New Delhi, Aug 29 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that four more Indian nationals were rescued from a hydropower project in Nepal's Rasuwa, bringing the total number of rescued Indian nationals to 88.The ministry confirmed that the rescued individuals are Ripu Kumar,…
Kathmandu, Aug 29 — Nepal is in close communication and coordination with its immediate neighbours and the international community following the devastating floods that have left several foreign nationals missing, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said on Saturday. Addressing mediapersons in…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — Without taking names, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar on Saturday accused a section of population of being 'selective' in their propagation of freedom of speech and expression and claimed that the "efforts to stop" the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh…
Gandhinagar, Aug 29 — At least 25 people linked to Gujarat have been reported missing or uncontactable following the devastating flash floods along Nepal's Bhote Koshi river near the Nepal-China border, according to the latest information compiled by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on…
Dhaka, Aug 29 — The government of Bangladesh should ensure that remarks made by ministers on foreign policy matters convey the official position of the State, rather than the personal perspectives of the individual concerned, a report has stated. Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs,…
Kathmandu/Seoul, Aug 29 — South Korean rescue officials dispatched to Nepal boarded two chartered helicopters Saturday to search for nine nationals missing from the catastrophic flash floods, Seoul's foreign ministry said.The helicopters, each carrying four from the government rapid response team,…
Cape Town, Aug 29 — The expanding influence of BRICS in the global economy reflects a major transformation towards a more balanced, inclusive and multipolar world order. Against this backdrop, the September Summit in New Delhi could prove decisive in advancing deeper climate cooperation and shaping…
Tashkent, Aug 29 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appreciated the enthusiasm of kids from Uzbekistan who had expressed their excitement in a video ahead of his arrival in Tashkent. “As I am about to begin my Uzbekistan visit, I am very happy to see the enthusiasm of my young friends from…
Tashkent, Aug 29 — People of Uzbekistan are eagerly looking forward to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent Saturday evening and hope that his visit will add new momentum to the friendly ties between both countries.“Welcome Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. We Uzbek people…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) has emerged as a global blueprint for inclusive growth, with countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America exploring elements of the country’s digital architecture to accelerate service delivery and financial inclusion, a new report…
Ottawa, Aug 29 — The contradictions underpinning the Mecca Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey could hardly be more glaring. With no shared values, common interests or even a unified threat perception, and no common adversary to bind them, the trilateral pact faces the…
Dhaka, Aug 29 — As Bangladesh confronts resurgence of terror outfits, Neo-JMB - an Islamic State-inspired offshoot of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh - has re-emerged in the South Asian nation amid a string of recent bomb recoveries, including multiple pressure-cooker devices, by the law…
Kathmandu, Aug 29 — Relatives of people missing in the devastating flash floods in Nepal have been putting up posters outside the emergency gate of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, desperately searching for information about their loved ones. The hospital administration has…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — India's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry could achieve cost parity with conventional jet fuel by 2036 with domestic production offering greater protection from currency fluctuations and global commodity price volatility, a report has said.The report by Gulf Times said…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — The Congress on Saturday sent its deepest condolences and expressed solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastation caused by the flash floods, which have claimed over 650 lives and have left hundreds missing. The party said that India is ready to assist the…
New Delhi, Aug 29 — Bangladesh’s gas crisis amounts to a logistics failure and a huge supply shortfall, with total availability around 2,420 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) in mid‑August against national demand of about 3,800 MMcfd, a new report has said.The report from Bangladesh-based The…
Washington, Aug 29 — While Pakistan seeks to position itself as a mediator in the US-Iran conflict, its parallel defence commitments to Gulf Arab monarchies have fuelled Tehran’s suspicions about Islamabad, a report has stated. It noted that Pakistan’s expanding agreements with Gulf states —…
Washington, Aug 29 — As Pakistan's conventional influence over Afghanistan fades, Islamabad appears to be reverting to a familiar strategy: selectively tolerating terrorist groups. Analysts say terror group Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) networks remain active in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and…
Kathmandu, Aug 29 — Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday expressed gratitude to his Indian counterpart Droupadi Murmu for her concern and the support extended by the government of India following the devastating flash floods in Nepal that left hundreds dead and caused widespread…
Quetta, Aug 29 — A leading human rights organisation on Saturday condemned Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s threats to “burn and demolish” local people's orchards and arrest their owners in Mastung district of the province, describing the remarks as “deeply alarming and condemnable.” The…
Kathmandu, Aug 29 — As many as 934 people associated with 11 hydropower projects in Nepal's flood-affected Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts have remained out of contact, an association representing the country's private power producers said. The Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN),…