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Dalai Lama attends long life prayer offered by 3 Tibetan associations

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 3:21:37 PM IST

The 14th Dalai Lama on Wednesday attended a long life prayer ceremony by three Tibetan associations at the Tsuglagkhang Temple in Dharamshala. ... read..

Defence sector expansion can boost key strategic areas: Geraldo Alckmin

Brasilia | March 25, 2026 2:52:01 PM IST

Brazil Vice President and Development Minister Geraldo Alckmin has underscored the importance of strengthening the country's defence industry, stating it can drive growth across multiple strategic sectors of the economy. ... read..

"We will always appreciate India's support during the 1971 Liberation War," says Bangladesh State Minister Ishraque Hossain

Dhaka | March 25, 2026 2:51:41 PM IST

Bangladesh's State Minister for Liberation War Affairs, Ishraque Hossain, on Wednesday, expressed gratitude to India for its support during the 1971 Liberation War against Pakistan, saying the assistance helped the country achieve victory and save countle ... read..

Iran turns back merchant vessel with food for Pakistan from Strait of Hormuz

Tehran | March 25, 2026 2:51:32 PM IST

Iran's Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri has informed that a merchant vessel, SELEN, bound for Karachi with food was turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..

"India's strategy of diversifying energy imports is very wise," says Argentine envoy

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 3:21:52 PM IST

Argentina's Ambassador to India Mariano A. Caucino has termed India's strategy to diversify its energy imports amid global disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict as a "very wise" move, adding that Argentina could emerge as a key partner in supplying ... read..

"Shows US wants to keep India in loop on W Asia crisis": Former diplomat Gurjit Singh on Trump's call to PM Modi

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:21:48 PM IST

Former Indian diplomat Gurjit Sigh on Wednesday said the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump following the outbreak of the Iran war signals Washington's intent to keep India closely consulted on developments in We ... read..

Balochistan extends school closures till March 31, suspends mobile internet in multiple cities over security concerns

Balochistan | March 25, 2026 1:21:46 PM IST

The Government of Balochistan has prolonged the suspension of academic activities until March 31 and has also directed the closure of mobile internet services in several cities, citing security-related concerns, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP). ... read..

BLF claims highway blockades, checkpoint seizures across Balochistan districts

Balochistan | March 25, 2026 1:21:43 PM IST

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) stated on Friday that its fighters conducted road blockades and took control of checkpoints along highways in the Mastung, Barkhan, and Kalat districts of Balochistan, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (T ... read..

Israel Defence Force say two naval cruise missile production sites in Tehran struck

Jerusalem | March 25, 2026 1:21:38 PM IST

Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday said that they had struck two key naval cruise missile production sites in Tehran. ... read..

Kim Jong Un says Iran war justifies North Korea's nuclear deterrence

Pyongyang | March 25, 2026 12:21:22 PM IST

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has defended his country's decision to maintain nuclear weapons, saying the ongoing war involving Iran demonstrates the need for a strong military deterrence, according to the South Korean state-run Korean Central N ... read..

"No participation in talks, operation continues": Israel envoy to UN denies knowledge of US led peace overtures to Iran

New York | March 25, 2026 11:51:49 AM IST

Israel's Envoy to the United Nations Danny Danon has denied any knowledge of possible peace talks between Iran, the United States and Israel. ... read..

China draws lessons from US campaign in Iran

Beijing | March 25, 2026 11:51:39 AM IST

Amidst much trumpeting of American military prowess, President Donald Trump's attack on Iran seems to have bogged down as Tehran maintains de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz. All the while, Beijing is watching how the US military is prosecuting th ... read..

Despite negotiation claims, US likely to deploy 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East: CBS Report

Washington DC | March 25, 2026 10:51:30 AM IST

Despite claims by US President Donald Trump that negotiations with Iran were underway and the conflict could soon end, the Pentagon is expected to deploy troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as the war enters its fourth week, accordin ... read..

Iran's IRGC says Israel's strategic points and military command targeted in wave 80 of retaliatory strikes

Tehran | March 25, 2026 10:51:23 AM IST

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced carrying out the 80th wave of its retaliatory Operation True Promise 4. IRGC claimed to have struck strategic points and military centres in Israel's northern side, besides pummelling American ou ... read..

UK Royal Air Force Chief visits Gwalior airbase, gains first-hand insight into IAF operations

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 10:51:17 AM IST

The UK Chief of the Air Staff of the Royal Air Force (RAF), Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth, visited the Indian Air Force (IAF) base at Air Force Station Gwalior to gain "first-hand insight" into fighter base operations and strengthen defence cooperation ... read..

"You are negotiating with yourselves," Iran's military Headquarters takes dig at Trump's negotiation claims

Middle East | March 25, 2026 10:21:29 AM IST

Tehran [Iran], March 25 (ANI) Iran Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters (the unified combatant command headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces) spokesperson mocked the claims of US President Donald Trump where he had claimed that the US was negotiating with Iran ... read..

"India and UK are global AI superpowers," says former UK PM Rishi Sunak

London | March 25, 2026 10:21:25 AM IST

Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday (local time) that both India and the United Kingdom (UK) have emerged as global "AI superpowers", highlighting growing technological cooperation between the two countries. ... read..

Trump administration proposes 15 conditions to Iran to end conflict: Israel Media report

Middle East | March 25, 2026 9:52:01 AM IST

Jeruslaem [Israel], March 25 A(NI): Israel's media has reported that US President Trump and his administration have 15 conditions to Iran as its terms for ending the current cnflict. According to Israel's Channel 12, citing an unnamed official in the US, ... read..

"India bringing enormous capabilities to display in AI": Indian High Commissioner to UK Doraiswami

London | March 25, 2026 9:51:52 AM IST

India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, on Tuesday (local time) said that India is emerging as a major force in artificial intelligence and has significant potential to collaborate with the United Kingdom in advancing the technology. ... read..

Iran launches wave 80 of counter strikes even as Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal

Tehran | March 25, 2026 9:51:50 AM IST

Iran on Wednesday released footage of the 80th wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching missiles towards US-Israeli positions in the region even as US President Trump indicated that a negotiated settlement was on the horizon. ... read..

"Will defend sovereignty till enemy is made to regret," says Iran's Foreign Minister as Tehran maintain hardline stance

Tehran | March 25, 2026 9:21:45 AM IST

The messaging coming out of Tehran continues to be one of defiance even as US President Trump claims that negotiations to end the conflict are on. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has pledged that Iran will sustain its defensive and retaliatory meas ... read..

US-Israel grant immunity to Iran speaker Qalibaf and FM Araghchi as negotiations continue: Israeli Media

Tehran | March 25, 2026 8:51:35 AM IST

Israeli Media has reported that US and Israel have granted temporary immunity for two key figures in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. This after Israel's defence minister Israel Katz had publicly said th ... read..

Iranian FM slams "Double Standards" in global order, welcomes German President's remarks on Israel-US "aggression" on Iran

Tehran | March 25, 2026 8:51:30 AM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticised what he described as the collapse of international law in practice, accusing Western nations of applying double standards in conflicts ranging from Gaza to Ukraine. ... read..

Lebanon declares Iran's ambassador-designate 'persona non grata'; Israel says move justified

Beirut | March 25, 2026 8:21:36 AM IST

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi announced that the government has withdrawn the agreement for Iranian ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Shiba, declaring him "persona non grata" (person not welcome) and ordering him to leave the country by March 2 ... read..

"Trump's announcement of ceasefire is welcome only if it holds in practice": Ex-diplomat Goel

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:21:23 AM IST

Former Diplomat Suresh Goel said the decision by US President Donald Trump of a five-day postponement of all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure is a welcome move only if it holds in practice. ... read..

Iran allows passage of 'non-hostile vessels' through Strait of Hormuz

New York | March 25, 2026 7:21:21 AM IST

The Iranian mission in New York on Wednesday declared that they will allow the passage of what it called "non-hostile vessels" through the Strait of Hormuz. ... read..

Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 10 vessels, 2 ships around itself

Taipei | March 25, 2026 7:21:15 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 16 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 10 naval vessels and two official ships around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday. ... read..

Iran wants to negotiate with Vance, not Kushner or Witkoff: Report

Tehran | March 25, 2026 7:21:13 AM IST

Iranian representatives on Wednesday told the Trump administration that they do not want to re-enter negotiations with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and would prefer to engage with US Vice Presiden ... read..

Macron demands cessation of attacks by Iran in region

Paris | March 25, 2026 6:51:19 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that he held talks with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and underlined the need to cease the hostilities and attacks on other countries in the region. ... read..

IAEA urges restraint after Iran claims Bushehr nuclear plant hit by projectile

Vienna | March 25, 2026 6:51:14 AM IST

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Wednesday called for restraint after Iran informed the intergovernmental body that a projectile had hit Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. ... read..

Israel says missile fired by Iran fell in Beirut

Tel Aviv | March 25, 2026 6:51:13 AM IST

The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday said that a missile fired by Iran fell in Beirut. ... read..

"Never in history, Iran's modern military been so rapidly obliterated": US Secy of War

Washington DC | March 25, 2026 4:22:52 AM IST

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said President Donald Trump has made it clear that Washington will not allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon. ... read..

"US should blockade Strait of Hormuz": Former NSA John Bolton urges Trump to cut Iran's oil revenue after PM Modi call

Washington, DC | March 25, 2026 4:22:51 AM IST

Following a high-level telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has offered a sharp assessment of the diplomatic exchange, particularly regarding India's en ... read..

"Trump is transactional, doesn't think strategically": Ex-US NSA Bolton

Washington DC | March 25, 2026 4:22:49 AM IST

Former National Security Advisor of the United States, John Bolton, said that US President Donald Trump is buying time to see if Iran is ready for talks. ... read..

"We have won this, militarily they are dead": Trump on Iran war

Washington DC | March 25, 2026 3:21:20 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said that the US has won the war, adding that Iran's navy and air force have been completely decimated. ... read..

BIMSTEC Secretariat welcomes launch of India's leadership of BIMSTEC Business Council

Dhaka | March 25, 2026 1:51:45 AM IST

The BIMSTEC Secretariat has welcomed the launch by ASSOCHAM of the new chapter of India's leadership of the BIMSTEC Business Council, which marks an important step towards deepening intra-BIMSTEC trade and Investment through enhancing business-to-business ... read..

Bangladesh minority group welcomes resolution introduced in US Congress seeking recognition of 1971 Genocide

Dhaka | March 25, 2026 1:51:42 AM IST

Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organization working against religious discrimination, has warmly welcomed the resolution introduced on March 20 in the second session of the 119th Congress of the United States House of Re ... read..

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