Bangladesh inflation eases slightly to 8.17% in October on lower food prices
Bangladesh’s inflation eased to 8.17% in October from 8.36% in September as food prices fell slightly, though non-food inflation rose to 9.13%, according to BBS data....
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Seven Italian climbers missing after deadly avalanches in Nepal’s Himalayas kill at least 9
Seven Italian climbers are missing after avalanches in Nepal’s Himalayas killed at least nine people, including three Italians. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid severe weather....
Sri Lanka detects up to 2,000 new leprosy cases annually despite past elimination: Minister
Despite eliminating leprosy as a public health threat in 1995, Sri Lanka still reports 1,500–2,000 new cases annually, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said, announcing a plan to make the country leprosy-free by 2035....
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu holds orientation for first India-Nepal Startup Partnership program
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted an orientation for the first IN-SPAN program, which will begin in December 2025 at IIT Madras to strengthen India-Nepal startup collaboration through an eight-week training and innovation program....
Pakistan, Afghan Taliban to resume peace talks in Istanbul amid fragile ceasefire
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resume peace talks in Istanbul to address cross-border terrorism after deadly border clashes. The fragile ceasefire from October remains in place....
Security forces kill TTP commander in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after four-hour gunfight
A TTP commander, Hakeem Nisar, was killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after a four-hour gun battle with security forces and CTD in Karak’s Amberi Kalla area....
Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1: 60.13% turnout recorded till 5 PM as 3.75 crore voters decide fate of 1,314 candidates
Bihar Election 2025 Phase 1 recorded 60.13% voter turnout across 121 constituencies as 3.75 crore voters decide the fate of 1,314 candidates, including Tejashwi Yadav and top NDA leaders....
Pakistan court overturns death sentences in 2014 Wagah border suicide attack case
A Lahore High Court bench has acquitted three men sentenced to death for the 2014 Wagah border suicide bombing that killed over 60 people, overturning their convictions from 2020....
Labour mobility, education top agenda in proposed India-New Zealand trade deal: PM Luxon
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon said labour mobility and education will be key focus areas in the proposed India–New Zealand trade deal, as both nations aim to boost people-to-people and economic ties....
J&K peace built on huge sacrifices over five years, says LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha said the region’s peace and progress have come through huge sacrifices over the past five years and urged citizens to stay united against divisive forces....