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October 28, 2024 5:08 PM

Dalai Lama’s representative highlights Tibetan issue in Philippines

Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, the Dalai Lama's representative for Japan and East Asia, concluded his official visit to the Philippines, where he spotlighted the ongoing struggle for Tibetan autonomy and human rights. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) ...

October 28, 2024 4:41 PM

Demand for premium vehicles surges in India ahead of festive season: survey

The demand for premium vehicles in India is on the rise as the festive season approaches, according to a survey by Grant Thornton Bharat. The report attributes this shift in consumer preferences to increased disposable incomes and a favorable economi...

October 26, 2024 8:35 AM

Bangladesh: Sanatan Jagaran Mancha calls for implementation of 8-point demand from Chittagong rally

In Bangladesh, Sanatan Jagaran Mancha organised a massive rally in Chattogram on Friday, calling for minority rights and security. The rally also pressed for the implementation of an 8-point demand including a speedy trial tribunal for cases involvin...

October 26, 2024 8:18 AM

Israel starts ‘precision strikes’ on military targets in Iran, West Asia conflict escalates

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Saturday that it is carrying out "precise strikes" on Iranian military targets, around a month after Tehran launched around 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel. The IDF noted that the strikes are being conduc...

October 25, 2024 7:45 PM

Bangladesh: All maritime ports asked to hoist signal-3

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has instructed all maritime ports in the country to hoist Cautionary Signal No. 3. The advisory was issued on Friday as Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana crossed northern Odisha and is expected to move west-northwest...

October 24, 2024 11:58 PM

Nepal Army prepares contingency plans to rescue peacekeepers from Syria and Lebanon

The Nepal Army is preparing contingency plans to rescue Nepali peacekeepers deployed in Syria and Lebanon should the situation deteriorate further. The ongoing conflict between the militant group Hezbollah and Israel in Lebanon has created a slightl...

October 24, 2024 11:52 PM

Nepal’s PM disaster relief fund deposits exceed Rs 1.81 billion

Nearly Rs 1.82 billion has been deposited into the Prime Minister's Natural Disaster Relief Fund. According to the PMO, the amount was collected for disaster survivors as of October 20. The fund has received contributions from individuals, institutio...

October 24, 2024 10:01 PM

Nepal’s opposition urges President to reject government’s party-split ordinance

As Nepal's ruling alliance assessed the government's 100-day performance at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar on Wednesday, Prime Minister Oli affirmed that any attempt to break the coalition between the two largest parties, UML and Nepali ...

October 24, 2024 7:38 PM

“Broad consensus has been achieved”: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on India-China truce at LAC

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a significant development in the ongoing India-China relations during the 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue,' stating that a broad consensus has been reached to restore the situation along the Line of Actual Control ...

October 24, 2024 6:29 PM

Nepal’s Finance Minister Paudel Meets ADB Vice President

Nepal’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Bishnu Paudel, is currently attending the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the United States. During his visit, he held a meeting with Yingm...

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