Pakistan: 3 more killed in Khyber bombing, death toll reaches 4

India needs to have security of energy supply to reach its potential: UK Secretary of State Grant Shapps

UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Grant Shapps on Friday said India needs to have security of energy supply in order to reach its potential.

Forex reserves cross $600 billion, a 15-month high

India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $600 billion for the first time since May 2022, hitting a 15-month high. It stood at $609 billion as of July 14, rising for the third consecutive week on the back of dollar inflows from foreign institutional investors.

SL’s path to sustainable development through grid connectivity with India

The South Asian Countries (SAC) exhibit significant variation in their commercial energy resources and demand. While India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have substantial natural gas and coal resources, Bhutan and Nepal possess abundant hydropower resources

MoS Murleedharan announces 300 new scholarships for Syrian students

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on his 2-day visit to Syria announced 300 new scholarships for Syrian students to study in India on Thursday.

Economic growth takes India to the top

India is poised to be the second-largest economy in the world by 2075.

Sustainable Development Fees Boost National Economy by USD 16 Million

In a remarkable development, Bhutan has generated a staggering USD 16 million in sustainable development fees (SDF) since reopening its doors to tourism in September last year.

Bangladesh: Muslim scholars demand end to Chinese persecution of Uyghurs

Bangkok: Jaishankar meets Bangladesh Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral cooperation

Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at the age of 96

Singer Tony Bennett, who won 20 Grammys and sold over 50 million records worldwide, has died aged 96.

Pakistan: Amid skyrocketing inflation, people in Karachi buying most expensive flour

Indian Railways Launches ’Hydrogen for Heritage’ Initiative

Afghanistan University entrance exams held without women

The first set of university exams was held in 11 of the 34 provinces in Afghanistan without any girl or women students in attendance on Thursday, TOLOnews reported.

Bhutan PM Congratulates India for Successful Launch of Chandrayaan-3

Bhutan Prime Minister Lotay Tshering congratulates India for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. PM Tshering says that the mission displays the nation’s vision and commitment to science.

Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women’s World Cup

A shooting has left two people dead in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand, hours before the city opened the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

India approves purchase of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines from France

Indian defence ministry on Thursday (July 13) approved plans to purchase 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines for the Indian Navy from France. The formal announcement for the deals will most likely be made during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to France.

Pakistan facing ‘exceptionally high’ risks, says IMF

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and support from other multilateral lenders beyond the coming election cycle and the ongoing standby arrangement, the lender said in a report released on Tuesday.

News Analysis: No check on rogue loan apps preying on the poor

Lanka to join India –Bangladesh-Nepal tripartite energy grid to avoid energy problems and develop the economy

Youths’ desperate ‘four no’ attitude worries China

The Chinese government is being called upon to take action to stimulate the economy and create jobs at a time when young

Appreciate India’s leadership on debt issues as G20 president: Janet Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said that Washington appreciates India’s leadership during its G20 Presidency and New Delhi’s demonstrated leadership on debt issues.

China’s unresolved responsibility over Sri Lanka’s contaminated organic fertilizer

China’s role as a global economic powerhouse has come under scrutiny once again, this time in connection with a controversial incident involving Sri Lanka’s contaminated organic fertilizer. Despite international calls and growing evidence indicating the substandard quality of the exported fertilizer, China has shown reluctance to take responsibility and return the $6.3 million it obtained through arm-twisting tactics.

PM Modi attending Bastille Day celebrations “sign that India-France strategic partnership is very strong”: Ambassador Jawed Ashraf

Chinese-backed power plant in Myanmar shuts down operation

A Chinese-backed combined cycle power plant near Gantgawdaw Pagoda in Myanmar’s Arakan State’s Kyaukphyu Township has shut down operations.

Food crisis to tighten grip on Pakistan in winter despite IMF deal

As few politicians and economists are rejoicing over the IMF loan, ordinary people across Pakistan are forced to stand in long queues for a handful of wheat and wheat flour, leaving millions.........

India’s economic juggernaut gains momentum; world to follow

India, the fifth-largest global economy, will soon become the third-largest and then the second-largest economy by 2075 redefining a new world order.

New America-India partnership opens up the potential for a multi-polar Asia

Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails

China-based hackers have gained access to the email accounts of around 25 organisations, including government agencies, Microsoft says.

China, South Korea released water with high levels of tritium, says Japan

The fertilizer fiasco that triggered a near Sino-Sri Lankan diplomatic flashpoint