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CM Mohan Yadav holds round table meeting with textile machinery companies in Barcelona

Barcelona | July 19, 2025 3:14:48 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a round table meeting with textile machinery companies in Barcelona, an official statement said. ... read..

CM Mohan Yadav holds talks under 'Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue-2025' with textile machinery bigwigs

Barcelona | July 19, 2025 3:14:42 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday (local time) held a roundtable meeting under the 'Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue-2025' with leading European textile machinery manufacturers and experts. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul | July 19, 2025 1:44:50 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolted Afghanistan late Friday night, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Minister Sa'ar orders emergency aid to Druze in Sweida

Middle East | July 18, 2025 11:45:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 18 (ANI/TPS): Amid recent attacks and a worsening humanitarian situation in southern Syria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar has ordered the urgent transfer of humanitarian aid to the Druze community in the Sweida region. ... read..

Five rockets intercepted over past week amid ongoing fire from Gaza

Middle East | July 18, 2025 11:45:07 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 18 (ANI/TPS): In the past hour, a siren was sounded in Netiv HaAsara, near the Gaza border. One rocket launched from Jabalia in northern Gaza was intercepted. ... read..

Millions allocated to stimulate businesses in Gaza region

Middle East | July 18, 2025 11:15:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 18 (ANI/TPS): The Tkuma Administration, which aids communities in the Gaza region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the "Poalim for Tkuma" Fund of Bank Hapoalim, is investing approximately 12 ... read..

Spanish investor should consider MP as"key contender": Additional Chief Secy highlights state-tailor-made policies

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 10:45:13 PM IST

Additional Chief Secretary of the Madhya Pradesh Science and Technology Department, Sanjay Dubey, said that if Spanish investors are considering making investments, they should consider MP as a "key contender", highlighting the state's tailor-made policie ... read..

Nepal: Splinter communist parties from CPN-UML led by Oli merge together as nation warms up for next general election

Kathmandu | July 18, 2025 11:15:19 PM IST

Two splinter communist parties that had parted ways from Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli-led CPN-UML have merged together as the Himalayan Nation warms up for the next general election due in 2027. ... read..

"There should be no double standards, especially in energy trade": MEA on EU sanctions

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 10:15:05 PM IST

India has responded to recent sanctions announced by the European Union, stating that it does not subscribe to any unilateral sanction measures and emphasizing the importance of avoiding double standards, especially in the domain of energy trade. ... read..

Kathmandu plane crash: Probe blames Saurya Airlines tragedy on cargo shift, speed errors and oversight lapses

Kathmandu | July 18, 2025 9:45:10 PM IST

An investigation into the July 24, 2024, Saurya Airlines crash in Nepal's Kathmandu has revealed multiple technical and manual lapses as the primary causes of the tragic incident that claimed 18 lives, leaving only the pilot alive. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav meets global industry leaders in Spain to boost tech, industrial investment

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 10:14:59 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, as part of his ongoing investment outreach in Spain, held a series of high-level meetings in Barcelona with key representatives from leading global companies across the technology and industrial sectors. ... read..

MP Tourism woos Spanish investors with attractive policies with 30% investment incentive

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 10:14:54 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh is actively seeking foreign investment in its tourism sector, with the state's Principal Secretary of Tourism and Culture, and MP Tourism Board MD, Sheo Shekhar Shukla, highlighting the attractive investment policy for any investor from Spa ... read..

US lawmakers introduce bill to cut DC's Sister City ties with Beijing over CCP concerns

Washington, DC | July 18, 2025 8:44:54 PM IST

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), along with several Republican lawmakers, introduced the District of Columbia Sister City Integrity Act, a legislative move aimed at shielding the US capital from foreign adversary influence, especially from the Chinese Comm ... read..

Nepal bans Telegram citing rise in online fraud and money laundering

Kathmandu | July 18, 2025 8:15:10 PM IST

Nepal has ordered its telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for allegedly fueling online fraud and money laundering. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav signs tech MoUs in Spain, seeks investment in digital infrastructure

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 10:14:56 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday continued his investment outreach in Spain by engaging with industry leaders and technology firms, as part of the ongoing "Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue 2025". ... read..

"Catalonia is engine of trade between India and Spain": Consul General of India to Barcelona Inbasekar Sundaramurthi

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 7:44:48 PM IST

Highlighting the growing ties between India and Spain, representatives from both governments on Friday emphasised the strategic and economic importance of Catalonia and Madhya Pradesh, while reaffirming their commitment to fostering deeper cooperation in ... read..

Israeli strikes kill at least 30 in Gaza as hospitals struggle under blockade

Gaza City | July 18, 2025 7:15:31 PM IST

At least 30 Palestinians have been killed since dawn in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, medical sources told Al Jazeera, as the enclave's collapsing health system struggles to cope with the rising number of wounded amid ongoing Israeli bombardment. ... read..

Om Birla meets special envoys from South Korea, extends wishes to prez Lee Jae Myung

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 7:15:28 PM IST

A delegation of special envoys, led by South Korea's former Prime Minister Kim Boo Kyum, met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Parliament House on Friday and extended best wishes to President Lee Jae Myung for his recent electoral success. ... read..

"India, Spain have very good economic, trade relationship": MP CM's Principal Secy Raghvendra Kumar Singh

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 7:15:26 PM IST

India and Spain share a strong economic and trade relationship, with total trade between the two countries amounting to around USD 10 billion, said Raghvendra Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, while speaking in ... read..

"PM Modi has resolved to provide free housing to as many people as Spain's population": MP CM Mohan Yadav

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 7:15:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday highlighted India's growing global role and Madhya Pradesh's alignment with national goals under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, during his visit to Spain. ... read..

Pakistan's occupation chokes free press in PoJK: Journalists unpaid, silenced, fired while owners pocket state funds

PoJK | July 18, 2025 6:15:35 PM IST

In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), once echoed with journalistic voices, a silent crisis is unfolding: the collapse of the print media. Once printing over 10,000 copies a day, newspapers in Muzaffarabad now struggle to cross even 900. ... read..

Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim slams CCP's coercion tactics, says Taiwan will not bow to Beijing's pressure

Taipei | July 18, 2025 6:15:27 PM IST

Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to national security and regional stability on Friday, amid rising Chinese threats and escalating geopolitical tensions, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

SpaceX VP Lauren Dreyer praises Bangladesh's efficiency in facilitating Starlink launch

Dhaka | July 18, 2025 4:45:23 PM IST

The Vice President of SpaceX, Lauren Dreyer, commended the coordinated efforts of government officials in Bangladesh for supporting the effective launching of Starlink in the country. ... read..

Pakistan: Indus River swells in Punjab's Kalabagh as monsoon rains trigger medium-level flooding

Lahore | July 18, 2025 4:44:51 PM IST

Flooding at Punjab's Kalabagh on the Indus River reached a "medium" level on Friday, while low-level floods were reported at four other locations due to heavy monsoon rains and glacial melting, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) sa ... read..

Trump directs AG Pam Bondi to unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records amid supporter pressure and media uproar

Washington | July 18, 2025 4:15:26 PM IST

US President Donald Trump has said that he had directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all relevant grand jury testimony in the case of sex offender and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, The Hill reported. ... read..

MP CM explores Mercabarna in Spain to model mega food parks, agri export zones in Madhya Pradesh

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 4:15:31 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Spain's Mercabarna, one of Europe's largest integrated wholesale food markets, to explore models for developing Mega Food Parks, agricultural export zones, and multi-modal logistics infrastructure in the central Indian s ... read..

Three Hamas terror commanders eliminated in Gaza

Middle East | July 18, 2025 3:45:10 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 18 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) attacked and killed on July 10, 2025 the terrorist Iyad Netzer, who served as deputy commander of the Jabalia Battalion in the Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza. ... read..

Tajikistan begins forced deportation of Afghan refugees despite UNHCR protection

Dushanbe | July 18, 2025 3:44:55 PM IST

With just days left before the 15-day deadline set by Tajik authorities for Afghan refugees, the government has already begun mass deportations, Khaama Press reported. ... read..

Israeli soldier arrested for passing missile footage to Iran

Middle East | July 18, 2025 11:15:12 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], July 18 (ANI/TPS): An Israeli soldier was arrested for passing information to Iran, authorities said on Thursday. ... read..

Pakistan: Tehreek-e-Insaf slams Imran Khan's "death cell" jail confinement

Islamabad | July 18, 2025 3:15:38 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has strongly criticised the treatment of its jailed founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, claiming he is being kept in a "death cell" and denied basic rights, Dawn reported on Friday. ... read..

Take best from school, avoid stress: EAM shares key advice at Air Force School's 70th Raising Day

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 2:45:22 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday shared four key pieces of advice for students and reflected on the enduring value of the school's teachings and their relevance in shaping successful lives while speaking at the 70th Raising Day celebration ... read..

Amsterdam celebration of Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday becomes a symbol of Tibetan unity in exile

Amsterdam | July 18, 2025 2:45:15 PM IST

In a vibrant celebration of Tibetan resilience, culture, and faith, the Tibetan community in the Netherlands marked the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama with a grand two-day event in Amsterdam from 8 to 9 July 2025, the Central Tibetan Administration ... read..

EU approves strongest sanctions yet against Russia, targets shadow fleet, oil trade

Brussels | July 18, 2025 2:15:09 PM IST

The European Union on Friday approved its 18th round of sanctions against Russia, calling it one of the "strongest" moves so far to reduce Moscow's ability to continue its war in Ukraine. The new sanctions package directly targets Russia's energy, banking ... read..

US moves to block Chinese tech in global internet links, bolstering Taiwan's digital security

Washington | July 18, 2025 2:45:17 PM IST

In a significant action aimed at countering China's increasing influence in global internet infrastructure, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revealed plans to implement new regulations that would prohibit any undersea communication cables li ... read..

Balochistan's public transport turns into military convoy as Pakistan fails to contain insurgency

Surab | July 18, 2025 2:14:52 PM IST

In response to growing security concerns in Balochistan's Surab district, local authorities have issued sweeping new security directives for all public transport operators to take effect from July 21, 2025, The Balochistan Post reported. ... read..

'India stands in solidarity with Iraq': MEA expresses grief over Al-Kut fire tragedy

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 1:45:21 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the devastating fire in Iraq's eastern city of Al-Kut, which has claimed at least 61 lives and left many others injured or missing. ... read..

Pakistan accused of silencing Baloch Voices as families protest enforced disappearances in Islamabad

Islamabad | July 18, 2025 1:15:26 PM IST

Families of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and relatives of forcibly disappeared persons from Balochistan have launched a sit-in protest outside the National Press Club in Islamabad, demanding an immediate end to enforced disappearances ... read..

Pakistan's child protection crisis deepens amid legal paralysis, social complicity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | July 18, 2025 1:15:18 PM IST

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing what experts are calling a "child protection emergency", as a recent report reveals a surge in rights violations against minors, with 402 documented incidents in just six months, already surpassing the 392 cases recorded ... read..

India, Fiji hold first Joint Working Group meeting on defence cooperation in Suva

Suva | July 18, 2025 12:45:01 PM IST

India and Fiji held their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on defence cooperation in Suva on Friday, focusing on training, capacity building, and strengthening bilateral ties, the Ministry of Defence said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). ... read..

Netanyahu told Trump he made "mistake", says White House after strike on Gaza Church

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 12:44:51 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had admitted that Tel Aviv had made a "mistake" by striking the sole Catholic Church in Gaza during a call with US President Donald Trump, the White House stated. ... read..

South Korean special envoys pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi duirng their visit to Raj Ghat

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 12:15:38 PM IST

South Korean special envoys pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi duirng their visit to Raj Ghat. The delegation was led by former South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo Kyum and included South Korean Representative Lee Kai Ho and Democratic Party of Korea's Supreme ... read..

Tajikistan begins deporting Afghan refugees before deadline ends, over 150 sent back: Report

Dushanbe | July 18, 2025 12:15:34 PM IST

The Tajikistan government has reportedly started forceful deportations of Afghan refugees ahead of the 15-day deadline set earlier this month, with more than 150 individuals rounded up from public areas and sent back to Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported ... read..

"Provided significant impetus to move bilateral ties to new height," S Korea former PM Kim Boo Kyum on India visit

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 12:15:26 PM IST

A delegation of special envoys led by South Korea's former Prime Minister Kim Boo Kyum on Friday visited the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in the national capital and paid their respects to the Father of the Nation. ... read..

MP CM Yadav to showcase 'Madhya Pradesh Vision' in Barcelona, strengthen investment ties on 3rd day of Spain visit

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 11:44:57 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on the third day of his official visit to Spain on Friday, will be showcasing the state's global capabilities and strengthening investment cooperation and will present the "Madhya Pradesh Vision" to global audien ... read..

"Acknowledge and appreciate": India welcomes US designating LeT proxy TRF as 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation'

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 10:45:00 AM IST

India on Friday expressed its appreciation for the US Department of State's decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), describing it as a significant step ... read..

Israel says it "deeply regrets" Gaza church strike, vows investigation

Tel Aviv | July 18, 2025 10:44:57 AM IST

Israel has expressed regret after a shell mistakenly struck the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, the only Catholic church in the region and said it is investigating the incident, according to a report by CNN. ... read..

US: Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, remains in "excellent" overall health

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 10:44:54 AM IST

US President Donald Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with a "benign and common" vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs, the White House has said. ... read..

"Working to get High Commissioners deployed in two capitals": MEA reiterates to normalise India-Canada ties

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 10:15:10 AM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reaffirmed its efforts to normalise India-Canada relations again, reiterating that both nations are working towards deploying High Commissioners in their respective capitals. ... read..

Pahalgam Attack: India welcomes US designating Pakistan's TRF as 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation'

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 9:45:00 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday welcomed the United States' decision to designate as a "Foreign Terrorist Organisation," The Resistance Front (TRF) which is a proxy of Pakistan's Lashkar-e Tayyiba (LeT) terror group and that has claimed r ... read..

"Complete and utter bulls**t": US VP Vance slams reports on alleged letter by Trump to Jeffrey Epstein

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 9:14:47 AM IST

As the controversy surrounding the Epstein files continues to cause disarray among 'MAGA' supporters in the US, a recent Wall Street Journal report alleging ties between President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has further fuelled the fire which was swi ... read..

'This SCAM should end now': Trump demands release of Epstein grand jury records

Washington | July 18, 2025 8:44:51 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday called for the release of grand jury transcripts related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, callling it a 'scam' allegedly perpetuated by the Democrats. ... read..

"Press has to learn to be truthful": US President Trump to sue WSJ for Epstein report

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 7:14:52 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to sue The Wall Street Journal, NewsCorp, and Rupert Murdoch for the Jeffrey Epstein story they published on the Epstein files. ... read..

Israeli Dy Chief of Mission explains demography, history of Israel-Syria conflict

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 6:44:50 AM IST

The Deputy Chief of Mission of Israel in India, Fares Saeb in a video message explained the history of Druze people, as the Israeli government is asserting to protect them in Syria. ... read..

White House suggests Alcatraz facility could house illegal immigrants awaiting deportation

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 6:44:47 AM IST

US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, while talking about Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum's visit to Alcatraz, said that US President Donald Trump suggested the reopening of the prison. ... read..

"Significant prospects for establishing Inditex apparel units at the PM MITRA Park in Dhar": CM Mohan Yadav

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 5:44:49 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at A Coruna headquarters of Inditex explored investment and collaboration opportunities in Madhya Pradesh's textile sector. ... read..

CM Mohan Yadav eyes "long-term partnership between Madhya Pradesh and Inditex"

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 5:44:47 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav at A Coruna headquarters of Inditex lauded the textile's commitment to sustainability. ... read..

Spain: CM Mohan Yadav holds 'postitive' talks with Submer, company working on data center cooling tech

Barcelona | July 18, 2025 5:44:44 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited the headquarters of Submer on Friday (local time), a company which specializes in data center cooling technology. ... read..

White House shuns Pak media reports on potential Trump visit

By By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC | July 18, 2025 5:14:51 AM IST

The White House on Friday (local time) shunned media reports circling around US President Donald Trump's visit to Pakistan, stating that there has been no such presidential travel plans. ... read..

"Trump still supports Syria's pathway to a peaceful country": White House

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 4:44:59 AM IST

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that US President Donald Trump still supports Syria's pathway to become a prosperous nation. ... read..

Trump "would not recommend" a special prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein case: White House

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 4:14:53 AM IST

Amid pressure from some of his supporters, US President Donald Trump "would not recommend" appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday (local time). ... read..

Pahalgam terror attack: US designates Lashkar's proxy TRF as 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation'

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 3:15:12 AM IST

US Department of State on Thursday (local time) designated The Resistance Front (TRF), group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a terrorist organisation. ... read..

Trump diagnosed with 'common' vein condition explaining his swollen legs

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 2:14:56 AM IST

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a 'common' vein conditions occurring in individuals over the age of 70. ... read..

Trump to meet UK PM from July 25-29 to discuss trade deal

Washington DC | July 18, 2025 1:44:53 AM IST

US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump will visit Scotland from July 25-July 29. ... read..

No discussions underway for Russia-India-China meeting: Sources

New Delhi | July 18, 2025 1:15:10 AM IST

Amid speculation over a potential trilateral engagement, sources have clarified that no meeting under the Russia-India-China (RIC) format has been agreed upon at this stage. ... read..

Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree appointing Rashid Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defence

Middle East | July 17, 2025 11:15:14 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], July 17 (ANI/WAM): In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. (34) of 2025 appointing Lieutenant General Rashid Thani Al Matrooshi as Commander-in-Chief of D ... read..

UAE participates in 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in South Africa

Others | July 17, 2025 11:15:11 PM IST

Durban [South Africa], July 17 (ANI/WAM): The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE, is participating in the 3rd meeting of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG), held under the presidency of South ... read..

Knowledge Fund Establishment, National Bonds Corporation announce launch of new phase of Young Investor Program

Middle East | July 17, 2025 11:15:09 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], July 17 (ANI/WAM): In line with the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to nurture a financially aware generation and strengthen Dubai's position as a global hub for education and innov ... read..

Dubai Chambers launches Dubai Hub London

Middle East | July 17, 2025 11:15:08 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], July 17 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Chambers has announced the launch of Dubai Hub London, its first international centre, designed to offer integrated government and private sector services to support international investors and companies seeking to es ... read..

India, Indonesia collaborate on statistical systems

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 10:45:00 PM IST

A bilateral meeting was convened between Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India and a delegation from Indonesia on Wednesday, at Khurshid Lal Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi as reported by MoSPI. ... read..

Taranjit Singh Sandhu joins USISPF as Advisor to the Board and Chairman of Geopolitical Institute

By Reena Bhardwaj New Delhi | July 17, 2025 10:44:56 PM IST

Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, veteran diplomat of nearly four decades and former Indian envoy to Washington, joins the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) as Advisor to the Board and will be the Chairman of the USISPF Geopolitical Institute, ... read..

'We seek overall development of textile, apparel industry in MP with Inditex's cooperation', says CM Mohan Yadav

A Coruna | July 17, 2025 11:15:04 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met officials of Spanish multinational clothing company 'Inditex', at their headquarters in A Coruna, on Thursday. He expressed confidence and highlighted how the state stands as an ideal and sustainable locati ... read..

"We would welcome holding of inclusive elections": MEA on Bangladesh

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 9:45:00 PM IST

India on Thursday reiterated that elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for April 2026 should be credible, democratic, peaceful, and all-inclusive. ... read..

Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet ships arrive in Singapore as part of deployment to South East Asia

Singapore City | July 17, 2025 9:15:07 PM IST

Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Satpura, Shakti and Kiltan, under the Command of RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, arrived at Singapore to a warm welcome from personnel of Singapore Navy and the High Commission of India in Singapore, as ... read..

Pakistan's tourism neglect angers locals in PoJK and PoGB

Asia | July 17, 2025 8:14:54 PM IST

Despite being blessed with breathtaking valleys, rivers, and mountains, the regions of Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) continue to face decades of state apathy, particularly when it comes to tourism ... read..

"Offering all possible assistance...legal, lawyer, consular visits": MEA on Nimisha Priya case

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 8:14:47 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is actively working to support Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. ... read..

PM Modi meets Special Envoys from South Korea, highlights 10 years of Special Strategic Partnership

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 7:45:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a delegation of special envoys from South Korea and highlighted the completion of 10 years of India-South Korea partnership. He underlined that the close collaboration between the two countries plays a key ... read..

China violates Olympic agreements, pushes propaganda to compete under 'Taipei, China' name

Taipei | July 17, 2025 7:44:56 PM IST

China on Wednesday indicated that its state-run media will continue to refer to Taiwan's team as "Taipei, China" in reports on the upcoming World Games in Chengdu, despite Taiwan's hopes that China will follow the Olympic protocol and use the name "Chines ... read..

Trump dismisses Epstein probe demands as 'hoax,' slams supporters

Washington | July 17, 2025 7:44:51 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed calls for appointing a special counsel to investigate matters related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling the controversy a "hoax" and distancing himself from ongoing demands for transparency, T ... read..

"Caution against double standards": MEA on NATO chief's sanctions warning for trade with Russia

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 7:15:07 PM IST

External Affairs Ministry on Thursday in a rebuttal to NATO chief Mark Rutte's remarks on the possibility of secondary sanctions on purchase of Russian oil said that securing energy needs of India was an an "overriding priority" for the country which is ... read..

Next India-Russia summit to be held in Delhi, dates under discussion: MEA

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 6:44:40 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that India and Russia are set to host a summit in Delhi, with dates to be mutually decided. ... read..

1563 Indian nationals have been deported from US so far: MEA

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 6:15:24 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed that approximately 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States since January 20, 2025, the day Donald Trump assumed office as US President for a second term. ... read..

Sri Lankan PM champions regional solar cooperation at ISA Asia-Pacific Committee Meeting

Colombo | July 17, 2025 6:15:19 PM IST

The seventh meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific opened today in Colombo, affirming ISA's role as a powerful convener for clean energy cooperation and spotlighting Sri Lanka's leadership in the sola ... read..

Visas being issued for Afghans, Bangladeshis: MEA

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 5:45:16 PM IST

India has introduced a new visa module for Afghanistan nationals, from April 2025, categorising visa applications into six distinct types to streamline the process, a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. ... read..

BLA claims responsibility for twin attacks in Balochistan, vows to continue resistance until liberation

Quetta | July 17, 2025 5:45:12 PM IST

In an escalation of its armed resistance, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for two deadly attacks that killed 29 Pakistani army personnel in the Balochistan cities of Kalat and Quetta. ... read..

Dalai Lama's 90th celebrated in France amid growing global resistance to China's Tibet crackdown

Toulouse | July 17, 2025 5:44:59 PM IST

In a show of support for Tibetan identity, the Tibetan Association of Toulouse, France, in collaboration with Nalanda Monastery and the Vajra Yogini Institute, organised a grand celebration on July 6 to mark the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama, as report ... read..

India is in "touch with some friendly governments" over Nimisha Priya case: MEA

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 5:14:42 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs made comprehensive remarks on the Nimisha Priya case during the weekly press briefing here on Thursday. ... read..

Pakistan: Over 60 dead in Punjab as torrential rains trigger emergency; CM Maryam calls for cooperation

Lahore | July 17, 2025 4:44:45 PM IST

A state of emergency was declared in several districts of Punjab on Thursday after heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods and claimed at least 63 lives across the province in the past 24 hours, Dawn reported, citing rescue officials and local authorit ... read..

"Madhya Pradesh has topped list in various sectors," says CM Mohan Yadav in Spain

A Coruna | July 17, 2025 4:15:02 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday expressed happiness over the State's performance in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2024-25, stating that Madhya Pradesh has once again topped the rankings in various sectors, with Indore and Bhopal earni ... read..

Bali emerges as transnational drug trafficking hotspot; Russian, Ukrainian syndicates under scan

Jakarta | July 17, 2025 4:14:56 PM IST

Indonesia's national narcotic agency (BNN) has revealed that Bali has become a sophisticated and well-organized drug trafficking hotspot with Russian and Ukrainian nationals operating syndicates here, state media reported. ... read..

Nepal's southern plain go dry mid-monsoon, throws life out of gear worrying locals and farmers

Janakpur | July 17, 2025 3:15:06 PM IST

Hand pumps, fields, and other sources of water have gone dry in the Madhesh province of Nepal, prompting the provincial government to mobilize fire engines and other vehicles to deliver water to affected communities. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets South Korean special envoys, discusses defence, maritime and tech cooperation

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 3:15:00 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met a delegation of special envoys from the Republic of Korea (RoK), led by former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in key areas including economy, technology, ... read..

Bangladesh forms a committee to investigate violence in Sheikh Hasina's hometown

Asia | July 17, 2025 3:14:53 PM IST

Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 17 (ANI) - The Interim Government of Bangladesh has established a committee to investigate the acts of violence and deaths that occurred in Gopalganj on July 16, the Chief Adviser's press wing said in a statement on Thursday. ... read..

Iraq: At least 61 dead, several missing after massive fire at hypermarket in Kut city

Baghdad | July 17, 2025 3:14:49 PM IST

A massive fire in a five-storey commercial complex in Kut city, eastern Iraq, has left at least 61 people dead and several others missing, according to the country's Interior Ministry, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

U.S. lawmakers move to stop China from stealing advanced AI chips with bipartisan Chip Security Act

Washington D.C. | July 17, 2025 2:45:21 PM IST

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have introduced the Chip Security Act, a bipartisan effort to block advanced U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) chips from ending up in the hands of adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Select Commi ... read..

Pakistan Accused of Collective Punishment After Raid on Dr. Sabiha Baloch's Home

Quetta | July 17, 2025 2:15:13 PM IST

In yet another alarming instance of state intimidation, Pakistani security forces reportedly raided the home of prominent Baloch woman leader Dr. Sabiha Baloch on Saturday evening, in what human rights defenders are calling a targeted effort to suppress p ... read..

Arab League condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria

Middle East | July 17, 2025 2:14:58 PM IST

Cairo [Egypt], July 17 (ANI/WAM): The General Secretariat of the League of Arab States strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Syria, including those targeting the General Staff Headquarters in Damascus and the vicinity of the Presidential Palace. ... read..

"Good conversation": Jaishankar emphasises faith, dialogue and diplomacy after meeting Vatican Envoy

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 2:14:56 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See. ... read..

Pakistan's interior ministry under fire for providing incomplete and contradictory data on theft cases in Islamabad

Islamabad | July 17, 2025 2:14:55 PM IST

In a revelation that highlights deepening state dysfunction and governance failure, Pakistan's capital police have registered over a dozen cases involving the theft of public infrastructure, including benches, railings, grills, and even dustbins, from rec ... read..

India sends 300,000 Measles and Rubella vaccine doses to Bolivia amid outbreak

New Delhi | July 17, 2025 1:44:40 PM IST

India on Thursday dispatched a consignment of 300,000 doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines, along with medical supplies, to Bolivia to help the country deal with a growing outbreak of the disease. ... read..

Amnesty International slams Pakistan for using anti-terror laws to crush Baloch voices

Quetta | July 17, 2025 1:15:11 PM IST

Amnesty International has issued a report demanding the immediate and unconditional release of detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), whose arrests Amnesty calls a flagrant example of Pakistan's state repression in Balochistan, The Baloc ... read..

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