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October 15, 2024 7:15 PM

How Indonesia’s outgoing Jokowi steered son Gibran to vice presidency

When Indonesian President Joko Widodo was first inaugurated in 2014, his eldest son didn't want to be there. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, then 27, had spent much of his life outside the limelight and "didn't agree with his father's decision to enter poli...

October 15, 2024 6:23 PM

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad for 23rd SCO summit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Islamabad on Tuesday to represent India at the 23rd meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG). The summit is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, with Pa...

October 15, 2024 4:29 PM

India reaffirms support for Africa, calls UNSC exclusion a “historical injustice”

India has reiterated its unwavering commitment to Africa, with Ambassador Yojna Patel, India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, calling for global action to address the continent’s challenges. Speaking at the UN General Assembly's plena...

October 15, 2024 12:21 AM

India expels six Canadian diplomats, asks them to leave by October 19

India expelled six Canadian diplomats and instructed them to leave the country by October 19 on Monday. The expulsion came hours after India summoned Canada’s Charge d'Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to protest against the "baseless targeting" of Indian...

October 14, 2024 10:37 PM

India recalls Envoy from Canada, summons Canadian diplomat over “baseless targeting” of Indian officials

India has decided to withdraw its High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other diplomats following escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries. On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Canada’s Charge d�...

October 14, 2024 9:25 PM

More than 63,000 passengers fly through TIA in Kathmandu during the last two days of Dashain

Over 63,000 people traveled through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) during the last two days of the Dashain festival. Dashain, Nepal's biggest festival, is marked by family gatherings. On Sunday, people celebrated Tika, where elders bless young...

October 14, 2024 8:27 PM

Retail inflation rises to 5.49% in September, driven by food prices

India’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation rose to 5.49% in September, up from 3.65% in August, reflecting a sharp increase driven primarily by rising food prices. Rural inflation stood at 5.87%, while urban inflation was recorded at 5.05%,...

October 14, 2024 8:24 PM

Reconstruction efforts underway to restore bridges and roads damaged by floods and landslides in Nepal

Recent floods and landslides in Nepal caused extensive damage to major highways and roads, with 55 bridges destroyed or severely impacted. The Department of Roads continues repair work, while traffic police are suggesting alternative routes to keep t...

October 14, 2024 7:01 PM

Nepal participates in the World Food Forum to showcase achievements in food safety

Nepal's Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Ramnath Adhikari, along with a Nepali delegation, has arrived in Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum (WFF) meeting. Nepal will highlight its initiatives and progress in food safety a...

October 14, 2024 7:06 PM

“Preposterous imputations”: India hits back as Canada labels diplomats ‘Persons of Interest’

India on Monday issued a sharp response to Canada after receiving a diplomatic communication suggesting that the Indian High Commissioner and other diplomats are "persons of interest" in an ongoing investigation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA...

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