‘Working to stop water flowing into Pakistan’

India is working to ensure “not a single drop of water” will flow into neighbouring Pakistan, the water minister has said, after New Delhi suspended a major treaty last year.
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Pak checkpoint: Militants kill 6, abduct 8 paramilitary troops

Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants killed six paramilitary personnel and abducted eight others during an attack on a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan, security officials said yesterday.
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Another blow to Mamata

After a revolt of TMC MLAs against Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, at least 21 party MPs from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are likely to switch their loyalty to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Cockroach Party’ leads India exam fiasco protests

Hundreds of young students gathered in New Delhi yesterday for the first street protest organised by the satirical “Cockroach People’s Party” over alleged irregularities in recent major examinations.
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM

India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest

Movement taps into youth frustration over jobs despite India’s rapid economic growth
6 June 2026, 12:15 PM

Bhutan to pay families cash for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM

China’s Xi to visit N Korea next week

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, state media said yesterday, his first trip abroad this year after hosting a series of leaders as Beijing asserts itself as a global diplomatic superpower.
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM

China's Xi to visit North Korea June 8-9: state media

This will be his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years
5 June 2026, 08:55 AM

India sees the vast reserves as ‘opportunity’

India gave a red-carpet welcome to Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez yesterday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks to bolster trade between the oil exporter and his energy-hungry nation.
5 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Pakistan accuses India of weaponising water after treaty suspension

Pakistan has previously said it would consider any attempt to change the flow of cross-border waterways an ‘act of war’
4 June 2026, 21:23 PM

Indian police arrest hotel owner after deadly fire

Police said owner Lavkesh Bajaj was arrested late Wednesday, hours after the blaze gutted the building, killing at least nine Indians and several foreigners
4 June 2026, 12:08 PM

West bengal assembly: TMC rebel now leader of opposition

The split in India’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) apparently passed the point of no return yesterday as West Bengal Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose approved the party’s rebel leader Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM

India approves $1 bn fund for airlines as fuel costs surge

Conflict in Middle East chokes Strait of Hormuz, drives up fuel prices
3 June 2026, 19:42 PM

5 Bangladeshis injured in Delhi fire

Bangladesh High Commission says three are in critical condition and receiving ICU care
3 June 2026, 19:00 PM

Japan refutes 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

In May, China's foreign ministry called on Asia-Pacific countries to be vigilant and "jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan's neo-militarism"
31 May 2026, 09:30 AM

Raise defence spending or face music

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took another swipe at Washington’s Nato and European partners yesterday, saying those that do not hike defence spending sufficiently “will face a clear shift in how we do busines
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Myanmar leader arrives in India to strengthen ties

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighbouring India yesterday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civilian leader, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties

The former military chief will also hold talks with business representatives during his five-day visit
30 May 2026, 15:39 PM

Rescuers free one of seven men trapped in Laos cave

Seven men had been trapped in the cavern in a remote mountainous area of central Xaysomboun province since May 20
30 May 2026, 00:09 AM

N Korea ‘not keen’ on engaging with US, South: S’pore FM

North Korea does not seem keen on diplomacy with Washington and Seoul, instead choosing to strengthen self-reliance and military deterrence, Singapore’s foreign minister has said after a rare trip to the politically isolated nation.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM