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2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 struck Nepal on Saturday afternoon, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-12-20T10:42:40.032121+00:00 IST

Jaishankar highlights India’s rise, western stagnation

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar declared today that the global economic and political hierarchy has undergone a "very significant change," asserting that India has successfully surged in human resources while many developed nations face stagnation and demographic crises.

2025-12-20T10:15:32.531063+00:00 IST

"Strong relationship with India, relations with Pakistan stands d

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Jalali said that earlier Pakistan accounted for 60-70 per cent of Afghanistan's pharmaceutical market, but recent disruptions have forced Kabul to explore new options.

2025-12-20T09:44:34.894523+00:00 IST

‘India is today defined by its talent, skill': Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday highlighted how Indian talent and skillset have played a pivotal role in shaping the national brand of the country as with increasing globalisation, Indian talent has met the demand abroad.

2025-12-20T09:28:32.587720+00:00 IST

CTA holds Outreach Programmes to promote awareness of history

The Central Tibetan Administration's (CTA) Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) successfully conducted a series of Tibet Outreach Programmes in Bengaluru, as part of its South India campaign to raise awareness on Tibetan history, culture, and the ongoing Tibet-China conflict.

2025-12-20T09:25:03.030993+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Large crowds gather to pray at Osman Hadi’s funeral

The funeral prayer service for Sharif Osman Hadi recently concluded in Bangladesh. The prayer service drew a large crowd to pray for the Inqilab Moncho convenor.

2025-12-20T09:14:55.814165+00:00 IST

Baloch activists commemorate fifth anniversary of Karima Baloch’s

In a post on X, BNM Footages announced, "The Baloch National Movement will host a seminar honouring Shaheed Banuk Karima Baloch. Political activists, intellectuals, writers, and close companions will share their reflections on her life, struggles, and enduring legacy. The seminar will take place at Greenwich Borough Hall, London, on December 20, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, on the occasion of her martyrdom anniversary."

2025-12-20T08:52:49.821636+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan MP highlights Tamil community concerns during visit

Sri Lankan MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, General Secretary of the All Ceylon Tamil Congress (ACTC), has raised urgent concerns about the situation facing the Tamil community in Sri Lanka during his visit to Tamil Nadu.

2025-12-20T08:40:32.817938+00:00 IST

UN marks second World Meditation Day with focus on inner peace, g

The programme was organised by the Permanent Mission of India in collaboration with the missions of Andorra, Mexico, Nepal and Sri Lanka, which together form the core group behind the World Meditation Day initiative. The event took place at the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN and saw participation from diplomats, experts, spiritual leaders and members of civil society.

2025-12-20T08:11:01.843792+00:00 IST

Pak: Baloch National Movement accuses state of targeting families

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has denounced the alleged enforced disappearance of Shafiq Zehri, father of Baloch activist Mahzaib Shafiq, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of collective punishment aimed at families in Balochistan who seek justice for their missing loved ones, The Balochistan Post reported on Saturday.

2025-12-20T08:03:06.960751+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Security heightened at Parliament building

The Bangladesh Guard Border and police have been deployed at the Parliament building and other key locations across Dhaka ahead of the funeral prayers for Sharif Osman Hadi, as reported by BDNews24.

2025-12-20T07:55:16.289443+00:00 IST

Pak: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march

Residents of Azam Warsak, a remote area of Birmal tehsil in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Friday launched a long march to protest what they described as a deteriorating law and order situation, Dawn reported.

2025-12-20T07:39:13.382660+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Seven arrested over lynching of Hindu youth in Mymen

The arrested suspects are Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain (19), Md. Manik Mia (20), Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alamgir Hossain (38), and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon (46).

2025-12-20T07:36:03.873842+00:00 IST

Sharif Osman Hadi’s post-mortem underway as Bangladesh observes s

Police officials said Hadi's body was taken to the Hospital earlier this morning, where forensic procedures are being conducted under strict security arrangements. Additional police personnel have been deployed in and around the hospital to ensure law and order, BD News reported.

2025-12-20T06:58:56.254286+00:00 IST

Former Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 yrs

A special court of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday sentenced former Pakistan PM and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of imprisonment in the Toshakhana-2 case, as reported by Dawn news.

2025-12-20T06:34:15.031313+00:00 IST

Nepal Interim PM calls on people to gear up for election, brush o

In a recorded address to the nation released on Saturday, the interim Nepal Premier described the March election as the only sure way to provide stability to the nation and usher in a new era.

2025-12-20T06:06:36.601513+00:00 IST

Former Indian envoys warn of anarchy in Bangladesh

Former Indian High Commissioners to Bangladesh have expressed serious concern over the ongoing protests in the country, pointing to weak governance, the role of extremist elements, and risks to Indian diplomatic personnel and establishments.

2025-12-20T05:53:58.925090+00:00 IST

Dhaka tense as activists gather for funeral of slain Inqilab monc

Preparations for Hadi's funeral prayer are underway at Manik Mia Avenue, located south of the ational Parliament Building. The funeral prayer is scheduled to take place at 2 pm Bangladesh time.As the ceremony is just hours away, the area witnessed heightened security arrangements and restricted movement.

2025-12-20T05:03:04.352842+00:00 IST

Inqilab leader Osman Hadi to be buried in Dhaka today

The party's remarks came amid incidents of vandalism and arson targeting media houses and cultural institutions, including Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut and Udichi, as well as an attack on the Indian mission over the past two days.

2025-12-20T04:05:12.283332+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Protesters vandalise Prothom Alo office

Sharif said the attack took place late last night while journalists were working on the next day's newspaper and online content. He said the incident followed public anger after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, described as one of the stewards of last year's uprising.

2025-12-20T03:13:38.406985+00:00 IST

Putin says Europe counting on US midterms to pressure Trump

Putin made the remarks during his annual "Direct Line" end-of-year press conference held in Moscow, a four-and-a-half-hour question-and-answer session with citizens and journalists.

2025-12-20T03:00:43.507088+00:00 IST