Digital frauds now driven by organised cross-border crime networks: Maharashtra official

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Digital fraud has evolved from isolated cases of forgery and fake signatures into a highly organised, cross-border criminal enterprise, with cybercrime networks operating through dedicated compounds in countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, Maharashtra Principal Secretary Brijesh Singh said on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the FICCI Conference on Next-Gen Fo

Smuggling of Burmese areca nuts into India: ED raids nine places in Mizoram

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out massive search operations across nine spots in the border town of Champhai along the Mizoram-Myanmar frontier in its ongoing investigation into the case of large-scale smuggling of illegal Burmese dry areca nuts into India.

The search operation is continued from early morning in close coordination with the Mizoram Police.

3.9 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:05 GMT

Naypyidaw [Myanmar], June 4 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hit Myanmar on Thursday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).

Sharing the details in a post on X, the NCS said, 'EQ of M: 3.9, On: 04/06/2026 07:10:00 IST, Lat: 24.958 N, Long: 95.023 E, Depth: 126 Km, Location: Myanmar.'

https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/sta

Asia-Pacific Community: China-Myanmar ties forged closer amid wushu kicks, strikes

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

YANGON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The China Cultural Center in Yangon came alive with energy, movement, and cultural exchange on Tuesday as students, martial arts practitioners, and families gathered for a China-Myanmar wushu exchange event.

Organized by the center with support from several educational and sports organizations, the event featured Chinese martial arts demonstrations, cultural performances, and interactiv

MYANMAR-YANGON-SCHOOLS-REOPENING

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:15:43 GMT

(260602) -- YANGON, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students attend school on the first day of school in 2026-2027 academic year in Yangon, Myanmar, June 1, 2026. The 2026-27 academic year of Myanmar's Yangon region began on Monday. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

India, Myanmar to boost trade via Rupee-Kyat mechanism

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:29:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): India and Myanmar on Monday agreed to facilitate and enhance bilateral trade through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism and backed closer cooperation in agro-processing, petroleum, energy and mining.

According to a joint statement issued following Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing's high-level talks earlier today, 'Both sides agreed to facilitat

PM Modi urged Myanmar's President to democratic transition; stressed inclusion of all stakeholders: MEA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:32:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing to find a path towards democratic transition in the country and emphasised the need for the inclusion of all stakeholders in the country's peace process.

Responding to a media query on if PM Modi raised concerns about Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, who was ousted following a coup

PM Modi flagged impact of armed group activities along Indian border areas, raises refugee issue with Myanmar President: MEA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:32:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised concerns over the impact of Myanmar's armed group activities along India's border areas and discussed the issue of refugees with the President of Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, during the high-level bilateral talks between the two leaders, the Ministry of External Affairs stated.

Addressing a special briefing on the visit of Myanmar's Pre

Myanmar pledges its territory wont be used against India

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:47:28 GMT

President Min Aung Hlaing met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on his first foreign tour

Myanmar has vowed not to allow its territory to be used against neighboring India's security interests.

President Min Aung Hlaing, who is in New Delhi on his first foreign tour, held comprehensive discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

President Hlaing's stat

Myanmar pledges its territory won't be used against India

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:47:28 GMT

President Min Aung Hlaing met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on his first foreign tour

Myanmar has vowed not to allow its territory to be used against neighboring India's security interests.

President Min Aung Hlaing, who is in New Delhi on his first foreign tour, held comprehensive discussions

Over 2,400 Indians repatriated from Myanmar cyber scam compounds, 150 still trapped: MEA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said that a total of 2,411 Indian nationals who were stuck in cyber scam compounds in Myanmar have been repatriated over the last one and a half years, while over 150 Indians are still believed to be trapped there.

Addressing a special briefing on the visit of Myanmar's President to India, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that In

Chinese language competition inspires Myanmar students to aim higher

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:45:16 GMT

YANGON, June 1 (Xinhua) -- With hearts racing and dreams of future opportunities in mind, young Chinese-language learners stepped onto the stage one by one, transforming months of study into moments of performance before a packed audience in Yangon.

Organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, the final round of the 2026 "Ch

"Everything necessary": Myanmar assures action against border insurgents as PM Modi raises security concerns

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:34:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Myanmar on Monday assured India that it will take 'everything necessary' to clamp down on Indian insurgent groups operating from within its borders, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to India's security.

The critical assurance came during high-level bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing at the Hyderabad House in t

Myanmar assures India to push connectivity projects, stalled due to active hostilities, to completion: MEA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:32:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Myanmar on Monday assured India it will do 'everything' to push two key connectivity projects, stalled due to active hostilities in the Southeast Asian nation, to completion during the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing as part of the latter's four-day visit to the country.

Speaking at a special briefing on the visit of Myanmar's

India, Myanmar to stay in touch on issue of critical minerals, rare earths; take cooperation forward: MEA

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:02:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): India and Myanmar on Monday agreed to maintain close engagement on matters related to critical minerals and rare earths, with both countries aiming to take bilateral cooperation forward in these strategic sectors.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, in a special briefing on the visit of Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing to India, said that the issues related to critical minerals and

MYANMAR-YANGON-CHINESE BRIDGE-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION 2026

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:20:06 GMT

(260601) -- YANGON, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A student competes in the 2026 "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign college, secondary school, and primary school students in Yangon, Myanmar, May 31, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese language competition inspires Myanmar students to aim higher" (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:32:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday.

The leaders met at the Hyderabad House here in the national capital as President U Min Aung Hlaing is visiting India from May 30 to June 2 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This marks Min Aung Hlaing's first visit to India in his current capacity as President. He will be accomp

NSA Doval calls on Myanmar President on his maiden visit

Sun, 31 May 2026 18:38:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday called on Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, 'NSA Shri Ajit Doval called on President U Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar today.'

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/206

Trusted Security Ties With Myanmar Are Indispensable To India's National Interests

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:29:54 GMT

They're the key to unlocking the full potential of Indian-ASEAN ties once the latest phase of Myanmar's civil war finally ends and thus completing India's rise as a globally significant Great Power.

Myanmarese President U Min Aung Hlaing paid his first official visit to India, during which time he "reiterated Myanmar's assurance that its territory would not be permitted to be used against India's

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Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:39:43 GMT

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Feature: Pedaling for a greener future: Myanmar cyclists celebrate World Bicycle Day

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:15:19 GMT

YANGON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- As the morning sun rose over Yangon, Myanmar, nearly 100 cyclists gathered on Wednesday at Thuwunna Stadium, their bicycles lined up in anticipation. Young athletes, veteran riders, health enthusiasts and everyday commuters came together to celebrate World Bicycle Day and promote the benefits of cycling.

Organized by the Yangon Region Cycling Sub-Committee, the event brought together p

Myanmar's FM to visit China

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:25 GMT

BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Minister for Foreign Affairs Tin Maung Swe will pay an official visit to China from June 4 to 6, a foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday.

Tin Maung Swe will make the trip at the invitation of Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, the spokesperson said.

Feature: China-Myanmar wushu exchange strengthens friendship

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:15:08 GMT

Organized by the center with support from several educational and sports organizations, the event featured Chinese martial arts demonstrations, cultural performances, and interacti

Myanmar's forgotten war: How the world is failing the test of the UN's Responsibility to Protect

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:35:25 GMT

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Myanmar's civil war is one of the clearest tests of the international community's promise to protect civilians. Two decades on from the creation of

Feature: Youth gain confidence, skills through World Robot Contest Myanmar Championship 2026

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:45:07 GMT

YANGON, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Young participants at the World Robot Contest (WRC) Myanmar Championship 2026 in Yangon said the competition helped them build confidence, develop problem-solving abilities and gain valuable experience in robotics, coding and artificial intelligence (AI).

The competition was held in Yangon on Sunday and was organized by Titan EDU, an education and robotics coding center in Myanmar.

World Robot Contest Myanmar Championship 2026 held in Yangon

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:45:22 GMT

YANGON, May 31 (Xinhua) -- The World Robot Contest Myanmar Championship 2026 was held in Yangon on Sunday, bringing together young robotics talents from across Myanmar.

Tin Aung Win, founder of Titan EDU, an education and robotics coding center in Myanmar that organized the event, said this year marks the third edition of the competition in the country.