Mahakumbh 2025: Northeastern saints to participate in ‘Shahi Snan’ for first time
Mahakumbh Nagar, Jan 8 (IANS) This year’s Mahakumbh is showcasing the cultural influence of the North-Eastern states, with a special focus on the tradition of Satradhikars in Assam, where rituals will be conducted based on the Assamese Namghar culture. The northeastern saints are participating in the Mahakumbh for the first time this year. The Yogi […]
Three confirmed dead in seaplane crash off Western Australia
Sydney, Jan 8 (IANS) Three people, including two foreign tourists, have been killed and three more hospitalized with serious injuries after a seaplane crashed off the coast of Western Australia (WA), authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The Premier of WA, Roger Cook, said at a press conference with WA Police Commissioner Colonel Blanch that the bodies […]
Australian inflation rises to 2.3 per cent
Canberra, Jan 8 (IANS) Australia’s annual rate of inflation rose slightly in the year to November, new official figures have revealed. According to the new data, which was published on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the consumer price index (CPI) — the headline measure of inflation — rose by 2.3 per cent in […]
Japan’s weather agency warns of heavy snow on Sea of Japan side
Tokyo, Jan 8 (IANS) Japan’s weather agency said Wednesday heavy snow is forecast from northern to western Japan, especially areas along the Sea of Japan coast, until Friday, with some regions expected to see extremely strong winds with snow. In the 24 hours through Thursday morning, Niigata Prefecture, the Hokuriku and Tohoku regions and Gifu […]
South Korea: National Assembly rejects special probe Bills targeting Yoon, first lady in re-vote
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) South Korea’s National Assembly rejected two special counsel Bills targeting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed martial law bid and allegations surrounding first lady Kim Keon Hee in a re-vote on Wednesday. The special counsel Bill targeting Yoon calls for the designation of special prosecutors to look into insurrection […]
Cambodia sees spike in landmine, ERW casualties in 2024
Phnom Penh, Jan. 8 (IANS) Cambodia recorded 49 landmines and explosive remnant of war (ERW) casualties in 2024, up 53 per cent from 32 in the year before, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. “Twelve people were killed, 29 injured, and eight amputated due to landmine and ERW explosions last year,” Lang Kosal, a spokesperson for […]
India and EU discuss shared goal of advancement of all human rights
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) have reiterated their commitment to the shared principles and values of democracy, freedom, rule of law, and to the promotion and protection of all human rights during the 11th India–European Union Human Rights Dialogue held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The dialogue, co-chaired by […]
646 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region
Lhasa, Jan 8 (IANS) A total of 646 aftershocks have been detected as of Wednesday noon after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region, the regional government said. The largest aftershock had a magnitude of 4.4, and was about 18 kilometres from the epicentre, said Hong Li, head of the regional emergency management department. […]
India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan after Foreign Secretary meets Muttaqi in Dubai
New Delhi/Dubai, Jan 8 (IANS) India has pledged further humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including material support in the first instance to the health sector and for the rehabilitation of refugees during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s meeting with the Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday. Misri and Muttaqi also […]
South Korea: National police chief, ex-head of Seoul police indicted over martial law involvement
Seoul, Jan 8 (IANS) South Korea’s prosecutors on Wednesday indicted the head of the National Police Agency and the former chief of the Seoul police over their alleged roles during President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived imposition of martial law, officials said. Cho Ji-ho, Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, and Kim Bong-sik, former chief […]
