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March 4, 2025 8:11 AM

India rejects UN Rights Chief’s remarks, calls them baseless & unfounded

India strongly rejected comments made by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk in his global update at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.   Speaking at the UN, India's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Mr Arindam Bagchi, called the remarks unfounded and baseless, saying they did not...

March 4, 2025 12:47 PM

US imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

The US tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian imports have come into effect today. US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs against Canada and Mexico, and 20 per cent tariffs against China, doubling the levy on China from last month. On the other hand, Canada has said it will r...

March 4, 2025 6:28 AM

Bolivia: 31 killed, 22 injured in truck-bus collision

In Bolivia, at least 31 people were killed in a road accident when a truck travelling on a highway collided with a bus in the morning hours yesterday. Confirming the death toll, police spokesperson Limbert Choque said another 22 people suffered injuries. He said the bus skidded off the road after co...

March 4, 2025 6:22 AM

Bangladesh: Protests held against Home Affairs Adviser over attack on girls

In Bangladesh, protests were held against the home affairs adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury in Dhaka. A platform of women from different walks of life, held the protests demanding his removal from post alleging that he tried to justify the recent attack on two girls in Dhaka.   On 1st March,...

March 3, 2025 9:37 PM

Tajikistan’s ruling party wins parliamentary elections 

      Preliminary results show that Tajikistan's ruling People's Democratic Party has won parliamentary elections with 51.9 per cent of the vote. Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Bakhtiyor Khudoyorzoda, announced today that the ruling party led by President Emomali Rahmon secured 12...

March 3, 2025 7:56 PM

Significant momentum in India-Middle East-Europe corridor project

The ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) gained significant momentum following high-level discussions between Indian and UAE officials in Abu Dhabi this week, marking a major step forward for the transcontinental connectivity project. A delegation led by T.K. Ramachandaran, Secretar...

March 3, 2025 7:42 PM

India-Nepal sign MoU to cooperate in WASH sector

India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in the Water Sanitation, Hygiene sector, and waste management. The primary agenda of the agreement is to promote collaboration between the two nations and strengthen intergovernmental cooperation in the ...

March 3, 2025 7:38 PM

Nepal needed to prioritise formidable policy on AI

The seminar on Nepal's AI Diplomacy highlights AI’s growing role in Nepal’s security, evolving technological landscape and sustainable growth in the digital age. The National Seminar on “AI and Diplomacy" organised by The Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy in Kathmandu, shared t...

March 3, 2025 6:26 PM

Pak- Afghanistan border clashes & closure despite agreement

At the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a driver was killed and at least two Pakistani soldiers were injured during violent clashes. The border remained closed for the 10th consecutive day today. The fresh clashes took place at a time when both sides recently reached an agreement t...

March 3, 2025 6:06 PM

INS Kuthar receives warm welcome upon arrival at Colombo port

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar, a Khukri-class corvette, arrived at Colombo port today for a three-day visit. The ship received a ceremonial welcome from the Sri Lanka Navy, accompanied by traditional tunes from the naval band. Upon arrival, Commander Nitin Sharma, Commanding Officer of INS Kuthar...

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