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Nepals Gen-Z Day evokes pride in youth power, pain of loss and accountability demands??????????????????????????????????????????????????

Kathmandu | September 8, 2026 5:29:19 PM IST

Nepal on Tuesday observed the first Gen Z Martyrs Day in memory of the Gen Z movement of September 8 and 9, 2025. ... read..

Pakistans law enforcement fails women as rape, sexual harassment cases surge

Islamabad | September 8, 2026 5:00:02 PM IST

A National Assembly committee has raised serious questions over the performance of Pakistans law enforcement agencies (LEAs), accusing them of failing to curb the growing incidence of rape and sexual harassment and of showing negligence in pursuing high- ... read..

"Very, very important player": Kremlin spokesperson Peskov highlights engagement with India beyond hydrocarbons to nuclear sphere

Moscow | September 8, 2026 4:59:37 PM IST

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday highlighted Russia's engagements beyond hydrocarbon cooperation with India and called New Delhi a very important player in the global majority, underlining the expanding bilateral partnership across energy, pa ... read..

Competition intensifies to stop China turning the Blue Pacific Red

Asia | September 8, 2026 4:29:26 PM IST

China attempted to throw its weight around at the 55th iteration of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, held in Palau from 31 August to 3 September 2026. Beijing started in a huff after the host country invited Taiwan to attend. ... read..

Pakistan: Amnesty International demands release of imprisoned human rights lawyers

Islamabad | September 8, 2026 4:29:14 PM IST

Amnesty International has urged Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately and unconditionally release human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, whose convictions and prolonged imprisonment have raised serious concerns ove ... read..

Kremlin spokesperson confirms meeting between PM Modi and President Putin ahead of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Moscow | September 8, 2026 3:29:38 PM IST

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India for the BRICS Summit that gets underway on September 12 in New Delhi, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has detailed expectations for the high-level engagement, confirming that Prime Minister Nar ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Colombo

Colombo | September 8, 2026 3:29:34 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was warmly received by the Indian diaspora on Tuesday on his arrival at a hotel in Colombo. ... read..

India-Sri Lanka ties reaching new heights amid unprecedented political and defence engagement: High Commissioner Santosh Jha

By Sahil Pandey Colombo | September 8, 2026 2:59:24 PM IST

Elaborating on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to the island nation, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha stated that bilateral engagement between India and Sri Lanka has gained remarkable momentum over recent years, underpinned by a r ... read..

"No doubt summit will be successful,": Kremlin Spokesperson highlights need for cooperation in financial sphere ahead of BRICS Summit in Delhi

Moscow | September 8, 2026 2:59:26 PM IST

Russian President Vladmir Putin will be in India for the BRICS Summit that gets underway on September 12 in New Delhi. Ahead of that visit, Dmitry Peskov, Spokesperson for the President said that the visit is an opportunity for the two countries to discus ... read..

China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit, highlighting importance of cooperation

Beijing | September 8, 2026 2:59:01 PM IST

China attaches high importance to BRICS cooperation and supports India in successfully hosting this years leaders summit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Tuesday, as reported by Chinas state-run media outlet Global Times. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Colombo for 3-day visit to boost bilateral ties

By Sahil Pandey Colombo | September 8, 2026 2:29:20 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh touched down in Colombo on Tuesday to commence a three-day official visit centred on augmenting bilateral maritime and security cooperation. ... read..

Rajnath Singhs Sri Lanka visit to give fresh impetus to expanding India-Sri Lanka partnership: High Commissioner Santosh Jha

By Sahil Pandey Colombo | September 8, 2026 2:29:05 PM IST

India-Sri Lanka relations have never been better in the last several decades and are witnessing unprecedented political-level engagement across security, defence, connectivity, energy, trade, investment and digital cooperation, Indian High Commissioner ... read..

Prometheus in Seoul: 27th World Knowledge Forum opens to harness the fire of AI

By Ravi Khandelwal Seoul | September 8, 2026 1:59:52 PM IST

The 27th World Knowledge Forum opened in Seoul on Tuesday, bringing together global political leaders, scientists, technology pioneers and business leaders to examine the future of humanity in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. ... read..

Exposing Pakistan's health crisis: High costs and policy gaps deny multiple sclerosis treatment to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa patients

Peshawar | September 8, 2026 1:59:37 PM IST

Patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) are facing serious difficulties in accessing continuous treatment because the provincial Sehat Card Plus programme does not currently cover the neurological disease, as reported b ... read..

Saudi Arabia says energy facilities in the south attacked by Houthis

Riyadh | September 8, 2026 1:29:43 PM IST

Saudi Arabias Energy Ministry stated that multiple energy facilities and installations located within the southern province of the kingdom came under attack on Tuesday morning, leading to reported injuries. ... read..

Baloch student's enforced disappearance in Lahore exposes Pakistan's grim rights record

Balochistan | September 8, 2026 1:29:32 PM IST

The enforced disappearance of a Baloch student in Lahore has triggered concern among student circles, with the Baloch Students Council (BSC) Punjab calling on Pakistani authorities to disclose his whereabouts and ensure due legal process, as reported by T ... read..

India and Thailand discuss further strengthening of Strategic Partnership

Bangkok | September 8, 2026 12:29:47 PM IST

India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, held discussions with Thailand's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vijavat Isarabhakdi, centred on deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple strategic domains. ... read..

High level delegation from Kenya arrives in India for capacity building programme

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 11:59:35 AM IST

A high-level delegation consisting of 25 senior Kenyan officials, headed by Cabinet Secretary Mercy Wanjau, has reached India to engage in a specialised Strategic Capacity Building Programme. ... read..

Canadas retaliatory US tariffs take effect as trade dispute grows

Ottawa | September 8, 2026 11:29:09 AM IST

Canada's retaliatory tariffs targeting US merchandise officially came into force shortly after midnight on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney ramped up economic measures against the nation's primary trading partner following the breakdown of bilateral ... read..

India-Bangladesh rail officials begin talks to resume passenger train services

Dhaka | September 8, 2026 11:59:46 AM IST

India and Bangladesh, along with railway officials from both countries, on Tuesday began a three-day meeting in Dhaka to work towards resuming passenger train services that had been suspended. ... read..

India highlights comprehensive approach to food security at panel discussion in Israel

Tel Aviv | September 8, 2026 10:29:04 AM IST

India's Ambassador to Israel, JP Singh, articulated India's multifaceted strategy regarding food security, emphasising the integration of climate-resilient agriculture and digital technologies during a high-level panel session hosted by Israels Ministry ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh undertakes three-day Sri Lanka visit

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 10:28:42 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh began a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, during which he is scheduled to hold high-level discussions with the island nations leadership on diverse bilateral matters and interact with the Indian diaspora in ... read..

Europe should not give without getting anything in return in Ukraine peace deal: Kaja Kallas

Vilnius | September 8, 2026 9:59:30 AM IST

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas asserted that Europe must secure reciprocal advantages in any upcoming settlement addressing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasising that any viable peace architecture will require substantial commitments f ... read..

Indias BRICS Chairmanship takes centre stage as PM Modi hosts expanded 11-nation Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 9:28:48 AM IST

India is gearing up to host a major diplomatic gathering as leaders from the expanded BRICS grouping prepare to assemble in the national capital for the 18th Leaders Summit, marking two decades since the foundation of the bloc. ... read..

BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 9:28:46 AM IST

India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the rapidly evolving intergovernmental forum of major emerging market economies and developing nations. ... read..

Trump backs new H-1B fee in Labour Day push to prioritise US workers

Washington, DC | September 8, 2026 8:59:54 AM IST

United States President Donald Trump utilised his Labour Day proclamation to champion a proposed levy concerning H-1B visa applications, asserting that the measure would incentivise domestic firms to prioritise local employment before seeking personnel ab ... read..

EU announces 200-million-euro Greenland package amid Arctic sovereignty tensions

Oslo | September 8, 2026 8:59:45 AM IST

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a 200-million-euro investment package for Greenland during an official visit to Nuuk, designed to bolster cooperation between the European Union and the territory. ... read..

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh highlights invaluable contribution of Indian businesses to India-Saudi relations

Riyadh | September 8, 2026 8:29:46 AM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Indian business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals in Saudi Arabia, commending their vital contribution to bilateral economic ties. ... read..

"Operational posture recalibrated": Iran threatens Gulf exclusion zone as US CENTCOM redirects 94 ships in blockade

Washington, DC | September 8, 2026 7:29:26 AM IST

US Central Command forces operating in the Arabian Sea on Monday (local time) redirected nearly 100 commercial vessels and boarded multiple ships, stepping up the maritime blockade against Iran amid fresh threats of a "recalibrated" military posture from ... read..

"Paying the price of war": Turkish President accuses Israel of derailing US-Iran MoU, sabotaging peace efforts

Ankara | September 8, 2026 7:29:25 AM IST

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday accused Israel of sparking the Middle East conflict and intentionally sabotaging regional peace efforts, stating that the global economy and regional nations are paying the price for Israeli "schemes and pr ... read..

Trump claims oil prices will drop "below Two Dollars a gallon" after US wins war with Iran

Washington, DC | September 8, 2026 7:29:21 AM IST

US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday (local time) that oil prices will drop sharply once the United States achieves victory in its conflict with Iran, forecasting gas prices could fall below two dollars per gallon. ... read..

"Display of strategic confusion": Baghaei slams Canada for accusing Iran of "destabilising activities"

Tehran | September 8, 2026 6:00:16 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday launched a scathing verbal assault against Canada, accusing it of "strategic confusion" and endorsing US-Israel military aggression after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Finance Mini ... read..

India joins US and 24 nations in global 6G alliance following G20 Innovation Ministers meeting

Washington, DC | September 8, 2026 6:00:13 AM IST

India has joined the United States and 24 other nations in a global initiative to guide the development and deployment of next-generation 6G telecommunications networks, the US Department of Commerce announced on Monday. ... read..

Jaishankar highlights "welfare" of Indian diaspora during Consultative Committee meeting on India-West Asia ties

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 5:29:30 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday chaired a Consultative Committee meeting on Indias relations with West Asia, emphasising New Delhi's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring the welfare of millions of Indian expatriates ... read..

Shashi Tharoor extends greetings to World Malayalee Federation on 10th anniversary during visit to HQ in Vienna

Vienna | September 8, 2026 4:59:27 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday visited the headquarters of the World Malayalee Federation (WMF) in Vienna as the Chief Patron, extending his best wishes to mark the 10th anniversary of its founding. ... read..

"Usually countries visit one, not both": Luxembourg FM Xavier Bettel lauds India's diplomacy on Russia-Ukraine war

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 4:00:30 AM IST

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday highlighted Indias distinct position in navigating major geopolitical conflicts, commending New Delhis pragmatic diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine war while sounding alarms over ... read..

"Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit": Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian's visit

Tehran | September 8, 2026 4:00:28 AM IST

Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkians visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral trade and ... read..

"NO MORE SELLING BOMBARDIER IN THE UNITED STATES!": Trump lashes out amid ongoing trade dispute with Canada

Washington DC | September 8, 2026 3:29:09 AM IST

US President Donald Trump signalled a sharp escalation in cross-border trade friction on Monday, declaring that Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier should be banned from selling its jets in the United States unless the company shifts manufacturing o ... read..

Piyush Goyal meets Luxembourgs Trade Minister Xavier Bettel; discusses bilateral economic ties

New Delhi | September 8, 2026 3:29:07 AM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Luxembourgs Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday and discussed the strengthening of bilateral economic ties. ... read..

Pakistan must break pattern of impunity": UN raises alarm over persecution reports of Ahmadiyya Muslim community

Geneva | September 8, 2026 2:59:57 AM IST

United Nations experts on Sunday expressed grave concern over continuing reports of persecution of members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, calling on authorities to ensure their protection and uphold the country's human rights obligations. ... read..

Chilime tunnel rescue efforts progress; over 1200 DNA samples processed in Nepal: MEA

Kathmandu | September 7, 2026 12:00:02 AM IST

India's technical team made steady progress in rescue efforts at the Chilime tunnel in flood-hit Nepal, while the Indian forensic team has processed more than 1,200 DNA samples at two laboratories in Kathmandu, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said ... read..

Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 1,356; India-Nepal team makes steady progress in Chilime tunnel rescue operation

Kathmandu | September 7, 2026 11:29:25 PM IST

The death toll from the devastating Nepal floods has climbed to 1,356, with around 4,994 people still missing, even as the India-Nepal joint technical team continued to make steady progress in the Chilime tunnel rescue operation. ... read..

"Universal oneness, harmony, togetherness": Indian diaspora members laud RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats message in London

London | September 7, 2026 11:29:24 PM IST

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats message of universal oneness, harmony and togetherness resonated with members of the Indian diaspora in London, who said his address underscored the need to preserve Hindu cultural traditions, connect younger generations with the ... read..

For me, India belongs at UNSC: Luxembourg Deputy PM Bettel backs Security Council reforms, calls veto a relic of 2nd World War

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 10:29:20 PM IST

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday backed Indias bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, saying the UNSC should be reformed to reflect the realities of the present global order. ... read..

WHO South-East Asia Region annual governing body meeting begins in Timor-Leste

Dili | September 7, 2026 10:29:19 PM IST

The Seventy-ninth Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia opened today with Member States underscoring the importance of solidarity, shared responsibility and collective action to address health challenges, strengthen health systems, red ... read..

India's Embassy in Beijing asks for DNA samples from families of missing Indians following floods

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 9:59:41 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Beijing has asked families of Indian nationals who remain missing in China following the "devastating" mudslide and flash flood on August 26 to submit DNA samples to assist in the identification process. ... read..

China criticised as school timetable integrates state news into students daily routine

Beijing | September 7, 2026 9:29:12 PM IST

A Chinese high school in Hainan Province has come under criticism after a reported timetable required students to watch the Chinese state broadcasters flagship evening news programme every day, prompting accusations that political messaging is being inco ... read..

FTA deal is done by EU but companies need to see opportunities: Luxembourg Deputy PM Xavier Bettel on India-EU FTA

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 8:29:07 PM IST

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday said that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will create opportunities for businesses on both sides, while stressing the need to bring Indian and European compa ... read..

"India and Luxembourg have trusted, honest relations": Luxembourg Dy PM Bettel after meeting EAM Jaishankar

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 7:59:09 PM IST

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday said that India and Luxembourg have "trusted" and "honest" relations, following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House. ... read..

"Nowhere else do you have such a collective": South African envoy to India Sooklal says BRICS expansion strengthens global influence

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 6:59:39 PM IST

South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said that the expansion of BRICS has strengthened the grouping's influence by bringing together "weighty countries" from different regions, allowing them to collectively deliberate on reshaping the eme ... read..

Pak: Balochistan Bar Council announces province-wide court boycott over recruitment concerns

Balochistan | September 7, 2026 6:59:34 PM IST

The Balochistan Bar Council has announced a province-wide strike and boycott of courts to protest what it described as serious irregularities in recruitment procedures at the Balochistan High Court and district courts, Dawn reported, ... read..

"Very difficult for any grouping to have common voice": South African envoy to India Anil Sooklal on BRICS' geopolitical positions

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 6:00:43 PM IST

South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday said it would be difficult for BRICS to develop a common geopolitical voice on ongoing conflicts such as those in West Asia and between Russia and Ukraine, given the diversity of views and po ... read..

Pakistan: Sindhs farm crisis deepens as deregulation leaves growers at dependence of middlemen

Sindh | September 7, 2026 5:00:06 PM IST

The Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) has criticised the provincial governments agriculture deregulation policy, arguing that weak market oversight has empowered financially stronger middlemen to purchase crops from farmers at low rates and sell them to consumer ... read..

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces hit Russian oil facilities, drone launch site

Kyiv | September 7, 2026 5:00:02 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday said Ukrainian forces had struck Russian oil-processing facilities, a site used to store and launch attack drones and a target in the Black Sea in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine. ... read..

"Outdated and obsolete, in dire need of reform": South African envoy to India Anil Sooklal on UNSC reforms

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 4:29:16 PM IST

South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday called for urgent reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying the global body is currently "paralysed" and unable to effectively address conflicts around the world. ... read..

"India is going to have a fruitful summit": South African envoy to India Anil Sooklal ahead of BRICS Summit

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 4:00:02 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026 in India, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal on Monday said that the summit will be a major gathering of global leaders and is expected to be fruitful on several fronts. ... read..

"Strike our assets and you get struck": Iran issues stark warning to US, highlights thriving energy production chain

Tehran | September 7, 2026 3:59:57 PM IST

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Monday issued a stark warning to Washington against any misadventures towards Iranian energy facilities, warning of sharp repercussions. ... read..

'Ours is very trusted relationship': EAM Jaishankar thanks Luxembourg for support on India-EU FTA

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 3:29:53 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday lauded the robust partnership between India and Luxembourg, describing their engagement as a "very trusted relationship" with substantial potential for supply chain resilience and economic diversification. ... read..

Six unidentified bodies found along Mastung highway, raising questions over Pakistans security crackdown

Balochistan | September 7, 2026 3:29:32 PM IST

The recovery of six unidentified bodies at two locations along the QuettaKarachi Highway near Mastung has raised fresh concerns over the security situation and allegations of extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..

China emphasises judicial cooperation at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 2:59:48 PM IST

Chief Justice of China and President of the Supreme Peoples Court, Zhang Jun, delivered a keynote address at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum, emphasising judicial cooperation and mutual learning among member states. ... read..

Powerful formation of Global South on global stage: South African envoy hails BRICS as force reshaping world order

By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | September 7, 2026 2:59:45 PM IST

The emergence of BRICS has brought the Global South to the centre of the global geopolitical, economic and financial order, South African High Commissioner to India Anil Sooklal said, describing the grouping as a powerful formation working not just for de ... read..

Russian Prez Putin highlights Asia-Pacific regions growing role in global economic growth

Moscow | September 7, 2026 2:28:53 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region (APR) as a major engine of global economic growth, stressing Russias expanding participation in trade and investment cooperation across the region. ... read..

Indian workers play important part in cementing our ties with Saudi Arabia: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

Riyadh | September 7, 2026 2:28:46 PM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Monday underscored the vital contribution of Indian expatriate workers in strengthening diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Riyadh. ... read..

Pakistans Defence Day narrative challenged in Paris, Army slammed for human-rights abuses

Paris | September 7, 2026 2:29:05 PM IST

An international gathering in Paris on Pakistans Defence Day challenged the countrys official narrative of military valour, with participants accusing the Pakistan Army of human-rights abuses and policies that they said have contributed to prolonged ins ... read..

Death toll climbs to 1,355 in devastating Nepal floods

Kathmandu | September 7, 2026 1:59:59 PM IST

The death toll from the devastating flash floods has climbed to 1,355, according to the latest figures released by Nepals National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). ... read..

What I like about PM Modi is when you say something, you do it: Luxembourg Dy PM lauds Indias efficiency, leadership

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 1:59:46 PM IST

Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday lauded Indias efficiency and leadership on the global stage, saying that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a commitment, it is followed by action. ... read..

India, Australia explore opportunities for greater collaboration

Canberra | September 7, 2026 1:29:46 PM IST

Diplomatic channels remained active on Monday as India and Australia conducted structured discussions aimed at reinforcing their bilateral partnership alongside exploring pathways for enhanced cooperation. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar highlights trade, investment, financial cooperation during meet with Luxembourg Dy PM Xavier Bettel

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 1:29:23 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that trade, investment and financial cooperation are at the heart of India-Luxembourg ties, as he welcomed Luxembourgs Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel to India. ... read..

Dream team: US Envoy Sergio Gor hails India-US space sector cooperation, says ties expanded into co-creation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 7, 2026 12:30:10 PM IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Monday hailed how the India-US space partnership has moved beyond cooperation to co-creation, with the two countries co-designing instruments, co-funding startups, and co-authoring the future of human discovery. ... read..

Were going back to Moon and want India by our side: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 7, 2026 12:29:57 PM IST

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that Washington wants India by our side as the United States returns to the Moon, revealing that NASA has officially invited ISRO to join its Moon base programme. ... read..

"We have the things you don't and you have the things we don't": High Commissioner Philip Green on India-Australia space partnership

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 7, 2026 12:29:50 PM IST

Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green delivered an address at the 9th Bengaluru Space Expo 2026 on Monday, highlighting the expanding bilateral space partnership between Canberra and New Delhi. ... read..

US, South Korea, Japan kick off 3-way military exercise

Seoul | September 7, 2026 11:59:38 AM IST

The United States, South Korea and Japan commenced a five-day trilateral military exercise on Monday, proceeding as planned despite recent reductions to key Seoul-Washington exercises following directives from US President Donald Trump. ... read..

Chinese state firm supplied drone materials to sanctioned Russian entity: Report

Washington, DC | September 7, 2026 11:29:52 AM IST

A Chinese state-owned commercial enterprise has supplied Moscow with necessary resources for constructing hundreds of explosive drones, internal Russian shipping paperwork acquired by Politico has revealed. ... read..

Trump admin files fresh Supreme Court appeal to let USPS mail ballot rule take effect ahead of midterms

Washington DC | September 7, 2026 11:29:43 AM IST

US President Donald Trumps administration on Sunday again asked the Supreme Court to allow the US Postal Service (USPS) plan for mail ballots to take place effective immediately ahead of the midterm elections, CNN reported. ... read..

Nepal observes day of national mourning in memory of lives lost in devastating floods

Kathmandu | September 7, 2026 10:59:48 AM IST

Nepal is observing a day of national mourning on Monday in memory of lives lost in devastating floods which struck on August 26. ... read..

Neemrana Music Foundation set to bring century-old French Opera back to life with a world-first AI production

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 10:59:35 AM IST

New Delhi is set to witness a first-of-its-kind Indo-French production that brings together a 1919 French opera composed in English, artificial intelligence, live Indian opera singers and a 20-member French orchestra, an official release by the French Emb ... read..

US-Ukraine conclude substantive third round of talks as Washington pushes for trilateral with Russia

Kyiv | September 7, 2026 10:29:17 AM IST

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to come to the table after they held substantive discussions with Ukrainian officials, CNN reported. ... read..

Ambassador Gor Launches TRUST Fellowship, Champions India-US Partnership at Bengaluru Freedom 250 celebration

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 7, 2026 10:29:16 AM IST

United States Ambassador Sergio Gor marked the 250th anniversary of American independence at the US Missions National Day reception in Bengaluru on Sunday, using the occasion to launch the TRUST Fellowship and reaffirm the Trump Administrations focus on ... read..

Australian tunnel rescuer Arnold Dix says he faces "unprecedented" challenge in flood-hit Nepal

Kathmandu | September 7, 2026 10:29:11 AM IST

Australian tunnel rescue expert Arnold Dix, internationally celebrated for his pivotal contribution in extracting forty-one trapped workers from Indias Silkyara tunnel during 2023, has characterised ongoing flood mitigation operations throughout Nepal as ... read..

"The world has just changed": Trump reflects on 9/11, NYC resilience, and the day that altered history

Washington, DC | September 7, 2026 9:59:42 AM IST

Marking the solemn approach of the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, President Donald Trump has reflected on the profound impact of that fateful morning in 2001, recalling the moment he realised the world had changed forever and praising New York ... read..

North Korea's Kim unveils a new destroyer which will be part of a nuclear response system

Pyongyang | September 7, 2026 9:29:33 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated on Monday that the country's newest destroyer would form part of a nuclear response system, which holds the capacity to deliver "annihilating retaliatory strikes". As reported by the North Korean news agency KCNA, wh ... read..

US envoy Sergio Gor holds talks with Amazon executives on expanding India footprint

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 9:29:25 AM IST

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor engaged in a productive dialogue with representatives from multinational technology conglomerate Amazon on Monday, with both sides exchanging views on the corporate entity's operational presence in India and de ... read..

US envoy Sergio Gor meets Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, says his journey shows US-India space cooperation

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 7, 2026 8:59:55 AM IST

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station, on Sunday, stating that his voyage highlights bilateral space collaboration. ... read..

End of regime in Iran is near; it is fighting for existence: Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | September 7, 2026 8:59:38 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Iranian government's downfall is approaching while it struggles for survival, adding that a further objective remains to be fulfilled. ... read..

MoS MEA Kirti Vardhan Singh discusses strengthening India-Saudi cooperation across climate action, manpower

Riyadh | September 7, 2026 8:59:35 AM IST

Minister of State of the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met key Saudi Arabian leaders and held discussions on further cementing ties across areas such as labour, manpower and climate action. ... read..

Luxembourg's Deputy PM Xavier Bettel arrives in India for official visit

New Delhi | September 7, 2026 8:29:26 AM IST

As India and Europe continue to deepen their partnership, Xavier Bettel, the Deputy Prime Mnister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, arrived in India for an official visit. ... read..

Bring technological knowledge, experience back to India, build enterprises: Union Minister Kumaraswamy in US

Philadelphia | September 7, 2026 7:29:29 AM IST

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday (local time) urged Kannada entrepreneurs and Indian professionals based abroad to bring their technological expertise and global experience back to India, leverage government incentive ... read..

OPEC+ keeps October oil output quota unchanged from September levels

Vienna | September 7, 2026 7:29:27 AM IST

Seven OPEC+ countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman have agreed to keep their required oil production levels for October 2026 unchanged from September, reaffirming their commitment to market stability and compliance ... read..

Israel acting "little irrational" on Gaza due to upcoming election: US envoy Kushner in Kyiv

Kyiv | September 7, 2026 6:59:28 AM IST

US Special Envoyand son-in-law of US President Donald Trump Jared Kushner on Sunday said Israel's upcoming Knesset election was contributing to what he described as a little irrational approach by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government towards ... read..

Hormuz will open when US neither threatens nor attacks Tehran: Iran's security chief

Tehran | September 7, 2026 6:28:49 AM IST

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has said Tehran will keep the Strait of Hormuz open if the United States stops threatening or attacking Iran. ... read..

Zelenskyy calls territorial issue "relevant" in Ukraine-Russia peace talks with US envoy

Kyiv | September 7, 2026 6:28:47 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) described the territorial issue as relevant to efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, while saying that some of the most complex questions could ultimately be resolved only at the level ... read..

US: 5 dead, 5 injured after Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami, striking multiple vehicles

Florida | September 7, 2026 5:59:13 AM IST

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday afternoon (local time), striking multiple vehicles and catching ... read..

Irans security chief calls Trump's Hormuz open claim "big lie", says "restricted area" outside Strait to be announced soon

Tehran | September 7, 2026 5:29:26 AM IST

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz remains open amid the conflict in West Asia, calling it "a big lie", and said Tehran will soon announce a new "restri ... read..

Singapore PM condemns anti-Indian abuse over SIA-AI investment deal, says prejudice against any community not accepted

Asia | September 7, 2026 4:59:30 AM IST

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has strongly condemned racist comments targeting Indians over Singapore Airlines' (SIA) financial involvement in Air India, as well as racist remarks directed at Singaporeans who remain missing following the devastat ... read..

US: Amazon cargo aircraft overruns runway in Miami, striking multiple vehicles

Florida | September 7, 2026 3:29:53 AM IST

An Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport in Florida on Sunday and struck multiple vehicles on a road surrounding the airport. ... read..

Every week, we seek win-win opportunities for both nations: US Envoy Gor at Bengaluru event on 250 years of American freedom

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 7, 2026 3:29:50 AM IST

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted the growing breadth of the India-US partnership, saying the two countries are working together across sectors from trade and defence to aerospace, pharmaceuticals and space, as he marked 250 years of American ... read..

Germany's far-right AfD projected to win eastern state Saxony-Anhalt election: Exit polls

Berlin | September 7, 2026 2:58:33 AM IST

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has emerged as the largest party in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls, marking the first time since World War II that a far-right party has topped a state election in the country ... read..

"Hindutva never asks you to betray your Karma Bhumi": RSS chief Bhagwat in London

London | September 7, 2026 2:29:06 AM IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday (local time) said people can remain committed to their Karma Bhumi (field of duty) while also contributing to Bharat. ... read..

RSS chief Bhagwat says "more confident about future generations", calls them "more honest"

London | September 7, 2026 2:29:04 AM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat continues his praise of the younger generation, with his latest remarks in London expressing greater confidence in future generations, whom he described as more honest and willing to overcome differenc ... read..

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