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

Law officer Deepika Deshwal first Indian girl address to UN thrice, enters Guinness Book for public service

Law officer Deepika Deshwal has become the first and the youngest Indian girl to deliver an address at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

Chinese army sends ships, jets near Taiwan

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) sent 13 aircraft and six vessels into the airspace and waters around Taiwan over the past 24 hours as of Saturday morning, overlapping with United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing aimed at mending strained relations.

China issues over 71,600 visas to Indians in first half of 2023

The Chinese Embassy and Consulates General have issued more than 71,600 visas to Indians travelling to China so far in 2023, Chinese Embassy in India spokesperson Wang Xiaojian said on Tuesday.

US Treasury Secretary criticizes China’s measures against US firms

‘Be Careful’: US President Biden warns China’s Xi Jinping on West’s investments after Putin meeting

US President Joe Biden has warned China’s President Xi Jinping and asked him to remain “careful” about the investments made by the West following his meeting with Vladimir Putin. He added that Beijing’s economy depends on the US in a lot of ways, CNN reported.

India-France Strategic Partnership holds great significance for global good: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to his meeting with President Macron in Paris on Bastille Day, adding that the India-France Strategic Partnership holds great significance for global good. Emmanuel Bonne, the Diplomatic Advisor to French President Macron has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

NATO Secretary General welcomes Türkiye’s stand on Sweden

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s agreement to forward the accession protocol for Sweden to the Grand National Assembly as soon as possible.

Daily flights from Chennai to Sri Lanka’s Jaffna from July 16: Union Civil Aviation Minister

Sri Lankan University organises symposium on 88th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama

A symposium was organised at a university in Sri Lanka in order to celebrate the 88th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in a meaningful way.

India again refrains from extending support to China’s Belt and Road Initiative: SCO Joint Statement

India has again opted out of supporting China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the only country in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) refusing to endorse the project.

“There should be no double standards on terrorism,” PM Modi at SCO summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, in an apparent attack on Pakistan and China, called on member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to not hesitate to condemn countries that use cross-border terrorism as ‘policy instruments’ and shelter terrorists.