooperation; welcomes Seychelles as full-time member of Colombo Security Conclave

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 2:20:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed Seychelles as a full-time member of the Colombo Security Conclave and called defence and maritime cooperation are important pillars of the relationship. He further noted that India and Seychelles would expan ... read..

Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freedom in high-level US meetings before Geneva visit

Washington DC | February 9, 2026 1:50:21 PM IST

Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of ... read..

India announces special economic package of 175 million dollars for Seychelles

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 1:50:02 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a special economic package of 175 million dollars for Seychelles to support concrete projects in areas such as social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security. ... read..

USISPF appoints Rohit Kumar Singh as Chair, Global Value Chains Committee, and Advisor to the Board of Directors

Washington DC | February 9, 2026 1:20:13 PM IST

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced on Monday the appointment of Rohit Kumar Singh, former Secretary, Government of India, as Chair of the USISPF Global Value Chains Committee and Advisor to the USISPF Board of Directors. ... read..

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie pays tributes at Rajghat

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 12:50:10 PM IST

Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Monday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Seychelles President Patrick Herminie

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 12:20:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Hyderabad House. Earlier the Seychelles President also paid his trubutes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. ... read..

ETGE marked 29th anniversary of Ghulja massacre, renewing its call for international action on East Turkistan

Washington DC | February 9, 2026 12:20:04 PM IST

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) marked the 29th anniversary of the 1997 Ghulja Massacre, renewing its call for decisive international action against China's policies in East Turkistan, as noted in a post shared by ETGE on X. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets Seychelles President Herminie; hails support in advancing vision MAHASAGAR

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 11:50:15 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon Seychelles President Patrick Herminie and appreciated the President's support to vision MAHASAGAR. ... read..

BNM protests in Germany, flags alleged human rights violations and enforced disappearances in Balochistan

Munich | February 9, 2026 11:50:09 AM IST

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest demonstration at Porta Nigra Square in the German city of Trier to highlight what it described as systematic and serious human rights violations in Balochistan, according to a post shared by BNM on X. ... read..

Trump credits record market, national security gains to "great tariffs"

Washington DC | February 9, 2026 11:50:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed credit for the US stock market performance and gains in American national security--calling it driven by tariffs. He also predicted the Dow to touch a record 100,000 by the end of his term. ... read..

Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement accuses Pakistan of enforced disappearances, calls for release of detained Pashtun activists

London | February 9, 2026 10:50:23 AM IST

The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) UK chapter has strongly accused Pakistan of violating international human rights obligations, alleging that the country's military continues to suppress Pashtun human rights defenders through enforced disappearances and ... read..

Six Baloch men reportedly detained, missing after alleged security force raids in Balochistan, Karachi

Balochistan | February 9, 2026 10:20:13 AM IST

At least six Baloch men from various parts of Balochistan and Karachi have allegedly been detained by Pakistani security personnel and are currently unaccounted for, according to their families, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP). ... read..

Australia PM Albanese congratulates Sanae Takaichi on historic election win

Canberra | February 9, 2026 9:20:06 AM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday extended congratulatory wishes to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her historic win in the snap elections. ... read..

UN chief condemns escalating violence in South Sudan; calls for halt to military operations

Geneva | February 9, 2026 8:50:12 AM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the escalating violence in South Sudan and gave a call to all parties to immediately and decisively halt all military operations, de-escalate tensions through dialogue. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hits Bangladesh

Dhaka | February 9, 2026 8:50:10 AM IST

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

Egypt: African Regional Hindi Conference inaugurated in Cairo, brings together scholars from 7 African nations

Cairo | February 9, 2026 8:20:11 AM IST

Secretary (South) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Neena Malhotra, inaugurated the Africa Regional Hindi Conference in Cairo on Sunday, bringing together scholars from seven African countries and Egypt to celebrate Hindi as a bridge of cultural connec ... read..

Trump hails Japan PM Takaichi's "landslide victory"; calls election win historic

Washington DC | February 9, 2026 7:20:03 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her coalition on what he described as a "landslide victory" in Japan's general election, calling the outcome historic and praising her leadership. ... read..

Zelenskyy congratulate Japan PM Takaichi on election victory

Tokyo | February 9, 2026 7:20:02 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Liberal Democratic Party's victory in the elections to Japan's House of Representatives. ... read..

Taiwan detects seven PLAN vessels around its territorial waters

Taipei | February 9, 2026 7:20:00 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that seven PLAN vessels were operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Monday. ... read..

Maha Bodhi Society hosts 'Thank You Bharat' event to acknowledge India's support to Sri Lanka

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 6:49:58 AM IST

The Maha Bodhi Society of India on Sunday hosted a special event, "Thank You Bharat" at the historic Buddha Vihara on Mandir Marg to acknowledge India's support and assistance to Sri Lanka, particularly in relief and rehabilitation efforts following Cyclo ... read..

Italian PM Meloni, Canada's Mark Carney congratulate Japan PM Sanae Takaichi on election victory

Tokyo | February 9, 2026 6:20:03 AM IST

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her victory in the elections for the renewal of Japan's House of Representatives. ... read..

Egypt: Africa Regional Hindi Conference inaugurated in Cairo, brings together scholars from 7 African nations

Cairo | February 9, 2026 5:50:07 AM IST

Trump administration congratulates Japan PM Takaichi's on "big victory"

Washington, DC | February 9, 2026 5:20:06 AM IST

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her "big victory" in the general election, as Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority in the House of Repre ... read..

INS Sudarshini concludes first port call of Lokayan-26 in Oman

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 5:20:05 AM IST

The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini successfully concluded her first port call of the ten-month transoceanic voyage Lokayan-26 at Salalah, Oman, on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in India's maritime outreach and strengthening b ... read..

"Potential of our alliance is limitless": Japan PM Takaichi welcomes Trump's message, looks ahead to White House visit

Tokyo | February 9, 2026 4:50:20 AM IST

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump's message, underscoring her commitment to further strengthening the Japan-US Alliance and confirming her upcoming visit to White House. ... read..

Rajnath Singh, Greek Defence Minister Dendias to hold bilateral talks today

New Delhi | February 9, 2026 3:20:10 AM IST

India and Greece are set to reaffirm their growing defence partnership as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh prepares to hold bilateral talks with Greek counterpart Nikolaos Georgios S. Dendias in New Delhi on Monday. ... read..

Japan: PM Takaichi's LDP secures landslide win in general polls with two-thirds majority

Tokyo | February 9, 2026 2:20:06 AM IST

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) won a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday's general election, handing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a decisive mandate to advance her conservative policy agenda, Kyodo News reported. ... read..

"Hope authorities will continue to work with determination to ensure safety of life of every citizen": Pope Leo XIV on Nigeria attacks

Europe | February 9, 2026 1:50:15 AM IST

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed sorrow over the recent wave of deadly violence in Nigeria, as reports of mass killings and abductions underscore the country's deepening security crisis. ... read..

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