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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at Pari Mahal in Srinagar (Photo/@USAmbIndia)
After Kashmir visit, US Ambassador Sergio Gor arrives in Leh

Aug 20, 2026

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Leh following landmark engagements in Jammu and Kashmir, where he called the region "an important part of India." While a meeting with the Dalai Lama was rescheduled, the historic tour highlights direct US-India diplomatic engagement and regional stability.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo/Reuters)

"Economic D-Day" diversion from America's own crisis, says Iranian FM Araghchi

Aug 20, 2026
India delivers medicines and medical supplies to a government hospital in Kabul as part of its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. (Photo: X/@MEAIndia)

India delivers medical supplies to Kabul hospital, reaffirms humanitarian support

Aug 20, 2026
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. (Photo/Reuters)

US opens secret oil shipping corridor, exporting about 10 million barrels a day amid Iran stalemate: Report

Aug 20, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (Photo/X/@rajnathsingh)

"Konichiwa Koizumi San!": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh welcomes Japanese counterpart on maiden visit to India

Aug 20, 2026
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi inspects Guard of Honour in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo/ANI)

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro inspects Guard of Honour in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Aug 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House in Washington, DC, US. (File Photo/Reuters)

Trump says he wasn't 'happy' when South Korea declined to help US with Hormuz

Aug 20, 2026
India's Charge d'Affaires at the UN Mission, Yojna Patel, addresses the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods in New York. (Photo: X/@IndiaUNNewYork)

UNSC must not be used to legitimise terrorists by de-listing them: India

Aug 20, 2026

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14th meeting of India-Nepal Joint Working Group on border security begins in Dehradun (Photo/ANI)

14th meeting of India-Nepal Joint Working Group on border security begins in Dehradun

Aug 20, 2026

The meeting is being held at Hotel Taj in Dehradun and is focusing on cross-border crime, infiltration, smuggling, and other criminal activities along the open India-Nepal border.
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Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report

Aug 20, 2026

Following severe damage to its Middle Eastern bases during the Iran war, the Pentagon is considering reducing its military footprint in the Persian Gulf. Officials are assessing whether to relocate troops further west to avoid Iranian missile strikes, though no final decision has been made by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar (Photo/ANI)

"Is this pact heading towards much-wanted Islamic NATO?": MJ Akbar demands US clarity over Mecca Pact

Aug 20, 2026

Highlighting concerns over regional security dynamics, Akbar questioned whether the trilateral pact would transform into a broader collective defence framework.
USCIRF Commissioner Asif Mahmood (File Photo: X/@USCIRF)

US rights body provokes again, seeks to block potential meetings of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat during his visit

Aug 20, 2026
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosts Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and members of the Gujarati diaspora at India House (Photo/X/@AmbVMKwatra)

"Honored to host Gujarat CM": Envoy Kwatra hosts CM Patel at India House as state steps up US tech outreach

Aug 20, 2026
Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono (left) and Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan welcome Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Mumbai on Wednesday. (Photo: X/@JapanAmbIndia)

"Had fruitful discussions on advancing maritime cooperation": Japanese envoy welcomes Defence Minister Koizumi to India

Aug 20, 2026
International Day of Yoga being celebrated in Hungary with the participation of the local community (Photo/X/@DrSJaishankar)

Jaishankar greets Hungary on National Day; looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties

Aug 20, 2026
Indian authorities remove traffic bollards and barricades outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi amid escalating diplomatic friction. (Photo/ANI)

Security perimeter outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi removed

Aug 20, 2026
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar (Photo/ANI)

"Most welcome, perhaps long overdue": MJ Akbar backs US envoy to India Gor's J-K remarks

Aug 20, 2026
Arturo Bejar, former Meta engineering director (Photo/Reuters)

"Safety was an afterthought": Ex-Meta engineer accuses Instagram of "don't ask, don't tell" approach on kids

Aug 20, 2026
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China nefariously spreads its all-pervasive influence

Aug 20, 2026
A rescue official works at the site of a tourist helicopter crash that caused multiple casualties, according to the police, in Samburu County, Kenya (Photo/KenyaRedCross)

Five US nationals, Ecuador intelligence chief among 7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Aug 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump announces first-ever Republican midterm convention in Dallas, calls it "greatest rally of them all"

Aug 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump says US, Canada nearing trade deal; hints at lowering steel, aluminium tariffs

Aug 20, 2026
Charge d'Affaires of India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel (Photo: x/@IndiaUNNewYork)

India calls for urgent UNSC reforms, greater Global South representation at UN debate

Aug 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

Trump announces "most crushing economic operation ever" against Iran, warns countries aiding it of "tremendous consequences"

Aug 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump says US has "draconian sanctions" ready for Iran; claims Hormuz naval blockade "100% successful"

Aug 19, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo: x/ Benjamin Netanyahu - bnymyn ntnyhv @netanyahu)

Netanyahu says Israel sent "clear message" to Turkey over Syria airstrikes

Aug 19, 2026