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Mortal remains of mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 3 others retrieved and brought to Base Camp, says Alpine Club of Pakistan

Islamabad | August 5, 2026 4:27:23 PM IST

The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has announced that the retrieved mortal remains of 43-year-old British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, along with three other climbers, have been brought down to Base Camp following a high-altitude recovery operation on Broa ... read..

Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary: Peace and development in J&K contrast with unrest in PoJK

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 5, 2026 4:27:21 PM IST

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, the trajectories of Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) present a sharp contrast. ... read..

Death toll in Russian strikes on Kyiv rises to 17, 44 injured; Zelenskyy urges more air defence support

Kyiv | August 5, 2026 3:27:36 PM IST

The death toll from Russia's overnight missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region has risen to 17, while 44 people have been injured, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday, while calling for greater international supp ... read..

Baloch Voice Association submits report to UNHRC, alleges escalating human rights violations and calls for global intervention in Balochistan

Paris | August 5, 2026 2:58:08 PM IST

Baloch Voice Association (BVA) has submitted a detailed 17-page report to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) ahead of its 63rd Session, alleging a deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan's Balochistan province and calling for urgent ... read..

Article 370 abrogation anniversary: Jammu and Kashmir surges ahead as PoJK faces crisis

Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 5, 2026 2:58:06 PM IST

Six years after the abrogation of Article 370, a stark contrast has emerged between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). ... read..

Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne launch report highlighting decades of health collaboration with India

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:57:24 PM IST

The Australia India Institute, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne, has launched a landmark report highlighting the depth and impact of Australia-India health partnerships, outlining ... read..

IDF uncovers weapons depot that stored "Hezbollah launchers and rockets" in southern Lebanon

Beirut | August 5, 2026 2:57:22 PM IST

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that troops operating in southern Lebanon have successfully located a weapons storage facility allegedly utilised by Hezbollah alongside underground infrastructure. ... read..

Foreign Secretary Misri arrives in Sri Lanka for day-long visit to strengthen bilateral ties

Colombo | August 5, 2026 2:27:53 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo on Wednesday for a one-day visit to Sri Lanka, during which he is scheduled to hold meetings with the country's top leadership and review ongoing bilateral cooperation between the two neighbouring nations. ... read..

Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi oil tanker "Wafaa" in northern Red Sea

Sanaa | August 5, 2026 2:27:30 PM IST

Yemen's Houthi rebels announced on Wednesday that they executed a targeted strike against a Saudi oil tanker in the northern Red Sea, framing the operation as part of an escalating maritime blockade. ... read..

"Active danger zones": Forward Seamen's Union urges PM Modi to deploy Indian Navy after vessel sinks in Red Sea

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:58:06 PM IST

The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) has called for the immediate deployment of Indian Navy assets to protect Indian crews and flagged vessels operating in high-risk waters, a day after commercial vessel 'MSV Faize Noore Oliya' sank in the Red Sea o ... read..

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh meets Vietnam's Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Tan Cuong

Hanoi | August 5, 2026 1:27:46 PM IST

Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh met with General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, on Wednesday during his official visit to Vietnam to adv ... read..

Over 150 migrants rescued from burning boat in English Channel, no fatalities reported

Paris | August 5, 2026 1:27:44 PM IST

More than 150 migrants were rescued on Tuesday following a boat fire in the English Channel while attempting to cross from France to Britain. ... read..

Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US amid diplomatic tensions

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 1:27:28 PM IST

The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's Ambassador to the United States, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, escalating diplomatic tensions between Washington and Brasilia, CNN reported, citing US officials and statements from the Brazilian gove ... read..

Russian overnight strikes killed 14, injured 22 in Kyiv region; rescue operations underway, say Ukrainian authorities

Kyiv | August 5, 2026 12:57:12 PM IST

At least 14 civilians were killed and 22 others injured after Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kyiv region overnight, Ukrainian authorities said on Wednesday, as emergency teams continued operations to clear the aftermath of the attack. ... read..

Iranian delegation arrives in India for 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 11:58:12 AM IST

A high-level Iranian delegation led by Masoud Shamsh Bakhsh, Acting Minister of Science, Research and Technology of Iran, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday ahead of the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. ... read..

US student visas to Indian, Chinese nationals see sharp decline in 2025, says CIS report

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 11:58:10 AM IST

The number of US F-1 student visas issued to Indian and Chinese nationals witnessed a significant decline in 2025 compared with previous years, according to a report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), which said the reduction could have implicat ... read..

US House panel flags Chinese telecom presence in US network ecosystem, warns of cyber, security risks

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 11:57:55 AM IST

Chinese state-owned telecommunications carriers have remained deeply embedded in the US internet ecosystem despite earlier federal regulatory actions over concerns of potential exploitation, influence and control by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), acco ... read..

Multiple explosions followed by fire heard in Dubai's Jebel Ali industrial zone: Report

Dubai | August 5, 2026 11:57:45 AM IST

Multiple explosions followed by a significant fire were reported along the coast of the United Arab Emirates early Wednesday morning. ... read..

Trump says Hormuz to be opened "very soon", warns Iran will be "hit really hard" if no deal reached

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 10:57:38 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened "very soon" as part of a deal with Iran and Oman, while warning that the Islamic Republic would be "hit really hard" if it fails to reach an agreement amid ta ... read..

EU expresses 'full solidarity' with Spain following migrant crisis; outlines plan to combat illegal border crossings

Brussels | August 5, 2026 10:57:33 AM IST

The European Union has said that it stands in "full solidarity" with Spain following the recent migrant development in Ceuta, recognising the crisis as a "test of our European resilience," following a video conference of EU interior ministers. ... read..

Sheikh Hasina's son calls August 5 "solemn reminder", vows Awami League will restore democracy

Dhaka | August 5, 2026 10:27:27 AM IST

Ahead of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's virtual address which coincides with the second anniversary of her removal from office following a mass student-led uprising in 2024, her former adviser and son, Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday described ... read..

Bangladesh govt committed to meeting people's expectations, says BNP leader on uprising anniversary

Dhaka | August 5, 2026 10:27:14 AM IST

As Bangladesh marks the second year of the ouster of its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following a student-led uprising in 2024, International Affairs Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Nasir Uddin Ahmed Ashim, on Wednesday said th ... read..

Amnesty, rights groups urge Pakistan to end escalating crackdown on press freedom

Islamabad | August 5, 2026 9:57:42 AM IST

A coalition of 13 local and international civil society organisations, led by Amnesty International, has issued a joint appeal urging Pakistani authorities to immediately end growing restrictions on freedom of expression, press freedom, and human rights a ... read..

"Not our draft": Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza plan, disagrees to withdraw until "Hamas is completely disarmed"

Tel Aviv | August 5, 2026 9:57:32 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday publicly rejected a draft proposal put forward by US President Donald Trump's administration regarding the disarmament and demilitarisation of Gaza, insisting that Israeli forces will not withdraw from ... read..

US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to visit India, Central Asian nations to boost trade, regional ties

Washington, DC | August 5, 2026 9:27:39 AM IST

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur will embark on an official visit to India, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Kazakhstan from August 5 to 12 to advance key bilateral and regional economic priorities. ... read..

US closes in on Hormuz deal with Iran and Oman, eyes Wednesday announcement, reports Axios

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 9:27:37 AM IST

The United States is close to finalising an interim agreement with Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has once again witnessed heightened tensions following the collapse of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Washington ... read..

Envoy Vinay Kwatra invites southeastern US businesses to partner in 'Viksit Bharat' vision at USISPF reception

Atlanta | August 5, 2026 9:27:30 AM IST

Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra on Tuesday (local time) called on American business leaders across the southeastern US to deepen investment ties with India, pitching the nation's rapidly expanding manufacturing and innovation sectors a ... read..

Man carrying concealed firearm arrested outside Trump's golf course in California

Los Angeles | August 5, 2026 7:27:39 AM IST

A man carrying a concealed firearm was arrested outside Trump National Golf Club in Southern California after federal agents reported a suspicious individual on the property, according to CNN, citing the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. ... read..

One dead, five injured after Russia launches overnight attack on Kyiv

Kyiv | August 5, 2026 6:57:20 AM IST

At least one person was killed, and five others were injured after Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, late on Tuesday (local time), according to the city's military administration, as hostilities between the two countries cont ... read..

Uttarakhand student to represent India on 10-day international scientific expedition to North Pole

By Aditya Prakash

Murmansk | August 5, 2026 6:27:38 AM IST

An Indian student from Uttarakhand has been selected to represent the country in the 10-day international scientific and educational expedition, 'Icebreaker of Knowledge', which was officially launched aboard the nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy at the FS ... read..

Southern route through Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for commercial vessels despite Iranian aggression: US CENTCOM

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 5:57:24 AM IST

The United States said on Tuesday (local time) that the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz remains free and open for all commercial vessels despite what it described as "unwarranted Iranian aggression," with US Central Command (CENTCOM) stating t ... read..

Iran says Oman talks alone cannot restore Strait of Hormuz traffic to previous levels without halt of US attacks

Tehran | August 5, 2026 5:27:42 AM IST

Iran has said that negotiations with Oman alone would not be sufficient to restore normal operations in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that broader conditions, including an end to US actions against Tehran, must be met before the strategic waterway can r ... read..

"NOT TRUE": US War Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects media reports claiming US missile defence stockpiles 'dangerously low'

Washington, DC | August 5, 2026 5:27:38 AM IST

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday (local time) rejected a media report claiming that the Pentagon's missile defence stockpiles had fallen to dangerously low levels. ... read..

Pakistan introduces new restrictions on foreign media; makes NOC mandatory for reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi

Islamabad | August 5, 2026 4:57:39 AM IST

Pakistan has introduced new restrictions on foreign media personnel, making it mandatory for journalists working for international media organisations to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before travelling outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for n ... read..

Israeli military carries out explosion in Lebanon's Haddatha

Beirut | August 5, 2026 4:57:36 AM IST

The Israeli military carried out an explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Haddatha on Tuesday (local time), as Israel and Lebanon began a new round of negotiations in Rome aimed at advancing a US-backed framework for de-escalation along the border. ... read..

Denuclearisation of Iran ultimate deal; immediate focus is reopening Strait of Hormuz: Marco Rubio says progress made in talks

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 3:26:54 AM IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) said negotiations with Iran are currently focused on two key objectives, the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe maritime navigation, and the longer-term goal of the complete ... read..

"You will be Ambassadors of Bangladesh in India": HC Dinesh Trivedi tells ICCR scholarship recipients

Dhaka | August 5, 2026 1:57:33 AM IST

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, congratulated the latest cohort of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) scholarship recipients from Bangladesh for the Academic Year 2026-2027, and urged the young scholars to be the Ambass ... read..

"All 13 Indian nationals have been rescued": MEA after Indian vessel sinks off Yemen after attack

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 1:57:31 AM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday condemned the attack on Indian-flagged commercial vessel 'MSV Faize Noore Oliya', which sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, and said all 13 Indian nationals aboard the vessel have been rescued. ... read..

Sheikh Hasina's address not political speech, should be allowed to return to Bangladesh: Former diplomat Veena Sikri

New Delhi | August 5, 2026 2:27:07 AM IST

Former diplomat Veena Sikri defended former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's upcoming address in New Delhi, asserting that it should not be viewed as a political speech and calling for reconciliation and the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh ... read..

Iran-Oman diplomatic engagement on Hormuz enters new phase, reports Iranian media

Tehran | August 5, 2026 1:57:14 AM IST

Talks between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz have entered a new phase, a top Iranian official told state broadcaster Press TV. ... read..

US official says temporary routes through Strait of Hormuz will require 'no permits or fees, no party controls navigation'

Washington DC | August 5, 2026 1:57:12 AM IST

A United States official has said that any temporary shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz would not require permits, approvals or fees, asserting that no single party controls navigation through the strategic waterway, according to Al Jazeera. ... read..

We are in contact with all stakeholders over Chabahar Port operation: MEA

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 11:58:10 PM IST

The government said on Tuesday that it is in contact with all partners and stakeholders over the Chabahar Port operation in Iran. ... read..

Vigil and prayers: Families of Nepali climbers killed in Broad Peak wait for retrieval of bodies back home

Kathmandu | August 4, 2026 11:58:07 PM IST

It started with prayers of peace for the 10 climbers who lost their lives in an avalanche on Broad Peak last Thursday. Emotions ran high in between the prayers, following which all the family members, relatives and fellow members of the climbing fraternit ... read..

"Pak has answered public discontent in PoJK with bullets, at least 90 civilians have lost their lives": India slams polls as "complete farce"

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 11:58:02 PM IST

India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan over the continuing crackdown on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), saying at least 90 civilians have lost their lives since June and called the local elections in the region a "complete farce". ... read..

"India condemns this unprovoked attack": Shipping Minister Sonowal after Red Sea attack sinks Indian vessel off Yemen; all 14 seafarers rescued

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 11:27:49 PM IST

India strongly condemns the attack on Indian mechanised sailing vessel 'Faize Noore Oliya' near Yemeni waters, which later capsized and sank, said Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday. ... read..

"Weaponising tariffs is wrong": Former diplomat Surendra Kumar as 25 US states challenge Trump's tariff move

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 11:27:47 PM IST

Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar on Tuesday criticised the US administration's latest tariff push, saying "weaponising tariffs is wrong" and arguing that Washington cannot use Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose blanket tariffs on several ... read..

Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry urges media not to broadcast remarks of former PM Sheikh Hasina

Dhaka | August 4, 2026 11:27:40 PM IST

Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry has urged media outlets in the country to refrain from broadcasting any statements or press releases by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is scheduled to address a media event on Wednesday. ... read..

Efforts to resolve US-Iran conflict in "very progressive stages", drafts of potential agreement "being circulated": Qatar

Doha | August 4, 2026 10:57:01 PM IST

Amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, Qatar on Tuesday said the efforts to resolve the conflict between the US and Iran are in "very progressive stages", noting that the drafts of a potential agreement are "being circulated", CNN reported. ... read..

Pakistan faces fresh criticism as reported enforced disappearances expand in Karachi and Balochistan

Balochistan | August 4, 2026 10:27:05 PM IST

Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances have emerged from Karachi and Balochistan, where families claim security personnel detained individuals without disclosing their whereabouts, further intensifying criticism of Pakistan's human rights record. ... read..

"May have a deal today or tomorrow to open Strait": Bessent signals possible breakthrough in US-Iran talks

Washington DC | August 4, 2026 9:57:36 PM IST

Amid diplomatic engagements between Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday signalled a possible breakthrough in talks with the Islamic Republic, noting that the agreement to reopen the strategi ... read..

Uzbekistan highlights deepening parliamentary engagement to advance comprehensive strategic partnership

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 9:27:41 PM IST

Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday during which he reaffirmed Uzbekistan's firm commitment to deepening its multifaceted partnership with India. ... read..

Conversation between India-US on interim bilateral trade agreement is ongoing: MEA

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 8:57:37 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that work remains in progress towards the finalisation of the interim bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States and that both sides have done "a lot of work" in this regard. ... read..

Relations with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh among important issues in India's neighbourhood foreign policy: Shahi Tharoor

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 8:57:30 PM IST

Relations with Sri Lanka and relations with Bangladesh are among the top important issues in India's neighbourhood foreign policy, Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs Chairperson Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday and noted that the panel had ... read..

Relations with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh among important issues in India's neighbourhood foreign policy: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 8:57:23 PM IST

"Making all efforts to trace" 2 missing Indian sailors after Odesa vessel attack: MEA

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 7:57:27 PM IST

Making all efforts to trace two Indian sailors who remain missing after the vessel MV AGN Ragnar came under attack while leaving Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday. ... read..

India to host 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group meeting in Bhopal on August 5-6

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 7:57:18 PM IST

India, as Chair of BRICS 2026, will host the 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting in Bhopal on August 5-6, the Ministry of Culture said in a post on Tuesday. ... read..

"Any discussion on Ganga Water Treaty" to be held through bilateral mechanism: MEA

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 7:27:07 PM IST

India on Tuesday said any discussion on the renewal of the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh will be held through the existing bilateral mechanisms, including the Joint Rivers Commission, as the 1996 agreement is set to expire in December 2026. ... read..

China sacks Tibetan county chief for resisting crackdown on Buddhist practices: Report

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | August 4, 2026 7:27:03 PM IST

A senior Tibetan official in eastern Tibet has reportedly been removed from his leadership positions after refusing to immediately enforce Beijing's intensified restrictions on Tibetan religious practices, according to Phayul, citing a report by Tibet Tim ... read..

Reflects insecurity...: MEA rebukes Pakistan's remarks on India-Afghan ties

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 7:26:54 PM IST

India on Tuesday dismissed Pakistan's criticism of its ties with Afghanistan, saying the remarks reflected Islamabad's "insecurity and frustration" over the positive trajectory of India-Afghanistan relations. ... read..

India spotlights atrocities in PoJK, urges international community to hold Pakistan accountable

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 6:26:36 PM IST

India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its continued oppression of the civilians in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen the death of at least 90 civilians, urging the international community to hold Pakistan accountable. ... read..

"So-called election in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir completely farce": MEA

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 5:27:16 PM IST

India on Tuesday doubled down on Pakistan on the recently conducted so-called elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, urging the global community to pay heed to the atrocities committed by the Pakistani establishment against civilians. ... read..

"Government has no involvement whatsoever": MEA on Sheikh Hasina's planned media appearance

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 5:27:13 PM IST

The government today said it has no involvement in the proposed media event related to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the national capital on Wednesday, stressing that it is being organised by a "private media entity" and that New Delhi ... read..

India calls for stronger BRICS cooperation to address fugitive offenders, recover illicit assets

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 4:57:50 PM IST

India on Tuesday called for stronger BRICS cooperation to trace fugitive offenders, support extradition, recover stolen assets and close loopholes enabling the cross-border movement of offenders and illicit funds during the 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Worki ... read..

Should not make a "storm in a teacup": Former diplomat Surendra Kumar on Sheikh Hasina's proposed address

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 4:57:37 PM IST

Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar on Tuesday said that Bangladesh should wait for deposed PM Sheikh Hasina's proposed virtual address before reacting, stressing that India should not be seen as a party to any political activity or incitement in Bangla ... read..

Seven passengers admitted for medical assestement after turbulence incident in Phuket-Delhi Air India flight; injuries under assessment

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 3:57:19 PM IST

Seven passengers from the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered turbulence have been admitted to Fortis Hospital in Vasant Kunj for medical evaluation and treatment, the hospital said on Tuesday. ... read..

Delegates call for tech integration and cross-border cooperation in 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption summit

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 4, 2026 3:57:15 PM IST

The second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery began in Hyderabad, Telangana today. ... read..

Seven passengers admitted for medical assessment after turbulence incident in Phuket-Delhi Air India flight

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 3:57:12 PM IST

J&K witnesses stability, while PoJK faces growing discontent

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 4, 2026 3:57:06 PM IST

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) present contrasting realities, with the Union Territory witnessing greater stability and development, while PoJK continues to witness allegat ... read..

India strengthens conversation of wild cat through Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 3:26:49 PM IST

On the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of one of Asia's most elusive wild cats through the newly launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP). ... read..

Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs to meet today, India-Sri Lanka ties on agenda

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 3:26:47 PM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a sitting on Tuesday to hear evidence from representatives of the Ministry of External Affairs on the subject of "India-Sri Lanka Relations and the way ahead." ... read..

Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary: J-K, PoJK present contrasting development trajectories

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 4, 2026 3:26:36 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) present sharply contrasting pictures, with the Indian Union Territory witnessing economic growth and infrastructure expansion, while PoJK continues to grapple with economic distress, politic ... read..

Guatemala declares nationwide orange alert, evacuates villages as Fuego volcano erupts

Guatemala City | August 4, 2026 2:57:23 PM IST

Guatemalan authorities have raised the country's emergency warning to its second-highest level on Monday evening following a major eruption of Central America's most active volcano. ... read..

Man arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Spokane wildfire that displaced over 65,000

Washington DC | August 4, 2026 2:27:40 PM IST

A man was apprehended on Monday, suspected of igniting one of three wildfires that displaced more than 65,000 residents over the weekend in Spokane County, Washington. ... read..

Phuket-Delhi Air India flight encounters turbulence, brief altitude change; no serious injuries reported

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 2:27:33 PM IST

An Air India flight operating from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi encountered turbulence during cruise on Tuesday, resulting in a brief change in altitude and leaving a small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries. ... read..

Iran says it was ready to attack Ukraine over Caspian Sea strikes but halted after Kyiv said it was "a mistake"

Tehran | August 4, 2026 2:27:18 PM IST

Senior military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaee, said that Tehran was prepared to launch strikes on targets inside Ukraine following an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea, but suspended the planned operation after Ky ... read..

Zelenskyy unveils FREYJA anti-ballistic shield and Carpathian Initiative in diplomatic push amid conflict with Russia

Kyiv | August 4, 2026 2:27:10 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday outlined major foreign policy and defence initiatives during a key address to Ukraine's ambassadors, placing the development of FREYJA, a joint European anti-ballistic missile defence system, at the centre ... read..

"If religious laws exist, women would not get equal rights": Taslima Nasreen backs UCC, urges unban of Awami League

Panihati (West Bengal) | August 4, 2026 1:57:30 PM IST

Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday reiterated her stance on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that laws should be based on equal rights rather than religion, while also calling for the lifting of th ... read..

"Iran does not seek to escalate tensions": Pezeshkian vows to defend country's sceurity

Tehran | August 4, 2026 1:57:24 PM IST

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Monday that Tehran is not interested in stoking regional conflict, while making it clear that the nation will uncompromisingly safeguard its sovereignty. ... read..

Lula discusses smart hospital partnership with Indian doctor for Brazil's public health system

Sao Paulo | August 4, 2026 1:26:49 PM IST

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday held discussions with Indian cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty on exploring cooperation to strengthen Brazil's public healthcare system through smart hospital management and digital healthcare solutions ... read..

Russia says at least 7 dead, 40 injured after Ukrainian drone debris strikes crowded Black Sea beach

Moscow | August 4, 2026 12:57:44 PM IST

At least seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 others injured in southern Russia on Monday when debris from a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach in the Black Sea resort city of Gelendzhik. ... read..

Indian envoy Sumit Seth holds farewell meeting with Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez

Panama City | August 4, 2026 12:57:38 PM IST

Indian Ambassador to Panama, Costa Rica & Nicaragua Sumit Seth held a farewell meeting with Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha Vasquez on Monday. ... read..

21-member Nepali local govt delegation departs for India on capacity-building study visit

Kathmandu | August 4, 2026 12:27:50 PM IST

A 21-member delegation of local representatives from Koshi Province, Nepal, has departed for India to undertake a study tour aimed at enhancing local governance and institutional capacity. ... read..

Uzbek FM says his visit India "to prepare for upcoming visit of PM Modi to Uzbekistan"

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 12:27:47 PM IST

Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov said that his four-day visit to India was aimed at preparing for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uzbekistan, while highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation betwee ... read..

US resumes deportation flights to Venezuela after twin earthquakes; death toll crosses 6000

Caracas | August 4, 2026 12:27:29 PM IST

The United States has resumed its deportation flights to Venezuela for the first time since twin earthquakes devastated the South American country in late June, sending back more than 100 individuals on Monday. ... read..

Netanyahu "disagrees" with Trump's Gaza reconstruction timeline as Board of Peace clarifies 'Yellow Line' withdrawal terms

Tel Aviv | August 4, 2026 11:27:39 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed disagreements with US President Donald Trump regarding the recent Board of Peace agreement aimed at "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, alongside a phased withdrawal of Is ... read..

"How do you explain Pakistan's friendship with US, China?": Ex-envoy hits out at Pak military's "Kaafirs" remark

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 11:27:31 AM IST

Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava questioned Pakistan's military over its recent remarks invoking religious references while commenting on India-Afghanistan ties, asking how Islamabad explains its long-standing partnerships with the Uni ... read..

Envoy Kwatra deepens India-US ties through talks on trade, education, investment in Georgia

Atlanta | August 4, 2026 10:57:18 AM IST

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a series of high-level engagements in the US state of Georgia, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, logistics, innovation and education, as India and the US con ... read..

US: 25 states sue Trump administration over new 'forced-labour' tariffs on EU, 60 countries call probe unlawful

Washington DC | August 4, 2026 10:27:36 AM IST

A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its latest round of tariffs on imports from the European Union and nearly 60 other countries to prohibit imports produced with "forced labour", arguing that the ... read..

Iran attacks against US military base in Kuwait amid Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations

Tehran | August 4, 2026 9:57:42 AM IST

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday carried out an attack on a US military base in Kuwait. ... read..

Political troubles in Iran as Khamenei issues "final ultimatum" to Pezeshkian, backs IRGC commander: Reports

Tehran | August 4, 2026 9:57:41 AM IST

Amid heightened tensions over the regional conflict and ongoing diplomatic engagements with the US on West Asia, Iran is witnessing fresh political troubles after Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly issued a "final ultimatum" to its Presiden ... read..

Amnesty condemns crackdown in PoJK as CPJ raises alarm over journalist disappearances, communications blackout

Rawalkot | August 4, 2026 8:57:52 AM IST

Global human rights and press freedom watchdogs, including Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ Asia), have issued urgent statements condemning escalating state violence, press restrictions, and media suppression surrounding ... read..

Xi attempts to restore order in the PLA

Asia | August 4, 2026 8:27:53 AM IST

Chairman Xi Jinping continues to repair the upper echelons of China's military - the People's Liberation Army (PLA) - as key figures arrive and depart in disgrace in regular succession. ... read..

"Pakistani mediators compromised, favour Iran at expense of US": Defence analyst General Jack Keane

Washington DC | August 4, 2026 8:27:49 AM IST

Following US President Donald Trump's decision to halt plans for a massive stike on Iran to reopen diplomatic engagement for a deal with Tehran, retired US General Jack Keane, a prominent defence analyst and supporter of Trump, has criticised the role of ... read..

'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, Probe On: UKMTO

Al Khasab | August 4, 2026 7:27:19 AM IST

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. ... read..

Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets UPS CEO Carol Tome, says "Indian economy offers exciting opportunities for global business partnerships"

Washington DC | August 4, 2026 6:57:41 AM IST

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Monday said the growing India-US economic partnership presents significant opportunities in innovation, manufacturing and global business collaboration following his meeting with UPS Chief Ex ... read..

US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing, sources say

Washington DC | August 4, 2026 6:57:34 AM IST

As part of its effort to downsize America's global diplomatic footprint, the US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada. ... read..

India-Uzbekistan undertake review of strategic partnership during visit of Foreign Minister Saidov

New Delhi | August 4, 2026 5:57:55 AM IST

India and Uzbekistan took a comprehensive stock of the strategic partnership, delving into areas such as energy, infrastructure, defence and trade during the visit of Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to India. ... read..

World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

Murmansk | August 4, 2026 5:27:20 AM IST

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear-powered surface ship, continues to stand as a symbol of Russia's Arctic legacy in the northern port city of Murmansk, where the historic icebreaker has been preserved as a museum after three decades of service along th ... read..

Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as fresh strikes kill two

Gaza | August 4, 2026 5:27:18 AM IST

Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye on Tuesday (local time) condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as two people were killed following fresh Israeli str ... read..

Iranian FM spokesperson Baghaei says "waiting to see" if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike

Tehran | August 4, 2026 4:27:18 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that Iran is "waiting to see" whether Ukraine will take concrete action to support its claim that a drone strike on July 25 on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea was unintent ... read..

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