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Nepal candidates gear up for March 5 polls after Gen-Z uprising

Balendra Shah, the former Kathmandu mayor and rapper, has also filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5, standing against KP Sharma Oli, the prime minister deposed by the Gen-Z movement.

2026-01-20T17:24:40.375238+00:00 IST

Space commercialisation key to future tech: Sunita Williams

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams stated that space commercialisation is opening new opportunities in innovation, including pharmaceuticals and new propulsion systems. Speaking in New Delhi, she highlighted the ISS as a key foundation, warned about growing space debris, and called for cleaner propulsion as global interest in the Moon rises.

2026-01-20T16:12:59.049913+00:00 IST

India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal

India on Tuesday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal at a ceremony ahead of the national polls scheduled for March.

2026-01-20T13:03:09.990725+00:00 IST

Russia encourages India’s ‘Vasudaiva Kutumbakam’ vision

Speaking during the Ram Katha discourse by renowned spiritual leader Morari Bapu, organised by Jain Acharya Lokesh at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, Antsiferov highlighted the enduring ties between India and Russia, noting the "stable and strong" friendship between the two nations.

2026-01-20T11:50:59.728127+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Five killed in two accidents due to dense fog in Punjab

A school van collided with a bus in Nankana Sahib, while in Sialkot, a trailer carrying iron rods overturned, killing three men.

2026-01-20T11:09:31.153241+00:00 IST

US Senator Daines concludes 'productive' India visit, advances bi

Reflecting on his visit, Daines said, "I came to India to reaffirm our two countries' shared values and strategic partnership and to advocate on behalf of Montana's pulse crop farmers. I appreciated Minister Goyal for listening to our farmers' concerns and will continue to work with President Trump to press this important priority."

2026-01-20T09:38:10.707360+00:00 IST

Pak: Jamaat-i-Islami warns of worsening flour crisis

Jamaat-i-Islami Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North chief Inayatullah Khan on Sunday cautioned that the flour crisis in the province was deepening, with rates increasing almost every day, and appealed to both the federal and provincial governments to stop the situation from going out of hand, as reported by Dawn.

2026-01-20T09:08:18.591283+00:00 IST

BLF claims large-scale assault in Kharan, alleges heavy losses to

In its media statement, the group said its fighters carried out a large-scale, coordinated operation in Kharan on January 15 at approximately 2:30 pm, asserting that they took control of the city, captured the police station and targeted banks and government offices, causing what it termed heavy casualties to Pakistani forces.

2026-01-20T08:41:37.029877+00:00 IST

BYC to observe January 25 as ‘Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day'

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) announced on Saturday it would mark January 25 as "Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day" and called on Baloch communities worldwide to organise events drawing attention to what it describes as decades of violence, enforced disappearances and repression in Balochistan, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2026-01-20T08:19:20.595949+00:00 IST

Bangladesh court begins trial against Chinmoy Kumar Das

On Monday, at the Chattogram Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal, Judge Zahidul Haque ordered the commencement of the trial at the conclusion of the hearing.

2026-01-20T07:55:10.027823+00:00 IST

China’s frenzied naval shipbuilding continues apace

As countries like the USA struggle to design and build warships and submarines in desired quantities, or lack the budget to do so, China has no such problems. Last year was another prolific year for Chinese shipbuilders as they meet demand from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).

2026-01-20T06:30:45.587946+00:00 IST

Railway track linking Quetta to Pakistan blown up by unknown men 

The train link between Quetta and the rest of Pakistan was suspended for a few hours on Monday after unknown men blew up a two-foot-long portion of the railway track with about three kilograms of explosives near Dera Murad Jamali, Dawn reported on Tuesday.

2026-01-20T05:26:02.842416+00:00 IST

Maldives National Cadet Corps members hold official meetings

Members of the Maldives' National Cadet Corps paid a visit to key historical sites in New Delhi and Agra and also held official meetings as part of their visit to India in their participation at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

2026-01-20T04:02:52.285006+00:00 IST

Nepal heads for nomination filing today for upcoming polls

The Election Commission has announced that all the preparations for the nomination filing has been complete with election offices established in all 165 constituencies nationwide.

2026-01-20T03:34:31.067799+00:00 IST

Muanpuii Saiawi appointed as new High Commissioner to New Zealand

India and New Zealand share warm and friendly ties. Diplomatic relations were established in 1952.

2026-01-20T03:32:12.607798+00:00 IST

Taiwan records 2 PLA aircraft sorties, 6 PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) recorded on Tuesday th2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.

2026-01-20T02:44:10.868895+00:00 IST

Pakistan: 26 people dead, 81 still missing in Karachi’s Gul Plaza

At least 26 people have been confirmed dead and up to 81 others are reported missing after a massive fire tore through Gul Plaza on Karachi's MA Jinnah Road in Pakistan, leaving the multi-storey commercial building structurally unstable and unsafe for general access.

2026-01-20T01:02:43.664270+00:00 IST

India repatriates Pakistani national via Wagah-Attari border

"Hafiz Muhammad Abbu Bakar, a Pakistani citizen imprisoned in India, was repatriated to Pakistan via the Wagah-Attari border today," the Pakistan High Commission said on Monday.

2026-01-19T22:51:42.433952+00:00 IST

Afghanistan: Seven, including a Chinese national killed in hotel

Kabul police spokesperson Khalid Zadran said that the blast occurred at the joint restaurant of Chinese Muslims and Afghans called "Chinese Noodle." He added that a Chinese Muslim, Abdul Majid, resident of Xinjiang province, was among the victims.

2026-01-19T21:02:33.368210+00:00 IST

“We seek new trade partners": Poland Dy PM

Polish Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Radoslaw Sikorski, outlining the importance of his visit to India, said that Poland has faced "increased tariffs" and seeks new trade partners, focusing on the need to create a free trade environment.

2026-01-19T20:31:26.597680+00:00 IST

"Pleased to meet PM Modi, committed to foster economic growth": U

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday concluded his three-hour visit to New Delhi during which he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sealed key agreements to enhance cooperation between Abu Dhabi and New Delhi.

2026-01-19T19:25:28.464078+00:00 IST