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Nepal downpour blocks highways, travellers ‘cling to wall’

Heavy rains in Nepal have damaged key highways, including the BP Highway, leaving many stranded and forcing people to wade through rivers. Authorities are rebuilding diversions washed away by floods, while travellers returning from Dashain face major disruptions due to blocked roads and poor alternative routes.

2025-10-09T17:53:14.286509+00:00 IST

9 UK universities received approvals to set up campuses in India

Nine leading universities from the United Kingdom have now received approvals to open campuses in India, under the National Education Policy (NEP), Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Wednesday.

2025-10-09T17:52:04.463613+00:00 IST

Israel police forces prepare for operation return to their border

Following the guidance of the political echelon, thousands of police officers, volunteers and fighters will take part in security, escort and public order missions and will be deployed at various points and sites, in accordance with the outline of the agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the operation for the return of Israeli hostages to be called "Return to Their Border."

2025-10-09T17:38:57.414440+00:00 IST

“We want to end the bloodshed in Gaza,” says envoy Shawesh

Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of the first phase of the Gaza Peace Plan, saying Palestinians support any effort to end the bloodshed in Gaza and ensure their families can live peacefully with full stomachs.

2025-10-09T17:34:21.738866+00:00 IST

UN slams China, Vietnam over Tibetan Lama’s mysterious death

UN human rights experts have asked China and Vietnam to explain the arrest, disappearance, and suspicious death of Tibetan spiritual leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche in Ho Chi Minh City, warning that both governments may have violated international human rights laws, according to Phayul.

2025-10-09T17:29:28.202331+00:00 IST

Israel gears up to receive hostages, release Palestinian prisoner

Israel's health, justice, and security institutions began mobilising on Thursday for the long-awaited return of hostages held by Hamas and the parallel release of Palestinian prisoners.

2025-10-09T17:17:49.668448+00:00 IST

Israel switches from tariffs to supports to stimulate local fish

In a move described as "historic," Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will provide support totalling approximately 65 million Shekels (USD 19.7 million) per year to fish farmers in Israel.

2025-10-09T17:10:06.432923+00:00 IST

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Tech Giants urge H-1B holders to stay in US

Amid the looming implementation of US President Donald Trump's overhaul of the H-1B visa programme, tech giants Amazon and Microsoft on Saturday advised their foreign employees holding H-1B and H-4 visas to immediately return to the United States and urged the H-1B holders to stay in the US "for the foreseeable future", according to internal communications seen by Reuters.

2025-09-20T07:01:38.180286+00:00 IST

US Judge tosses Trump’s defamation suit against NYT

A federal judge has dismissed US President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, sharply criticising it as overly long, unfocused, and failing to meet basic legal standards, CNN reported.

2025-09-20T06:54:01.914359+00:00 IST

India at UN takes Swachhta pledge under Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign

In a post on X, India at UN said, "PR @AmbHarishP administered Swachhta Pledge to Team @IndiaUNNewYork today. The team pledged to propagate the message of #SwachhBharat in villages and towns."

2025-09-20T06:50:52.708748+00:00 IST

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Tibetan representative warns EU of China’s dam projects in Tibet

The conference held on Wednesday gathered environmental specialists, policy advocates, and European representatives to assess the extensive impacts of China's hydropower initiatives on the Tibetan Plateau, as reported by CTA.

2025-05-16T08:12:54.090022+00:00 IST

Spain: At least 13 people injured as car plows into crowd

In a statement shared on social media, the police said, "The situation is under control and in no case poses a risk to the people inside the sports facility."

2025-05-16T04:28:45.654214+00:00 IST

"Pak indictrinates civilians to believe in mafia superiority"

Cooper said that Pakistan is spreading misinformation among its civilians that Pakistan can defeat India with its fighter jets from China.

2025-05-16T02:18:30.229136+00:00 IST

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Chile's ex-President Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash

Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera passed away in a helicopter crash in southern Chile.

2024-02-07T00:31:02.500511+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Gopal Baglay calls on Australian leader

Taking to X, the Indian High Commission in Australia said, "High Commissioner called on @Charlton_AB, Chair of India-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group and MP for Parramatta. They discussed multifaceted bilateral ties, including cooperation in education, trade & investment, people to people ties and sports.@DrSJaishankar."

2024-02-06T18:11:52.072574+00:00 IST

Devastating wildfires in Chile claim over 120 lives

More than 120 people have died as a result of the devastating wildfires that are ravaging large areas of Chile, according to authorities, who have issued a warning that the death toll is likely to rise, reported CNN.

2024-02-06T00:48:38.471551+00:00 IST

Asia

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Pak: Afghan suicide bomber behind Dera Ismail Khan wedding attack

The attack occurred on Friday during a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A building collapsed after the blast, according to local police official Muhammad Adnan, who said the structure was being used by members of a peace committee at the time of the incident, reported by Al Jazeera.

2026-01-26T00:33:31.115743+00:00 IST

US Envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran

US officials indicated that the talks were expected to focus on outlining the next steps toward the demilitarisation of Gaza and assessing "what needs to be done to ensure that the ceasefire turns into long-term peace in Gaza."

2026-01-26T00:32:43.892484+00:00 IST

Last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China amid strained ties

The two pandas were born in 2021 at the Ueno Zoo, to mother Shin Shin and father Ri Ri. The parents were returned to China in 2024, a year after the twins' sister Xiang Xiang was also sent back.

2026-01-25T22:11:04.360628+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Man who drew a knife at the gate Of Kibbutz Metzer neutralized

One person was neutralised today by a security guard at the entrance of Kibbutz Metzer.

2025-08-02T17:26:32.152972+00:00 IST

UAE conducts 60th airdrop of aid under Birds of Goodness Op

The United Arab Emirates continues its dedicated humanitarian efforts to support the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Today, the UAE carried out the 60th airdrop of humanitarian aid as part of the "Operation Birds of Goodness," which falls under the larger "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3."

2025-08-02T17:23:29.066281+00:00 IST

Disturbing videos of Israeli hostages spark protests in Tel Aviv

A sense of urgency and desperation filled the air in Tel Aviv's "Hostage Square" on Saturday as protestors gathered, following the release of disturbing videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza

2025-08-02T16:07:38.228933+00:00 IST

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Europe

UK signs £350 million defence deal with India

The United Kingdom on Thursday signed a new £350 million defence deal with India that will support hundreds of jobs in Northern Ireland while supplying India, "a key strategic partner," with air defence missiles and launchers

2025-10-09T17:07:46.873744+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi congratulates President Trump on Gaza peace plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan.

2025-10-09T16:55:35.665457+00:00 IST

Asia

UK PM Starmer unveils new steps to boost India–UK ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the UK-India Technology Security Initiative in Mumbai, highlighting new collaborations in tech, education, and film. He said the partnership is being "remade for modern times," with shared goals across trade, energy, and innovation.

2025-10-09T15:31:43.612284+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi discusses Khalistani extremist issue with UK PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of Khalistani extremism during a meeting with his British counterpart Keir Starmer and emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism have no place in democratic societies.

2025-10-09T15:20:16.773247+00:00 IST

Middle East

Netanyahu hails Trump, says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Prime Minister praised US President Donald Trump in a post on X, saying he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, sharing a photo of Trump celebrating under a "Peace Through Strength" banner.

2025-10-09T14:49:25.654392+00:00 IST

Europe

Zelenskyy thanks Trump, hails progress toward Middle East peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed progress toward Middle East peace, thanking the US and President Trump for their leadership. He expressed hope for the release of Israeli hostages, an end to violence in Gaza, and called for firm global pressure on Russia to ensure lasting peace and security.

2025-10-09T14:46:51.773619+00:00 IST

US draws red line for China’s aggression toward Taiwan

US Senator James Risch has introduced the Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act to sanction Chinese entities if Beijing uses force against Taiwan. The bill proposes a joint State-Treasury task force to coordinate sanctions, deter aggression, and support Taiwan amid rising cross-strait tensions.

2025-10-09T12:52:40.499211+00:00 IST

Asia

India opening nuclear sector to private firms, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the India-UK CEO Forum in Mumbai, announced the opening of India's nuclear power sector to private players. He highlighted infrastructure and renewable energy goals, ongoing economic reforms, and GST changes aimed at boosting growth, ease of doing business, and MSME opportunities.

2025-10-09T12:34:23.395905+00:00 IST

Asia

India’s UPI, Aadhaar backbone of digital economy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, highlighted India's fintech leadership, digital innovation, and inclusive governance. He praised UPI, ONDC, and OCEN for empowering small businesses and noted that half of the world's real-time digital transactions now take place in India.

2025-10-09T12:20:07.607558+00:00 IST

Asia

'India, UK should move ahead in critical minerals, rare earths'

Noting that nearly 50 per cent of the world's real-time digital transactions are taking place in India, PM Modi said on Thursday said that there is no area in which India and UK cannot expand cooperation and combination of India's talent and scale and the UK's Research and Development and expertise has the potential to achieve major results.

2025-10-09T11:57:11.497847+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s war on freedom escalates

Human Rights in China (HRIC) has released its latest weekly brief, painting a grim picture of escalating repression under President Xi Jinping's rule, highlighting the Chinese Communist Party's tightening control over civil liberties, religious freedom, and dissent across the country and beyond its borders.

2025-10-09T11:37:37.124028+00:00 IST

Europe

Nobel Literature goes to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai

the late American essayist Susan Sontag dubbed the "contemporary master of the apocalypse," Krasznahorkai's novels - often set in shivering Central European villages - depict townsfolk searching for meaning in symbols scattered across a godless world.

2025-10-09T11:29:18.684018+00:00 IST

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India has achieved democratisation of technology: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India has democratised digital technology, making it accessible to every citizen and every region of the country and is among the most technologically inclusive societies in the world.

2025-10-09T11:15:27.582428+00:00 IST

Asia

India-UK CETA is roadmap for shared prosperity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India and the United Kingdom will double bilateral trade from the existing approximately USD 56 billion before the mutually set target of 2030.

2025-10-09T10:41:07.930259+00:00 IST