Asia

Nepal: Madhesh Chief Minister's Office vandalised

The provincial assembly members, along with several individuals, entered the Chief Minister's chamber and vandalized furniture and property. They also threw away the national flag displayed in the office

2025-11-10T09:42:08.017455+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 6 PLA aircraft and 7 vessels near its territory

"6 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 6 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded, " MND wrote in an X post.

2025-11-10T09:17:01.561967+00:00 IST

Chinese military tops the charts

"The growth of China's nuclear arsenal has become one of the most alarming developments for Washington and its allies. According to estimates, China's nuclear stockpile reached 600 warheads in 2025, more than doubling since 2019. The Department of Defense forecasts that China will continue to expand its nuclear arsenal to reach some 1,500 warheads by 2035."

2025-11-10T08:48:07.424142+00:00 IST

China’s transnational intimidation campaign targets Taiwan’s lawm

According to The Taipei Times, CCTV aired a segment warning Shen to "stop now, or you will be next," which Taipei officials described as an attempt to intimidate not only the lawmaker but the broader Taiwanese population.

2025-11-10T08:45:00.897707+00:00 IST

Indian consulate welcomes first set of passengers to Shanghai

India in Shanghai wrote in an X post, "Fair Winds & Clear skies! India emerges as a Global Hub as People to People ties grow stronger. CG @PratikMathur1 was at hand to receive the first set of passengers as direct flights resumed between New Delhi and Shanghai."

2025-11-10T08:43:53.248839+00:00 IST

Nepal should not be hesitant to ask India for March poll logistic

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Rijal said that given the current challenges and limited resources, the government must not hesitate to reach out to neighbouring countries, particularly India, for assistance in managing logistics for the polls.

2025-11-10T08:42:48.595218+00:00 IST

HRCP slams Pakistan’s failing governance in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa am

According to The Express Tribune, the HRCP's latest fact-finding report, "Caught in the Crossfire," paints a troubling picture of Pakistan's internal security challenges. The report discloses that almost two-thirds of all terrorist incidents reported nationwide in 2025 took place in K-P, with security forces and law enforcement personnel being the primary targets.

2025-11-10T07:17:46.479198+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s agriculture sliding into crisis amid policy neglect

Over recent years, the prices of fertilisers, pesticides, diesel, electricity, and farm machinery have skyrocketed, while global crop prices have steadily declined, a combination that has made cultivation unviable for many growers across the country.

2025-11-10T07:17:16.410722+00:00 IST

Interim Nepal government should build trust with political partie

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Rijal said that the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki must gain the confidence of political parties to successfully conduct the polls.

2025-11-10T07:02:52.303955+00:00 IST

Pakistan halts Jaffar Express amid terror threats

According to railway officials, the service will remain suspended from November 9 to November 12 following security assessments and recommendations from law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

2025-11-10T06:40:55.124424+00:00 IST

BYC accuses Pakistan of waging legal war to crush Baloch dissent

According to The Balochistan Post, the BYC said that during a recent jail trial, the CTD again failed to present the full set of challans required in the ongoing case. The organisation alleged that the department has repeatedly stalled proceedings since the arrests of its senior figures, while the judiciary has shown "wilful leniency" toward these delays.

2025-11-10T06:22:54.420411+00:00 IST

India sends 2.7 tonnes of life-saving vaccines to Venezu

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote in an X post, "Supporting global health.As part of India's commitment towards the Global South countries, a consignment of approx 2.7 tonnes of life-saving vaccines has been despatched for the people of Venezuela. "

2025-11-10T05:01:36.584251+00:00 IST

Typhoon Fung-Wong approaches Taiwan, schools and offices closed a

The weather bureau said a sea warning for Typhoon Fung-Wong could be issued later on Monday.

2025-11-10T04:32:15.096126+00:00 IST

India-Nepal border closed ahead of Bihar polls

Various India-Nepal border points have been closed for 72 hours as part of heightened security arrangements for the polls.

2025-11-10T03:46:51.512878+00:00 IST

Legacy of Palpali Dhaka: Nepal’s hand-spun heritage fabric

Folklore links the name 'Dhaka' to the Bangladeshi capital. According to one popular belief, Dambar Kumari, the daughter of Prime Minister Junga Bahadur Rana, who lived in Banaras (Varanasi) during the 19th century, was fond of a fine and colourful fabric known as Chamua Dhaka, woven in Dhaka (now in Bangladesh). She began using it for her dresses, setting a fashion trend among the women of Nepal's royal court, especially Rana ladies.

2025-11-10T03:23:00.860950+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Pakistan in the early hours of Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-10T00:08:53.423819+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hits Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hit Myanmar in the early hours of Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-09T23:56:58.033392+00:00 IST

Ram Mohan Naidu attends inauguration of redeveloped airport

Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, attended the inauguration of the redeveloped Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HIA) by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

2025-11-09T23:04:49.871917+00:00 IST

Bodies of two missing Indian tourists found in Nepal’s Manang

Bodies of two Indian tourists, a father and daughter missing since October 20, were found buried in snow in Nepal's Manang district. Security forces recovered them after weeks of search following heavy snowfall that stranded over 1,500 tourists in the region.

2025-11-09T17:23:30.808627+00:00 IST

Indian Ambassador meets Nepal Home Minister, discusses March poll

Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal to discuss peace and security ahead of the March 2026 elections. Both reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, with India supporting Nepal's election preparations as voter registration continues ahead of the November 16 deadline.

2025-11-09T16:59:58.361423+00:00 IST

Jaishankar thanks Bhutan for warm welcome to Buddha relics

India has sent sacred relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at the National Museum, New Delhi, to Bhutan for a public exposition from November 8th to 18th, marking yet another chapter in the deep spiritual and cultural connection between the two nations.

2025-11-09T16:51:00.436329+00:00 IST