Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Baku; Ambassador of India attends special event

Turkmenistan News June 13, 2026 at 11:33 AM

Baku [Azerbaijan], June 13 (ANI): Renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian, and founder of The Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, visited Baku and addressed a large gathering during a special public event held in the city.The event brought together government officials, representatives of various organisations, and members of the public interested in spirituality, personal well-being, and inn

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Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM’s debut tour

News - South China Morning Post June 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Bangladesh’s new leader is set to visit Malaysia and China later this month in a trip that Dhaka says reflects its independent foreign policy – with the decision to skip India seen less as a snub than a bid to strike a diplomatic balance. Tarique Rahman, who became Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister in February, plans to visit Malaysia on June 21–22 before a three-day official visit to China from June 23 on his first overseas trip since taking office. The Malaysia leg, scheduled ahead of any visit...

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G7 summit offers Trump, Modi chance to reset ties after US strikes kill Indian sailors

News - South China Morning Post June 13, 2026 at 7:49 AM

A possible meeting next week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump offers a chance to reset ties following a year of strained relations over tariffs, Pakistan, and now, the Iran war. US forces this week attacked three Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf of Oman region, killing at least three sailors and prompting protests from New Delhi. Modi and Trump would likely want to contain the latest tensions and avoid derailing efforts to get relations back on track...

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Indians grieve and demand action after US strike kills sailors

News - South China Morning Post June 13, 2026 at 4:38 AM

Sushila Devi sat sobbing on the floor of her house in Deoria, northern India after authorities told her that her husband was one of three sailors killed in a US attack on a ship off Oman. “If he had told us about the dangers, I would have called him back,” she cried out as women from the family gathered around to console ‌her. “The government should not allow people to go there.” India on Friday took the rare step of lodging a second protest with the US over the strike that took place more than...

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India and Tajikistan reaffirm strategic partnership during MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh's visit to Dushanbe

Tajikistan News June 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], June 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday met with Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, to discuss the deepening of bilateral ties between the two nations.During the meeting, the two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of India-Tajikistan bilateral relations. The discussions focused

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India and Tajikistan reaffirm strategic partnership during MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh's visit to Dushanbe

Turkmenistan News June 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], June 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday met with Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, to discuss the deepening of bilateral ties between the two nations.During the meeting, the two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of India-Tajikistan bilateral relations. The discussions focused

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India and Tajikistan reaffirm strategic partnership during MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh's visit to Dushanbe

Kyrgyzstan News June 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], June 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday met with Sirojiddin Muhriddin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, to discuss the deepening of bilateral ties between the two nations.During the meeting, the two leaders conducted a comprehensive review of the entire spectrum of India-Tajikistan bilateral relations. The discussions focused

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India strengthens ties with Central Asia and SCO at Dushanbe conference

Turkmenistan News June 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], June 12 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday reaffirmed India's enduring commitment to its partnership with Central Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during his two-day official visit to Tajikistan.Participating in the SCO Conference titled 'Central Asia - The Core of SCO: A Space of Peace and Joint Development,' the Minister outlin

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India strengthens ties with Central Asia and SCO at Dushanbe conference

Tajikistan News June 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], June 12 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday reaffirmed India's enduring commitment to its partnership with Central Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during his two-day official visit to Tajikistan.Participating in the SCO Conference titled 'Central Asia - The Core of SCO: A Space of Peace and Joint Development,' the Minister outlin

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India strengthens ties with Central Asia and SCO at Dushanbe conference

Kyrgyzstan News June 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM

Dushanbe [Tajikistan], June 12 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday reaffirmed India's enduring commitment to its partnership with Central Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) during his two-day official visit to Tajikistan.Participating in the SCO Conference titled 'Central Asia - The Core of SCO: A Space of Peace and Joint Development,' the Minister outlin

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Bangladesh, India pledge closer border cooperation amid migration row

News - South China Morning Post June 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM

Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement released on Friday, amid strained relations over alleged undocumented migration. Dhaka has accused Indian authorities of attempting to ‌force migrants across the border without due process, complicating efforts to stabilise ties following the 2024 ousting of Sheikh Hasina and India’s broader effort to identify and deport...

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Why India’s new envoy to China is visiting Tibet soon after taking up the job

News - South China Morning Post June 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM

India’s new ambassador to China has paid his first visit to Tibet in the latest sign of thawing relations between the two Asian neighbours. Vikram Doraiswami – who speaks Chinese and took up the post in Beijing last month – arrived in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, on Thursday, according to a statement posted on social media by the Indian embassy. The visit was to “review arrangements made by the local government for Indian pilgrims proceeding to Mount Gang Renpoche and Lake...

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For 5 million years, whales have come to this place in the Indian Ocean to die

News - South China Morning Post June 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Chinese deep-sea explorers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have discovered the largest “whale-fall site” ever recorded in the Indian Ocean. The graveyard is the Earth’s deepest and most extensive known accumulation of whale fossils, carcasses and the unique ecosystems they support, with some fossils dating back about 5.3 million years. Detailed in a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature on Wednesday, the study was conducted by researchers from the CAS Institute of...

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Killing of Indian sailors ‘very unfortunate’, US lawmaker says, as tensions rise

News - South China Morning Post June 12, 2026 at 4:40 AM

Republican Congressman Rob Wittman on Thursday called the US killing of three Indian sailors off the coast of Oman “a very, very unfortunate incident”, claiming that the US military is trying to “determine exactly what happened”. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to those Indian families who lost their loved ones there in that situation,” Wittman told the South China Morning Post. “I know that our United States military is looking into that to try to determine exactly what happened there, but...

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"India must have reliable backup for Pandya by time ODI WC arrives": Raina

Turkmenistan News June 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 12 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina higlighted the importance of building a backup for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup, noting Nitish Kumar Reddy's recent fine performances in the Indian Premier League, adding that the backup should be given proper games to build confidence. Pandya is missing from the ODIs against Afghanistan and al

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"India must have reliable backup for Pandya by time ODI WC arrives": Raina

Kyrgyzstan News June 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 12 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina higlighted the importance of building a backup for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup, noting Nitish Kumar Reddy's recent fine performances in the Indian Premier League, adding that the backup should be given proper games to build confidence. Pandya is missing from the ODIs against Afghanistan and al

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"India must have reliable backup for Pandya by time ODI WC arrives": Raina

Tajikistan News June 12, 2026 at 1:57 AM

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 12 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina higlighted the importance of building a backup for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup, noting Nitish Kumar Reddy's recent fine performances in the Indian Premier League, adding that the backup should be given proper games to build confidence. Pandya is missing from the ODIs against Afghanistan and al

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