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Over 650 drones, 13 regions hit, 3 dead as Russia launches massive attack, says Zelenskyy
| December 23, 2025 3:49:09 PM IST
Russia launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight on Monday, firing more than 650 drones and over 30 missiles across at least 13 regions, killing three people, including a four-year-old child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy s ... read..


Nine US lawmakers urge War Department to list Chinese tech firms tied to PLA
Washington DC | December 23, 2025 3:48:57 PM IST
A group of nine legislators has addressed a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting the inclusion of several Chinese tech companies in a department-maintained list for allegedly supporting the military of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as ... read..


India-New Zealand FTA marks new chapter in bilateral trade ties: Michael Fox
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | December 23, 2025 3:18:41 PM IST
India and New Zealand on Monday announced the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a development expected to significantly deepen economic engagement and strengthen long-term cooperation between the two countries. ... read..


Pakistan: HRCP flags delays, inadequate relief for flood-hit families in South Punjab
Lahore | December 23, 2025 2:49:01 PM IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged the Punjab government to focus on the needs of families impacted by severe monsoon floods in southern Punjab, many of whom are still facing challenges in rebuilding their homes without proper assist ... read..


PoJK residents flag power misuse, infrastructure gaps amid persistent load shedding
Muzaffarabad | December 23, 2025 2:48:59 PM IST
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) have expressed serious concerns over persistent electricity load shedding, citing misuse of power, outdated infrastructure, and governance failures as key contributors to the crisis. ... read..


Three wounded when vehicle attempts to evade security check near nablus
Middle East | December 23, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 23 (ANI/TPS): Hatzalah ("Rescue" emergency services) Judea and Samaria Without Borders reported that at approximately 3:00 AM, Tuesday, an IDF (Israel Defence Forces) unit carried out a "suspect arrest procedure" against a Pale ... read..


Al Ain Zoo records 390 animal births in 2025
Middle East | December 23, 2025 2:48:49 PM IST
Al Ain [UAE], December 23 (ANI/WAM): Al Ain Zoo has welcomed approximately 390 newborn animals by the end of December, with 65 per cent belonging to endangered species, underscoring the success of its sustainable population programmes. ... read..


Israel, Cyprus, Greece express determination to further strengthen their alliance
Middle East | December 23, 2025 2:48:48 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 23 (ANI/TPS): The leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Israel expressed their determination to continue and deepen cooperation despite geopolitical challenges at the Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem ... read..


At least 453 killed in 432 violent incidents across Balochistan in 2025
Balochistan | December 23, 2025 2:19:08 PM IST
Attacks, bombings, and armed incidents across Balochistan resulted in the deaths of at least 248 civilians and 205 security personnel in 2025, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP). ... read..


India will continue to encourage tourism traffic to support Sri Lanka, says Jaishankar
Colombo | December 23, 2025 2:19:00 PM IST
India will continue to support Sri Lanka not only through emergency assistance but also by boosting tourism flows and investment ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. ... read..


Rawalpindi development projects delayed in 2025 amid funding shortfall
Rawalpindi | December 23, 2025 2:18:58 PM IST
The Rawalpindi District Council, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Municipal Corporation, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), and the District Development Committee were unable to initiate 13 development projects in the city, cantonment, and rural a ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lanka PM, hails bond between two nations
Colombo | December 23, 2025 2:18:43 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo and reaffirmed India's commitment to support the island nation's rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..


India installs 120-foot bailey bridge in Sri Lanka's Kilinochchi District
Colombo | December 23, 2025 2:18:38 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joined Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday to inaugurate a critical 120-foot dual carriageway Bailey Bridge in the Kilinochchi District. ... read..


Japan to overhaul foreign labor system with new 426,000 worker cap, skill-based residency
Tokyo | December 23, 2025 1:49:09 PM IST
Japan is preparing for a major overhaul of its foreign labour policies, balancing a desperate need for workers with growing public concern over immigration, Kyodo News reported. ... read..


"It haunts me to my core": Epstein survivor after DOJ names her multiple times in Epstein records
Washington, DC | December 23, 2025 1:19:06 PM IST
Days after the US Justice Department released Epstein documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a survivor has said she feels mortified after discovering that her real name was made public, despite her choosing to remain anonymous as "Ja ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President, reaffirms India's support after Cyclone Ditwah
Colombo | December 23, 2025 1:18:56 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Sri Lankan President Anura Disanayake in Colombo on Tuesday and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm wishes and message of solidarity in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..


British man charged with 56 sexual offences for repeatedly drugging, raping his ex-wife for years
London | December 23, 2025 12:48:50 PM IST
A British man, Philip Young (49), has been charged with 56 sexual offences against his ex-wife, 48-year-old Joanne Young, over 13 years, while five other men have also been charged in connection with the case, CNN reported, citing a police official's stat ... read..


Bangladesh summons Indian High Commissioner over its Mission's security in India
Dhaka | December 23, 2025 11:48:42 AM IST
Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed grave concern over attacks on its diplomatic missions in India, summoning the Indian High Commissioner to protest incidents in New Delhi and Siliguri, according to Bangladesh Foreign Ministry statement. ... read..


India proposes $450 million assistance package to rebuild Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
Colombo | December 23, 2025 11:48:41 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on Tuesday that India has proposed a comprehensive USD 450 million assistance package to support Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..


"Situation in Bangladesh extremely delicate and dangerous": Former diplomat Anil Trigunayat
New Delhi | December 23, 2025 10:49:13 AM IST
Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat has described the current situation in Bangladesh as "extremely delicate and dangerous," stressing the urgent need to protect minorities and restore law and order, while reacting to remarks made by former Bangladesh ... read..


Russia, Venezuela warn US actions in Caribbean could have 'wide-reaching consequences'
Moscow | December 23, 2025 9:49:06 AM IST
As the US military presence in the Caribbean intensifies, Russia and Venezuela have joined forces to condemn what they describe as "escalatory steps" by Washington in the region, TASS reported. ... read..


Bangladesh: Sharif Osman Hadi's murder case to be tried under Speedy Trial Tribunal
Dhaka | December 23, 2025 9:49:04 AM IST
Bangladesh's Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Monday said the murder case of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Moncho, will be taken up by the Speedy Trial Tribunal to ensure timely justice, according to the Daily Star. ... read..


"It would be smart for him to do that": Trump advocates for Venezuela's Maduro to leave position
Washington, DC | December 23, 2025 9:18:50 AM IST
President Donald Trump said that it would be a "smart" move for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power, as the United States continues to ramp up military and economic pressure on the South American nation. ... read..


"Problem with electoral machinery in India": Rahul Gandhi at a lecture in Germany
Berlin | December 23, 2025 8:48:42 AM IST
Addressing a lecture in Berlin, Germany, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi again levelled "vote theft" allegations on the Government of India, pointing out the duplicate voters in the voter list. ... read..


Despite bad weather, China makes hay in 2025
Others | December 23, 2025 8:18:23 AM IST
China has encountered turbulence in recent years, especially since unleashing COVID-19. However, the year 2025 appeared to be a better one for Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Much of this can be put down to the world facing tumu ... read..


US pauses leases for five offshore wind projects, cites national security risk
Washington DC | December 23, 2025 7:48:52 AM IST
The United States Department of the Interior announced that it is pausing the leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects under construction due to national security risks identified by the Department of War in recently completed classified reports ... read..


Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels around nation
Taipei | December 23, 2025 7:48:51 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected six sorties of Chinese aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the country as of 6 am (local time) on Tuesday. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of "capturing institutions," says ruling party "proposing elimination of Constitution"
Berlin | December 23, 2025 6:18:51 AM IST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reiterated his allegation that the BJP is "capturing" the country's institutional framework, terming it an "attack" on the democratic system. ... read..


"Stopped potential nuclear war between India-Pak": Trump reiterates claim, says "8 aircraft shot down"
Washington DC | December 23, 2025 6:18:48 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) again claimed to have stopped the war between India and Pakistan. ... read..


Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho threatens agitation against interim govt over Hadi's murder
Dhaka | December 23, 2025 5:18:51 AM IST
Inqilab Moncho, one of the prominent platforms that rose during the 'July Uprising' in Bangladesh, on Monday warned of launching a mass movement to oust the current interim government of the country if justice is not delivered in the killing of its conven ... read..


US President announces plan for "Trump class" battleships
Washington DC | December 23, 2025 5:18:49 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) the new "Trump class" of Navy battleships into the "Golden Fleet" of the US Navy. ... read..


West, India handed over production to China: Rahul Gandhi in Germany
Berlin | December 23, 2025 4:48:54 AM IST
Claiming that India and the West have "handed over" the production of goods to China, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Made in China goods have crippled job creation in democracies, fuelling political turbulence across India, the United States and E ... read..


"Potential gain for exporters, economy": New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hails FTA with India
Wellington | December 23, 2025 4:18:43 AM IST
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday hailed the Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it an "excellent" deal amid potential gains for the country's exporters. ... read..


ISRO to launch BlueBird Block-2 satellite of US' AST SpaceMobile on Dec 24
New Delhi | December 23, 2025 3:48:43 AM IST
The launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of the United States' AST SpaceMobile will take place on December 24 at 8:54 AM IST, the India Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. ... read..


"Landmark deal will bring major economic gains": MEA hails India-New Zealand FTA
New Delhi | December 23, 2025 3:18:35 AM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs lauded the Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, calling it a "landmark deal" that would deliver "major economic gains" and create job opportunities. ... read..


Larry Ellison issues USD 40.4 billion "personal guarantee" as Paramount amends offer to Warner Bros Discovery
New York | December 23, 2025 3:18:33 AM IST
Paramount on Monday (local time) addressed the concerns put forward by Warner Bros Discovery over its acquisition, with Oracle founder Larry Ellison issuing an "irrevocable personal guarantee" of USD 40.4 billion in equity to finance the deal. ... read..


US: Department of Homeland Security triples self-deportation stipend till year end
Washington DC | December 23, 2025 1:48:51 AM IST
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday (local time) raised the self-deportation stipend from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 for illegal immigrants who self-deport through the CBP Home app by the end of the year. ... read..


Israel: 200 families caught defrauding state of social benefits
Middle East | December 22, 2025 11:49:21 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): In a joint enforcement operation by the Israel Police District, Israel's National Insurance Institute, and its Population and Immigration Authority called "National Justice", about 200 families living in Judea and ... read..


Israel's tech sector surges in 2025 despite fewer deals, $15.6B in funding
Middle East | December 22, 2025 11:49:18 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): Israel's technology sector saw a sharp rebound in 2025, with estimated private funding reaching $15.6 billion, according to early figures released Monday by Startup Nation Central. At the same time, overall deal v ... read..


Dubai Municipality announces region's first integrated RV route
Middle East | December 22, 2025 11:49:16 PM IST
Dubai [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the region's first integrated recreational vehicle (RV) route, marking a pioneering step in developing a new model of nature-based tourism in Dubai. ... read..


Yunus reiterates commitment to hold Bangladesh general elections on February 12
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 11:48:58 PM IST
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reiterated his commitment to hold general elections on February 12 and said "the nation is eagerly waiting to exercise their voting rights". ... read..


Afghan Public Health Minister holds talks on healthcare cooperation, attends WHO Traditional Medicine Summit during India visit
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:44 PM IST
Afghan Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, paid an official visit to India, during which he participated in the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine held in the national capital and had a series of high-level meetings to strengt ... read..


India's medical student body appeals to PM Modi for urgent action to protect students stranded in Bangladesh
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:18:37 PM IST
The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) on Monday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his "immediate and urgent intervention" to ensure the safety and well-being of Indian medical students currently stranded in Bangladesh amid the ... read..


Seven Israelis who illegally crossed border into Syria returned safely
Middle East | December 22, 2025 11:18:34 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 22 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that on Monday afternoon a number of Israeli citizens who breached the border in the Golan Heights area into Syrian territory. ... read..


Bangladesh visa operations suspended in Delhi, Siliguri
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 10:49:01 PM IST
Bangladesh's visa operations in Delhi and Siliguri have been temporarily suspended following recent incidents, a foreign ministry official told ANI on Monday. ... read..


Sheikh Hasina is fully right in saying Yunus perpetrating "anti-Indianism", says former Indian envoy Veena Sikri
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:49:00 PM IST
Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri on Monday said that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is absolutely correct in her assertion that the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is fostering anti-India sentiment. ... read..


Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho demands justice for Osman Hadi before national elections
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 10:48:51 PM IST
Inqilab Moncho has demanded that the killers of its convenor Osman Hadi be brought to justice before the 13th national election and the referendum takes place in Bangladesh, as reported by BDNews24 on Monday. ... read..


Bangladesh temporarily suspends consular, visa services from High Commission in New Delhi
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:18:59 PM IST
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi said on Monday that all consular and visa services have been temporarily suspended until further notice. ... read..


Bangladesh Chief Adviser chairs security meeting; 31 persons identified for attacks on two national dailies, cultural organisations
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 9:18:38 PM IST
Thirty-one individuals have already been identified in connection with the recent attacks on the offices of two national dailies and two cultural organizations in Bangladesh. ... read..


Pakistan: Rabies prevention programme hits financial roadblock in Sindh
Karachi | December 22, 2025 8:49:08 PM IST
Only Rs66.255 million from a fund of Rs265 million was released for mass dog vaccination and sterilisation, with only one centre was operational outside Karachi, Dawn news reported citing the chief secretary of Sindh. ... read..


Anger spills onto streets in India, Bangladesh as protests erupt over lynching of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das
Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 22, 2025 8:18:51 PM IST
Kolkata on Monday witnessed a wave of protesters surrounding the High Commission of Bangladesh there, expressing intense anger over the mob lynching and burning of the Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district. ... read..


WHO, AYUSH Ministry hold key technical meeting to integrate traditional medicine into global health standards
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:18:49 PM IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of AYUSH in a major push to bring traditional Indian healthcare systems to the global stage, organised a two-day Technical Project Meeting on Traditional Medicine (TM) intervention code set development ... read..


EAM Jaishankar lands in Colombo; set to meet Sri Lankan leadership tomorrow
Colombo | December 22, 2025 7:48:58 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday evening landed in Colombo and was received by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, upon arrival in the country. His visit comes amid ongoing relief efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched to ... read..


Tibetan NGOs protest alleged illegal Chinese gold mining in Tibet, demand international intervention
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 22, 2025 6:49:12 PM IST
A group of five NGOs, including the Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Women's Association, National Democratic Party of Tibet, Gu Chu Sum Movement Association of Tibet, and Students for a Free Tibet India, vehemently denounced China's unlawful gold mining a ... read..


Current elements in Bangladesh not only want to end all relations, but also finding ways to hurt India: Foreign Affairs expert
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 6:49:05 PM IST
Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Monday expressed serious concern over the current public sentiment and statements emerging from leaders in Bangladesh against India, describing them as "threats" targeting Northeast India and warning that these e ... read..


Exercise Desert Cyclone-II progresses with intensive joint urban operations training at Al-Hamra
Al Hamra | December 22, 2025 6:18:27 PM IST
Exercise Desert Cyclone-II is progressing with intensive joint training at Al-Hamra, with troops from the Indian Army and the UAE Land Forces undertaking a rigorous mix of classroom instruction and field-based modules. The ongoing training focuses on core ... read..


National Citizen Party-affiliated leader Motaleb Shikdar "out of danger" after being shot in Bangladesh's Khulna
Khulna | December 22, 2025 5:49:05 PM IST
The National Citizen Party (NCP)-affiliated Jatiya Sramik Shakti leader Motaleb Shikdar, who was earlier shot in the head in broad daylight on Monday in Bangladesh's Khulna, is now out of danger, according to officials, bdnews245 reported. ... read..


US House Select Committee unveils 'Ten More for Taiwan' report to bolster deterrence against China
Washington DC | December 22, 2025 5:48:59 PM IST
The bipartisan US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has released a new report titled "Ten More for Taiwan", outlining urgent steps to strengthen deterrence against potential Chinese aggression toward Taiwan and to preserve peace ... read..


East Turkistan Govt in exile rejects 'Historical Falsification,' condemns glorification of alleged collaborators
Washington DC | December 22, 2025 5:48:54 PM IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has issued a strong condemnation against what it described as deliberate attempts to equate alleged collaborators of the Chinese occupation regime with leaders who genuinely struggled for East Turkistan's inde ... read..


Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka as PM's special envoy amid cyclone Ditwah relief efforts
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 3:49:03 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on December 23 as the Special Envoy of the Prime Minister, where he will meet the country's leadership, MEA said in a statement on Monday. ... read..


A Memory for life: Indian fans recall Lionel Messi's India visit
By Rishabh Mookherjee

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 3:48:52 PM IST
A week after Lionel Messi concluded his closely watched visit to India, the buzz surrounding the football legend has begun to fade from public spaces, but for thousands of fans who caught a glimpse of him, the experience remains sharply etched in memory. ... read..


UAE marks 2025 with strategic AI transformation, infrastructure leadership
Middle East | December 22, 2025 3:19:09 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 22 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates solidified its position as a global digital infrastructure hub in 2025, recording a world-leading 97 per cent utilisation rate of artificial intelligence tools across government entities, wh ... read..


Worrying that Yunus is championing such a thought: Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Bangladesh Chief Adviser's remarks on distancing from India
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 3:18:46 PM IST
As political developments unfold in Bangladesh and scrutiny of the interim leadership intensifies, foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Monday raised concerns over recent statements attributed to Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, cautioning ... read..


"Save Sindh's Existence and Resources" march defies Section 144 in Larkana
Sindh | December 22, 2025 2:49:16 PM IST
Numerous individuals, including many women and children, took part in the "Save Sindh's Existence and Resources" march in Larkana, despite the enforcement of Section 144 and what the organisers described as "false FIRs," according to a report by The Expre ... read..


Another political leader shot in Bangladesh days after Osman Hadi killing
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 2:49:15 PM IST
Just days after the assassination of Bangladeshi activist Inqaib Moncho leader Osman Hadi, another political leader from the Jatiya Sramik Shakti, an affiliate of the National Citizen Party (NCP), was shot in broad daylight in Khulna, according to BD News ... read..


Another political leader shot at in Bangladesh days after Osman Hadi killing
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 2:48:55 PM IST
Just days after the assassination of Bangladeshi activist Inqaib Moncho leader Osman Hadi, another political leader from the Jatiya Sramik Shakti, an affiliate of the National Citizen Party (NCP), was shot in broad daylight in Khulna, according to BD News ... read..


India-New Zealand FTA puts partnership on accelerated growth trajectory: S Jaishankar
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 2:19:10 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday described the newly concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark step that will significantly boost trade, investment and economic collaboration between the two countries. ... read..


Russian military general killed in targeted blast in Moscow
Moscow | December 22, 2025 2:19:04 PM IST
A senior Russian military officer was killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow on Monday, with investigators confirming that the blast was caused by an explosive device planted beneath the vehicle, RT reported. ... read..


At least 16 killed as speeding bus overturns on highway in Indonesia's Java
Java | December 22, 2025 1:18:58 PM IST
At least 16 people were killed after a passenger bus crashed into a roadside barrier and overturned on a highway in Indonesia's Central Java province early Monday, Jakarta Post reported. ... read..


Baloch American Congress President alleges systemic corruption in Balochistan, pays tribute to rights activist Mama Qadeer Baloch
Washington, DC | December 22, 2025 1:18:54 PM IST
Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress (BAC), has issued a sharp condemnation of the Balochistan provincial administration, alleging systemic corruption and lack of democratic legitimacy, while also paying tribute to veteran human rights ac ... read..


Bangladesh minorities protest lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh, demand justice and security
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 12:48:56 PM IST
As Bangladesh witnesses renewed unrest and protests over targeted violence, Hindu religious organisations and minority rights groups staged a demonstration in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka on Monday to condemn the lynching and killing of Dipu ... read..


Facts back Hasina's claim of law-and-order collapse under Yunus government: former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 12:48:46 PM IST
Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev has backed former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, saying that recent developments in Bangladesh support her claim that law and order has deteriorated under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. ... read..


Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet approval rating falls to 67.5 per cent amid Taiwan remarks
Tokyo | December 22, 2025 12:48:44 PM IST
The approval rating of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has slipped to 67.5 per cent, with a majority of respondents saying her remarks on a Taiwan contingency, which have strained relations with China, could negatively affect Japan's econ ... read..


World's largest Vishva Sanatan Mahapeeth to come up in Haridwar at Rs 1,000 crore cost
Asia | December 22, 2025 12:48:41 PM IST
New Delhi [India], December 22: The world's largest Vishva Sanatan Mahapeeth will be developed in Haridwar with an estimated cost of INR 1000 crore. The project aims to strengthen Sanatan Dharma by bringing together spirituality, education, service and cu ... read..


US pursues sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela after vessel refuses to stop
Washington, DC | December 22, 2025 12:19:10 PM IST
The United States on Sunday (local time) began pursuing what it described as a "dark fleet" vessel in international waters near Venezuela after the ship refused to stop and continued sailing, CNN reported. ... read..


Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
New York | December 22, 2025 11:49:01 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, signalling renewed attention to the strategically significant Arctic territory. ... read..


"Hostility towards India being manufactured by extremists," says ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina; blames Yunus-led interim govt
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 11:19:00 AM IST
With Bangladesh grappling with unrest after a fresh spell of violence last week, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina mounted a strong critique of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, accusing it of empowering extremist elements, stoking anti-India s ... read..


"Election without Awami League is a coronation", says Sheikh Hasina after party barred from Bangladesh Feb polls
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:19:03 AM IST
As Bangladesh prepares to hold its national elections nearly a year after Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted following a student-led uprising in July, the former prime minister has said that an election without her party would not be an election but a ... read..


Bangladesh identifies three persons involved in unrest near Indian Assistant High Commissioner's residence in Chattogram
Dhaka | December 22, 2025 10:18:53 AM IST
A meeting was held at the State Guest House Jamuna under the leadership of Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to review the overall law and order situation in the country, the Chief Adviser's press wing stated in a statement on Monday. ... read..


China to officially launch online visa application system in India today
By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | December 22, 2025 10:18:51 AM IST
The Chinese Embassy in India will officially launch the China Online Visa Application System, a move aimed at simplifying and streamlining the visa application process for Indian travellers, from Monday. ... read..


11 Afghan nationals dead in Nokundi road accident
Quetta | December 22, 2025 9:48:52 AM IST
At least 11 Afghan nationals were killed and nine others injured after a pick-up vehicle collided with an oil tanker near the Nokundi area of Chagai district in Pakistan's Balochistan province, Dawn reported. ... read..


Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leads 12.1 million people from 150 countries for world's largest collective meditation
New York | December 22, 2025 10:19:05 AM IST
In what experts described as a defining moment for global wellbeing, more than 12.1 million people from 150 countries participated in what was billed as the largest collective meditation in history, led by India's spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Sha ... read..


"Can't demand my return to face my political assassination," says former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina after ICT verdict
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 9:19:22 AM IST
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday dismissed calls for her return to the country amid ongoing legal proceedings, saying the action against her was politically driven and insisting she would not go back under the present circumstances ... read..


"Strain entirely of Yunus' making," Sheikh Hasina blames interim government for stressed relations with India
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 9:19:16 AM IST
The spiral of violence in Bangladesh which included the lynching of a Hindu man has elicited deep concern from India, especially in the light of recent threats by radical groups to Indian missions in the country. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Ha ... read..


"Yunus has no mandate to realign Bangladesh's foreign policy," says Sheikh Hasina
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:49:07 AM IST
As unrest grips Bangladesh following the death of a prominent youth movement leader linked to her ouster, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a sharp attack on the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, asserting that he has "no ... read..


"Lawlessness multiplied under Yunus," Sheikh Hasina blames interim government for spiral of violence in Bangladesh
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 8:48:59 AM IST
As Bangladesh struggles to maintain normalcy after days of violent strife last week following the death of Inqilab Moncho leader Osman Hadi, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has placed the blame for the violence entirely on the Yunus government. ... read..


US-made M109A7 howitzers to improve mobility, precision of Taiwan's artillery: Expert
Taipei | December 22, 2025 8:18:36 AM IST
With the upcoming addition of American made M109A7 howitzers to Taiwan, an expert noted that it will boost Taiwan's artillery with higher mobility, better precision and more firepower, as reported by Focus Taiwan. ... read..


"Violence a norm, interim government powerless": Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus, flags religious extremism in Bangladesh
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 7:48:36 AM IST
As an uneasy calm prevails over Dhaka after days of violent protests last week, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in the wake of this violence following the killing of Inqilab Moncho convenor, ... read..


"Russia fully committed to achieving peace": Trump's foreign envoy Steve Witkoff after Miami talks conclude
Florida | December 22, 2025 6:18:37 AM IST
US President Donald Trump's foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that Russia "remains fully committed to achieving peace" in Ukraine as the United States concluded talks with the Russian delegation in Miami, Florida. ... read..


"Malta appreciates Indian presence, culture": Ambassador Reuben Gauci
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 6:18:35 AM IST
High Commissioner (Ambassador) of the Republic of Malta to India, Reuben Gauci, hailed the country's ties with India, noting the presence of the Indian diaspora in Malta and the Maltese community in India. ... read..


Ukraine calls Miami meetings "productive, constructive", discusses development of 20-point plan with US
Florida | December 22, 2025 5:18:56 AM IST
Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, termed the Ukrainian delegation's meetings with American and European counterparts, in the backdrop of discussions on a peace deal in Miami, "productive and constructive." ... read..


Indian H-1B visa holders who flew back to renew work permits left stranded
New Delhi | December 22, 2025 4:48:55 AM IST
Indian H-1B visa holders who travelled back this month to renew their American work permits are stranded amid their appointments being abruptly rescheduled by US consular offices, the Washington Post reported, citing three immigration lawyers. ... read..


Epstein files: US Department of Justice reposts President Trump's photo
Washington DC | December 22, 2025 4:18:27 AM IST
The United States Department of Justice reposted a photograph from the recent batch of Jeffrey Epstein files featuring President Donald Trump, stating that no Epstein victims were depicted in the photograph. ... read..


Russia launched 1300 drones, 1200 guided aerial bombs at Ukraine over past week: Zelenskyy
Kyiv | December 22, 2025 2:48:28 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia launched 1,300 attack drones, about 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and nine missiles over the past week against Ukraine, amid the ongoing war between the two nations. ... read..


At least 16 Epstein files removed from US Department of Justice website
Washington DC | December 22, 2025 1:48:53 AM IST
At least 16 files released in the batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) appear to have been removed from the website, as of Sunday morning (local time), CNN reported. ... read..


Israeli Forces fire on terrorists who violated Gaza ceasefire in three separate incidents
Middle East | December 21, 2025 11:48:57 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 21 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that earlier today, forces from the Jerusalem Brigade combat team operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified a number of suspects who had gathered near the Yellow Line ... read..


Ukraine peace talks in Miami 'constructive', says Russian envoy Dmitriev
Florida | December 21, 2025 11:48:48 PM IST
Special envoy of the Russian President and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev, stated that the discussions on a settlement for a peace deal in Ukraine currently underway in Miami are being held constructively, noting that talks, wh ... read..


10.9% Increase in Permits Issued for New Apartments
Middle East | December 21, 2025 11:48:46 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 21 (ANI/WAM): Israel's' Central Bureau of Statistics reported that in the 12 month period of October 2024-September 2025, permits were issued for the building of approximately 81,560 new apartments; an increase of 10.9% compare ... read..


Israel to regulate contractors that work in highway projects
Middle East | December 21, 2025 11:48:42 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], December 21 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Construction and Housing has published regulations for the establishment of a new contracting branch for traffic arrangements for public comments which will for the first time regulate the act ... read..


Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet
Asia | December 21, 2025 11:48:40 PM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 stuck Tibet on Sunday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


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