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India, Azerbaijan discuss ties as envoy Abhay Kumar meets foreign minister
Baku | April 1, 2026 11:52:33 PM IST
Azerbaijan Foreign Affairs Minister Jeyhun Bayramov on Wednesday received Abhay Kumar, the newly appointed Ambassador of India to Azerbaijan, with both sides reviewing the current state of bilateral ties and exploring avenues for future cooperation. ... read..


Russian parliamentary leader to visit India for bilateral talks
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 11:52:10 PM IST
Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the Edinaya Rossia Party and First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, will pay an official visit to India from April 2 to 4. ... read..


UAE, UNODC explore prospects for joint cooperation
Middle East | April 1, 2026 11:22:31 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 1 (ANI/WAM): A delegation from the General Secretariat of the UAE's National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing, visited today the United Nations Office on Drugs and ... read..


Kuwait air defences intercept three missiles, 15 drones in past 24 hours
Middle East | April 1, 2026 11:22:27 PM IST
Kuwait City [Kuwait], April 1 (ANI/WAM): Kuwait's Ministry of Defence announced on Wednesday that the armed forces detected and dealt with three cruise missiles and 15 hostile drones within the country's airspace over the past 24 hours. ... read..


Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi says speaking to Steve Witkoff does not mean negotiations
Tehran | April 1, 2026 10:52:15 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered a candid assessment of the ongoing war involving his country, the United States and Israel, stressing Tehran's stance on diplomacy, territorial rights over strategic waterways and readiness for potential mil ... read..


Bahrain intercepts, destroys 186 missiles, 419 drones since start of Iranian attacks
Middle East | April 1, 2026 10:52:10 PM IST
Manama [Bahrain], April 1 (ANI/WAM): Bahrain announced that its air defences have intercepted and destroyed 186 ballistic missiles and 419 drones since the onset of hostilities, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported today. ... read..


Tibetan monk secretly jailed for 7 years by China, whereabouts kept hidden after arrest in Lhasa
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 10:22:26 PM IST
Tibetan monk Dargye, who was detained and forcibly taken away by Chinese police from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, on August 5, 2021, was secretly handed a seven-year prison sentence, according to a report by Tibet Times (TT). ... read..


Baloch activist flags surge in Pakistan's rights violations at UNHRC
Geneva | April 1, 2026 10:22:19 PM IST
A Baloch rights campaigner has raised alarm at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), warning that enforced disappearances and unlawful killings in Balochistan are escalating rapidly in the region, with little to no accountability for perpetrato ... read..


Taiwan warns KMT leader against CCP influence amid planned China visit, Xi meeting speculation
Taipei | April 1, 2026 10:22:16 PM IST
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) called on Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun to seriously acknowledge the pressure and coercion exerted by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on Taiwan, refrain from supporting its political agenda, a ... read..


"Messenger for US manoeuvre...will find it hard keep all pleased": Former envoy Bisaria on Pakistan's mediation push in West Asia conflict
By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi | April 1, 2026 9:52:22 PM IST
With Pakistan pushing for a mediation role in the West Asia conflict which has entered the second month, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria has said that Islamabad has been chosen as a messenger for yet another US manoeuvre to keep c ... read..


Iran outlines four conditions for peace with United States, Israel: Iranian Envoy to Russia Kazem Jalali
Moscow | April 1, 2026 9:22:02 PM IST
Kazem Jalali, Iranian envoy to Russia, has outlined a set of key conditions that Iran expects from the United States and Israel for achieving what he described as a "just peace and a lasting ceasefire" in the region, reported TASS. ... read..


'False and baseless': Iran dismisses Trump's claims on call for ceasefire
Tehran | April 1, 2026 9:21:58 PM IST
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has debunked the statement by US President Donald Trump earlier today, where he claimed that Tehran had approached Washington for a ceasefire, according to Press TV. ... read..


Starmer unveils five-point plan to tackle energy bills amid Middle East crisis
London | April 1, 2026 9:21:57 PM IST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday outlined a comprehensive five-point plan to shield the UK from the economic fallout of the ongoing Middle East conflict, stressing that the government will not be drawn into the war and that its focus remains ... read..


In fresh message Mojtaba Khamenei extols sacrifice and martyrdom
Tehran | April 1, 2026 9:21:52 PM IST
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday extolled the sacrifice and martyrdom of senior Iranian armed forces leaders as the conflict in West Asia enters into its second month. ... read..


Trump claims Iran asked US for ceasefire; says it would be considered when Strait of Hormuz is open
Washington DC | April 1, 2026 8:52:18 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran has asked US for a ceasefire. He said that Washington would consider it once the Strait of Hormuz is open. ... read..


China's 'Ethnic Unity Law' sparks fresh crackdown on Uyghur language, cultural identity
Beijing | April 1, 2026 6:52:10 PM IST
After the adoption of China's "Ethnic Unity Law" by the National People's Congress on March 12, authorities have reportedly begun a fresh wave of actions aimed at erasing Uyghur cultural identity, according to a report by Uyghur Times (UT). ... read..


About 5,98,000 passengers return to India amid West Asia conflict, informs govt
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 5:21:52 PM IST
About 5,98,000 passengers have returned to India amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, a senior government official said on Wednesday. He also shared that the incident caused by debris from an interception in Dubai yeste ... read..


"Neighbours that cannot be moved apart": Beijing envoy marks 76 years of diplomatic ties with India
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 5:21:49 PM IST
China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Wednesday underscored the importance of stable and cooperative relations between Beijing and New Delhi as the two countries marked the 76th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ... read..


"War will affect our country," says UK PM Starmer; reiterates "not our war, promises to "weather storm"
London | April 1, 2026 3:52:04 PM IST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday (local time) has warned that the ongoing Iran conflict will "affect the future of our country," while insisting that Britain is prepared to endure the economic fallout, saying, "no matter how fierce this storm, ... read..


"Want de-escalation, opening of Strait of Hormuz," says UK PM amid West Asia crisis
London | April 1, 2026 3:51:57 PM IST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that the war in the Middle East was not theirs, and they will not be drawn into the conflict. Starmer in his address said that the war will affect them, but the UK has a plan to emerge as a more secure nati ... read..


Karachi water system collapses again as power failure triggers massive pipeline burst
Asia | April 1, 2026 3:51:55 PM IST
Karachi [Pakistan] April 1 (ANI) Karachi is once again grappling with a serious water crisis after a major breakdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station caused a critical supply line to rupture, intensifying concerns over the city's fragile infrastructure. ... read..


"Strait of Hormuz will be opened, but not for you:" Iran's nation security commission head tells Trump
Tehran | April 1, 2026 3:21:44 PM IST
The head of the national security commission of the Iranian parliament, Ebrahim Azizi, on Wednesday said that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed for those who follow the new rules. ... read..


Pakistan's transgender rights law fails in practice as discrimination persists
Faisalabad | April 1, 2026 2:22:25 PM IST
On the International Transgender Day, members of the transgender community in Faisalabad raised alarm over continued discrimination and the weak enforcement of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018. They particularly criticised authorit ... read..


"Months ahead may not be easy," says Australian PM Albanese as fuel supplies get disrupted amid West Asia crisis
Canberra | April 1, 2026 2:22:22 PM IST
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday in his address to the nation said that the months ahead might not be easy. ... read..


QatarEnergy confirms missile attack on fuel tanker, crew reported safe
Middle East | April 1, 2026 2:22:20 PM IST
Doha [Qatar] , April 1 [ANI]: QatarEnergy has confirmed that the Aqua 1, a fuel oil tanker on charter to QatarEnergy, has been the subject of a missile attack in the northern territorial waters of the State of Qatar in the early morning hours of Wednesday ... read..


Houthis claim "third joint missile operation" targeting Israel amid West Asia conflict
Sanaa | April 1, 2026 2:22:10 PM IST
The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the execution of their "third joint operation" in coordination with allied groups in Iran and Lebanon, targeting "sensitive sites" in "south of occupied Palestine." ... read..


Rights violations surge in Balochistan amid security crackdown, claims report
Asia | April 1, 2026 1:22:02 PM IST
Balochistan [Pakistan], April 1 (ANI) A recent report by the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) has raised serious concerns over escalating human rights violations in the province, alleging a sharp rise in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial ... read..


"Regime change wars have disastrous consequences": NY Mayor Mamdani on US-Israel war
Washington DC | April 1, 2026 1:22:00 PM IST
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticised the spending of billions of dollars on the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, arguing that such expenditure comes at a time of a "historic affordability crisis" in the US, as reported by Al Jazeera. ... read..


Israel eliminates Quds Force engineering head, claims he advanced underground projects across Lebanon, Syria
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2026 1:21:51 PM IST
The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday killed Mahdi Vafaei, the Head of the Engineering Branch of the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps in the Mahallat Area in Iran. ... read..


"Defence, security represents significant area of India-US collaboration," says US Envoy Sergio Gor
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 12:52:20 PM IST
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Wednesday in an interview with Span Magazine said that defence and security cooperation represents India and US' most strategically significant area of collaboration. ... read..


UAE airlines bar Iranian nationals from entry, transit amid West Asia Conflict
Dubai | April 1, 2026 12:52:05 PM IST
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) airlines, including flydubai and Emirates, on Wednesday, through their websites, announced that Iranian nationals are not permitted to enter or transit the country, as reported by Xinhua. ... read..


Brazil's Lula warns security council inaction fuels conflicts, erodes global legal order
Sao Paulo | April 1, 2026 12:22:30 PM IST
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised the functioning of the United Nations Security Council, stating that its institutional weaknesses have contributed to rising global instability and the escalation of armed conflicts across regio ... read..


"AI partnership between US, India has limitless potential": US envoy to India Sergio Gor
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 11:52:04 AM IST
The United States and India are poised to unlock the "limitless potential" of artificial intelligence (AI) collaboration through closer public and private sector engagement, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, emphasising the need for flexible and bil ... read..


"Trump is not going to allow fake negotiations being used as delay tactic," says Rubio
Washington DC | April 1, 2026 11:22:10 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an interview with Fox News said that US President Donald Trump will not allow Iran to use fake negotiations as a delay tactic. ... read..


"Prospects exceptionally strong for US-India cooperation on critical minerals": US envoy to India
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 11:22:00 AM IST
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that the United States sees "exceptionally strong" prospects for deepening cooperation with India in securing critical mineral resources and building resilient advanced manufacturing supply chains, underscoring growi ... read..


"More than 4,000 targets hit, over 10,000 terror components struck": IDF claims targets struck in Iran
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2026 10:52:27 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday detailed the scale of its ongoing military campaign against Iran and its regional allies, claiming thousands of targets have been struck as part of a coordinated offensive alongside the United States Central Co ... read..


"Trump, PM Modi's relationship strengthens bond between both nations," says US Envoy to India
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 10:52:23 AM IST
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Wednesday in an interview to Span Magazine said that US President Donald Trump considers Prime Minister Narendra Modi a true friend, and their genuine relationship strengthens the bond between both nations. ... read..


"Should we keep her?" Trump jokes WH Press Secy does "terrible job"
Washington DC | April 1, 2026 10:23:07 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) jested about mulling if he should keep his White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt or fire her. ... read..


Centre for Southeast Asian Studies inagurated at Nalanda University
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 9:52:40 AM IST
The Centre for Southeast Asian Studies at Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, was inaugurated by the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, according to an official press release issued by MEA. ... read..


Trump to attend SCOTUS hearing on who is entitled to birthright citizenship
Washington DC | April 1, 2026 9:22:11 AM IST
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) said that he will be going to attend the Supreme Court hearing on who is entitled to birthright citizenship. ... read..


Khamenei pledges continued support for Hezbollah amid West Asia conflict: Iranian State Media
Tehran | April 1, 2026 9:22:04 AM IST
Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged continued support for resistance movements against the US and Israel in a message written to Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, according to Iranian State Media Press TV. ... read..


Iran carries out 88th wave of operations against US, Israel
Tehran | April 1, 2026 9:21:58 AM IST
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday (local time) carried out four operations against the US and Israeli targets in the early hours as a part of its 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4, Press TV reported. ... read..


"President deeply cares about India-US relationship": US Envoy
Washington DC | April 1, 2026 8:52:26 AM IST
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Tuesday (local time) met US President Donald Trump and said that the President deeply cares about India-US relationship. ... read..


Israel denies role in UNIFIL troops' killing in Southern Lebanon
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2026 8:52:14 AM IST
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said its internal inquiry found no involvement in an incident that killed peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon. ... read..


"Nothing says 'America First' like launching war for foreign regime": Iran FM Araghchi slams US over conflict
Tehran | April 1, 2026 8:51:51 AM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticised US policy of 'America First' amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, while referencing a media report about an alleged potential defence-related investment linked to ... read..


Taiwan detects 11 Chinese sorties, 7 vessels, official ship around itself
Taipei | April 1, 2026 8:21:49 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 11 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, seven vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Thursday. ... read..


"Important update": White House says Trump to address nation on Iran
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 7:21:58 AM IST
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Wednesday that President Trump is scheduled to deliver a televised address regarding the continuing hostilities with Iran on Thursday evening. ... read..


"Systematically crushing" Iran: Netanyahu hails "enormous accomplishments" of joint Israel-US campaign
Tel Aviv | April 1, 2026 6:52:21 AM IST
Praising the "enormous accomplishments" achieved in the conflict with Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the combined Israel-US effort was "systematically crushing" the Tehran government while eliminating existential hazards to th ... read..


"Hopefully, he's looking for an off-ramp": Pope Leo XIV urges Trump to end conflict with Iran
Castel Gandolfo | April 1, 2026 6:52:16 AM IST
Pope Leo XIV has called on US President Donald Trump to identify an "off-ramp" to terminate the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a rare and direct plea from the pontiff to the White House to halt the widening regional war. ... read..


Pak: IHC defers hearing on Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi pleas in 190 million graft case
Islamabad | April 1, 2026 6:52:14 AM IST
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has deferred the hearing concerning applications for the suspension of sentences filed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his spouse, Bushra Bibi, in the 190 million pounds graft case, Dawn reported. The postponement fo ... read..


"15 to 20 years to rebuild": Trump claims Iran's military "decimated" as US eyes end to war in weeks
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 6:52:13 AM IST
President Donald Trump has asserted that it will take "15 to 20 years" for Iran to recover from the extensive US-Israeli military strikes, claiming the operation has effectively dismantled the country's strategic capabilities. Speaking from the Oval Offic ... read..


"Tumbling down": Trump predicts gas price plunge following US exit from Iran
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 6:21:57 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has stated that domestic gas prices will see a rapid decline once the United States concludes its military operations in Iran. Speaking from the Oval Office on Tuesday, the President indicated that the end of the conflict is the ... read..


"Two to three weeks": Trump predicts end of Iran war; says deal "possible" as mission nears finish
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 5:52:07 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the ongoing military conflict with Iran could conclude within the next two to three weeks, expressing a high degree of confidence in the mission's trajectory. Speaking from the Oval Office, the President indica ... read..


"Firm guarantees" required to end war: Iranian President tells European Council President in phone call
Tehran | April 1, 2026 5:22:04 AM IST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed Tehran's readiness to conclude the current hostilities against what he termed "US-Israeli aggression," provided the Islamic Republic receives "firm guarantees" against future domestic strikes, according to ... read..


"Last best chance": US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends strike on Iran's "conventional shield"
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 5:22:00 AM IST
The White House has released a comprehensive breakdown regarding the strategic necessity of recent military actions, asserting that the mission was a critical pre-emptive strike to neutralise a long-standing threat. ... read..


US probes Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah militia ties in Baghdad kidnapping of American journalist; suspect in custody
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 4:51:39 AM IST
Shelly Kittleson, an American freelance journalist and contributor to Al-Monitor, has reportedly been abducted in Baghdad, with the US Department of State confirming it is investigating the case and noting that she had previously been warned about securit ... read..


"Coming to an end": Trump signals nearing conclusion of Iran war
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 4:51:36 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has indicated that the military conflict in Iran is "coming to an end," expressing optimism regarding the progress of the mission. Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump asserted that "we're doing great" as the operation m ... read..


"At some point I will, not quite yet": Trump warns allies to "take care of" Hormuz as US mission continues
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 3:22:49 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not ready "quite yet" to withdraw American military assets from the ongoing efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..


"Trust level is at zero": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi rules out talks with US; warns of "strength waiting" for any ground attack
Tehran | April 1, 2026 3:22:48 AM IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the possibility of diplomatic breakthroughs with Washington, stating that the "trust level is at zero" between the two nations. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi asserted that Tehran sees no "ho ... read..


"As a host, India has to bring all parties together, herculean task for diplomacy": Expert ahead of BRICS 2026
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 2:51:40 AM IST
As India prepares to assume the BRICS Chair in 2026, its position on the ongoing West Asia conflict will be closely watched, according to Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, a Chinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). ... read..


"At some point I will, not quite yet": Trump warns allies to "take care of" Hormuz Strait as US mission continues
Washington, DC | April 1, 2026 2:51:37 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is not ready "quite yet" to withdraw American military assets from the ongoing efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..


US leaders choosing "Israel First" while families skip meals for fuel: Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf
Tehran | April 1, 2026 2:22:27 AM IST
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has hit out at Washington's foreign policy after a CNN report highlighted that American families are skipping meals to manage the "skyrocketing gas prices" triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. ... read..


"India-China relations moving in correct direction: Chinese Consul Qin Jie
Pune (Maharashtra) | April 1, 2026 2:22:26 AM IST
Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai, Qin Jie, spoke about the future of India-China ties and expressed optimism as he recalled the meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping. ... read..


Jaishankar, Portuguese counterpart discuss West Asia conflict; vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 1:52:16 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, focusing on the volatile situation in West Asia and the enhancement of ties between the two nations. ... read..


IRGC threatens to ''annihilate'' regional offices of 18 US tech giants over alleged espionage
Tehran | April 1, 2026 1:52:12 AM IST
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a chilling ultimatum to 18 major American corporations, warning that their regional infrastructure will be targeted following allegations of their involvement in hostile operations. ... read..


"Collateral damage in the war": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on US strike at Mashhad Airport
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 1:51:58 AM IST
Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has weighed in on the recent US airstrike at Mashhad Airport that struck a Mahan Air aircraft, suggesting the incident was likely a case of "collateral damage" rather than a targeted strike on a humanitarian mission ... read..


American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Baghdad | April 1, 2026 1:51:56 AM IST
The Iraqi government has confirmed that a foreign female journalist has been abducted, sparking an extensive security operation to track down the perpetrators and ensure her safety. According to a report by The Hill, authorities are currently focused on l ... read..


President Murmu addresses Nalanda University convocation ceremony
Rajgir (Bihar) | March 31, 2026 11:52:01 PM IST
At a time when the world faces numerous complex challenges, the need for independent and critical thinking, rooted in compassion, is greater than ever before, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday and expressed confidence that Nalanda University will e ... read..


Jordan Armed Forces: Four Iranian missiles intercepted, destroyed
Middle East | March 31, 2026 11:51:57 PM IST
Amman [Jordan], March 31 (ANI/WAM): Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF)- Arab Army announced Iran targeted the Kingdom's territory with four missiles in the past 24 hours. ... read..


Qatar calls for restraint, dialogue amid rising Gulf tensions
Doha | March 31, 2026 11:21:52 PM IST
Amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, Qatar has urged restraint, dialogue, and regional consensus, warning against actions that could further destabilise critical infrastructure and maritime security. ... read..


Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners' Association Convenor calls for action against fuel hoarders
Dhaka | March 31, 2026 11:21:50 PM IST
The escalating security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region has affected energy supplies across parts of world, with Bangladeshis giving a call to the government to ensure protection against chaos and confusion. ... read..


Bangladesh: 87,700 litres of illegally hoarded fuel recovered in nationwide crackdown, official says
Dhaka | March 31, 2026 10:52:19 PM IST
As tensions escalate in West Asia and the Gulf region--impacting energy supplies globally, Dhaka Tribune reported on Tuesday, citing officials, that district administrations across 64 districts recovered 87,700 litres of illegally hoarded fuel in 24 hours ... read..


India-Algeria hold 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations; agree to deepen partnership
Algiers | March 31, 2026 10:22:13 PM IST
India and Algeria held the 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations, co-chaired by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and Lounes Magramane, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and Africa ... read..


Embraer's KC-390 Millennium successfully concludes cold weather campaign in Sweden
Vidsel | March 31, 2026 10:22:02 PM IST
Brazilian Aerospace company Embraer announced on Tuesday that it successfully completed an intensive cold-weather demonstration campaign of the KC-390 Millennium in Sweden. Noting that it was conducted at the Vidsel Test Range military facility, the opera ... read..


Indian-origin translator Padma Viswanathan in Booker shortlist
London | March 31, 2026 9:51:58 PM IST
Indian-origin Padma Viswanathan, a Canadian-American writer and translator, has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2026. ... read..


Putin discusses regional peace, energy projects with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Moscow | March 31, 2026 9:22:09 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Tuesday (local time) in a telephone conversation that covered a wide range of global and regional issues. ... read..


Trump invites King Charles, Camilla for state visit as US commemorates 250th Independence anniversary
Washington DC | March 31, 2026 8:51:55 PM IST
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that UK King Charles and Queen Camilla will pay a State Visit to the United States from April 27-30 as the country marks its 250th anniversary of Independence. ... read..


China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya over Taiwan visits; Taiwanese MOFA says move 'regrettable'
Taipei | March 31, 2026 8:22:33 PM IST
China's decision to sanction Japanese lawmaker Keiji Furuya over his visits to Taiwan is "truly regrettable," Taiwan's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Chen Ming-chi said, warning that Beijing's reliance on intimidation and coercion could backfire, as r ... read..


"Pakistan's role so far is only to pass messages": Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran on Islamabad's push for mediation in West Asia conflict
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 8:22:31 PM IST
Amid Pakistan's push for a mediatory role in the West Asia crisis, former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran has said that the United States has given clear indications that Islamabad's role so far is only to pass messages and if Pakistan was s ... read..


Trump urges allies to buy from US or "Go get your own oil" from Hormuz Strait
Washington DC | March 31, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST
Amid deepening global energy turmoil linked to the ongoing war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital chokepoint through which a significant proportion of the world's oil supply normally flows, US President Donald Trum ... read..


"Rotational units in Iraq, Afghanistan never knew when mission will end, won't happen with Epic Fury": Secy of War Hegseth
Washington DC | March 31, 2026 7:22:20 PM IST
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine briefed the media on the progress made on Operation Epic Fury, amid speculation over the country preparing for a ground operation in Iran. ... read..


US struck over 11,000 Iranian targets as Epic fury rages on: Pentagon
Washington DC | March 31, 2026 7:22:17 PM IST
US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine said on Tuesday that Washington continues to systematically degrade and destroy Tehran's ability to project power and threaten stability beyond its borders. With the conflict in West Asia in its second month now ... read..


UHRP raises alarm over Canadian MP's remarks on Uyghur forced labour
Washington DC | March 31, 2026 6:51:55 PM IST
The Uyghur Human Rights Project has expressed deep concern over recent remarks made by Canadian Member of Parliament Michael Ma, which, according to the organisation, appear to dismiss well-documented evidence of forced labour in China, including that inv ... read..


"India's silence helped Americans, Israelis, Gulf states": Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran on strategic posturing in West Asia
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 6:22:14 PM IST
Amid the developing security situation in West Asia and the Gulf region, Former Deputy National Security Advisor Pankaj Saran on Tuesday noted how India's "silence" has worked in favour of the United States, Israel and Gulf countries, highlighting how suc ... read..


'USA will remember!!!': Trump slams France over denying use of airspace to planes enroute Israel
Washington DC | March 31, 2026 6:22:09 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) came down heavily on France for denying the use of its airspace to American planes headed to Israel, loaded with military supplies. ... read..


China tightens grip on Tibetan Monastery during Rinpoche's funeral
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 5:22:09 PM IST
Chinese security forces imposed sweeping restrictions around Lung Ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, during the funeral rites of the late Choktrul Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche. From March 27 to 30, police and military personnel reportedly surrounded the mona ... read..


INS Trikand concludes port call at Mozambique
Colombo | March 31, 2026 4:51:57 PM IST
INS Trikand, frontline guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, concluded her port call at Maputo, Mozambique on March 29. ... read..


Tibetan Youth Congress holds 'Black Hat March' from Dharamshala to Delhi
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 4:22:13 PM IST
The Tibetan Youth Congress on Tuesday began its "Black Hat March," a peaceful protest march from Dharamshala to New Delhi aimed at raising global awareness and countering the ongoing "genocide" in Tibet. ... read..


China's new language law sparks concerns; Tibetan community launches cultural revival initiative
London | March 31, 2026 4:22:07 PM IST
China's newly introduced "Ethnic Unity and Progress" law on March 12, 2026, has raised serious concerns over the preservation of linguistic and cultural identity among ethnic minorities, particularly Tibetans, according to a report by the Central Tibetan ... read..


Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India highlights growing connectivity as IndiGo increases flights to nation
Colombo | March 31, 2026 3:22:48 PM IST
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne highlighted growing India-Sri Lanka connectivity as IndiGo launched more flights to the country. ... read..


"Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi": Jaishnakar highlights tradition, technology, and global diplomacy at Convocation ceremony of Nalanda University
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 3:22:44 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the Second Convocation of Nalanda University, praising the institution's growth and expressing pride in being associated with it. ... read..


Italy denies United States the use of Sigonella base
Rome | March 31, 2026 3:22:41 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on Monday (local time) denied the United States the use of Sigonella base. The denial came after Italy came to know of the flight plan of some US air assets, which involved landing at Sigonella before heading to Wes ... read..


Minority rights concerns deepen over forced conversions in Pakistan
Karachi | March 31, 2026 3:22:36 PM IST
Protests erupted outside the Karachi Press Club, where Christian organisations and human rights activists voiced growing alarm over the safety of minor girls, particularly in cases involving alleged forced marriages and religious conversions, as reported ... read..


Fire extinguished on Kuwaiti oil tanker hit by drone attack in Dubai waters
Dubai | March 31, 2026 2:56:59 PM IST
The Dubai Media Office on Tuesday confirmed that the fire aboard the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi has been successfully extinguished, causing damage to the vessel's hull and raising concerns about a possible oil spill. ... read..


"Will cut off legs of any aggressor invading country": Iran's top wartime command centre
Tehran | March 31, 2026 2:56:44 PM IST
Spokesperson of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday said the country's armed forces will respond strongly by using the term "cutting off legs" of any "aggressor" trying to invade the country, accord ... read..


Russian FM Lavrov to visit India on May 14-15 for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:56:34 PM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is planning to visit New Delhi on May 14 and 15. The purpose of the visit will be to participate in the meeting of the foreign ministers of the BRICS countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told TAS ... read..


"Credibility of what Trump says is highly suspicious," says Ex Senior diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:56:19 PM IST
Ashok Sajjanhar, Former Senior diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Tuesday said that US President Donald Trump's statements seem highly suspicious as he says he is in talks with Iranian authorities, but they deny the claim. ... read..


PM Modi mourns death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 1:21:45 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep grief over the demise of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, calling it an "irreparable loss" for both Suriname and the global Indian diaspora. ... read..


Girls still left behind in Pakistan's education crisis
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | March 31, 2026 1:21:36 PM IST
In Dir Upper, the vision of equal education for girls remains far from reality in 2026, despite repeated government assurances. Official data highlights a stark gender disparity in access to schooling, particularly at higher levels, raising concerns about ... read..


Dalai Lama echoes Pope Leo XIV's appeal to return to dialogue amid West Asia conflict
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 1:21:32 PM IST
Tibetan Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday echoed Pope Leo XIV's appeal for peace amid escalating tensions in West Asia. ... read..


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