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Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattles Pacific Ocean
Pacific | February 11, 2026 5:50:54 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rattled the Indian Ocean on Wednesday, as per a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


Energy, deregulation on cards during Netanyahu-Trump meeting: WH Press Secy
Washington DC | February 11, 2026 4:51:14 AM IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The discussion is expected to focus on energy issues and deregulation. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw | February 11, 2026 4:51:13 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Myanmar on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


India, Thai Air Force undertake joint in-situ air exercise
New Delhi | February 11, 2026 2:50:51 AM IST
The Indian Air Force is undertaking a joint in-situ air exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). ... read..


Seychelles President Herminie departs after 'fruitful' India visit
New Delhi | February 11, 2026 1:50:57 AM IST
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie departed for home after concluding a successful visit in India. ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Bangladesh
Dhaka | February 11, 2026 1:20:47 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Bangladesh on Tuesday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..


USTR Greer calls India a potential "way station" for US supply chains as alternative to China
Washington DC | February 10, 2026 11:50:40 PM IST
US Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer on Tuesday described India as a potential "way station" for US supply chains, positioning the country as an alternative to China amid shifting global trade dynamics. ... read..


Defence Secretary meets Seychelles leadership, agrees to enhance defence cooperation
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 11:50:35 PM IST
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday called on Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora Barry Faure and Chief of Defence Forces of the Seychelles Defence Forces Major General Michael Anselme Marc Rosette in the national capital ... read..


India, China hold Strategic Dialogue; underscore importance of peace and tranquillity in border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:50:52 PM IST
India and China on Tuesday underlined the importance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas for overall progress in bilateral relations during the Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital. ... read..


Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra released after years in prison
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 10:20:49 PM IST
Tibetan environmental defender A-Nya Sengdra has been released after years of being imprisoned. ... read..


Sri Lanka's HC commemorates 78th Independence Day, hails India's support post-Cyclone Ditwah
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:20:39 PM IST
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi commemorated Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day with a series of events underscoring the depth and resilience of the India-Sri Lanka partnership, including India's support following Cyclone Ditwah and a USD 450 ... read..


"Cooperative partners instead of rivals": Chinese Foreign Ministry after India-China Strategic Dialogue
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:20:37 PM IST
India and China held Strategic Dialogue here and emphasised viewing and handling bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and uphold the strategic perception that China and India are cooperative partners instead of rivals, and the tw ... read..


India, UK sign social security agreement to avoid double contributions for short-term employees
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:20:58 PM IST
India and the United Kingdom on Tuesday signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions, aimed at avoiding double social security contributions for employees on temporary assignments in each other's territories for periods ... read..


Nepal continues HPV vaccination drive amid preparations for parliamentary elections
Kathmandu | February 10, 2026 8:20:50 PM IST
With less than a month left before the parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5 in the country, Nepal has continued its nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign. ... read..


Bangladesh to provide financial, housing aid to family of lynched Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das
Dhaka | February 10, 2026 7:20:56 PM IST
Dipu Chandra Das, a young man from the Hindu community, was beaten and burned to death in the Square Masterbari area of Bhaluka upazila in Mymensingh district. ... read..


India and US Ambassadors meet in China, post about QUAD
Beijing | February 10, 2026 7:20:51 PM IST
India's envoy to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, and US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, met here and discussed growing engagement and shared interests between the two countries. ... read..


India, China review positive momentum in ties during strategic dialogue in New Delhi
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:48 PM IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, who is in India to participate in the BRICS Sherpa Meeting. ... read..


India showcases indigenous defence might at World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh
Riyadh | February 10, 2026 6:51:10 PM IST
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led a high-level Indian delegation to the World Defence Show (WDS), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ... read..


Bangladesh: Another Hindu businessman killed in Mymensingh
Dhaka | February 10, 2026 6:21:41 PM IST
Another incident of an attack on minorities was reported in Bangladesh on Tuesday, when a Hindu businessman was killed by unidentified individuals in the Trishal area of Mymensingh district in northern Bangladesh. ... read..


French President Macron to visit India next week for AI Impact Summit, jointly launch India-France Year of Innovation 2026
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:21:35 PM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which he will participate in the AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, in the national ... read..


Former FS Shringla calls out unraveling long-term erosion of secularism, rise of extremism in Bangladesh
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:21:22 PM IST
Former Foreign Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday flagged the long-term erosion of secularism and the gradual rise of extremist forces in Bangladesh, saying these developments are rooted in historical patterns rather than sudde ... read..


Ageing Karachi hospitals face serious fire safety risks amid gaps
Karachi | February 10, 2026 5:21:21 PM IST
Karachi's public healthcare network continues to function inside decades-old structures, where fragile electrical wiring and the absence of organised fire response systems threaten the lives of patients and medical workers. ... read..


BRICS crucial for building greater Eurasian partnership, says Russian FM Lavrov
Moscow | February 10, 2026 4:51:04 PM IST
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined the growing importance of the BRICS forum in global affairs as well as the bloc's future direction and the priorities expected from the grouping under India's Chairmanship for 2026. ... read..


Nepal interim PM Sushila Karki thanks India for March election support
Kathmandu | February 10, 2026 4:51:02 PM IST
Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki invited Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava for a meeting at Singha Durbar and thanked India for providing technical support and materials to ensure the smooth conduct of the March parliamentary elections. ... read..


India, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs to host second UNSC 1540 capacity building programme in Palasamudram
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:21:17 PM IST
India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organising the second edition of the annual Capacity Building Programme on the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific and A ... read..


Iran armed forces warn of "more forceful and wider" response to threats
Tehran | February 10, 2026 3:21:42 PM IST
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has warned adversaries of a "more forceful and wider" response to any threats against the country's territory, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. ... read..


Israeli Arabs, Jews rally across country demanding action against rising crime
Middle East | February 10, 2026 3:21:23 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 10 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Arabs and Jews launched a series of nationwide protests on Tuesday demanding urgent government action to stem a deadly wave of violence in the country's Arab communities. ... read..


Israeli forces eliminate Gaza terrorist who violated ceasefire line
Tel Aviv | February 10, 2026 3:21:22 PM IST
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that one of its units operating in northern Gaza earlier on Monday, identified and eliminated a terrorist who crossed the "Yellow Line" demarcating the ceasefire and approached its forces in a manner the IDF said p ... read..


Afghanistan: World Bank-funded water networks launched in drought-hit Ghazni to benefit 1,000 families
Ghazni | February 10, 2026 2:52:09 PM IST
Construction has started on three clean drinking water supply networks in Ghazni province with funding from the World Bank, according to Tolo News. ... read..


Greek Defence Minister Dendias witnesses India's indigenous drone and simulator technologies
Asia | February 10, 2026 2:52:08 PM IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI) Greek Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias visited Bengaluru Military Station on Sunday, where he witnessed the Indian Army's operational and technical capabilities at 515 Army Base Workshop. He hailed the Ind ... read..


China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attends BRICS Sherpa meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 2:52:04 PM IST
China's BRICS Sherpa and Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu attended the First BRICS Sherpa Meeting in New Delhi. ... read..


Israeli forces destroy Jemaah Islamiyah weapons depot in Syria
Middle East | February 10, 2026 2:52:01 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 10 (ANI/ TPS): Israeli forces last week located and destroyed a weapons depot belonging to the terrorist organization Jemaah Islamiyah in the area of the village of Beit Jinn in southern Syria. ... read..


US to deepen economic and security ties with Japan after Takaichi's landslide victory
Tokyo | February 10, 2026 2:21:22 PM IST
In the wake of Japan's snap general election that delivered a decisive victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the United States has signalled plans to strengthen both economic and security cooperation with its key Asia ... read..


Japan polls deliver lowest postwar seat count for main opposition
Tokyo | February 10, 2026 2:21:10 PM IST
The Centrist Reform Alliance secured just 49 seats in Sunday's House of Representatives election, marking the lowest total for a main opposition party in Japan in the postwar era, according to Kyodo News. ... read..


Sri Lanka: Devni Mori relic exposition brings thousands of devotees offering veneration
Colombo | February 10, 2026 1:51:01 PM IST
A sacred and deeply symbolic return journey is being undertaken as a high-level Indian delegation, led by Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh, and Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, who have travelled to Colombo t ... read..


MoS Margherita meets Fiji Minister Esrom Immanuel; discusses developmental partnership
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 1:50:47 PM IST
Minister of State of External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Esrom Immanuel, Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development of Fiji on Tuesday. The leaders discussed the entire gamut of India-Fiji ties during their meeting. ... read..


Bangladesh EC secretary rules out security concerns, assures smooth polling on Feb 12
Dhaka | February 10, 2026 1:21:17 PM IST
As Bangladesh moves closer to polling day for its national parliamentary elections, election authorities, political candidates, and researchers have outlined key developments around voting schedules, campaign activity, and the broader political climate. ... read..


Killings, reported disappearance renew focus on situation in Balochistan
Balochistan | February 10, 2026 1:21:03 PM IST
A troubling series of incidents involving unidentified bodies and a fresh allegation of enforced disappearance has once again drawn attention to the fragile human rights climate in Balochistan. ... read..


Japan mulls joining NATO initiative to support Ukraine
Tokyo | February 10, 2026 1:21:00 PM IST
Japan is considering closer cooperation with NATO to support Ukraine by providing essential non-lethal defence equipment, according to a report by Japan's public broadcaster NHK. ... read..


US President Trump plans to visit Beijing in April: Report
Washington DC | February 10, 2026 12:51:16 PM IST
US President Donald Trump will reportedly visit Beijing in April and meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Politico has reported. ... read..


Indonesian delegation visits Parliament amid ongoing Budget Session
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 12:51:10 PM IST
An Indonesian delegation arrived at Parliament on Tuesday amid the ongoing Budget Session of both Houses of Parliament, placing the visit within an important phase of India's legislative activity. ... read..


MoS Defence Sanjay Seth meets with his Arabian counterpart at the World Defence Show 2026
Riyadh | February 10, 2026 12:20:15 PM IST
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth met with Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, Assistant Minister of Defence for Executive Affairs of Saudi Arabia during the World Defence Show 2026. ... read..


Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urges nation to "frustrate enemy" on Islamic Revolution anniversary
Tehran | February 10, 2026 11:49:54 AM IST
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian nation to show unity and resolve on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, emphasising that such national steadfastness will frustrate the country's enemies, as r ... read..


US: 16-year-old student in custody after shooting at Rockville high school
Rockville | February 10, 2026 11:49:43 AM IST
An active incident was reported at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a swift law-enforcement response that later led to the custody of a 16-year-old student following a shooting inside the school. ... read..


US cautions American vessels in Strait of Hormuz to remain "as far as possible" from Iranian waters
Washington, DC | February 10, 2026 10:50:16 AM IST
The United States has rolled out updated navigational instructions for US-flagged commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, urging ships to steer clear of Iran's territorial waters as tensions persist between Washington and Tehran. ... read..


"Trying to ban India, other partners from buying cheap, affordable Russian energy sources": Russian FM Lavrov takes a dig at US
Moscow | February 10, 2026 10:50:06 AM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov took a dig at the United States in an interview with TV BRICS and said that there are efforts to ban India and other partners from purchasing Russian oil, Sputnik reported on Monday. ... read..


Honoured to conclude my first year: Denmark Ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 10:20:02 AM IST
Denmark's Ambassador to India Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen has expressed happiness over completing one year in the country. ... read..


Hakodate is a tough and skillful city against climate change and disaster.
Hakodate | February 10, 2026 9:50:23 AM IST
Hakodate has various modern history since Edo era. It grew up to charming city to shape up toughness and skill. It will overcome the problem of disaster and climate change. ... read..


US, UK condemn 20-year imprisonment sentence to Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Washington DC | February 10, 2026 9:50:12 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper have condemned the imprisonment of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and urged for him to be released on humanitarian grounds. ... read..


UN Chief expresses concerns over latest Israeli security cabinet decisions; reiterates call for two-state solution
New York | February 10, 2026 8:50:18 AM IST
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed concerns over a series of decisions approved by Israel's security cabinet aimed at authorising administrative and enforcement measures in areas A and B of the West Bank. He called on Israel to rev ... read..


Iran was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with India: Ambassador Sibi George
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:50:16 AM IST
On the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George spoke about India's 75-year-old diplomatic relations with Iran. ... read..


India-Sri Lanka begin knowledge-exchange workshop to strengthen Health Tech Assessment Cooperation
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 8:50:13 AM IST
India and Sri Lanka commenced the five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) for a delegation from the Ministry of Health, Government of Sri Lanka at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, as per an official state ... read..


Canada treats US "unfairly": US President Donald Trump
Washington DC | February 10, 2026 8:50:08 AM IST
President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social lashed out at Canada today for "not compensating enough" and treating US "unfairly." ... read..


B'desh: BNP Chairperson congratulates Japan's PM Takaichi on election win
Dhaka | February 10, 2026 8:20:17 AM IST
Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Taikaichi on her victory in Japan's parliamentary elections. ... read..


Taiwan detects 4 Chinese sorties, 8 vessels near its territory
Taipei | February 10, 2026 7:50:23 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of four sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. ... read..


Dalai Lama congratulates Sanae Takaichi on her win as Japan's PM
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:32 AM IST
The Dalai Lama extended his greetings to Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, as per the office of the Dalai Lama. ... read..


Air Canada suspends services to Cuba citing fuel shortage
Ottawa | February 10, 2026 7:20:31 AM IST
Air Canada suspended its services to Cuba, citing an aviation fuel shortage. The airline will operate empty flights to Cuba to pick up and return customers, a statement by the airline said. ... read..


Union Min Scindia lauds India, Emirates Posts' adoption of EMS Standard Agreement
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 7:20:29 AM IST
Union Minister for Communications and Development, Jyotiraditya Scindia, lauded the India Post and Emirates Post adopting the Express Mail Service (EMS) Standard Agreement. ... read..


Exiled Tibetans condemn alleged Epstein-Dalai Lama link as Chinese propaganda
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | February 10, 2026 7:20:28 AM IST
The Tibetans in-exile in the north Indian hill town of Dharamsala have condemned the claims linking the Dalai Lama and Jeffrey Epstein. ... read..


Bangladesh Elections: Candidates give final push to campaigning before Feb 12 polls
Dhaka | February 10, 2026 6:20:17 AM IST
As the deadline for the national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh approaches, political campaigning is in its final phase, with candidates intensifying their efforts. ... read..


"Historic India-US trade deal" will open Indian markets to American products: White House
Washington DC | February 10, 2026 6:20:15 AM IST
The White House, in a statement on Friday (local time), highlighted that the 'historic trade deal' between India and the US will open Indian markets to American products. ... read..


India's BRICS chairmanship kicks off with first Sherpa/Sous-Sherpa meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:20:13 AM IST
The first BRICS Sherpa/Sous-Sherpa Meeting commenced in New Delhi, a statement by the Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said. ... read..


VP Radhakrishnan attends Prez Murmu's banquet hosted for Seychelles President
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:20:12 AM IST
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan attended the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of Patrick Herminie, President of Seychelles, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. ... read..


Mauritius PM hails call with PM Modi as 'constructive,' affirms deeper collaboration at AI Summit
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 6:20:08 AM IST
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam expressed appreciation for the "constructive" exchange with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he hoped to deepen India-Mauritius collaboration at the AI Impact Summit in India next week. ... read..


US Ambassador Sergio Gor hosts reception with key diplomats, business leaders
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:50:11 AM IST
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor hosted a reception at his residence on Monday evening, bringing together prominent leaders from the diplomatic community, the business sector, and key partners from both India and the United States. ... read..


P. Kumaran to co-chair 6th India-South Korea Foreign Policy dialogue
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 5:20:25 AM IST
P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) from February 12 to 13. During his visit, he will co-chair the 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue (FPSD) with his ROK c ... read..


Rachita Bhandari appointed India's next High Commissioner to Malta
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 4:50:08 AM IST
Rachita Bhandari, of the Indian Foreign Service batch 2005, presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Malta, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..


US, B'desh ink agreement on reciprocal trade
Washington DC | February 10, 2026 3:49:52 AM IST
The United States and Bangladesh on Monday signed the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations, according to a statement by the Office of the US Trade Repres ... read..


India, Egypt review progress of bilateral ties in 14th Foreign Office Consultations
Cairo | February 10, 2026 2:20:00 AM IST
India and Egypt held the 14th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Cairo, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs. ... read..


President Murmu hosts Seychelles President, says Joint Vision provides strong foundation for bilateral ties
New Delhi | February 10, 2026 1:50:48 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday received Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour. ... read..


From Joint Vision to economic package, India reinforces Seychelles as a key pillar of MAHASAGAR
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 11:50:18 PM IST
India and Seychelles on Monday adopted a comprehensive Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), underscoring the Indian Ocean island nation's role as a key pillar in India's MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Hol ... read..


VP Radhakrishnan calls on Seychelles President, reaffirms shared vision for peace, stability in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 11:50:17 PM IST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday called on Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during the latter's state visit to the country and reaffirmed the shared vision of both countries for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indian Ocean Region. ... read..


India, Greece deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh meets Greek Defence Minister; liaison officer to be posted at IFC-IOR
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 10:50:15 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, in the national capital, during which the two sides agreed to further strengthen defence cooperation, ... read..


Chabahar Port symbol of India-Iran partnership, vital for regional connectivity: Iranian Envoy
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 10:50:10 PM IST
Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Monday stated that the Chabahar Port project stands as a symbol of the strong partnership between India and Iran and plays a vital role in promoting common development and regional connectivity. ... read..


Piyush Goyal credits US Ambassador Gor for India-US trade deal, praises his "support and leadership"
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 10:20:35 PM IST
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday credited US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor for the successful conclusion of the framework for the India-US interim trade agreement, praising his "support and personal leadership" in strengthening bilateral ec ... read..


PM Modi receives call from Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, welcomes him to India for AI-Impact Summit next week
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 10:20:32 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a phone call from his Mauritian counterpart, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which both leaders discussed the progress in the extensive cooperation between the two countries. ... read..


"White House is paying attention to India": US Ambassador Gor hails India-US ties, credits PM Modi-Prez Trump friendship for trade deal
New Delhi | February 9, 2026 9:20:05 PM IST
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday lauded the growing India-US partnership and highlighted the role of the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump for the conclusion of the framework of the India-US interim t ... read..


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..


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