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MEA spokesperson Jaiswal's welcome for Mauritius PM in Bhojpuri

"Sabnike, Banaras ke Ganga ghat se, Assi Ghat se pranaam. Khaaskar humni ke parivaar jo Mauritius mein rahela, unko pranaam. Aaj ke dinwa, Mauritius Bharat ke rishte mein vishesh dinwa"

2025-09-12T06:32:22.506517+00:00 IST

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam visits Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi

The Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, who is currently on a state visit to India, visited the historic Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi on Friday.

2025-09-12T05:35:15.408884+00:00 IST

Nepal: High-level meeting at President House postponed

The high-level political meeting scheduled to take place at 9 am on Friday at the President's House in Kathmandu has been postponed to 2 pm, according to sources familiar with the development.

2025-09-12T04:53:13.677384+00:00 IST

Nepal: Public voices confidence in ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki

Amid Nepal's ongoing political unrest and the Gen Z-led protests that have swept the nation, which led to the resignation of KP Sharma Oli as the Prime Minister, public support continues to grow for former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the nominee for interim Prime Minister.

2025-09-12T04:13:47.202604+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki is non-controversial figure: Mahesh Sachdev

The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has climbed to 34, as reported by The Himalayan Times, citing data released by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal.

2025-09-12T04:13:01.047704+00:00 IST

Death toll from Gen Z protests rises to 34 in Nepal

The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has climbed to 34, as reported by The Himalayan Times, citing data released by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal.

2025-09-12T03:40:35.635376+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 22 PLA sorties, 10 PLAN vessels

Taiwan recorded the presence of multiple PLA aircraft and vessels around its territory, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday.

2025-09-12T02:39:00.051999+00:00 IST

PM Modi and Mauritius PM agree to expand ties in health, tech

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "His coming to Kashi becomes even more special considering the cultural significance of this city and the strong cultural linkages between India and Mauritius. We reviewed all aspects of bilateral cooperation and discussed regional as well as global issues. We agreed to deepen cooperation in infrastructure, healthcare, digital technology, energy, maritime security and more."

2025-09-12T00:40:28.726093+00:00 IST

UKIBC hosts 3rd Annual Technology Conference

The conference was graced by Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to the Republic of The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Thursday convened its 3rd Annual Technology Conference in New Delhi, a flagship event that brought together senior leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how technology can shape the future of bilateral trade, innovation, and sustainable growth.

2025-09-11T22:40:15.164498+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Polish FM hold talks on regional security; India stre

During the conversation, Jaishankar also reiterated India's position on the Ukraine conflict, saying that New Delhi continues to support "an early end to hostilities" and a "durable solution" to the crisis.

2025-09-11T20:34:00.678422+00:00 IST

Mauritius PM Ramgoolam witnesses Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam witnessed the Ganga Aarti in Varanasi, highlighting the spiritual and cultural bonds between India and Mauritius, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

2025-09-11T16:39:10.776842+00:00 IST

Nepal Army extends curfew, issues prohibitory orders

According to the update, the prohibitory order will remain in force from 11 am to 5 pm (local time) on Friday, September 12. A curfew will also be imposed from 7 pm on September 12 until 6 am on September 13.

2025-09-11T15:53:54.174840+00:00 IST

India thanks China on reopening of border for Kailash Mansarovar

The border crossings for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are now operational, enabling them to return to India via Nepal safely and smoothly, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said.

2025-09-11T13:53:29.917738+00:00 IST

Karachi traders protest KMC's decision to double utility charges

Karachi's small traders have strongly opposed the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's (KMC) sudden decision to double utility charges in commercial electricity bills, threatening to stop paying their bills if the increase is not withdrawn

2025-09-11T13:51:48.100872+00:00 IST

Bangladesh football team stuck in Nepal returns home

Members of the Bangladesh national football team, stuck due to the uprising in Nepal, arrived in Dhaka on Thursday afternoon aboard a Bangladesh Air Force C-130 aircraft.

2025-09-11T13:35:43.531631+00:00 IST

Geneva protest draws attention to Pak, Bangladesh minority issues

A striking three-day protest exhibition organised by the Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) at the Broken Chair monument in Geneva has drawn attention to the oppression of religious minorities in South Asia, especially in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

2025-09-11T13:28:56.729947+00:00 IST

India, Mauritius move closer to trade in local currencies: MEA

India and Mauritius have reached an understanding on conducting trade in local currencies, with discussions now taking place between the central banks of both countries, said MEA foreign secretary Vikram Misri during a special briefing on Thursday.

2025-09-11T13:01:10.896293+00:00 IST

Kathmandu: Brief chaos erupts at Gen-Z leaders’ press briefing

A brief chaos ensued at the press briefing of Gen-Z leaders in Kathmandu as they addressed the media.

2025-09-11T12:48:40.294861+00:00 IST

Qalandrani family spotlights Balochistan’s disappearance crisis

Human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch condemned the detention of Mir Yousaf Qalandrani, highlighting decades of enforced disappearances in Balochistan. Families suffer prolonged uncertainty, protests continue, and justice remains elusive, with the Qalandrani case reflecting the generational impact of the province's ongoing human rights crisis.

2025-09-11T12:45:37.498458+00:00 IST

India announces $ 680 mn special economic package for Mauritius

India on Thursday announced a Special Economic Package for Mauritius worth nearly USD 680 million (MUR 30 billion) across health, infrastructure, and maritime security sectors during the ongoing state visit of Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India.

2025-09-11T12:26:18.809448+00:00 IST

Nepal Army imposes curfew in Kathmandu as soldiers patrol streets

Armed soldiers of Nepal Army were patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, instructing residents to stay indoors, following a wave of deadly protests in the capital on Thursday.

2025-09-11T12:19:06.057739+00:00 IST