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India warns nationals against seeking jobs in Malaysia using visa-free entry
The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory cautioning Indian nationals against misusing Malaysia's 30-day visa-free entry facility to travel to the country in search of employment, warning that such attempts could lead to overstay, illegal...
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India, Egypt discuss deepening cooperation in communications, information technology
India and Egypt held discussions on further deepening cooperation in the communications and information technology sector.The discussions took place during a meeting between India's Ambassador to Egypt, Suresh Reddy and Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information...
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MEA Fact Check flags misleading posts claiming world leaders fell ill after BRICS Summit
The MEA Fact Check on Thursday warned against several misleading and malicious posts circulating on social media platforms regarding the BRICS Summit, which claimed that several world leaders had fallen ill after attending the event in India.MEA Fact Check took to the...
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New Zealand Parliament Approves India FTA, Tariffs to Fall on Most Exports
New Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed legislation needed for the free trade agreement (FTA) with India with lawmakers voting 93-29 in favour, according to Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay.McClay said the vote showed strong parliamentary support for the...
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BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition kicks off in Delhi
The two-day 'Bharat Innovates Exposition' showcasing India's deep-tech innovations kicked off at Bharat Mandapam here on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, to be held on 12th and 13th September under India's BRICS Chairship.The exposition, organised by the Ministry...
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Taliban reaches out to world despite isolation, sanctions and rights concerns
Afghanistan's Taliban administration is putting all-out efforts in reaching out to as many nations as possible, even for possible working relations, in the absence of official recognition over its human rights record.Despite United Nations sanctions that also require...
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PM Modi Congratulates Belgium for Hosting Hockey WC, Praises Indian Teams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Belgium for co-hosting the recently concluded Hockey World Cup 2026, while also praising the Indian men's and women's teams for their outings in the global showpiece.PM Modi addressed the media after his meeting with...
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Deported from B'luru, 31 Bangladeshi nationals reach Bengal holding centre for final procedures
As many as 31 Bangladeshi nationals who were detained from different parts of Bengaluru as part of an operation against suspected illegal immigrants were sent to West Bengal and handed over to the authorities in Malda on Wednesday morning for further deportation procedures,...
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Bodies of Kerala Women Killed in US Likely to Be Released on Sep 3: Suresh Gopi
The bodies of the two Kerala women killed in Milpitas, California, are likely to be released after the autopsy formalities are completed on Thursday, Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi said, as efforts to bring the mortal remains home entered the final...
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Nepal floods impact: Low-lying areas of Bihar's West Champaran inundated after Gandak Barrage release
Floodwaters entered several low-lying areas of Bihar's West Champaran district after around 180,000 cusecs of water was released from the Valmiki Nagar Gandak Barrage following the devastating floods in neighbouring Nepal.Residents of Chakdahwa and nearby villages reported...
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India, Brazil aim to expand bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030
India and Brazil have reaffirmed their shared objective of expanding bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030 through a more diversified, balanced and sustainable partnership, particularly in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering goods and machinery, an official statement...
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Pray for All Those Who Have Lost Their Lives: Dalai Lama on Devastating Floods in Nepal, Tibet
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday said he was saddened over the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting in loss of life and heavy structural damage."I am saddened to learn of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa...
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Around 1,000 People Gather at Church in Israel to Celebrate India's Independence Day
India's Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating India's Independence Day at St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, the Indian Embassy in Israel said."Embassy of India joins 80th Independence Day celebrations at St. Anthony's...
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Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman
More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian warship at Sultan Qaboos Port in the Omani state capital, the Indian Embassy in Oman said."Young Minds, Maritime Bonds in the spirit of celebrations of...
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Arrested Pakistani National Planned to Flee to Bangladesh, Resurface in Bengal with New Identity
Wahab Alam, the Pakistani national arrested from Habra in West Bengal, had plans to escape to neighbouring Bangladesh for some time, but only to come back to the state with a new identity and new assignments.During interrogation by the sleuths of the Special Task Force...
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UN Report Links November 2025 Red Fort Blast to AQIS
A United Nations report has linked the November 2025 attack on Delhi's Red Fort to Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), warning that the group is developing into a regional terrorist organisation with expanding financial and logistics networks.The finding appears in...
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India, China Discuss Boundary Delimitation, Border Management Issues
India and China held discussions on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperation.The discussions were held during the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border...
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Bhopal to host BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting, Working Group sessions from today
Bhopal is set to host the third BRICS Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting and the BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting from Wednesday, bringing together delegates from BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen cultural cooperation and deliberate on issues including...
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Many nations impacted by extreme heat lack power cooling resources, says report
Climate-driven temperature changes are on track to cause about 430,000 more deaths annually by 2050, with 10 times more deaths occurring in poor countries than in richer countries. How many of those lives can be saved largely depends on access to energy, particularly the...
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BRICS Health Ministers' Meet to Begin in India with Focus on Inclusive Healthcare
India is set to convene the 16th BRICS health ministers' meeting from Wednesday, which will bring together health ministers and senior health officials from BRICS member countries to deepen cooperation on health security, digital health, pandemic preparedness and equitable...
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India, EU to Build Future-ready Partnerships That Benefit Businesses and Citizens
The India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) complements ongoing efforts towards an ambitious, balanced and mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.Co-chairing the Ministerial Meeting on the India-EU TTC...
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India, Spain to Strengthen Industrial Partnerships, Build Resilient Supply Chains
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Jordi Hereu, Minister of Industry and Tourism of Spain, and explored new opportunities to strengthen India-Spain collaboration in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation, tourism and other future-ready sectors that drive...
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PM Modi, Albanese Unveil Historic BBL Fixture; Chennai to Host Season Opener
Melbourne Renegades will play Perth Scorchers in Chennai in December to open the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL) season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese unveiled the fixture during a joint visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground...
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India, Australia Launch PACTS to Boost Cyber, Critical Technology Cooperation
India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical...
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India, Australia Sign Energy Security Agreement, Pave Way for Uranium Trade
India and Australia on Thursday finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the landmark agreement would strengthen India's clean energy...