"On behalf of all the flood-affected families in Delhi, I appeal to CM Rekha Gupta to provide them financial assistance of Rs 18,000 to one adult member of each affected family and compensation for loss of property. All flood-affected students should be given books and stationery. The affect
At the AVPN Global Conference 2025 in Hong Kong, Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, delivered a stirring appeal to philanthropists, businesses and changemakers: "Don't just give. Build together."
The textile industry in India urgently requires an incentive cushion as the recently imposed 50 per cent tariffs by the United States are too steep for exporters to absorb, according to a recent report by Emkay Research.
In a post on X earlier, Jaishankar said, "Represented PM @narendramodi at the virtual BRICS Summit earlier this evening. India's message was that BRICS should work towards stabilizing the international economy, address the impact of ongoing conflicts on the Global South & proactively
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the flood-affected areas of Punjab, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh on Monday laid bare the catastrophic damage inflicted by the recent floods on the state's critical healthcare infrastructure, with initial estimates peg
The Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), together with partners, hosted a side event on Monday at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva titled, "Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia." The event brought to attention religious persecution faced b
Nepal saw its deadliest protests in two decades on Monday, leaving 19 dead, including a child. Violence erupted over corruption and a social media ban. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, curfews were imposed, and the government formed a 15-day investigation committee. The UN urged rest
At least 19 protestors were killed in Nepal as security forces fired on demonstrations against social media bans and government corruption. The National Human Rights Commission urged restraint, fair treatment for victims, and peaceful protests, calling the use of excessive force "regretta
China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, urged stronger China-India ties, resumption of direct flights, and enhanced economic and people-to-people exchanges. Speaking at a seminar on the 80th anniversary of China's War of Resistance, he highlighted historical friendship, global responsibi
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, at a seminar on the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War of Resistance, highlighted China-India historical ties, shared sacrifices, and cooperation. He emphasized promoting peace, strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing economic and people
The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) accused US-based Oracle of aiding China's surveillance of Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples, calling it complicity in genocide. ETGE urged the US Congress, administration, and allies to investigate Oracle, impose sanctions, and end government cont