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India-Russia cultural, spiritual relationships in focus during J&K LG’s meeting with…
Moscow; Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday held a meeting with Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia, during his visit to the country to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha…
Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka airport halts all flight operations
Dhaka: A massive fire erupted at the cargo section of Bangladesh’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, halting all flight operations and prompting an extensive emergency response, local media reported.…
Trump officials discussing setting up meeting with Kim Jong-un during Asia trip
Seoul: Officials of US President Donald Trump's administration have privately discussed arranging a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming visit to Asia, Yonhap news agency reported citing a CNN report…
Iran says ready to help ease Pak-Afghan tensions
Tehran: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday held a telephonic discussion amid growing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad. Both ministers reviewed regional developments…
Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul kill 5, leave dozens injured
Kabul:At least five Afghans were killed and dozens of others were injured in recent Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, local media reported on Saturday. Several of the injured are reportedly undergoing treatment at Emergency Hospital in the…
EU Chief welcomes agreement on EUR1.5 billion for European Defence Industry Programme
Brussels : European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed the agreement on European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), which will see EUR1.5 billion towards strengthening European defence industry and supporting…
Trump to meet Putin in Hungary after “productive” call, says talks to seek end to…
Washington, DC : United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, following a phone conversation between the two leaders. The planned meeting comes ahead of…
NYC Mayor hosts Diwali celebration, lauds Indian community’s vibrant contributions
New York: In the United States, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Diwali celebration at his official residence, extending warm greetings to the Indian community and lauding their valuable contributions to the city's cultural and…
Trump to ask Republicans to hold off on legislating crippling tariff on Russian oil buyers
New York: As he prepares to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin with an aura of renewed optimism, US President Donald Trump says that he is asking Republican leaders to hold off on legislation to impose crippling penalties on…
US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over H-1B visas
Washington: The US Chamber of Commerce, the country’s biggest business organisation, has sued the Trump administration over the $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, calling it “unlawful”. In a lawsuit filed in a district court in Washington…
Trump reboots Ukraine-Russia War peace effort, will meet Putin
US President Donald Trump on Thursday started a reboot of the attempts to end the “inglorious” Russia-Ukraine war and announced that he will meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Ahead of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky…
India’s economic fundamentals are ‘pretty strong’ with ‘good growth,’ says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said that India’s economic fundamentals remain “pretty strong” with lower inflation and “well-managed” fiscal deficit. “India continues to be the fastest-growing major, major economy. We…
Trump calls PM Modi a great man, claims India ‘assured’ him to stop buying Russian oil
Washington:US President Donald Trump has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man" and India as "an incredible country", adding that he is open to meeting the Prime Minister on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Summit in…
Bangladesh: Four more people die of dengue, death toll in 2025 crosses 240
Dhaka: As many as four dengue patients died in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 242, local media reported.
During the same period, 758 more…
Brazilian VP to co-chair inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting with Piyush Goyal today
New Delhi; Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, will meet Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday for the inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting.…
Taliban says 12 Afghans killed, over 100 injured in Pakistani military attack
Kabul : At least 12 people were killed and over 100 others were injured in a Pakistani military strike on Spin Boldak district in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, local media reported, quoting the Taliban.
In a…
Trade concerns raised as Afghanistan-Pakistan border remains shut
Kabul : As key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained shut for the fourth consecutive day, concerns have been raised regarding the serious impact on trade and economic activities of two nations.
Major trade crossings,…
‘To be prepared for future, we must be prepared today’: UNTCC Chiefs Conclave highlights…
New Delhi : As India hosts the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave, leaders of the armed forces from across the world shared the challenges in the complex evolving global security environment and how…
“Trump-Xi meeting still on” says US Secy Bessent………
Beijing : China on Tuesday urged the US to "correct its wrongdoings" and "demonstrate sincerity in trade discussions" to meet each other halfway, state media reported.
The statement by China's Ministry of Commerce followed Monday's…
Biden welcomes hostage release, ceasefire deal, commends Trump
Washington : In a major breakthrough toward ending months of violence, the last 20 remaining hostages held in the Israel-Gaza conflict have been released, reuniting with their families after enduring what Former US President Joe Biden…
