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 […]
Realism and caution must be adopted in efforts to add momentum to warming India-China ties

Sofia, Sep 16 (IANS) The recent diplomatic engagement between India and China is hardly a reset as there are a number of strategic, security, and economic challenges that complicate the diplomatic thaw and bilateral ties, a report stated on Tuesday. As India and China engage in diplomatic activities, caution and realism must guide the next […]
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 […]
India’s maritime sector set to attract Rs 80 lakh crore investment, create 1.5 crore jobs: Sonowal

Kochi, Sep 16 (IANS) India is set to attract investments worth Rs 80 lakh crore and generate over 1.5 crore jobs under the “Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision” as the government is harnessing the power of the country’s coasts and waterways with ambitious investments to build the country’s Blue Economy, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and […]
Two Gujarat sisters prepare artwork on 75-feet canvas as special birthday gift for PM Modi

Ahmedabad, Sept 16 (IANS) Two sisters from Gujarat’s Anand district have prepared a special birthday gift for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and their unique artwork on the 75-feet long canvas has already caught the imagination of his fans, well-wishers and people in general. On the occasion of PM Modi’s 75th birthday, a series of welfare […]
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 […]
Resolve for ‘Developed India’ will gain new energy from Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi

New Delhi/Bhopal, Sep 16 (IANS) On the eve of his arrival to Madhya Pradesh, for which the people are eagerly waiting for, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s shared a message on his official X account, on Tuesday, has doubled the excitement of people in the state. “Tomorrow, our resolve for a developed India will gain a […]