International
Iranian forces attack vessel carrying 21 Indian sailors in Strait of Hormuz
A ship with a crew of 21 Indian sailors was hit by Iranian fire in the Strait of Hormuz, captured in video released by NDTV.
21 Aug 2026
US envoy's Kashmir visit sparks diplomatic row with Pakistan
A senior US envoy appointed by former President Donald Trump visited the disputed Kashmir region, prompting Pakistan to accuse Washington of interference and sparking a diplomatic dispute.
21 Aug 2026
BRICS Leaders Convene in Jaipur for Summit on August 21, 2026
On August 21, 2026, Jaipur hosted a BRICS summit bringing together heads of the five member nations. The meeting marks a key diplomatic gathering in Rajasthan.
21 Aug 2026
India-Pakistan Diplomatic Tension Rises Over Recent Strategic Moves
Relations between India and Pakistan have grown increasingly tense as both capitals pursue strategic actions, raising concerns across the region.
21 Aug 2026
India and Nepal Hold High-Level Talks on Border Security
Senior officials from India and Nepal met to discuss cooperation on border security as bilateral ties deepen.
21 Aug 2026
પુણેમાં બ્રિક્સ સંચાર મંત્રીઓની 12મી બેઠક: ડિજિટલ સહયોગને મળશે નવી દિશા
ભારતના નેતૃત્વમાં પુણે ખાતે બ્રિક્સ દેશોના સંચાર મંત્રીઓની 12મી બેઠકનું આયોજન કરવામાં આવ્યું છે, જેમાં ડિજિટલ કનેક્ટિવિટી અને ઈનોવેશન પર ચર્ચા થશે.
21 Aug 2026
CNA Commentary Raises Question of a Potential Map War Between India and China
Channel News Asia published a commentary titled “Is a map war brewing between India and China?” questioning the prospect of a map‑based conflict between the two neighbours.
21 Aug 2026
Live Update: Rising Iran-US Tensions Focus on Strait of Hormuz
A live briefing highlights escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, with the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the centre and former President Donald Trump commenting on the developments.
21 Aug 2026
China protests US envoy Gor's first Ladakh visit since 2020 Galwan clash
China has lodged a protest over the visit of US envoy Gor to the disputed Ladakh region, marking the first such trip since the 2020 Galwan clash.
21 Aug 2026
China-India ties stall as Arunachal Pradesh border dispute resurfaces
Analysts say the lingering border dispute over Arunachal Pradesh is casting a shadow on the recent thaw in China-India relations, raising concerns in New Delhi and Beijing alike.
21 Aug 2026
Pakistan summons US top diplomat after envoy says J&K is part of India
Pakistan's foreign ministry called in the United States' senior diplomat in Islamabad after a US envoy publicly stated that Jammu and Kashmir belongs to India.
21 Aug 2026
Cuban Ambassador to Mark Fidel Castro’s 100th Birth Anniversary in Tripura
The Cuban envoy in Tripura will organise events to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, underscoring the long‑standing ties between Cuba and India’s Northeast.
21 Aug 2026