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…
China: China has urged both countries to communicate more effectively and expand cooperation between them with the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping for his bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 18th BRICS Summit.Xu Feihong Chinese Ambassador to India said Beijing hoped New Delhi would “correctly manage differences between the two…
Kathmandu: The death toll from the Rasuwa floods has reached 1,385, while 5,130 people remain missing, according to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).The update, issued at 11:00 am on Friday, reported casualties across several districts. Chitwan recorded the highest number of deaths…
Bhubaneswar: Banking services were affected across Odisha on Friday as employees and officers of public sector banks joined a nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), demanding the implementation of a five-day workweek and resolution of several pending wage and pension-related issues.The strike disrupted operations at several branches of public sector…
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi over the weekend, the country’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday afternoon.“At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13,” the ministry…
The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,377 on Thursday as authorities recovered more bodies from the affected districts, while search and rescue operations continued for more than 5,000 people still missing., reported PTI.According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 364 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan,…
