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Canada ends popular student visa programme; India, 13 other nations hit

Student Direct Stream (SDS) was a popular international student programme which applied to students from India, China, Pakistan, Brazil, Senegal and several others

India inks agreement to establish Bimstec Energy Centre in Bengaluru

Earlier on September 28, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's dedication to strengthening ties with Bimstec during a meeting of foreign ministers

China provides Rs 3 cr assistance to Sri Lanka after natural disasters

Earlier on October 30, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka had handed over $1,00,000 (approximately LKR 30 million) and relief material worth LKR 400 million as aid on flood relief

'Serves no purpose': Why Qatar won't mediate between Israel and Hamas

However, Qatar is highly likely to return to the efforts if both sides show serious political willingness to reach a deal on the war in Gaza, according to one official

New Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip

Xi vowed support for Subianto's administration, thanking him for visiting China first and saying he believed Indonesia will adhere to an independent development path

Two Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 13, say Palestinian officials

One of the strikes hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City's eastern Tufah neighbourhood, killing at least six people, Gaza's Health Ministry said

India has effective mechanism to monitor oceans, says Navy chief Tripathi

The Navy Chief also dismissed the dual carrier operation by China in the South China Sea as "nothing we should be concerned of "

WHO chief warns of imminent famine in North Gaza, calls to scale up efforts

He gave a call for an immediate scale-up and safe access for humanitarian aid, primarily food and medicines to tackle severe malnutrition

Defence forces seek green nod for ammunition storage expansion in Ladakh

The security force's proposals, moved between April and July, also include strengthening security at Lukung, a village near Pangong Tso, and in Durbuk

Japan vows military buildup, deeper ties with US as regional tension rises

Ishiba said the security environment surrounding Japan and the international community has significantly worsened due to escalating tensions with China

'Suicide bomb' blast at Pakistan railway station: Death toll jumps to 24

A senior official said that about 100 people were present at the blast site, which is said to have occurred at a platform inside the railway station. Officials suspect it to be suicide bombing

Many Khalistan supporters in Canada, they don't represent Sikhs: Trudeau

His comments came during Diwali celebrations at Ottawa's Parliament Hill recently amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India

Third India-Australia Joint Military Exercise begins in Maharashtra

The exercise AUSTRAHIND was started in 2022 in Rajasthan and has since then become an annual event

Security heightened in Kishtwar after killing of 2 village defence guards

Security forces have cordoned off the area after the brutal attack by the terrorists

India slams Pakistan's rhetoric on Kashmir in strong UN Right of Reply

Trivedi delivered India's strong response after the Pakistani delegate spoke about the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan

Canadian MP Chandra Arya slams politicians for dividing Hindus and Sikhs

The Canadian MP said that politicians are portraying Hindus and Sikhs as opposing sides regarding the attack on the temple by Khalistani extremists

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese military aircraft, 5 vessels around territory

China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels since September 2020

MEA trashes 'fake' document urging diaspora mobilisation against extremists

The "said government of India" communication is "fake", the External Publicity & Public Diplomacy Division of the MEA said

Donald Trump's victory may not be good news for Pakistan and Bangladesh

Other South Asian leaders can't rely on the warm personal relationship that Trump shares with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Trump win may ensure India's trade security: CEA Nageswaran at BFSI Summit

Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India V Anantha Nageswaran shared his thoughts on the impact of the US elections on India's growth at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit