New Delhi, Aug 28 — The External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at the Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday. “I welcomed a group comprising 21…
Canberra, Aug 28 — India and Australia on Friday reaffirmed their strong maritime partnership and discussed further strengthening cooperation between the navies of the two nations. The discussions were held during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh and…
New Delhi, Aug 28 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of Norway's King Harald V and also offered condolences to the royal family and the people of the country. PM Modi recalled his meeting with King Harald V during his two-day visit to Norway in May. PM Modi…
Kathmandu, Aug 28 — Nepal Police said they had arrested two men for allegedly stealing gold earrings from the body of a woman who was swept downstream into the Narayani River during devastating floods in the country. After a video showing the incident went viral on social media and sparked…
New Delhi, Aug 28 — Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday met a delegation of senior Tamil Nadu ministers, led by Aadhav Arjuna, and briefed them about India's ongoing relief and assistance efforts for Indian nationals, including travellers from the southern state, affected by flash floods and…
Lhasa, Aug 28 — For over six decades, Tibetans in exile have ensured that the international community does not forget the people whose homeland has remained under occupation and community members living abroad have the responsibility to shape the narrative to keep Tibet relevant in international…
Islamabad, Aug 28 — Pakistan's deteriorating water scarcity has often been attributed to climate change, an increase in population or shrinking glaciers, but the crisis has also occurred due to political choices, failure of institutions, and the gradual privatisation of a resource that should be…
New Delhi, Aug 28 — Australia’s Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins on Friday threw his weight behind a petition led by former international captains, including ex-Australia player Greg Chappell, which demands dignified treatment and proper court-directed medical care for jailed former Pakistan…
New Delhi, Aug 28 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing to discuss the relief and rescue efforts for Nepal in the wake of the deadly floods. During the meeting, MEA…
New Delhi, Aug 28 — The narcotic cartels that are operating from Pakistan are increasingly scouting for unemployed youth in Punjab to pick up and deliver drugs.Tarn Taran in Punjab, a purported hub of cross border smuggling has been the primary focus of the narcotic cartels. Most of the drugs are…
New Delhi, Aug 28 — China’s debt has surged over the past ten to fifteen years at perhaps the fastest pace in history, leaving China with one of the highest debt-to-GDP ratios in the world—second only to Japan among the major economies. Such sharp increases in debt make further growth…
Kabul, Aug 28 — Afghan police burned more than 2.5 tonnes of illicit narcotics in northern Takhar province, provincial police office spokesman Naqibullah Masroor said on Friday. The narcotics included 2,000 kg of opium, 335 kg of hashish, over 200 kg of methamphetamine, the police official said,…
Quetta, Aug 28 — As many as two people were killed and 42 others injured after a bus carrying a wedding party overturned on the Kohlu-Dera Ghazi Khan highway in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported on Friday. According to police, the bus carrying a wedding party was heading from…
New York, Aug 28 — India’s democratic institutions have been “captured” and the judiciary and Election Commission can no longer be considered fully independent, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has alleged. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Pitroda also accused the government of using…
Kathmandu, Aug 28 — Nepali authorities on Friday issued a fresh warning about the risk of another flood, stating that they had received a report of a lake outburst in the Tibetan region of China that could trigger fresh flooding in Nepal. “Information has been received that the flow of water mixed…
Washington/London, Aug 28 — Several members of the Hindu diaspora community staged demonstrations in the United States and the United Kingdom protesting the killing and persecution of Hindus across Bangladesh. These protests came amid escalating attacks on Hindu communities in Bangladesh,…
New York, Aug 28 — Political parties must not hijack or politicise the growing youth-led campaign over failing schools, disputed examinations and unemployment, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said, arguing that young Indians should be allowed to speak for themselves. In an exclusive…
Quetta, Aug 28 — As many as three coal miners, including two Afghan nationals, died after they inhaled poisonous methane gas while working in a coal mine in Duki district of Pakistan's Balochistan province, according to officials, local media reported on Friday. The incident occurred as methane…
New York, Aug 28 — India has made little progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI) despite the prominent role of Indian technologists in shaping the emerging industry, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said, calling for the technology to be used to address the country’s courts, schools,…
Dhaka, Aug 28 — Bangladesh’s opposition leaders have rejected the BNP government’s claims of success during its first 180 days in office, citing continuing energy crisis, frequent load shedding, industrial plant closures, rising unemployment concerns and the deteriorating law and order situation in…
New York, Aug 28 — The prolonged National Herald case has damaged his reputation in the United States and can trigger questions from American banks about money laundering allegations that remain unproved, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said.In an exclusive interview with IANS, Pitroda…