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January 16, 2024 11:04 AM

Party of Pakistan’s Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif launches election campaign

The party of Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, considered the front-runner to win upcoming general elections, launched its campaign on Monday amid accusations that the military's support is already giving him an edge over rivals. The ca...

January 15, 2024 10:21 AM

North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel hypersonic missile with intermediate range, as reported by the state news agency KCNA on Monday. The move drew condemnation from the United States, South Korea, and Japan. According to KCNA, the launc...

January 15, 2024 9:35 AM

MOS V Muralidharan’s Ras Al Khaimah visit enhances bilateral ties and community engagement

By Vinod Kumar (Dubai): Minister of State V Muralidharan conducted a series of industrial visits in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah during his two-day visit to the UAE. The visit kicked off with a meeting at Ashok Leyland, where the automotive comp...

January 14, 2024 4:28 PM

Meeting of the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) to strengthen trade between two neighbours

The India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade convened its latest session in Kathmandu on January 12-13, 2024. Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government ...

January 14, 2024 11:54 AM

EAM Jaishankar embarks on diplomatic mission to Iran

External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is set to visit Iran on January 14-15 to bolster the diplomatic ties. This visit is part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two nations. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar will engage in cruci...

January 14, 2024 11:31 AM

Indian Citizen Association of Nepal in association with Embassy of India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 in Kathmandu today

By Sweta Singh (Kathmandu): Indian citizens Association of Nepal in association with Embassy of India, Kathmandu celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2024 today. Manoj Kandoi, President of Indian Association of Nepal elaborated on the contribution of ...

January 11, 2024 7:55 PM

India Marks strong Presence at SteelFab 2024, Sharjah

By Vinod Kumar(UAE): Sharjah: The SteelFab 2024 exhibition, organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has become the focal point for India's robust representation in the global steel in...

January 11, 2024 4:41 PM

Indore and Surat shine as cleanest cities in Swachh Survekshan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards for 2023, recognizing Indore and Surat as the cleanest cities in the country with populations exceeding one lakh, with Indore securing this distinction for the seventh consec...

January 11, 2024 10:37 AM

Sheikh Hasina to form new cabinet today; dropped 15 incumbent ministers

Sheikh Hasina's new cabinet, composed of 25 ministers and 11 state ministers, is set to be sworn in Bangladesh today. On Wednesday, President Mohammed Sahabuddin invited Awami League President and incumbent prime minister Sheikh Hasina to form the ...

January 11, 2024 12:10 AM

Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrated in Dhaka

By Navalsang Parmar (Dhaka): Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrated in Dhaka on Wednesday. High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma joined the Vishwa Hindi Diwas celebrations at Dhaka University. Speaking on the occasion, Verma said language fi...

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