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North Korea tests cruise missile system, vows 'toughest response' to US, South Korea military drills
World | Jan 26, 2025, 09:36 AM ISTWhile Trump in an interview recently called North Korea a 'nuclear power' hinting a prospective meeting with Kim, the North on Sunday vowed 'toughest response' to US, South Korea for their continued military drills 'targeting' Pyongyang.
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Republic Day 2025: Indonesia's military contingent participates in parade on Kartavya Path | Watch
World | Jan 26, 2025, 04:09 PM ISTIndonesia achieved a historic feat on Sunday at the Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path as its contingent participated in the parade for the first time in any event abroad. As the Indonesian contingent marched on Kartavya Path, President Subianto graced the event as the chief guest.
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Rubio congratulates India on 76th Republic Day, says 'India-US to have a defining partnership..'
World | Jan 26, 2025, 07:54 AM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted people of India as the country completes 75 years as a republic. Rubio said that the New Delhi-Washington ties will be a defining one in the 21st century.
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Amit Shah launches scathing attack on Kejriwal in Delhi rally: 'Today, Annaji would be ashamed'
Delhi | Jan 25, 2025, 07:01 PM ISTDelhi Assembly Election: In an election rally, Amit Shah attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi over its promise of cleaning the Yamuna river as he asked the public if any work was done by the government.
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Behave yourself: Chinese Foreign Minister warns US Secretary of State Rubio in first conversation
World | Jan 25, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTA war of words appears to have broken out between newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as they interacted for the first time. While Wang Yi reportedly told Rubio to 'behave', Rubio clarified that under Trump, US will priortise American interests.
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Israel denies to allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza until Hamas releases another hostage
World | Jan 25, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTIsrael on Saturday denied to allow the return of Palestinian to northern Gaza as it seeks Hamas to release Arbel Yehoud, is freed. The development comes after Hamas released four Israeli soldiers after parading them in front of a huge crowd.
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Pakistan's ISI sends delegation to Bangladesh, India says 'keeping an eye, appropriate actions..'
World | Jan 25, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTA delegation of Pakistan's ISI is in Bangladesh after Dhaka's military delegation visited Rawalpindi, reports suggest. It has garnered India's attention as MEA on Friday said that New Delhi is keeping an eye, and government will take appropriate action when required.
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Hamas frees four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza, clears way for release of Palestinians
World | Jan 25, 2025, 03:55 PM ISTHamas on Saturday released four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of the second swap of prisoners agreed upon between Israel and Hamas. The latest development clears way for Israel to release 200 Palestinians held in Israeli jails.
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PM Modi holds talks with Indonesian President Subianto, hails 'thousands of years old' relations
World | Jan 25, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday in New Delhi. In his meeting with Subianto, PM Modi acknowledged that Indonesia was the chief guest at first Republic Day celebrations.
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US introduces bill to revoke China’s special trade status as Rubio tells Wang Yi, 'America first'
World | Jan 25, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTIn his first conversation with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the new administration under Donald Trump seeks to purse a US-China relation which prioritises American interests.
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India's Republic Day chief guests in last 10 years | See pictures
World | Jan 25, 2025, 12:48 PM ISTRepublic Day 2025: It has been a tradition in India to welcome heads of states and governments to its Republic Day celebrations, marking its strong ties with countries worldwide. Though the times have changed, the tradition persists with Indian democracy scaling newer heights with each passing day.
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White House shares 'chained' immigrants' photo as deportation drive begins: 'Promises made..'
World | Jan 25, 2025, 11:28 AM ISTAs the mass deportation drive has begun in the US, authorities have made more than 500 arrests, with hundreds of them deported. The White House has shared a photo which shows 'chained' immigrants in a queue to get on board a flight meant for deportation.
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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary with JD Vance casting tie-breaking vote
World | Jan 25, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTPete Hegseth, former Fox News host and combat veteran, has been cleared by US Senate as Defence Secretary. Notably, Hegseth has been accused of heavy drinking and aggressive behaviour toward women.
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UN suspends all movement into territory held by Yemen as Houthi rebels detain its staffers
World | Jan 24, 2025, 07:02 PM ISTAfter its staff members were detained by the Houthis, the United Nations has decided to suspend all travel activities into areas held by these rebels in Yemen. The assets linked to the US and Israel have remained major targets for Houthis in the region.
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MEA reacts on terrorist Pannun's presence at Trump inauguration, says 'will take up issue with US'
World | Jan 24, 2025, 06:32 PM ISTOn being asked about Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's alleged presence at the inauguration event of US President Donald Trump, the MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that the issue will be discussed with the US government.
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We will take them back if they are overstaying, says MEA as mass deportation drive begins in US
World | Jan 24, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTAmid US embarking on a mass deportation drive after Trump became the 47th President of the US, India's External Affairs Ministry said that India is ready to take back Indians who are overstaying either in US or any other part of the world.
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Freedom of speech cannot.., says MEA over disruption during 'Emergency' screening in UK
World | Jan 24, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTThe MEA in its weekly media briefing reacted on reports claiming that Emergency movie screening was disrupted in the UK as it said that India has consistently raised concerns with the UK government about incidents of violent protests and intimidation by anti-India elements.
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Is Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, responsible for her election setback? Report claims
World | Jan 24, 2025, 04:46 PM ISTKamala Harris, former US vice president, who was defeated in the US Presidential election by Donald Trump, has reportedly blamed her husband for her election loss. However, the couple was recently spotted grocery shopping.
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Jalgaon train accident: Nepal’s Foreign Ministry confirms death of 7 Nepali nationals
World | Jan 24, 2025, 03:48 PM ISTThe tragedy occurred as passengers onboard the 12533 Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express hastily jumped onto the adjacent tracks and were run over by the oncoming Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi.
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US arrests over 500 illegal immigrants as mass deportations begin after Trump's takeover
World | Jan 24, 2025, 03:05 PM ISTUS authorities have started their crackdown against illegal immigrants as more than 500 of them have been arrested and deported. Trump had promised in the run-up to the presidential election that a massive campaign will be launched to free the US of the illegal immigrants.