Asia

India, Nepal sign power transmission deals to boost energy trade

The two new 400 kV (kilovolt) transmission projects, Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (India) and Lamki (Dododhara) (Nepal)-Bareilly (India), will enable faster, more reliable power exchange between the two countries.

2025-10-29T11:55:14.876026+00:00 IST

Nepali security forces rescue over 1,500 tourists from Himalayas

Nepali security forces have rescued over 1,500 stranded tourists from the high-altitude areas of Manang following heavy snowfall and adverse weather.

2025-10-29T11:44:42.787569+00:00 IST

China targets Taiwanese lawmaker in baseless “secession” probe

According to The Taipei Times, Chinese authorities claimed that Shen's Kuma Academy, an organisation focused on civil defence education, was a "separatist entity." The investigation, led by the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau, accuses Shen of "activities undermining national unity." Chinese state broadcaster CCTV aired reports on the case, encouraging citizens to provide information against him while promising to protect informants' identities, a move widely seen as an intimidation tactic.

2025-10-29T10:31:15.238589+00:00 IST

Pakistan High Commission issues 2100 visas to sikh pilgrims

The Pakistan High Commission shared on Wednesday that it has issued over 2100 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India ahead of the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji.

2025-10-29T09:45:26.732011+00:00 IST

INS Sahyadri’s visit underscores India-Japan strategic alignment 

Indian Navy's indigenously built Stealth Frigate, INS Sahyadri, made a port call at Sasebo and received a warm welcome upon arrival. The visit saw discussions between the two navies on aspects related to enhancing collaboration and interoperability.

2025-10-29T09:40:24.318689+00:00 IST

India, Nepal sign deals to strengthen cross-border power ties

According to the release, the agreements--signed between POWERGRID, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) of India, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA)--cover the implementation of the Inaruwa (Nepal)-New Purnea (Indi

2025-10-29T09:33:40.981553+00:00 IST

Trump says Gaza ceasefire ‘not at risk’ after Israel’s strikes

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday asserted that nothing would undermine the fragile Gaza ceasefire he brokered a few weeks ago, even after Israel launched deadly airstrikes in the enclave on Tuesday, killing over 30 in response to the alleged killing of an Israeli soldier.

2025-10-29T09:10:43.390347+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s cashless vision crumbles as ground realities exposed

Despite government promises to turn Pakistan into a modern digital economy, cash continues to dominate financial transactions, highlighting the gap between vision and reality. Over Rs9.5 trillion remains in circulation, reflecting Pakistan's slow transition toward a cashless system, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-29T09:06:30.869267+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 hits Myanmar 

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Myanmar on Wednesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-29T08:55:31.611321+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh mocks the ‘self-styled 56-inch chest’ after Trump’s

Sharing a video clip of Trump's latest remarks, made during his address at the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea, the Congress MP, in a post on X, accused the Prime Minister of remaining silent on Trump's repeated claims of mediating the India-Pakistan conflict.

2025-10-29T08:28:01.085564+00:00 IST

Japanese school children visit INS Sahyadri

Japanese school children paid a visit to Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri during its port call at Yokosuka and learnt about India's rich maritime heritage.

2025-10-29T08:26:48.207424+00:00 IST

Trump expresses optimism ahead of meeting with Xi 

Ahead of the highly-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, Trump expressed confidence and said that he is expecting a "very good outcome" out of the meeting with Xi.

2025-10-29T07:30:27.090697+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks to Japanese PM Takaichi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday and congratulated her on assuming office. He discussed the shared vision of advancing the partnership between the two countries and the leaders underscored that stronger India-Japan ties are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity.

2025-10-29T07:13:51.709305+00:00 IST

Negligence, mismanagement push Pakistan’s sanitation system

Out of the 14 public toilet facilities established in 2014, only two remain operational today, forcing countless citizens to relieve themselves in open spaces, a grim reminder of the city's decaying civic infrastructure, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-29T07:12:57.589904+00:00 IST

India, China stress peace along border at 23rd Corps Commander

India and China reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border, noting significant progress since last year's disengagement agreements, during the 23rd round of the Corps Commander Level Meeting held at the Chushul-Moldo border point, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T06:53:36.009045+00:00 IST

Trump calls PM Modi "nicest-looking guy, tough as hell"

While delivering his keynote remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEOs Luncheon in Gyeongju, South Korea, the US President also reiterated his disputed claim of personally averting a nuclear war between India and Pakistan in May.

2025-10-29T06:27:08.287579+00:00 IST

Militarisation deepens in Balochistan

The Pakistani military has come under renewed scrutiny after the widespread human rights violations in the Zehri area of Balochistan's Khuzdar district. According to residents, the army has seized civilian land, forced locals into hard labour, and turned vital public infrastructure into military installations following a sweeping operation last month, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-29T06:24:47.365908+00:00 IST

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos arrives in India

Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos arrived in India on Wednesday on his first official visit. His visit would provide an opportunity to review progress in the implementation of the India-Cyprus Action Plan 2025-29.

2025-10-29T06:17:24.926768+00:00 IST

UAE-India cultural dialogue brings together India’s art, music

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in New Delhi, in collaboration with Teamwork Arts, hosted a UAE-India Cultural Roundtable that brought together some of India's most celebrated figures from the worlds of art, design, and performance to reflect on the deepening creative partnership between the UAE and India, the UAE Embassy said in a statement on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T05:53:59.698324+00:00 IST

"54 times": Jairam Ramesh takes jibe at Trump's "good friend"

In a post on X, the Congress MP shared a video clip of Trump's latest remarks on the matter, where the US President claimed to have 'stopped' the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan and asserted that "seven brand new beautiful planes were shot down".

2025-10-29T05:23:27.883372+00:00 IST

India, China hold 23rd Corps Commander-Level talks**

Senior military commanders from India and China held the 23rd round of Corps Commander-Level talks at the Moldo-Chushul border meeting point on the Indian side, where both sides engaged in extensive discussions on managing tensions and maintaining stability along the western sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Chinese Ministry of National Defence said in a statement on Wednesday.

2025-10-29T04:41:42.113903+00:00 IST