The selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. Gyanesh Kumar will be replacing incumbent CEC Rajiv Kumar who will be retiring from his services on February 18.

India: Gyanesh Kumar appointed as Chief Election Commissioner

A new UN report highlights India’s success in counter-terrorism under PM Modi, applauding efforts to thwart major attacks. However, concerns remain over ISIL and lone-wolf threats. The UN also criticized the Taliban’s role in terrorism.

UN report praises India's counter-terror operations under Modi

Another US military plane carrying 112 Indians landed at India's Amritsar. The journey of the deportees who came back to India, however, was an ordeal. Some of them are now too afraid to speak about it. This is the third such arrival in the last 10 days as part of the US President Donald Trump-led administration's crackdown on illegal immigrants. Watch in for more details!

Indian Deportees From US Recount Ordeals

BJP is making large-scale preparations at Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in of Delhi’s new Chief Minister. PM Modi, Amit Shah, and UP CM Yogi Adityanath are expected to attend the high-profile event.

BJP’s grand preparations for new Delhi CM swearing-in ceremony

India news: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh said that authorities received information about the suicide of a third-year Computer Science student.

Student arrested over Nepal girl's death, police says primary investigation points to victim's harassment

Seychelles interior Minister Errol Fonseka, speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat has pointed to India's capacity building role for his country. 

He said, 'continued collaboration between India and Seychelles. We are in the center of western Indian Ocean. We play an active role in monitoring it. We collaborate with India on that'

India views Seychelles as a crucial partner in securing maritime routes and countering piracy in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The strategic location of Seychelles near important shipping lanes has led to cooperation in maritime security

Minister Errol Fonseka explained, 'We have collaboration on the coast guard. Numerous exercises with Indian Navy, this collaboration is ongoing'

India has gifted naval vessels and aircraft to enhance Seychelles' maritime surveillance capabilities.

Seychelles interior minister Errol Fonseka highlights India's capacity building role | WION exclusive

The Oman Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi has termed ties with India 'constructuve, close' even as he has emphasized on thousands of year old relationship. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Muscat on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference, he pointed to Oman's role in Indian Ocean region and how his country has been a seafaring nation for centuries.

EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Omani counterpart in Muscat during the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. They discussed cooperation in trade, investment, and energy security. 

Both the ministers also jointly released a book titled 'Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman', celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Oman.

'Ties with India close, constructive': Oman foreign minister speaks to WION | Exclusive interview

India's external affairs minister S. Jaishankar met Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi to discuss enhancing India-Iran cooperation. Jaishankar is also attending the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman, expanding India’s regional footprint.

Indian Ocean Conference 2025: Jaishankar, Araghchi hold talks to enhance India-Iran cooperation

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain has assured that India's security will not be 'jeopardize' over Dhaka's ties with Islamabad. Dhaka under Chief Advisor Md. Yunus has seen increased ties with Pakistan. 

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Muscat, he said, "Pakistan was singled out due to the visa system...We look Pakistan as just as another country. Hue and cry being created. We are normalising ties at par with other countries"

The Foreign Advisor has a bilateral meeting with EAM Dr S Jaishankar on Sunday. Speaking on the bilateral, he said,''Bangladesh, India need mutually beneficial good relationship. We are working on that. I had a good meeting with EAM Dr S Jaishankar. We discussed steps'

He spoke on number of issues including situation of minorities, ties with Trump Administration, border situation.

"Indian security will not be jeopardised", says Bangladesh's foreign adviser on Pakistan ties

Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain has assured that India's security will not be 'jeopardized' over Dhaka's ties with Islamabad. Dhaka under Chief Advisor Md. Yunus has seen increased ties with Pakistan.

Bangladesh's foreign adviser speaks to WION on ties with India and Pakistan

As the US continued to crack down on illegal immigrants, a plane carrying a third batch of deportees landed at the Amritsar International Airport. Among the deportees, most migrants belong to  Haryana, Punjab and Gujarat.

US plane carrying third batch of 112 Indian deportees lands in Amritsar

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba spoke to WION at the 8th Indian Ocean Conference, discussing India-Nepal ties and relations with China. She clarified that Nepal is not part of a strategic alliance under the BRI and cannot take expensive loans.

Nepal’s foreign minister talks China, India at Indian Ocean Conference

Jaishankar meets Iran’s FM, discusses regional cooperation in Oman

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning. Strong tremors were also felt in some parts of North India. Watch this report for more details!

Delhi earthquake: Why is North India prone to earthquakes?

Delhi earthquake: 4. 0 magnitude earthquake first hit Delhi-NCR, then Bihar

Jaishankar meets Iran’s foreign minister, attends Indian Ocean Conference

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday met his counterpart from Oman, Brunie and Iran on the sidelines of Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat Oman. Watch this report for more details!

India's FM Jaishankar holds talks with Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Oman

India and Israel have struck a deal for advanced anti-tank and cruise missiles, enhancing defense cooperation. This exclusive agreement aims to bolster India’s military capabilities. Israeli government firm Rafael's CEO speaks to WION's Sidharth MP for more insights.

Israeli govt firm Rafael's CEO: Committed to Make-In-India

Cyberattacks in India are rising fast—far above the global average. The dark web is fueling this surge, with millions of user data up for sale. As threats grow, is India prepared to fight back?

Inside India's 'dark web' of cybercrime

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that India is in touch with US over Trump administration removing waivers for the port.

Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Muscat on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference, FM Araghchi said, 'We have 10-year agreement. Some question by 3rd party, Indians are in consultation with Americans. Chabahar very important port. It has strategic importance..'

Iran and India enjoy historic relations: Iran FM Abbas Araghchi

Third US plane with 112 Indian deportees lands at Amritsar airport

US flight with third batch of Indian deportees lands in Amritsar

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says India in touch with US on Chabahar

Indian skies are set to get busier as the country’s airlines push for greater international dominance. With rising affluence, a growing middle class, and increasing connectivity, India's air travel demand is set to soar. India's biggest air carriers—Indigo, Air India, and Akasa Air—are expanding aggressively, aiming for Indian carriers to claim over 50% of the international market share in 2025. Watch in for more details!

Indian skies to get busier in 2025

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