Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takehiro Funakoshi, held key discussions in New Delhi with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pramod Kumar Mishra, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to Japan later this year. The

The tragic crash of a Chinese-made Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) fighter jet in Dhaka has triggered widespread criticism and reignited debate over the country’s heavy dependence on outdated Chinese military equipment. The accident, which occurred on July 21, claimed 35 lives — most

Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are increasingly voicing frustration over decades of political neglect, lack of representation, and exploitation by the Pakistani state. A report by the Washington-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) outlines how the region remains trapped in a governance

Members of the Indian community in Maldives welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with overwhelming enthusiasm during his recent two-day State visit to Male. Describing it as a “proud” and “historic” moment, the diaspora hailed the visit as a major boost to bilateral ties

Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark 50-year defence treaty under the AUKUS alliance, even as the United States undertakes a review of its commitment to the trilateral pact. Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, along with UK

Admiral Vorobyev Vladimir Mikhailovich, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, visited Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate INS Tamal in Kaliningrad on Saturday, underscoring growing defence cooperation between India and Russia. The INS Tamal, commissioned at the Yantar Shipyard on July 1, is the

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives as the Guest of Honour on Saturday at Republic Square in Male. The event, hosted by President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, included a ceremonial gun salute,

Israel has recalled its negotiating team from Doha for consultations following Hamas’ response to a proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed on Thursday. The proposal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and backed by the United States, includes a 60-day

South Korea’s special counsel team questioned former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min on Friday as part of an ongoing probe into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration in December. The investigation centers on Lee’s alleged role in ordering the National Fire

India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) expected to boost bilateral trade by $34 billion annually, marking a major milestone in their strategic relationship. The historic pact was signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit

A Hindu temple in Melbourne was defaced with racist graffiti in a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among Australia’s Indian community and reignited concerns over rising hate crimes targeting minorities. The Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Boronia, Victoria, was vandalised with hate-filled graffiti

India highlighted its cutting-edge innovations in space and scientific research at the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit in Guyana, showcasing technologies from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Organised by the Indian High Commission in

British Indian businessman and UK House of Lords member Lord Rami Ranger praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and welcomed the signing of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a “historic and win-win” opportunity for both nations. Speaking to IANS ahead