India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s allegations regarding a naval collision between INS Kolkata and PNS Hunain in the western Arabian Sea, describing Islamabad’s response as “the same old stalling” and accusing the Pakistani vessel of carrying out an “unacceptable and unprofessional” overtaking manoeuvre. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India had lodged a formal protest after
India has strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian territory, warning that the escalating conflict threatens regional stability, civilian safety, and the freedom of navigation through one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints — the Bab al‑Mandab. During the Ministry of External Affairs’ weekly briefing, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is “deeply concerned”
India has said it will take “all necessary actions to protect its national interests” after reports emerged that Bangladesh’s new administration is reviewing around 101 bilateral agreements and MoUs signed during former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 15‑year tenure. The review follows major political changes in Dhaka, where the BNP‑led government has begun reassessing deals to
India and Bhutan have taken another significant step in strengthening their digital and economic partnership with the launch of the second phase of international UPI, enabling Bhutanese citizens visiting India to make seamless digital payments. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the rollout in Thimphu, alongside Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Foreign Minister D.
Pakistan has publicly acknowledged India’s participation in a recent Shanghai Cooperation Organisation – Regional Anti‑Terrorist Structure (SCO‑RATS) meeting held in Islamabad, calling terrorism a “common challenge” for both nations. The statement marks a rare moment of diplomatic convergence between the two neighbours amid otherwise strained bilateral ties. The 46th SCO‑RATS Council meeting, held on 14
The United States has approved a potential $24.3‑billion sale of Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking one of the largest defence deals in recent years as the kingdom becomes increasingly involved in the ongoing West Asia conflict. The proposed package includes 48 F‑35 aircraft, 49 Pratt & Whitney engines, advanced
Intense fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi‑backed Yemeni government forces has killed 63 people in just 24 hours, marking one of the deadliest spikes in the conflict this year. Military officials from both sides confirmed the toll, underscoring how the war — already part of a wider West Asia crisis — is deepening instability across
DHAKA — Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has reportedly sentenced seven senior Awami League leaders to death in absentia, according to sources, with all seven accused said to be currently outside the country. The verdict allegedly relates to violence during the July–August 2024 student-led uprising that led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government. The
Sri Lanka’s traditional masks are more than striking pieces of art — they are windows into centuries of ritual, theatre, mythology and healing. Visitors often first encounter them in places like Kandy, where electric reds, yellows, bulging eyes, curling tongues and giant teeth make them impossible to ignore. What may seem like quirky souvenirs quickly
The 18th Brics Summit, held in New Delhi on 13 September 2026, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration — a 140‑paragraph document that outlines how the expanded 11‑member Brics grouping aims to navigate a global order in flux. India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s chairmanship, positioned Brics as an inclusive but not
