India, Saudi Arabia Hold First Indo-Gulf Cooperation Council & Strategic Cooperation Dialogue

During the India-GCC meeting, the two sides conveyed happiness over the progress made in trade and investment between India-GCC countries

China skips confidential G20 meet in Arunachal: Sources

China skipped a confidential G20 meeting held in India on Sunday, sources said. The meeting was held in Itanagar, the capital city of Arunachal Pradesh, a northeastern state that China claims is a part of Tibet. India has rejected such claims in the past and maintains Arunachal is its integral part.

The Common Framework and Its discontents

The Common Framework, developed by the G-20 back in the fall of 2020, hasn’t provided a pathway toward the quick restoration of debt sustainability in obviously distressed cases.

Abim reps call on Dalai Lama, discuss issues on religious harmony

Representatives from the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) paid a visit to the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso at his official residence in Dharamsala, India, recently.

Late Broadhead goal earns Wales shock draw in Croatia

Wales debutant Nathan Broadhead secured a stunning 1-1 draw for Robert Page’s side as they scored in injury time with their only shot on target in Split.

Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt controversial plans for an overhaul of the justice system.

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, President Vladimir Putin has said.

Xi’s revamp of National People’s Congress ensures direct control over politics, military and economy

Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu writing in the Australian publication, The Age said that the revamp confirms what many in China already know: Whether it is politics, the military or the economy, all roads lead to Xi.

India invited for G7 Summit in Japan

India has been invited along with Australia, Cook Islands, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and others for the G7 Summit in Japan.

Popular “prophet” admits to falling for well-crafted trap

A popular self-proclaimed Zimbabwe ’’prophet’’ Uebert Angel has admitted to falling for a well-crafted trap after he was accused of gold-smuggling and money laundering.

India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline to play vital role in ensuring fuel security: Sheikh Hasina

Sheikh Hasina said that Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline will ensure fuel security of Bangladesh and increase economic growth

Ban on women’s education in Afghanistan increases gender violence risk: EU

Taliban has imposed draconian restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association, assembly, and movement for women and girls

’’Imran Khan’s PTI should be treated as ’terrorist organization’’: PML-N call on govt

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz Sharif asked the coalition government to treat Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf as a ’’terrorist organisation,’’ Dawn reported.

What’s so special about Japan PM Fumio Kishida’s this India visit?

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Delhi on Monday on about 27-hour-long visit to India.

Nepal ruling coalition indecisive about common Vice President candidate, four contenders in fray

A total of four candidates on Saturday filed nomination for the post of Vice President. Of the four, three are from the ruling coalition.

G20: Next round of meetings to be held in Gujarat from March 27

Gujarat will host the next round of G20 meetings from March 27 to April 4, during which three conclaves will be held in the state on a range of issues, where delegates from different countries will converge for participation, an official said.

Singapore the second-most expensive business destination in Asia

Singapore’s early removal of travel restrictions compared to other locations in Asia sparked a rise in demand for travel to the city, contributing to its rise to become the second most expensive location in the region for business travel.

Klaasen helps South Africa beat West Indies inside 30 overs

Heinrich Klaasen hit a 54-ball century as South Africa raced to a four-wicket win over West Indies in the third one-day international in Potchefstroom.

India to Splurge $12 Billion on Airports as Travel Rebounds

Modi wants to make the country a world-class connecting hub

Adrian Zecha : The Trailblazing Innovator Continuing to Redefine Luxury Travel

Adrian Zecha and luxury hospitality have become inseparable, thanks to his unique and pioneering contributions to the industry. He has spent his career pushing boundaries and reimagining how we perceive and experience luxury travel.

Travel and tourism industry deal activity sinks by 60.4% YoY in February 2023

The global travel and tourism industry, which has been struggling to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic induced slowdown, is facing another setback with a significant drop in deal activity.

India, Bangladesh inaugurate cross-border energy pipeline

The India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline (IBFP) will cut the time and cost of supplying fuel from India and bolster energy connectivity between the two countries

Fall Risk is in Your Head: New Study Shows Brain Training Reduces Fall Risk

New results from a large 10-year study show fall risk and incidence in older adults can be significantly reduced through a modest amount of a particular kind of computerized brain training

UN climate report: Scientists release ’survival guide’ to avert climate disaster

UN chief Antonio Guterres says a major new report on climate change is a ’’survival guide for humanity’’.

India’s development model praised at 52nd UN Human Rights Council meet in Geneva

Sai Sampath from Eco Fawn, United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) NGO, during his oral intervention, described and narrated the story of Rohini, a Dalit girl studying in Geneva.

India’s G20 presidency: L20 meeting in Amritsar discusses women-centric universalisation of social security

The Labour20 (L20) engagement group’s inception meet, as part of India’s G20 presidency, on Sunday began deliberations in Amritsar on key issues concerning the global workforce to provide direction to the G20 nations and institutions to focus on development reaching to the last person.

India risks facing secondary sanctions

Sri Lanka and India are at risk of facing secondary sanctions if they continue to have trade and economic deals with Iran, Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad, an Iranian cybersecurity executive and Advisory Board member of the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) told Daily Mirror World.

Women in data announce plans to launch data curiosity program in India

On the sidelines of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) 52nd General Session in Geneva Women in Data (WiD) announced plans to launch its Data Curiosity Program in India in coordination with the Centre For Global Affairs and Public Policy (CGAPP),

Shut for 544 days, parents & students urge Taliban to reopen secondary schools for girls

A number of parents and students in Afghanistan are calling on the Taliban to reopen secondary schools for girls, which have been closed for the past 544 days, reported Kabul based Khaama Press. On Saturday, the concerned parents expressed their worries about their daughters’ futures and urged the authorities to permit them to resume their studies.

Attacks on Hindu temples have ’no place in Australia’: PM Albanese

Australia won’t tolerate any extreme actions and attacks that took place in religious buildings, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said