Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 1,124, Over 3,200 Injured

Kabul – The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has risen to 1,124, with at least 3,251 others injured, the Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Tuesday.

More than 8,000 homes, mostly in Kunar province,…

As PM Modi Concludes China Visit, Rubio Calls US-India Ties the 'Defining Relationship of the 21st Century'

New Delhi/Washington – Soon after visuals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin…

PM Modi Condoles Loss of Lives in Afghanistan Earthquake as Toll Crosses 812

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep grief over the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, which has claimed more than 812 lives, and assured India’s readiness to provide humanitarian assistance.

Posting…

PM Modi meets leaders of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Belarus on SCO Summit sidelines

Tianjin- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China.

During his meeting with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart…

Committed to advancing ties based on mutual trust and sensitivity: PM Modi to Xi Jinping

Tianjin- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Sunday, reaffirmed that India is committed to advancing bilateral relations on the basis of “mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.” He…

Relief for Textile Exporters: Centre Extends Export Obligation Period

New Delhi — Textile exporters have welcomed the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s (DGFT) move to extend the Export Obligation (EO) period under advance authorisation for products covered by mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs)…

India’s Purchase of Russian Oil Helped Prevent Global Crisis, Stabilise Markets

New Delhi – Despite accusations that India has extended a financial lifeline to Russia or acted as a laundering hub, the reality is that New Delhi’s decision to buy Russian energy has helped prevent a global crisis by keeping oil…

India and Japan Launch AI Cooperation Initiative, Modi Invites Ishiba for AI Summit

Tokyo: India and Japan on Friday unveiled a landmark AI Cooperation Initiative to strengthen collaboration in artificial intelligence, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), training, capacity building, and support for businesses and startups…

PM Modi, Former Japanese PM Kishida Review Progress in India–Japan Ties

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Friday to review the progress of India–Japan relations, particularly in trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility.

“Had…

Over 300 Houses Damaged, Village Swept Away After Glacier Burst in Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

Islamabad: More than 300 houses and dozens of shops were destroyed in Ghizer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan after a glacier burst triggered a massive landslide and flooding, local media reported on Saturday.

The disaster, caused…