London, Sep 10 (IANS) British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, has been appointed as the new Permanent Under-Secretary (PUS), at the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the first female to take up the position.
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) More than 12 cities in China in the first half of 2026 have introduced measures encouraging or rewarding people to report religious activities that the Chinese government considers "illegal", US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said.
Doha, Sep 10 (IANS) India's new Ambassador to Qatar, Srikar Reddy, on Thursday presented a copy of the Letter of Credentials to Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and discussed ways to further deepen and enhance the strategic partnership between both countries.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) As New Delhi gears up to host the two-day BRICS Summit over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is gearing up for the high-profile event.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will welcome leaders from the expanded BRICS member-countries here as India hosts the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit this weekend.
Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) US-based advocacy group, Human Rights Watch (HRW), has urged Pakistani authorities to withdraw its decision to expel Afghan medical students and restore their enrolment in medical and dental institutions.
Manila, Sep 10 (IANS) Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday hit back at China’s “theatrics” remark, saying "I am not an actor” after calling out Beijing for its “disrespect” at the Seoul Defence Dialogue 2026 in South Korea, local media reported.
Kathmandu, Sep 10 (IANS) An estimated NPR 723.315 billion ($4.74 billion) will be required for reconstruction and recovery following the deadly floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district on August 26, the Prime Minister’s Secretariat said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Chair of the Aga Khan Development Network, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. During their discussions, President Murmu appreciated the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Development Network.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A five-member delegation of the Armenian Armed Forces, led by Major General Alexander Tsakanyan, visited an Indian Air Force (IAF) station under Western Air Command and undertook a guided tour of operational and maintenance facilities.
