Over 2790 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

IANS | October 30, 2025 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Over 2790 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States this year for illegally staying in the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. The exercise was conducted after the Indian authorities thoroughly verified their credentials and nationality.

Inflation soars across Pakistan due to border conflict with Afghanistan

IANS | October 30, 2025 3:19 PM

Islamabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Inflation in Rawalpindi and Islamabad markets continues to soar as border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan has halted the import and export of vegetables, fruits, dry fruits and other food items for the past two weeks, local media reported on Thursday.

Cyprus FM backs India's zero tolerance-approach to terrorism

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Expressing gratitude to India for its steadfast position on the Cyprus issue, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos endorsed New Delhi’s stance that terrorism should be dealt with zero tolerance--extending not only to the terrorists, but also to those who support and finance them.

India and South Africa deepen cultural ties during Shekhawat's visit

IANS | October 30, 2025 2:25 PM

Johannesburg, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat held a meeting with South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meet in Zimbali, near Durban on Thursday. He expressed India and South Africa's commitment to deepen ties through an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cultural cooperation.

India, Cyprus are trusted friends, reliable partners: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 30, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Hailing the relations between India and Cyprus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the two nations "trust friends and reliable partners". He expressed India's support for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Cyprus and for a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality, in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions.