Asia

“Distrust for America will rise further”: Pavneet Singh

Speaking exclusively with ANI, Pavneet Singh stated that Navarro's accusations that India is "funding" Russia's war in Ukraine by buying Russian oil, calling it a "laundromat for the Kremlin" could take two decades to rebuild trust between the two nations, as Indians "never forgive or forget."

2025-09-10T14:34:37.219421+00:00 IST

IndiGo resumes flight operations to and from Kathmandu

The airline issued a travel advisory informing passengers about the latest update and encouraging them to stay informed about their flight schedules.

2025-09-10T14:33:38.591088+00:00 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan visits Abu Dhabi campus of IIT Delhi

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday visited the Abu Dhabi campus of IIT Delhi during his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates.

2025-09-10T14:23:19.933766+00:00 IST

PM Modi discusses strategic partnership with Giorgia Meloni

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reaffirming the commitment of both nations to strengthen the India-Italy Strategic Partnership and cooperate on pressing global challenges, including the conflict in Ukraine.

2025-09-10T14:22:08.471909+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Norway's Labour Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has claimed victory in Monday's legislative elections, securing another term in office after a tight race that also saw a record-breaking performance by the anti-immigration populist Progress Party, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-09-10T13:28:42.322914+00:00 IST

"Nepal reeling under corruption:" Former PM K I Singh's grandson

Yashwant Shah, grandson of former Nepal PM KI Singh, said that despite tourism and businesses, Nepal struggles with corruption, poverty, and unemployment, highlighting growing public frustration.

2025-09-10T13:17:23.827101+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki emerges as likely candidate to lead transition govt

Amid political upheaval in Nepal after KP Sharma Oli's resignation, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki's name has emerged as a potential leader for the new transitional government, sources said.

2025-09-10T13:14:13.560508+00:00 IST

India-EU hold counter terror dialogue

The European Union and India held their 15th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) on Wednesday in Brussels.

2025-09-10T12:57:36.965264+00:00 IST

“We want youth to be able to do things in their own country”

Nepal faces political turmoil after violent protests in Parliament on September 8. The Prime Minister resigned amid corruption allegations, and the army took control of the streets. Locals hope for a leader like Balen Shah to improve the country, while unrest continues in Kathmandu.

2025-09-10T12:34:07.505669+00:00 IST

Pakistan floods expose governance gaps, citizens bear brunt

Elahi questioned why unregulated housing schemes had been permitted to operate on riverbeds and why they were not cleared before the disaster struck. He pointed out that, in addition to human casualties, the floods had also devastated crops and livestock, dealing a blow to the rural economy.

2025-09-10T11:56:36.386936+00:00 IST

Taiwan on alert after surge in Chinese military activity

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait emerged again as Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported tracking significant military activity by China in the past 24 hours.

2025-09-10T11:48:50.354335+00:00 IST

Nepal: Prisoners escape after arson at Rajbiraj jail  

The prison's chief, Ganga Yogi, confirmed the arson attack sparked the fire, prompting security personnel to fire tear gas in an attempt to regain control. Despite their efforts, some inmates managed to flee the facility, which housed 397 prisoners at the time.

2025-09-10T11:21:14.406550+00:00 IST

Kathmandu Airport to reopen today: Nepal Civil Aviation Authority

Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport has reopened after flight suspensions were lifted, the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority announced. Passengers have been advised to check flight details with airlines and carry tickets and identification documents while traveling.

2025-09-10T10:47:21.529308+00:00 IST

Seoul: Sovereign AI, global resilience dominate agenda

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central element of national security, with experts warning that powerful nations equipped with advanced AI infrastructure could weaponise the technology to pressure countries with weaker capabilities.

2025-09-10T08:04:37.725990+00:00 IST

Nepal Army secures jail as inmates demand release amid protests

A large group of inmates from Kathmandu's Dillibazar Jail stepped out of the prison premises on Wednesday, demanding their release amid the ongoing unrest triggered by nationwide anti-corruption protests.

2025-09-10T07:55:08.151882+00:00 IST

Nepal: 27 arrested, curfew extended as Gen Z-led protests turned

Twenty-seven individuals involved in looting, arson, and other violent acts during the ongoing Gen Z-led protests across Nepal, including in the capital, Kathmandu, have been arrested by the Nepalese Army, The Himalayan Times reported on Wednesday.

2025-09-10T07:01:05.340072+00:00 IST

Pak: Shahdara residents return to mud-filled homes amid floods

Families are struggling to clear the damage without access to proper equipment or resources. Many have lost nearly all their possessions, with furniture, bedding, and daily essentials ruined beyond recovery. Particularly heartbreaking are the cases of families who had been preparing for their daughters' weddings in the coming weeks; years' worth of carefully collected dowries have been swept away by the floods, TET reported.

2025-09-10T06:40:00.511801+00:00 IST

Balochistan shut down as province-wide strike sparks mass arrests

Security forces, including police and levies personnel, launched a sweeping crackdown, arresting numerous political leaders and activists belonging to various parties in Quetta and other districts. In Quetta alone, authorities reportedly detained over 100 demonstrators from areas such as Sariab, Airport Road, Brewery, Bypass, and the city's central districts. Among those arrested were prominent leaders from the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), Balochistan National Party (BNP), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Awami National Party (ANP), National Party (NP), and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), TBP reported on Tuesday.

2025-09-10T06:20:17.318706+00:00 IST

Prolonged PoGB sit-in disrupts Karakoram Highway, leaves travelle

Hundreds of Chinese citizens, foreign tourists, and students remained stuck in Sost as demonstrators continued to block both entry and exit points of the Khunjerab Pass Immigration Office located on the Pakistan-China border on Tuesday for the second consecutive day, according to a report by Dawn.

2025-09-10T06:11:12.540905+00:00 IST

UN rights chief Türk ‘appalled’ by Nepal protest deaths

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the violence in Nepal, which has resulted in the deaths of multiple people and injuries to hundreds amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations.

2025-09-10T06:00:00.989681+00:00 IST

Nepal extends curfew amid Gen Z protests

The Nepali Army on Wednesday announced the imposition of prohibitory orders and continuation of the nationwide curfew in response to the escalating unrest driven by the Gen Z-led protest in various parts of the country.

2025-09-10T05:28:57.679044+00:00 IST