Asia

Nepal President returns home after attending Second World Summit

President Paudel had departed for Doha on Monday to lead the Nepali delegation at the invitation of Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The summit, which began on Tuesday, was organised in accordance with a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly.

2025-11-06T15:44:03.063920+00:00 IST

Botswana to send ‘good number’ of cheetahs to India: MEA

Botswana has expressed its readiness to send a "good number" of cheetahs to India under Project Cheetah, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday, ahead of President Droupadi Murmu's upcoming state visit to Angola and Botswana, marking a significant boost to India's wildlife conservation efforts.

2025-11-06T15:29:39.100253+00:00 IST

President Murmu to visit Angola, Botswana to deepen Global South

President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a state visit to Angola and Botswana from November 8 to November 13, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to the two African nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.

2025-11-06T13:26:11.096643+00:00 IST

“India can become assistive technology hub to world”: UN envoy

Shombi Sharp, the United Nations' Resident Coordinator for India lauded the initiatives taken by the Government of India towards promoting a more accessible and inclusive society and also shared key initiatives spearheaded by the UN to further the cause. He hailed India to have the potential for emerging as the assistive technology hub for the world.

2025-11-06T12:19:18.812421+00:00 IST

Pak court issues non-bailable warrant for Aleema Khan 8th time

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan's Rawalpindi has once again issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, marking the eighth consecutive time such an order has been issued due to her repeated absence from court proceedings, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-11-06T12:18:41.765210+00:00 IST

Pakistan: PIA dismisses President, Secretary General amid row

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has dismissed the president and secretary general of the Society of Aircraft Engineers of Pakistan (SAEP) amid an ongoing conflict between the airline's management and the engineers' association, Dawn reported on Thursday.

2025-11-06T11:38:59.863999+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy organizes orientation session for India Nepal Star

The first-ever IN-SPAN program is scheduled to begin in December 2025 at IIT Madras with the broad aim of facilitating enhanced interaction between the Startup ecosystems of India and Nepal.

2025-11-06T09:42:57.004199+00:00 IST

Surveillance along Nepal-India border bordering Janakpur increase

Security forces from Nepal and India have increased vigilance and surveillance at the Jatahi border checkpoint in Dhanusha that borders India. On Thursday, the border crossing was closed from 6 AM to 6 PM (local time) as the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections began.

2025-11-06T09:40:20.890249+00:00 IST

Typhoon Kalmaegi heads for Vietnam

By 1 am on November 7 (local time), the typhoon is predicted to make landfall in Vietnam along the coast from Quang Ngai to Dak Lak, sustaining winds at Level 12 with gusts up to Level 15 and will continue moving west-northwest at some 25 km/h. Heavy rainfall is predicted for several areas.

2025-11-06T09:05:07.397974+00:00 IST

Pakistan, Afghanistan set to begin third round of talks in Istanbul

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are set to resume their third round of talks in Istanbul today to address cross-border terrorism and implement a fragile ceasefire agreed after October border clashes. Delegations, mediated by Turkiye and Qatar, aim to finalise a monitoring and verification mechanism for lasting peace.

2025-11-06T08:41:07.803253+00:00 IST

Japan backs Ukraine in first phone talks with Zelenskyy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan's support for Ukraine during her first call with President Zelenskyy, pledging aid for recovery and reconstruction and backing a "just and lasting peace as soon as possible." They discussed security cooperation, and Takaichi also spoke with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

2025-11-06T07:47:29.211572+00:00 IST

Balochistan faces fresh attacks amid continued neglect

In two separate incidents, unidentified armed groups attacked a police station in Kachhi district and targeted a security check post on Quetta's Western Bypass with hand grenades.

2025-11-06T07:36:57.405293+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s “fake tax boom” exposes broken system

Despite higher tax filings and a 15.7% tax-to-GDP ratio, Pakistan's taxation system remains weak. Many returns report zero income, salaried workers bear the largest burden, and exemptions weaken revenue. Experts say real progress requires genuine compliance, broader taxation of the wealthy and informal sector, and stronger audits.

2025-11-06T06:39:02.741773+00:00 IST

BJP National President holds talks with Sri Lankan Oppn Leader un

During their meeting, Nadda highlighted the growing India-Sri Lanka partnership, emphasizing its importance in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Neighbourhood First policy.

2025-11-06T06:20:57.199950+00:00 IST

Japan may expand “defense-related” spending amid US pressure

Japan plans to raise defence spending by including space, aviation, and infrastructure projects beyond the Defence Ministry. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to reach 2% of GDP by fiscal 2025, accelerating previous targets, amid China's assertiveness and US pressure for Japan to shoulder more regional security responsibilities.

2025-11-06T06:08:28.300655+00:00 IST

N Korea vows response on US sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced earlier this week that it had imposed sanctions on eight North Korean individuals and two entities for their role in laundering funds stolen through illicit cyber activities. The department said that the individuals were "state-sponsored hackers," whose illicit operations were conducted "to fund the regime's nuclear weapons programme."

2025-11-06T04:55:36.324036+00:00 IST

Pakistan among countries with “inefficient” water use: World Bank

Pakistan is among six countries with the highest inefficient agricultural water use, worsening freshwater loss. The World Bank report notes 324 billion cubic metres are lost annually, driven by water-intensive crops, poor management, and droughts, intensifying water stress in already drying regions like Western Asia, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.

2025-11-06T04:44:49.987890+00:00 IST

Violence erupts at start of Bangladesh election campaign

Violence broke out in several places during the campaign for the upcoming national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh in February 2026.

2025-11-06T04:16:50.418705+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Pakistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 240km.

2025-11-06T03:01:47.038267+00:00 IST

Pakistan delegation heads to Istanbul for Afghan Taliban talks

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said a delegation has left for Istanbul to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban to ease tensions after recent border clashes. The discussions, facilitated by Turkiye and Qatar, aim to finalise a ceasefire mechanism and address Pakistan's concerns over attacks from Afghan soil.

2025-11-06T02:56:20.686578+00:00 IST