US President Donald Trump calls PM Modi, extends Diwali greetings
US President Donald Trump called PM Narendra Modi to extend Diwali greetings, as both leaders reaffirmed India-US unity against terrorism and shared democratic values....
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Nepal releases Rs 4.8 million for Gen Z Movement victims, plans memorial park in Kathmandu
Nepal has released Rs 4.8 million for medical relief to Gen Z Movement victims and announced a memorial park in Kathmandu; 76 people were killed in the protests....
Bangladesh Nationalist Party backs central bank autonomy, calls for wider financial reforms
Bangladesh, BNP, Central Bank, Financial Reforms, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Policy Research Institute, Dhaka, Banking Sector...
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Jolts Afghanistan; No Casualties Reported
A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan early Tuesday at a depth of 110 km, the National Center for Seismology reported. No casualties or damage were reported....
Adani-backed Colombo terminal becomes Sri Lanka’s top FDI source in 2025
The Adani-backed Colombo West International Terminal became Sri Lanka’s largest FDI source in 2025, investing USD 229 million in port infrastructure, BOI data shows....
Day after Diwali, Delhi gasps for air as toxic haze engulfs city
Delhi’s AQI hit 359 on Tuesday morning, a day after Diwali celebrations saw widespread firecracker use despite restrictions, blanketing the city in toxic haze....
China files WTO complaint over India’s PLI schemes for Autos and EVs
China has filed a WTO complaint alleging India’s PLI schemes for automobiles, EVs, and advanced battery manufacturing violate trade rules by favouring domestic goods....
Pakistan Army chief warns India of ‘decisive response’ to any provocation
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir warned India of a “decisive response” to any provocation, saying there is no space for war in a nuclearised environment....
Sri Lanka to seek Interpol red notices for athletes who fled 2022 Commonwealth Games
Sri Lanka will seek Interpol red notices for athletes who fled the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and failed to return home, causing a financial loss of LKR 50 million....
IND: Restrictions Reimposed in Leh After Centre Orders Judicial Probe Into September 24 Police Firing
Hours after the Centre announced a judicial inquiry into the September 24 police firing that killed four people, the Ladakh administration reimposed restrictions in Leh, citing law and order concerns....