New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Foreign Ministers Ronald Lamola of South Africa and Mauro Vieira of Brazil who jointly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack last year and reaffirmed their commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism.The ministers of the three countries that form the IBSA Dialogue Forum met here on Thursday and,…
Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged citizens to take precautions ahead of a spell of heavy rainfall expected from Friday to Sunday.Taking to X, the Prime Minister, who’s on his way to the US for the United Nations General Assembly, also cautioned people of thunderstorms, lightning, windstorms and the risk of floods, landslides…
United Nations: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, presenting the ambitious connectivity project as an alternative route for moving energy and goods across the region. Trump made the remarks during a multilateral meeting with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council on the sidelines of the United…
New Delhi: Contingents of the Indian Army and the United States Army are currently undergoing intensive joint training across multiple platforms and operational scenarios as part of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026.Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, the 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise, began on September 15.The ongoing drills focus on honing combat tactics, boosting…
Doha: Qatar is working with the United States and Iran to resume talks, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said, noting that US officials have indicated that Washington wants a deal. Speaking on the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum in New York, Al Ansari said Qatar had been exchanging ideas with Washington and Tehran…
New Delhi: India and Nepal reviewed a wide range of trade, transit and connectivity issues during the meeting of the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Sub-Committee (IGSC) on Trade, Transit and Cooperation to Control Unauthorised Trade held in New Delhi on September 16-17, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary,…
Beijing: China Thursday rejected the US “long-arm jurisdiction” to impose tariffs on purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.The US House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that…
Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia would consider the deployment of Western troops on Ukrainian territory a declaration of direct war.”Let me emphasise that we have no interest in getting involved in this, but if Europe, which talks every day about preparing for war against Russia, attacks the Russian Federation, that will…
A South Korean court has directed North Korea to pay $32.5 million in damages for blowing up the Kaesong inter‑Korean liaison office in 2020 — the first time Seoul has sued Pyongyang directly.The Seoul Central District Court found the demolition to be an unlawful act that violated bilateral agreements and eroded mutual trust. South Korea filed…
Bhubaneswar: A festive spirit gripped Odisha today as people across the state celebrated Ganesh Puja with devotion and enthusiasm, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesh, revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and success.The festival was celebrated with colourful decorations, traditional rituals, devotional songs and cultural programmes at temples, educational institutions…
