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Chinese Studies Expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli (Photo/ANI)
"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasion

May 17, 2026

JNU Chinese Studies Expert Professor Srikanth Kondapalli told ANI that "Taiwan is no pushover" compared to Ukraine, warning a Chinese invasion would cause catastrophic casualties. He noted US President Donald Trump left Beijing empty-handed, while a rising G2 dynamic presents strategic challenges for India's regional security.

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Indian national killed, three injured in drone strike in Moscow

May 17, 2026
International Atomic Energy Agency (Photo/X@iaeaorg)

"Unacceptable" threat to safety: UN nuclear watchdog sounds alarm over drone strike near UAE's Barakah plant

May 17, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome from Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson upon arriving in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Photo/ANI)

Gripen fighter jets escort PM Narendra Modi into Sweden as he lands in Gothenburg for high-stakes bilateral talks

May 17, 2026
Members of the Indian diaspora gather in Gothenburg ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival for the Sweden leg of his five-nation tour (Photo/ANI)

"A dream come true": Indian diaspora rolls out grand welcome for PM Modi in Gothenburg ahead of Sweden visit

May 17, 2026
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Drone strike targets UAE's Barakah nuke plant complex, triggers electrical generator fire

May 17, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

"Ambitious roadmap for future": PM Narendra Modi hails historic breakthrough as he concludes Netherlands visit

May 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump's AI-generated Truth Social post amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. (Photo: Trump/Truth Social)

"Calm before the storm": Trump triggers fresh war anxieties as White House reviews dynamic military options against Iran

May 17, 2026

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PM Modi visits the Afsluitdijk in the Netherlands (Photo/X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi visits Dutch dam Afsluitdijk, eyes cooperation in water management

May 17, 2026

"An area in which the Netherlands has done groundbreaking work is water management. The entire international community can learn a great deal from this. This morning, I had the opportunity to visit the Afsluitdijk and gain insight into the key features of this project. I am grateful to Prime Minister Rob Jetten for accompanying me here. We are committed to bringing modern technology to India, which is intended to help with irrigation, flood protection, and the expansion of the inland waterway network, " PM Modi said in a post on X.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten during the handover ceremony of the historic 11th-century Chola Plates in the Netherlands. (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

"Joyous moment for every Indian": 11th-Century Chola copper plates return home as PM Modi hails Tamil heritage and maritime prowess

May 17, 2026

India has successfully retrieved the 11th-century 'Chola Plates' from the Netherlands. Handed over at a ceremony with PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten, these 21 copper plates signify a major cultural victory, returning an invaluable piece of Tamil heritage and Chola history back to India after centuries.
Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref (Image Source: Iranian state media)

"We will not permit that again": Iran warns against transit of 'enemy' weapons through Strait of Hormuz

May 17, 2026

Iran said that it will no longer allow "enemy" military equipment to transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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WHO declares Ebola epidemic in Congo, Uganda a public health emergency of global concern

May 17, 2026
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and Colombian businessman Alex Saab attend an event, in Caracas, Venezuela January 23, 2024 (Photo/Reuters)

Venezuela deports Nicolas Maduro ally Alex Saab amid US criminal investigations

May 17, 2026
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Pakistan: Hyderabad's water collapse deepens as heatwave pushes residents to brink

May 17, 2026
PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten (Photo/X@MinPres)

India, Netherlands eye expanding ties via Green and Digital Sea Corridor

May 17, 2026
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IDF says Hamas "operatives" linked to Oct 7 "attacks" killed; strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon

May 17, 2026
PM Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten (Photo/X@narendramodi)

India-Netherlands deepen partnership on semiconductors, critical minerals value chain during PM Modi's visit

May 17, 2026
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Pakistan Railways' turnaround questioned as Rs 21 billion in employee dues remain unpaid

May 17, 2026
Nepali Sherpa climber and guide Kami Rita Sherpa (Photo/Reuters)

Nepal's 'Everest Man' sets world record after climbing world's tallest mountain for 32nd time

May 17, 2026
MEA Secretary West Sibi George (Photo/ANI)

"Lack of understanding": India hits back at questions on press freedom, minority rights in Netherlands

May 17, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen (Photo/X@ministerBZ)

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

May 17, 2026
elatives display pictures of people who have gone missing in Balochistan (File Photo/Reuters)

HRCP slams Pakistan state over spiralling violence in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

May 17, 2026
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Pakistani forces face fresh allegations of enforced disappearances in Balochistan

May 17, 2026
Indian Ambassador to Norway, Gloria Gangte (Photo/ANI)

PM Modi's Norway visit: Indian envoy invites Europe to join India's growth story

May 17, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten (Photo/@MinPres/X)

India, Netherlands unveil Strategic Partnership roadmap with focus on defence, security cooperation

May 17, 2026
Lockheed Martin's fifth generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 (Photo/Lockheed Martin)

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

May 17, 2026