International

March 4, 2025 6:22 AM

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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, two...

March 3, 2025 9:37 PM

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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 out ...

March 3, 2025 7:56 PM

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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, Secretary ...

March 3, 2025 7:42 PM

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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 WA...

March 3, 2025 7:38 PM

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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 the impor...

March 3, 2025 6:26 PM

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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 to ...

March 3, 2025 6:06 PM

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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, ...