India’s Wild Elephant Population Falls 18% to 22,446, DNA-Based Census Finds
India’s wild elephant population has fallen 18% to 22,446, the country’s first DNA-based survey shows, highlighting the impact of habitat loss and conflict....
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Indian Envoy Meets Sri Lanka’s Ruling JVP Leader to Discuss Bilateral and Economic Ties
Indian envoy Santosh Jha met JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva in Colombo to discuss the India–Sri Lanka partnership and explore new avenues for economic cooperation....
9 Killed, 8 Injured in Fire at Garment Factory and Chemical Warehouse in Bangladesh
Nine people were killed and eight injured in a devastating fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Dhaka’s Mirpur area, authorities said, as investigations into the cause continue....
Xi Jinping Meets Sri Lankan PM Amarasuriya, Calls for Stronger Security and Economic Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya in Beijing, calling for stronger cooperation in security, trade, and Belt and Road projects....
China Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to End Border Clashes, Calls for Dialogue
China urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to show restraint and resolve their border conflict through dialogue, expressing deep concern over the recent deadly clashes....
Pakistan Stock Exchange Crashes Amid Afghanistan Conflict, Nationwide Unrest
The Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged nearly 3,000 points as military action in Afghanistan and violent nationwide protests fueled investor panic and political uncertainty....
5 Killed in Clashes Between Pakistan Police and Islamist Group at Anti-Israel Protest
Five people were killed as Pakistani police clashed with Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan members during an anti-Israel protest near Lahore amid global reactions to the Gaza ceasefire....
Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi Meets Hindu, Sikh Delegation in New Delhi; Discusses Trade, Border Issues
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Hindu and Sikh delegates in New Delhi to discuss trade and border issues during his India visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties....
Opposition Parties Consider Sending Delegation to Ladakh After Protest Violence
Opposition parties, including Congress and CPI(M), are considering sending a delegation to Ladakh after last month’s violent protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule status....
IND: Om Birla Calls for United Global Efforts to Tackle Climate Change, Pandemics, and Inequality
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, addressing the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, called for united global efforts to tackle climate change, pandemics, and inequality....