Morgan Stanley Upgrades India’s Rating

US supports direct dialogue between India and Pakistan, says White House

The US supports direct dialogue between India and Pakistan on issues of concern, a senior Biden administration official has said.

India hands over 14th consignment of humanitarian aid comprising essential medic

No Indian Rupees for local use: Sri Lanka’s Rupee monopoly stays

The Sri Lankan rupee has been the sole legal tender in the country since its independence in 1948. However, the debate concerning the introduction of Indian Rupees (INR) into Sri Lanka’s domestic circulation has finally been put to rest.

In India, it’s advantage Tesla as Chinese automakers face scrutiny

Tesla has had a red-carpet welcome from India for its proposal to invest in the country, while its largest rival in electric vehicles, China’s BYD, has been stopped cold by increased scrutiny from New Delhi.

Kashmir reborn: A journey from chaos to clarity

J-K witnesses a remarkable transformation in sports in last 4 years

(ANI): The youths of Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a exceptional transformation in sports activities within the final 4 years, leading to showcasing their abilities in lots of sports activities competitions at nationwide and worldwide ranges.

IMF packages, foreign bailouts will not suffice to keep Pakistan economy afloat: Report

Strengthening Indo-Japan partnership: A shared vision for free, prosperous Indo-Pacific

Boarding schools in Tibet seen completely immersed in Chinese culture

Students in schools such as the one Spanish international news agency EFE gained access to in a visit organized by the Chinese government, the only way to enter Tibet as a foreign journalist, learn both Mandarin and Tibetan, although this minority group seems completely immersed in Chinese culture, reported laprensalatina.

Pakistan witnesses 18 suicide attacks in first seven months of 2023: Report

Pakistan has been witnessing a steady rise in suicide attacks. Pakistan in the first seven months of 2023 experienced 18 suicide attacks, claiming the lives of 200 people and injuring more than 450 others, Pakistan-based Dawn reported citing a think tank report.

Xi Jinping Deadly Serious On Creating “Second Capital” in Hebei

US will support allies as they resist China’s ’bullying’: Pentagon chief

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that Washington stands with the nations resisting China’s ’’bullying behaviour,’’ as he began bilateral talks in Australia to oppose Beijing’s sweeping claims in the Asia-Pacific.

IOC Ethics Committee probing top Sri Lanka NOC official over role in OCA Elections

Secretary General of Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee (NOCSL), Maxwell de Silva, has come under intense scrutiny of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Ethics Committee after allegedly meeting a banned IOC official, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah of Kuwait, at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

Consensus emerging, India to push ambitious G20 agenda

NEW DELHI: With just over 40 days to go for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that consensus is emerging on several critical issues, such as use of digital public goods to deliver benefits to citizens and on the need for climate action, amid a clear statement from India that it will pitch for an ambitious outcome during its presidency.

US, Australia to cooperate with India to ensure security and stability of Indo-Pacific

US and Australia on Saturday agreed to further cooperate with India, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and Korea to ensure the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific at the 33rd Australia-US Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).

West Bengal: Jain community members protest outside German Consulate demanding repatriation of baby Ariha

Protection of Chinese nationals top priority, says official

India’s Role Critical in Combating Spread of Synthetic Drugs, Says US Special Envoy

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