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US Embassy, consulates in India to remain closed from Dec 24-26

The Embassy of the United States of America here in the national capital on Tuesday said that routine consular services will not be available from December 14-26 in accordance to the Presidential Executive Order that provided for the closure of executive departments and agencies of the federal government on these dates.

2025-12-23T18:24:21.187321+00:00 IST

CISF organises study programme for Nepal Armed Police Force

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday organized a study programme for 19 visiting officers of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF), as per an official statement.

2025-12-23T18:20:59.704212+00:00 IST

"Inqilab Manch is saying they might withdraw support from Yunus,

After Osman Hadi was shot at, Bangladesh alleged that the shooter escaped to India. After India said it was not the case, Inqilab Manch threatened to withdraw their support from Yunus regime, bringing the situation in the country to a boil, she said.

2025-12-23T17:56:21.257041+00:00 IST

"Bangladesh is rediscovering its Pakistani roots," Foreign Affair

Talking about the recent bedlam of protests and violence against the minorities, Sareen said that Bangladesh is now going back to its Pakistani roots.

2025-12-23T17:49:13.317479+00:00 IST

"Clear security threat to Indian missions in Bangladesh": Sareen

On the Bangladesh High Commission temporarily suspending all visa and consular services for Indian nationals, Sareen said that the Interim government of Bangladesh cannot control the mob.

2025-12-23T17:37:30.130305+00:00 IST

"Confident our relations will endure," Nepal's Ex PM says on ties

Speaking to ANI, Bhattarai said that both nations have same aspirations and people-to-people ties are the best way to ensure good relations.

2025-12-23T17:29:50.629258+00:00 IST

Foundation stone laid for High Impact Community Development Proje

As per the release from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, the foundation stones were laid jointly by Avinash Kumar Singh, Counsellor, Embassy of India in Kathmandu, and Tejan Khanal, Mayor, Siddhicharan Municipality, Okhaldhunga.

2025-12-23T17:20:22.283045+00:00 IST

India summons Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah

The summon comes after widespread protests in Bangladesh and the brutal murder of factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district.

2025-12-23T17:10:06.544726+00:00 IST

INSV Kaundinya to embark on maiden overseas voyage for Muscat

The Indian Navy's pioneering stitched sailing vessel (INSV) Kaundinya is set to embark on her maiden voyage on December 29, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.

2025-12-23T15:21:18.798750+00:00 IST

Indian origin Tamils in SL share their assessment of Ditwah havoc

The delegation shared their assessment of the havoc caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-23T15:20:50.220873+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Education Adviser meets family of Dipu Das

Days after the brutal killing of factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district, Education Adviser CR Abrar visited his family on behalf of the Interim Government and expressed sympathy while also giving assurance of support.

2025-12-23T14:47:40.510888+00:00 IST

Indo-German journalists' exchange yields handbook on rewiring tru

At a time marked by the rapid evolution of media across the world, from changing business models to digital-first medium of operations, AI-generated content, partisan reporting, and systemic disinformation, the handbook serves as a practical toolkit for media professionals and the public alike.

2025-12-23T14:46:01.788210+00:00 IST

Nepal: Foundation stone laid for school with Indian assistance

The foundation stone laying ceremony for a High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) in Lumbini was jointly laid today by Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor, Embassy of India in Kathmandu, and Bhupal Pokharel, Chairman, Dhurkot Rural Municipality, Gulmi, as per an official statement by the Indian Embassy in Nepal on Tuesday.

2025-12-23T14:38:46.679140+00:00 IST

EAM holds talks with SL Leader of Opposition on reconstruction ai

Jaishankar discussed about the proposed reconstruction package to be given by India in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-23T14:25:24.425673+00:00 IST

EAM holds talks with SL Tamil leaders on Cyclone Ditwah's propose

Jaishankar highlighted India's efforts in reconstruction post Cyclone Ditwah havoc.

2025-12-23T13:49:05.511739+00:00 IST

Chinese court sentences Tibetan activist to 1 year in prison

Tsering Tso, a Tibetan human rights advocate, has received a one-year prison sentence from the Trikha (Ch. Guide) County People's Court located in Tsolho (Hainan) Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in eastern Tibet. She was charged with "picking quarrels and provoking trouble," a vague accusation often employed by Chinese authorities to suppress dissent, as reported by Tibet Times, a media outlet based in Dharamshala, according to Phayul.

2025-12-23T13:38:12.403423+00:00 IST

Jaishankar lauds Indian business community's relief contributions

Jaishankar applauded their contributions in providing relief during Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-23T13:31:59.365291+00:00 IST

'Common Bangladeshis not anti-India": Bangladeshi actor Prachy

Bangladeshi actor and activist Rokeya Prachy on Tuesday said that ordinary citizens in Bangladesh are not opposed to India and that anti-India sentiments are being deliberately stoked by fundamentalist groups for political gains.

2025-12-23T13:28:49.680741+00:00 IST

‘Use ‘East Turkistan,’ not ‘Xinjiang,’ says Uyghur leader, calls

According to Hudayar, the use of the term "Xinjiang" without context obscures the historical and political reality of what he described as China's military occupation of East Turkistan.

2025-12-23T13:16:31.561826+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho holds protest rally in Dhaka

Inqilab Moncho on Tuesday held a protest rally in Dhaka over the killing of Osman Hadi at Shahbagh in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.

2025-12-23T12:26:16.974829+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina, 16 others indicted at ICT

The International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday framed charges in a crimes against humanity case against 17 accused, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of enforced disappearances during the Awami League's rule, Daily Star reported.

2025-12-23T11:31:13.016547+00:00 IST