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Funeral held with honours in Kathmandu for climber Pur Bahadur Gurung killed in Broad Peak avalanche
Aug 7, 2026Kathmandu , August 7 (ANI): Last rites of Nepali mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung (Yukta), who died during an expedition on 8,047-metre Broad Peak, were performed in Kathmandu on Friday.The cremation took place at Swayambhu in the... -
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition; rushed to hospital, claims Israeli media
Aug 7, 2026Tel Aviv , August 7 (ANI): Reports have surfaced in Israeli media claiming that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital.According to Channel 14 (C14), citing sources... -
‘Closely following development’: India reacts to Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi defence deal
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): India on Friday stated that it was "closely following" the newly inked trilateral defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirming that... -
India stresses security of seafarers as “high priority” after Indian vessel sinks off Yemen; calls for safe, unimpeded passage
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has underscored that the safety and security of Indian vessels and seafarers remain a matter of "high importance," following the sinking of an Indian-flagged... -
UN experts raise alarm over China’s extradition bid for exiled journalist in Thailand
Aug 7, 2026Geneva , August 7 (ANI): The United Nations' human rights experts have raised serious concerns over the continued detention of Chinese journalist and human rights defender Bai Zhaodong in Thailand, warning that his possible extradition to... -
‘No endorsement’: India clarifies stand on former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s presser
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday clarified that New Delhi had no role in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in the national capital, reiterating that... -
“Internal matter”: MEA dismisses US lawmaker’s criticism of FCRA Bill
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday dismissed criticism surrounding India's foreign funding regulations, asserting that legislative affairs remain an internal prerogative governed by Parliament.Addressing......Read More -
India reiterates humanitarian approach to fishermen issue during Foreign Secy Misri’s visit to Sri Lanka: MEA
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): India said on Friday that it reiterated the need for a humanitarian approach to the fishermen issue during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Sri Lanka, stressing that the livelihood... -
“Attack on one, attack on all”: Pak, Saudi, Turkey sign key defence pact
Aug 7, 2026Islamabad , August 7 (ANI): Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey inked a defence deal on Friday, against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in West Asia. The accord titled the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" seeks to... -
“Discussed further strengthening this friendship”: MEA on call between PM Modi, Israeli PM Netanyahu
Aug 7, 2026New Delhi , August 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephonic conversation on Thursday to review and expand their bilateral ties, with discussions centring on deepening cooperation acros......Read More
