World Bank approves USD 188 million loan to Indian state to stimulate growth in backward districts
Washington, Dec 5: The World Bank has approved a USD 188.28-million loan to stimulate economic growth in the Indian state of Maharashtra, especially in...
13 missing after ground collapses at Railway construction site in China’s Shenzhen City
Beijing/Shenzhen, Dec 5: Thirteen workers were reported missing after a sudden ground collapse at a railway construction site in China’s Shenzhen City, officials said...
Nepal, China sign deal on Belt and Road plan
Beijing/Kathmandu, Dec 4: Nepal and China on Wednesday signed the much-awaited Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Cooperation Framework, an agreement which is expected to...
Trump team signs agreement with Justice Department for background checks on administration picks
Washington, Dec 4: The transition team of President-elect Donald Trump has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice, paving the way for the...
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution on Palestine calling for end to Israeli occupation
United Nations, Dec 4: India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution that called for the withdrawal of Israel from the Palestinian...
Bangladesh summons Indian envoy to Foreign Office
Dhaka/Agartala, Dec 3: Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned the Indian envoy to its Foreign Office while announcing the suspension of consular services at its mission...
No relief for arrested Hindu leader in Bangladesh; bail hearing set for Jan 2
Dhaka, Dec 3: Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das failed to get any relief on Tuesday as his bail hearing in a Bangladesh court was...
Trump to visit Paris on Dec 7, attend historic Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening
Washington, Dec 3: US President-elect Donald Trump will visit Paris over the weekend to attend the re-opening of the historic Notre Dame Cathedral.
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Pakistan’s anti-terrorism court issues arrest warrants for Imran Khan, his wife and 94 others
Islamabad, Dec 2: An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...
Biden admin approves sale of USD 1.17 billion worth helicopter equipment to India
Washington, Dec 3: The Biden Administration on Monday notified the Congress of its decision to approve the sale of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter Equipment and...
Toy bomb kills 3 children in Pakistan
Peshawar, Dec 2: At least three children, including two brothers, were killed on Monday when a toy bomb exploded in Pakistan's restive northwestern Khyber...
Nepal govt accepts USD 20 million grant assistance from China
Kathmandu, Dec 2: The Nepal government has accepted projects worth USD 20 million as grant assistance from China ahead of Prime Minister K P...
