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French Space companies announce key agreements with Indian firms at Paris Space Summit

Paris | September 10, 2026 12:58:36 PM IST

The first edition of the International Space Summit in Paris has brought together governments, companies, space agencies and scientists who are working collectively to make space activities an essential and lasting driver of society. ... read..

Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence ties as Japanese fighter jets arrive for Exercise Veer Guardian

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 11:58:59 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Tokyo sending its fighter aircraft to participate in Exercise Veer Guardian, taking place in Jodhpur, as a "significant milestone" for India-Japan defence partnership. ... read..

Russian planes touch down at Noida airport ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 10, 2026 11:58:50 AM IST

With world leaders starting to arrive in India ahead of the much-anticipated BRICS Summit over the weekend, three Russian transport aircraft were spotted touching down at the Noida International Airport. ... read..

BRICS Summit a valuable opportunity to deepen India-China cooperation: Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami

Beijing | September 10, 2026 11:30:13 AM IST

With the much-anticipated BRICS Summit set to be hosted by New Delhi later this week, Indias Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, has made a strong pitch for leveraging the upcoming high-level meeting to deepen bilateral partnerships across crucial se ... read..

BRICS an intercontinental organisation focussing on Global South: Foreign Affairs expert Srikanth Kondapalli

By Ayushi Agarwal

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 10:59:40 AM IST

As New Delhi gears up for the BRICS Summit later this week, Jawaharlal Nehru University Professor Srikanth Kondapalli highlighted how the expansion of the original five-member composition into an intercontinental organisation representing the Global South ... read..

India-Australia naval partnership deepens during visit of CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan to Sydney

Sydney | September 10, 2026 10:59:32 AM IST

As India and Australia continue to deepen their naval partnership, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, interacted with the Commander of the Australian Fleet and discussed opportunities for enhancing interoperability between the two navi ... read..

Cartographic complications: Trump reiterates renaming Lake Ontario, New Mexico, Strait of Hormuz

Dallas | September 10, 2026 10:29:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has once again turned geography into a political talking point, reviving his push to rename major geographical landmarks and even a US state, while adding that the Strait of Hormuz could be renamed as the Trump Strait. ... read..

Well call it Trump Strait; Iranian leadership will be thrilled: US President Donald Trump

Dallas | September 10, 2026 10:00:16 AM IST

US President Donald Trump reiterated his remarks of renaming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz as the Trump Strait, saying Irans leadership would be thrilled by the move, as he vowed that Washington would not allow Tehran to acquire a nuclear ... read..

Trump vows $5000 dividend for adults if Republicans win midterm elections

Dallas | September 10, 2026 9:29:31 AM IST

As the race to the midterm elections picks up pace, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (local time) that he would issue every adult citizen in the United States a USD 5000 dividend if Republicans secure victory in November. ... read..

WHO chief meets JP Nadda, praises India's health gains in maternal, child care and TB fight

Dili | September 10, 2026 8:59:56 AM IST

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday praised India's progress in the health sector, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases. ... read..

BRICS Climate Agenda: Focus on Global South as India pushes for sustainable future

By Sohini Bhattacharya

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 8:59:51 AM IST

As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit, climate action is emerging as an important part of the groupings 2026 agenda, with New Delhi seeking to place Global South priorities at the centre of discussions on energy transition, climate resilience, ... read..

BRICS Summit 2026: Stage set at Bharat Mandapam as PM Modi hosts expanded global powerhouse

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 8:59:46 AM IST

The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 1213. ... read..

BRICS Summit 2026: Indias chairship centres on four pillars of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability

By Baishnavi Sharma

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 8:59:44 AM IST

As India finishes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing nations, New Delhi is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit on September 12-13. ... read..

9th ASEANIndia ministerial meeting on agriculture and forestry held in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 7:29:43 AM IST

The 9th ASEANIndia Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry, held on Wednesday in New Delhi, reaffirmed India and ASEANs shared commitment to building a more food-secure, sustainable and resilient agricultural future. ... read..

Multilateral system straining under fractured geopolitics: Guterres warns at 81st UNGA session

New York | September 10, 2026 6:59:32 AM IST

Warning that the multilateral global order and its institutions are straining under geopolitical mistrust, ongoing conflicts, and slashed aid funding, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that rebuilding faith in international cooper ... read..

Eknath Shinde invites UK investors to Maharashtra, highlights infrastructure push and growth opportunities

London | September 10, 2026 6:59:30 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday urged industrialists and entrepreneurs in London to invest in Maharashtra, highlighting the states infrastructure growth, skilled workforce, and improved connectivity. ... read..

Baghaei slams Rubio for calling Houthi "Iran's proxy", calls group "independent Yemeni actor"

Tehran | September 10, 2026 6:59:28 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday rejected accusations made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Yemen's Houthi operates as a proxy for Tehran, stating that the group acts independently and takes orders from no one. ... read..

Former Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva terms Rajnath Singh's visit crucial moment for bilateral ties

Colombo | September 10, 2026 6:59:27 AM IST

Former Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva on Wednesday extended a welcome to Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs for his ongoing official visit to Sri Lanka, calling the bilateral relationship pivotal for the island nation and characterising India a ... read..

"Indias BRICS presidency has been phenomenal", says Women's Business Alliance chair Avarna Jain

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 6:59:25 AM IST

Chairperson of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance (WBA) Avarna Jain has described India's presidency of the multilateral bloc as "phenomenal," highlighting key initiatives including a major knowledge paper on digital public infrastructure modelled after ... read..

Explosions heard across Iran's coastal regions and near Saudi military base: Iranian media

Tehran | September 10, 2026 6:59:20 AM IST

Multiple explosions were heard across Iranian coastal regions, including Qeshm Island as well as Sirik and Minab counties. ... read..

Global community to convene in New Delhi for Dryland Congress 2026; over 800 global experts to deliberate on six key themes

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 6:59:18 AM IST

The worlds scientific, policy and farming communities working on drylands will convene the three-day Global Dryland Congress 2026, themed Transforming Dryland Agriculture with SouthSouth Cooperation, in New Delhi from September 1012, 2026. ... read..

Eknath Shinde honoured with Commonwealth Public Leadership Award at British Parliament, credits Maharashtra schemes

London | September 10, 2026 6:29:24 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said his visit to London turned into a celebration of Marathi culture after he received the Commonwealth Public Leadership Award at the British Parliament. ... read..

FATF issues global alert on money laundering and fraud risks in gaming, gambling; publishes new risk indicators

Paris | September 10, 2026 5:29:07 AM IST

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is alerting countries of how to spot abuse of the gaming and gambling sectors, including criminals using gambling platforms to move money without actually gambling, making multiple small transactions ("smurfing") to ... read..

BRICS summit will test India's diplomatic mettle in more ways than one: ORF VP Harsh Pant

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 4:59:10 AM IST

India faces a significant diplomatic test in forging consensus at the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit, according to Vice President of Studies and Foreign Policy at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Harsh V Pant. ... read..

India ramps up Nepal flood relief with 8th aid flight, specialised tunnel team and forensic experts

Kathmandu | September 10, 2026 4:59:07 AM IST

India has intensified its humanitarian assistance to Nepal in the wake of devastating flash floods, delivering over 130 tons of relief material and deploying 54 expert personnel to support search, rescue, and forensic operations. ... read..

Mauritius strengthens India ties as Indian arrivals grow 14.5% in first half of 2026

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 3:59:40 AM IST

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) deepened its engagement with India through a four-city initiative across Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad, its third marketing operation in the country since January 2026, reaffirming the countrys importan ... read..

Iran condemns US attacks on oil tankers, calls for UN action over "grave violation" of security

Tehran | September 10, 2026 3:59:38 AM IST

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday strongly condemned recent US military strikes targeting Iranian oil tankers, highlighting that Iranian armed forces launched retaliatory strikes against American vessels and military infrastructure in Jordan ... read..

Trump says Putin wants Ukraine deal, blames delay on "two people that hate each other"

Washington, DC | September 10, 2026 3:29:10 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to reach a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, but argued that deep personal animosity between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ... read..

Trump claims Iran war will end "Immediately" after US midterm elections

Washington, DC | September 10, 2026 2:59:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday (local time) that the war with Iran will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections, accusing Tehran of holding out in hopes that a change in political power in Washington will allow it to purs ... read..

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V arrives in New Delhi for week-long maiden visit

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 2:29:22 AM IST

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on his maiden visit to the country since his accession as the 50th Imam of th ... read..

Zelenskyy's plane narrowly avoids drone threat en route to Oslo: Norwegian PM

Oslo | September 10, 2026 1:58:38 AM IST

A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Oslo for the funeral of King Harald V. ... read..

Even without Lula, New Delhi BRICS Summit could be among blocs most important: Report

Sao Paulo | September 9, 2026 2:59:23 PM IST

The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 could emerge as one of the most significant meetings in the groupings history, even as Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will remain in Brazil for his election campaign. Brazil wil ... read..

Dance of Tiger and Dragon: India-China thaw remains cautious as BRICS offers a possible Modi-Xi window

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 2:59:21 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS Summit later this week puts the spotlight on the fragile thaw between New Delhi and Beijing, as the two Asian giants make progress towards stabilising ties but remain some distance away ... read..

Vietnamese and Philippine business leaders Don Lam and Jose Ma Concepcion III honoured with 11th ASEAN Entrepreneur Award at World Knowledge Forum in Seoul

Seoul | September 9, 2026 2:59:16 PM IST

Two prominent Southeast Asian business leaders, Vietnam's Don Lam, Co-founder and CEO of VinaCapital Group, and Philippine entrepreneur Jose Ma Concepcion III, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) and Chairman of RFM Corporation, we ... read..

HECTOR SIR!!! India always first responder to Sri Lanka in times of crisis; ties with New Delhi very special: Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 9, 2026 2:30:04 PM IST

Sri Lankas Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday lauded Indias consistent support to Sri Lanka during times of crisis, describing New Delhi as a very close partner and saying the bilateral relationship is very special and should be furt ... read..

India always first responder to Sri Lanka in times of crisis; ties with New Delhi very special: Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 9, 2026 2:30:01 PM IST

Investigation into offences under UAPA continuing against US citizen Matthew VanDyke and others: Sources

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 2:29:49 PM IST

With questions being raised after the National Investigating agency (NIA) did not invoke the UAPA sections in its latest chargesheet against American National Matthew VanDyke, sources clarified that the chargesheet does not signifying complete dropping of ... read..

Pashtun activist Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi accuses Pakistan military of human rights violations at UNHRC

Geneva | September 9, 2026 2:29:47 PM IST

Pashtun activist Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi has accused Pakistans state and military of widespread human rights violations against ethnic minorities, including Pashtuns and Baloch. ... read..

UN rights chief praises Indias dialogue-first response to student protests, flags repression in Pakistan and China

Geneva | September 9, 2026 2:29:31 PM IST

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk has praised Indias response to recent student-led protests in New Delhi, saying dialogue with young leaders was a far more effective approach than the excessive use of force. ... read..

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov welcomes first-ever INNOPROM.India industrial fair in New Delhi as unprecedented boost to bilateral ties

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 1:58:56 PM IST

As New Delhi prepares to host a landmark confluence of global industry and diplomacy, a special publication has spotlighted the expanding contours of bilateral trade and technology cooperation between India and Russia. ... read..

BRICS 2026: How India is steering BRICS towards decentralised development amid global challenges

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 1:58:51 PM IST

As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit against the backdrop of significant global flux and economic disruptions, prominent foreign affairs expert Professor Srikanth Kondapalli has lauded New Delhi's leadership in steering the bloc toward a decent ... read..

"Too little response from international community": Ukrainian President Zelenskyy calls for support after fresh Russian drone strikes

Kyiv | September 9, 2026 1:28:55 PM IST

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues unabated. On Wednesday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that a Russian drone strike at an apartment had caused four injuries. Zelenskyy blamed world leaders for not doing enough to block Rus ... read..

Undermining regional security, unacceptable: India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 1:28:46 PM IST

India has strongly denounced recent Houthi strikes directed at Saudi Arabia, explicitly condemning the deliberate targeting of civilian and economic infrastructure as unacceptable. ... read..

"India will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka," says Rajnath Singh; calls ties relationship of hearts and souls

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 9, 2026 1:28:41 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed Indias commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Sri Lanka in difficult times, describing the bilateral relationship as one of hearts and souls and highlighting New Delhis role as the island ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Dissanayake in Colombo

Colombo | September 9, 2026 12:58:51 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. ... read..

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to begin seven-day India visit today

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 12:29:25 PM IST

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, is embarking on a seven-day visit to India commencing Wednesday, following an invitation extended by Vice Presi ... read..

BRICS by BRICS: Indias journey from seeking reforms to shaping global order

By Amrashree Mishra

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 12:29:13 PM IST

As India gears up to host the BRICS Summit later this week, a distinctive transformation has redefined New Delhi's global footprintshifting the narrative from once demanding space at international forums to now actively shaping the global order with indi ... read..

"Highly productive meeting": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo

Colombo | September 9, 2026 12:29:06 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka, held a meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo. ... read..

Technical and forensic teams step up rescue and relief operations in flood-hit Nepal

Kathmandu | September 9, 2026 11:59:44 AM IST

India's joint technical team has sustained its dewatering and slush removal operations at the tunnel located in flood-hit Nepal's Chilime area, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in an update. ... read..

Former Japan PM Ishiba pushes for deeper Seoul-Tokyo cooperation in defence, AI, and semiconductors

By Ravi Khandelwal

Seoul | September 9, 2026 11:59:35 AM IST

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for stronger cooperation between South Korea and Japan, saying the two countries together could become the worlds third-largest economic and defence power. ... read..

Singapore Police interview 5 over online comments on Nepal floods, SIA-Air India deal; investigations ongoing

Asia | September 9, 2026 11:29:28 AM IST

Five individuals, aged between 29 and 66, have been identified and interviewed by law enforcement agencies over contentious online remarks concerning the recent natural disaster in Nepal and discussions surrounding Singapore Airlines financial involvemen ... read..

"Coercion, bullying'': Philippines defence chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum

Manila | September 9, 2026 10:59:34 AM IST

Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro publicly denounced Beijing after receiving an unexpected note outlining Chinas stance on the South China Sea while delivering an address at a defence conference in South Korea. ... read..

BRICS Summit 2026: How the grouping is reshaping the global economic order

By Deepjoy Das

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 10:59:16 AM IST

Twenty years after its formation, BRICS has acquired enormous economic weight and a growing institutional footprint. Twenty years after the BRIC grouping took shape, BRICS has become one of the clearest institutional expressions of the changing global eco ... read..

US claims Chinese AI firms are carrying out industrial-scale theft of trade secrets

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 10:29:06 AM IST

United States federal agencies have alleged that Chinese artificial intelligence companies are executing industrial-scale theft of American competitors' trade secrets to cut development costs and accelerate market deployment. ... read..

"NIA found he is not accused under UAPA": Advocate Rohit Dandriyal, counsel for US national Matthew Van Dyke

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 9:59:36 AM IST

In a major development following the National Investigation Agency (NIA) not invoking provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in its chargesheet against US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals, initial terror ch ... read..

US halts Cognizant's green-card filings amid Trump's visa fraud crackdown

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 9:29:48 AM IST

The United States Department of Labour has frozen permanent labour certification submissions for Cognizant, representing the foundational stage through which enterprises sponsor overseas personnel for permanent residency, as the Trump administration steps ... read..

Iran launches missiles at Jordan, claims to trap mysterious US underwater toy' in Hormuz; oil prices rise

Tehran | September 9, 2026 9:29:29 AM IST

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Jordan on Wednesday, September 9, hitting the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base used by American forces, following an earlier US military attack on Iranian vessels. ... read..

US hits Canada with new import bans and tariffs in trade stand-off

By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 8:59:40 AM IST

The United States has announced a fresh round of trade measures against Canada, banning several categories of imports and reshuffling existing tariffs after Ottawa imposed its own retaliatory tariffs on American goods. ... read..

US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines with third country firms targeted

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 8:59:36 AM IST

The United States Department of the Treasury has placed 27 Iranian airlines on its Specially Designated Nationals List, effectively targeting every remaining commercial carrier in the country as part of an intensified pressure campaign against Tehran. ... read..

Former diplomats envision India as "bridge" between BRICS and Western nations ahead of New Delhi summit

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 7:29:02 AM IST

As India prepares to host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12-13, former senior diplomats have highlighted the event's historic significance, outlining both the geopolitical hurdles and strategic opportunities facing the expanded 10-member gro ... read..

US-Canada trade war: Trump orders import bans and revised tariffs on vehicles, alcohol, and dairy

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 7:28:59 AM IST

The ongoing trade dispute between the US and Canada has intensified as President Donald Trump has issued five presidential directives targeting Canadian imports through import exclusions and adjusted tariff structures, citing persistent trade discriminati ... read..

JP Nadda addresses ministerial roundtable at 79th WHO Regional Committee session; highlights major expansion of medical workforce

Dili | September 9, 2026 7:28:57 AM IST

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Tuesday participated in the Ministerial Roundtable on Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialised Care held during the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia (RC79) i ... read..

US destroys five Iranian oil tankers in response to ballistic missile attacks on navy warship

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 6:29:33 AM IST

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers in the Middle East on Tuesday, noting them as retaliatory strikes after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted an American Navy warship with ballist ... read..

IAF welcomes F-2 fighter jets of Japan Air Self-Defense Force for Exercise Veer Guardian 2026

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 6:29:31 AM IST

The Indian Air Force on Tuesday welcomed F-2 fighter jets of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for the bilateral combat exercise 'Veer Guardian 2026'. ... read..

"No reciprocity no access": Trump orders removal of Canadian products from US procurement program

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 5:29:44 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that he has ordered federal agencies to stop buying Canadian products through the government's main purchasing catalogue until Ottawa provides equal market access to American businesses and farmers. ... read..

"We will never forget": Trump honours heroes of 9/11, posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to "Man in the Red Bandana"

Washington, DC | September 9, 2026 4:59:35 AM IST

Standing beside a 16,000-pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Centre, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) paid tribute to the victims and honoured the heroes of the 9/11 attack while renewing Americas vow to "never forget." ... read..

"Equal area maps project or preserve the relative sizes of continental landmarks": India backs UNGA resolution

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 4:29:55 AM IST

India on Tuesday emphasised that equal-area map projections are essential to preserving the true relative sizes of continental landmasses, following the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the resolution titled Correct the Map: Rebalancing Glob ... read..

Iran strikes US base in Jordan in retaliation for attacks on oil tankers near Kharg Island and Jask

Amman | September 9, 2026 4:29:51 AM IST

Iran has launched a barrage of missiles targeting US military positions in Jordan, in direct retaliation for attacks on Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and the Jask port. ... read..

MEA terms BAPS-Eiffel Tower controversy "matter purely between the entities concerned"

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 3:59:54 AM IST

Responding to reports that female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to avoid certain areas during a visit by a delegation from the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday stated that ... read..

India has signed trade deals with 38 countries under PM Modi govt, up from just 4 pre-2014: Rajnath Singh

Colombo | September 9, 2026 3:59:47 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted a dramatic transformation in Indias international economic engagement, noting that India has successfully secured free trade agreements with 38 countries over the last 10 to 12 years under Prime Minis ... read..

Nepal flash floods: India assures support in ground rescue and relief as 275 nationals remain missing

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 3:28:54 AM IST

India has delivered 95 tonnes of emergency relief materials on board seven aircraft to support Nepal during its ongoing flash flood catastrophe, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Tuesday, expressing deep solidarity and sympathy with the people ... read..

Candlelight vigil held in Nepal commemorating "martyrs" of last year's Gen Z uprising

Kathmandu | September 9, 2026 3:28:52 AM IST

In honour of those who were martyred during the Gen Z movement on September 8 and 9 last year, a candlelight vigil was organised in Nepal to remember their contribution to the political change in the Himalayan nation. ... read..

No update yet on Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans visit to India for BRICS Summit: MEA

New Delhi | September 9, 2026 2:59:14 AM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs stated on Tuesday that it has no fresh updates regarding the participation of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi. ... read..

Nepal jolted by 5.0 earthquake amid ongoing flood rescue efforts as death toll reaches 1,366

Kathmandu | September 9, 2026 2:29:12 AM IST

A moderate earthquake of magnitude 5.0 jolted parts of Nepal late Tuesday evening. ... read..

"Clearly Iranian hand": US State Secy Marco Rubio accuses Tehran of backing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Florida | September 8, 2026 11:29:23 PM IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) implicated Iran in the latest wave of Houthi strikes targeting Saudi Arabia, labelling the Yemen-based rebel group as a proxy of Tehran as regional tensions escalate following widespread attacks o ... read..

BRICS countries strengthen technological sovereignty through cooperation: CEO of MEFERI Russia

Moscow | September 8, 2026 11:29:16 PM IST

Practical cooperation between BRICS countries in digital technologies is already delivering tangible results. The strongest areas are logistics, e-commerce, digital payments, and warehouse and manufacturing automation. This was stated by Dmitry Taburov, C ... read..

Rajnath Singhs Sri Lanka visit strengthens Delhi-Colombo defence ties: Senthil Thondaman

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 8, 2026 10:59:25 PM IST

Former Governor of the Eastern Province and Ceylon Workers Congress leader Senthil Thondaman on Tuesday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs visit to Sri Lanka would further strengthen the longstanding defence partnership between the two countries, desc ... read..

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi arrives in Abu Dhabi, begins Odisha's UAE investment outreach

Abu Dhabi | September 8, 2026 10:59:12 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday arrived in Abu Dhabi, marking the beginning of Odishas high-level investment outreach in the United Arab Emirates. ... read..

India-Sri Lanka ties rooted in culture, faith; Rajnath Singhs visit gives "great momentum": Western Province Governor

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 8, 2026 10:29:56 PM IST

India and Sri Lanka are not only geographically close but are also bound by shared culture and faith, Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said on Tuesday, describing Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs visit to Sri Lanka as a significant boost to bilatera ... read..

AIM Congress 2026: MP CM meets Choithram Group Chairman in Dubai, eyes global market access for state's farm produce

Dubai | September 8, 2026 10:29:54 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held one-on-one meetings with prominent industrialists at the Taj Dubai on September 8, the third day of the three-day 'AIM Congress-2026' held in Dubai. ... read..

IRGC Navy claims to capture US unmanned submarine in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran | September 8, 2026 10:29:52 PM IST

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday claimed that its forces had captured a US unmanned submersible at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz during a complex intelligence and operational operation. ... read..

Israel to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem, expel British reps over settlement sanctions

Tel Aviv | September 8, 2026 10:29:32 PM IST

Israel has announced a series of countermeasures against the United Kingdom, including the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem and the expulsion of British representatives from the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) in Kiryat Gat, fo ... read..

INS Sudarshini concludes port call at Barcelona

Barcelona | September 8, 2026 9:59:18 PM IST

Indian Navy's sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded her port call at Barcelona in Spain on September 6 as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition. ... read..

Fastest-growing economy: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlights India's economic growth, lower inflation during Colombo visit

Colombo | September 8, 2026 9:29:30 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday highlighted India's economic growth, saying the country's economy has doubled in size over the last 10 to 12 years and its GDP growth currently stands at approximately 7.8 per cent. ... read..

"We press on toward the powerhouse": Arnold Dix on Chilime tunnel operation in Nepal

Kathmandu | September 8, 2026 9:29:19 PM IST

Australian tunnel rescue expert Arnold Dix, internationally celebrated for his pivotal contribution in extracting 41 trapped workers from Indias Silkyara tunnel in 2023, gave an update on the ongoing rescue operation at the Chilime Hydropower Plant in Ne ... read..

Sri Lanka grateful to India for support during economic crisis, looks forward to continued friendship: Deputy Minister Pradeep Sunderalingam

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 8, 2026 9:29:13 PM IST

Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Pradeep Sunderalingam on Tuesday expressed gratitude to India for its support to Sri Lanka during times of economic and political difficulties, saying Colombo looks forward to New Delhi ... read..

Fresh impetus to India-Morocco defence cooperation: Inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting held in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 8:59:22 PM IST

The inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting between India and Morocco took place in New Delhi on Tuesday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh assures Sri Lanka of Indias unwavering support, says "whenever crisis arises, India will stand with Sri Lanka"

By Sahil Pandey

Colombo | September 8, 2026 8:29:06 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday assured Sri Lanka of Indias unwavering support, saying that New Delhi will always stand with Colombo whenever the island nation faces a crisis, while underlining the deep-rooted and civilisational ties between th ... read..

MoU exchanged between Industries Department, Government of Bihar and AIM Global Foundation

Dubai | September 8, 2026 8:29:02 PM IST

Under the leadership of Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar is emerging as a new destination for investment, innovation and industrial growth. ... read..

Chief of Naval Staff Adm Krishna Swaminathan to visit Australia, New Zealand from Sept 9

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 7:59:16 PM IST

Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), will undertake an official visit to Australia and New Zealand commencing on September 9, according to the Ministry of Defence. ... read..

Pak: HRFP denounces rising violence against religious minorities, demands justice in 4 cases

Faisalabad | September 8, 2026 7:59:14 PM IST

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has denounced what it called a rising pattern of violence, discrimination, harassment and persecution against religious minorities in Pakistan, demanding justice in the cases of Christian men Samuel Arif, Ikhlaq Masih, A ... read..

Will hold bilateral talks with numerous leaders: MEA on PM Modis upcoming BRICS engagements

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 7:29:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with several leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday, while maintaining that the details of the participating leaders and the ... read..

Chinas new security law raises risks for Taiwanese travellers, businesses

Taipei | September 8, 2026 7:29:36 PM IST

China is changing their national security through a series of new and amended laws, increasing uncertainty for Taiwanese citizens, businesses and investors operating or travelling in the country, Taiwanese officials have warned, as reported by The Taipei ... read..

Not an era of war: MEA on efforts to end Russia-Ukraine conflict, says India is ready to help with cessation of conflict

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 7:29:34 PM IST

India remains in touch with both Ukraine and Russia and is ready to assist in any manner to help bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, reiterating New Delhi's position that the solution to the confl ... read..

Bangladesh President Alamgir calls for fair sharing of common river waters and resolution of unresolved issues with India

Dhaka | September 8, 2026 7:29:27 PM IST

Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday emphasised the prompt resolution of pending issues between Bangladesh and India through discussion to make the existing relationship between the two countries stronger and more sustainable. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM meets Sharjah Chamber of Commerce Chairman at AIM Congress-2026 in UAE

Sharjah | September 8, 2026 6:30:17 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a courtesy meeting with Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Expo Centre, during the 'Annual Investment Meeting' (AIM Congress-2026) held in the United Arab E ... read..

India-China ties are gradually moving in a positive direction": MEA on 1st Corps Commander-level talks in eastern sector

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 6:30:09 PM IST

India and China held their first-ever Corps Commander-level meeting in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting points in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in ongoing bilateral efforts to maintain peace along the Line of Actua ... read..

Major players across every sector: CM Mohan Yadav invites UAE businesses to invest in Madhya Pradesh

Dubai | September 8, 2026 6:30:06 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said the state is seeking investment from major players across sectors, particularly in Artificial Intelligence, and invited businesses in the UAE to participate in the Global Investors Summit (GIS)-202 ... read..

India, Russia want peaceful solution to Ukraine conflict: Kremlin spokesperson welcomes New Delhi's willingness to contribute

Moscow | September 8, 2026 5:29:28 PM IST

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said India and Russia want a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict, asserting that New Delhis position corresponds with Moscows. ... read..

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