July 16, 2025 12:44 PM

Nepal’s Energy Minister urges private sector not to panic over new upcoming bills in energy sector

Nepal's Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation Minister, Deepak Khadka, has urged stakeholders not to panic over the introduction of energy-related bills. Speaking at the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Independent Power Producers’ Association of Nepal, Khadka assured that the laws would be fr...

July 16, 2025 1:41 PM

FATF warns of emerging terror financing risks in digital era

Global terror financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, has underlined the potential threats where money can be misused in a rapidly digitalising world. The FATF said money can be misused to support terrorism, hide illegal earnings, or fund activities that can harm global peace. It highlighte...

July 16, 2025 11:11 AM

Sri Lankan young political leaders meet Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

A 24-member delegation of young political leaders from 14 political parties of Sri Lanka today called on Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi. During the meeting Foreign Secretary emphasised their valuable role in deepening the India - SriLanka partnership as stakeholders in its future roadma...

July 16, 2025 10:48 AM

India working along same line as US-Indonesia trade deal: President Trump

US President Donald Trump has said, India is working on a trade deal similar to the one recently signed between the US and Indonesia. That deal allows US goods to enter Indonesia tariff-free, while Indonesian exports to the US face a 19 per cent tariff.   India is working along that same line...

July 16, 2025 9:04 AM

Over 90 killed in Israeli air strikes across Gaza in 24 hours

Israeli air strikes killed over 90 people across the Gaza Strip in 24 hours in one of the deadliest attacks launched on Monday evening. Gaza’s Health Ministry yesterday said 278 people were injured in the attacks and taken to hospitals.   In the  Tel al-Hawa district, 19 members of a singl...

July 16, 2025 8:33 AM

Russian FM Lavrov downplays US President Trump’s 100% tariff threat

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has downplayed US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100 per cent tariffs on Russia and its allies, asserting that Moscow is well equipped to withstand additional sanctions.   Addressing a press conference after the meeting of the Foreign Minist...

July 16, 2025 1:27 PM

Bangladesh: Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home being demolished in Mymensingh

In Bangladesh, the ancestral home of eminent filmmaker Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh city, formerly used as the Mymensingh Shishu Academy, is being demolished to make way for a new semi-concrete structure.   Eminent litterateur Upendra Kishore Ray Chowdhury was the father of celebrated poet Suk...

July 15, 2025 9:34 PM

Sri Lanka: Puppetry Fest in Colombo displays South Asia’s vibrant traditions

  A three-day Puppetry Fest opened in Colombo with a vibrant celebration of South Asia’s rich puppetry traditions. Organised by the SAARC Cultural Centre, the fest was inaugurated by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi. Speaking at ...

July 15, 2025 9:30 PM

Sri Lanka: Prime Minister  to inaugurate 7th ISA meeting 

  The Seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for the Asia and the Pacific Region commenced in Colombo. The formal inauguration will be done by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Director General of ISA Ashish Khanna tomorrow. Being held under the ...

July 15, 2025 9:13 PM

Yemen: Execution of Indian Nurse postponed

The execution of Indian nurse Nimishapriya, which was initially scheduled for tomorrow in Yemen, has been postponed. According to the official sources, the government has made concerted efforts in recent days to seek more time for the family of Nimishapriya to reach a mutually agreeable solution wit...