China and Nepal to Hold Joint Anti-Terror Drills in September
China and Nepal will hold joint counter-terrorism drills in Nepal in September, their fifth such exercise, covering disaster relief and peacekeeping operations....
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India Invites Russian Firms to Invest in Space Innovation, Says Envoy
India has invited Russian firms to invest in its innovative space sector, citing new government schemes and opportunities in space technology, Envoy Vinay Kumar said in Moscow....
Trump Administration Moves to Limit Visa Duration for Students, Media Personnel
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed restricting visa duration for international students and foreign journalists, replacing the long-standing “duration of status” system....
Bangladesh Minority Council Protests Lack of Representation in New High Court Judge Appointments
Bangladesh’s Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has condemned the recent appointment of 25 High Court judges without minority representation, calling it a denial of inclusivity....
Sri Lanka Supreme Court Questions Govt on India-funded Digital ID Project
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a petition challenging the India-backed digital ID project, raising concerns over transparency and fundamental rights....
Nepal PM Oli to Visit China for SCO Summit, India Trip Planned Next
Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli will travel to China on August 30 for a five-day official visit to attend the SCO Summit and a military parade. His trip comes ahead of a planned visit to India two weeks later....
Thousands Evacuated in Pakistan’s Punjab Amid Worst Flood Emergency in Years
Pakistan’s Punjab province is facing its worst flood emergency in years. Heavy rains and water released from Indian dams have displaced over 250,000 people, forcing mass evacuations from areas along the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers....
Telegram Applies for Registration in Nepal After July Ban Over Online Fraud Concerns
Banned in July for alleged fraud and money laundering, Telegram has now applied for official registration in Nepal, committing to comply with regulations....
Sri Lanka to Reclaim State Housing from Former Presidents, Says President Dissanayake
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to end lifetime state housing for former Presidents, calling it unfair during an economic crisis....
Nepal Confirms Cholera Outbreak in Birgunj, Three Dead and Over 300 Infected
Nepal’s National Public Health Laboratory has confirmed a cholera outbreak in Birgunj, killing three and infecting over 300 people. Experts call it the largest since Jajarkot 2009....