Asia

India should see Trump as “one-time proposition: John Bolton

Former United States National Security Advisor John Bolton has said that India should treat US President Donald Trump as a "one-time proposition" and pursue its national interests without assuming his policies reflect the "larger American view".

2025-09-13T03:46:29.009976+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming interim PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki for taking over as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.

2025-09-13T03:32:11.923635+00:00 IST

Pakistan's Punjab faces major floods, 97 people killed 

The floods are creating a severe humanitarian crisis, inundating low-lying areas, displacing large populations, and destroying hundreds of acres of standing crops.

2025-09-13T03:17:46.089849+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki will provide stability: Jayant Prasad

Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad has pointed out that Sushila Karki's appointment as interim Prime Minister has come at a crucial time for the country, describing her as an "independent" and "fair-minded leader" who can provide stability and ensure elections are held, unlike the prolonged political deadlock seen in Bangladesh.

2025-09-13T03:01:34.518946+00:00 IST

Nepalese people urge PM Karki to root out corruption 

The people want a corruption free leadership that will usher in change when the general elections are held in March next year.

2025-09-13T02:54:50.537937+00:00 IST

Taiwan records 31 PLA aircraft, 13 PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence recorded the presence of 31 PLA aircraft, 13 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around its territory on Saturday.

2025-09-13T02:25:12.103464+00:00 IST

Kathmandu Mayor pays tribute as Gen Z protests claim 51 lives

The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed that 51 people have died so far in the youth-led demonstrations that erupted across Nepal on September 8. Of these, 30 were killed by gunshots, while 21 died from burns, wounds, and other injuries.

2025-09-13T00:26:13.862920+00:00 IST

Former Indian envoy calls Sushila Karki "stabilising influence"

Welcoming the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad said her leadership comes at a "dire time" and will help bring stability to the crisis-hit country.

2025-09-13T00:07:34.940104+00:00 IST

"Good that Nepal is choosing a leader," Ex Indian Envoy to Nepal

Puri, while talking to ANI, said that although Karki's appointment was an unprecedented one, it was a good step forward.

2025-09-12T21:44:54.001327+00:00 IST

Nepal's parliament dissolved, elections set for March 2026

Announcing the decision, the President's Office said the dissolution was approved in the first cabinet meeting convened by Karki at 11 pm, marking the start of a six-month transitional government tasked with steering the country to the polls.

2025-09-12T21:13:39.590214+00:00 IST

Glimmer of hope: Kathmandu residents express joy as interim govt leader takes oath

Kathmandu residents were elated as the country got their new Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, as the head of the interim government in Nepal.

2025-09-12T21:12:38.345832+00:00 IST

Largest international B2B jewellery exhibition launched in Jeddah

Underlining the complementarities between the two economies, India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan said the exposition highlights the role of the Strategic Partnership Council in shaping bilateral engagement and will deepen industry-to-industry linkages.

2025-09-12T19:55:47.161747+00:00 IST

India welcomes Nepal’s interim govt, hopes for peace and stabilit

In its response, the MEA said India "will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries."

2025-09-12T19:40:20.059071+00:00 IST

Myanmar Army Commander visits Shatrujeet Brigade

The delegation also held talks on the emerging security challenges.

2025-09-12T18:01:39.905316+00:00 IST

Communication between Russia and Ukraine stalled: Report

"Communication channels are available, those have been established. Even as our negotiators have the opportunity to communicate via these channels, rather, we can state that this communication has been paused," Peskov said, when asked about contacts between negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv.

2025-09-12T18:00:49.026944+00:00 IST

Nepal:Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki takes oath as interim PM

The oath of office was administered by President Ramchandra Paudel at a formal ceremony held at Sheetal Niwas, the presidential residence in Kathmandu.

2025-09-12T17:02:26.807352+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki makes history, becomes Nepal's first woman PM

Sushila Karki on Friday made history again, becoming Nepal's first female executive head, leading the country's transitional government. This remarkable achievement follows her earlier milestone in July 2016 when she became Nepal's first woman Chief Justice, reported The Kathmandu Post.

2025-09-12T15:45:27.165152+00:00 IST

Mauritius delegate Kevin C Lukeeram feels at home in Varanasi

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam's delegation visited Varanasi, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

2025-09-12T15:04:03.091116+00:00 IST

Ukrainian President thanks Japan, UK for renewed sanctions

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelesnkyy on Friday thanked the UK and Japan for the sanctions against companies of the "Russian military-industrial complex."

2025-09-12T14:59:06.980714+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki to take oath as interim Nepal PM today

She's Nepal's first female Chief Justice, serving from July 2016 to June 2017, and is known for her integrity and landmark judgments on transitional justice and electoral disputes. She began practising law in 1979, became a senior advocate in 2007, and served as a Supreme Court Justice from 2009. Nepal's Gen-Z movement backed her for her neutrality and credibility.

2025-09-12T14:08:43.069777+00:00 IST

India-Norway launch first-ever dialogue on Maritime Security

India and Norway held their first-ever Maritime Security, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation Dialogue on Friday in Oslo, the Ministry of External Affairs stated.

2025-09-12T13:42:45.903988+00:00 IST