February 13, 2026 8:47 PM

Du joins Singapore-India-Gulf submarine cable system

Dubai-based telecom operator du has joined the Singapore- India-Gulf submarine cable system, announcing a partnership with Cyprus-based Datawave Networks to land the next-generation cable in the United Arab Emirates. The move is aimed at strengthening digital connectivity between India and the Gulf...

February 13, 2026 7:30 PM

India-South Korea Hold 6th Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue in Seoul

India and South Korea on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their Special Strategic Partnership, agreeing to advance ties in 2026 through a series of high-level engagements including visits by senior ministers and joint commission meetings. The pledges came during the 6th Foreign Polic...

February 13, 2026 7:25 PM

US military says it completed Syria mission to transfer ISIS members to Iraq

U.S. military forces have completed their mission in Syria to transfer Islamic State detainees to Iraq, U.S. Central Command said on Friday. "The 23-day transfer mission began on Jan. 21 and resulted in U.S. forces successfully transporting more than 5,700 adult male ISIS fighters from detention fa...

February 13, 2026 7:18 PM

Afghanistan aid system severely strained by over 5 million returnees, UN warns

Over five million people have returned to Afghanistan from neighbouring states since expulsion policies began in late 2023, prompting the United Nations to warn on Friday that relief efforts are becoming overwhelmed by thousands of daily arrivals. Afghanistan is contending with a worsening hunger c...

February 13, 2026 6:37 PM

TRAI cracks down on spam telemarketers, issues over 7 lakh notices in 2025

India’s telecom regulator said on Friday it sharply escalated action against spam telemarketers in 2025, issuing more than 7.31 lakh notices to violators and imposing communication restrictions on over 5.6 lakh entities as part of an intensified crackdown on unsolicited commercial communications. ...

February 13, 2026 6:25 PM

Indian top medal standings as Asian Championship concludes

India topped the medal standings in commanding fashion, securing a total of 94 medals, including 51 gold, 23 silver and 20 bronze as the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, New Delhi 2026 concluded here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range. The hosts added six gold, three silver and four bronze on the...

February 13, 2026 5:59 PM

India, Thailand hold joint air combat exercise in Indian Ocean region

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a joint in-situ air combat exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) in the Indian Ocean Region from February 9 to 12, 2026, aimed at boosting interoperability and deepening defence ties between the two nations. The bilateral drill featured frontline multiro...

February 13, 2026 5:41 PM

PM Modi signs first files at Seva Teerth, dedicates complex to the nation

In his first official decisions after shifting to the newly inaugurated Seva Teerth complex on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a set of files pertaining to the welfare of farmers, women, youth, and vulnerable citizens. The decisions, which embody the spirit of Seva, include major initia...