India: Delhi Sees Drop in Birth Rate, Sex Ratio in 2024: Official Report
Delhi’s annual report shows a decline in both birth rate and sex ratio in 2024, with officials calling for stronger health and gender awareness efforts....
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Sushila Karki Takes Charge as Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister, Pledges Stability, Justice, and Fresh Elections
Nepal’s first female PM Sushila Karki announces fresh elections, martyrs’ compensation, and online public discussions on electoral reforms after Gen Z-led protests....
Nepal’s Speaker, National Assembly Chair Urge Constitutional Solution to Political Crisis
Nepal’s Speaker and National Assembly Chair urge political parties to resolve the crisis through constitutional means amid talks on forming an interim government....
Delhi, Mumbai High Courts Evacuated After Bomb Threat Emails, Police Probe Serial Hoax Sender
Delhi and Mumbai High Courts evacuated after bomb threats; police suspect serial hoax sender linked to 12 similar cases across Mumbai and suburbs....
Mahinda Rajapaksa Blasts ‘Political Terrorism,’ Returns to Ancestral Village After Leaving Colombo Residence
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa slams “political terrorism” as he vacates Colombo residence under new law, returns to ancestral village....
Gen Z Protests Inflict Rs 25 Billion Loss on Nepal’s Hotel Industry
Nepal’s hotel industry has lost over Rs 25 billion after student-led Gen Z protests vandalised and torched properties across major cities, industry body says....
British Parliament Panel Begins Scrutiny of India-UK Free Trade Agreement
The UK Parliament’s International Agreements Committee is scrutinising the India-UK FTA signed in July, seeking expert views on its economic and strategic impacts....
18 Awami League Leaders, Activists Arrested in Dhaka Crackdown
Dhaka police arrested 18 Awami League leaders and activists in separate raids in Darussalam and Mirpur for anti-government activities....
Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Sentence Suspension Pleas to Get Early Hearing
Pakistan’s Islamabad High Court has accepted a plea for an early hearing on sentence suspension appeals for former PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi in the Al-Qadir Trust case....
Pakistan to Host SCO Summit in 2027, PM Shehbaz Confirms
Pakistan will host the SCO summit in 2027, with PM Shehbaz Sharif urging early preparations in Islamabad for the major international event....