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Nepal: Last rites of fallen Gen-Z protesters performed with national honours

Kathmandu, Sep 16 (IANS) Protestors killed during last week’s Gen-Z protests in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu were cremated with national honours on Tuesday with the newly-appointed government ministers attending the funeral. The first cabinet meeting of the new government on Monday had declared that those who had fallen during the protests on September 8 and 9 […]

Indonesia’s house of representatives approves defence budget proposal for 2026

Jakarta, Sep 16 (IANS) Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said on Tuesday that the ministry’s proposed budget for 2026 amounting to 187.1 trillion rupiahs (about 11.4 billion US dollars) has been approved by Commission I of the House of Representatives. Sjafrie made the statement after attending a closed-door meeting with Commission I at the parliament […]

MoS Margherita interacts with business community of Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Sep 16 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday met with the leading businesspersons of Papua New Guinea, discussing with them ways to further strengthen bilateral trade ties. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Margherita stated, “Had productive and engaging discussions with the leading businesspersons […]

PM Modi, Denmark counterpart Frederiksen vow to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Denmark counterpart Mette Frederiksen held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday during which they reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership between the two nations across sectors like trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing and sustainable development. “Had a very good […]

On PM Modi’s 75th birthday, Rajkot artists depict 75 schemes through Rangoli art

Rajkot, Sep 16 (IANS) On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, the city of Rajkot is witnessing a vibrant and artistic tribute in his honour. At the Gandhi Museum premises, a group of local artists and volunteers have come together to create 75 unique rangolis, each representing a major scheme or achievement […]

Odisha man devotes life to collecting notes bearing PM Modi’s birthdate

Balangir (Odisha), Sep 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on September 17, citizens across the country are finding heartfelt ways to express their admiration. In Odisha’s Balangir town, one such admirer has turned his respect into a lifelong passion project. People are gearing up to celebrate the birthday of PM Modi in […]