December 7, 2025 12:06 PM

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Nepal Sets Mandatory Banking Rule for Transactions Above Five Lakh Rupees

Nepal sets a new cash-transaction limit as transactions above five lakh rupees have to be done mandatorily through the banking system. Government spokesperson and Minister for Information and Communications of Nepal Jagdish Kharel said the move is aimed at aligning Nepal with international anti-mone...

December 7, 2025 12:03 PM

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Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi Accuses Chinese Jets of Locking Radar on F-15s

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has accused Chinese military aircraft of directing their fire-control radar at Japanese fighter jets. Japan's Defence Ministry said China's military aircraft J-15 intermittently targeted its radar at Japanese F-15 fighter jets on two occasions last evening ...

December 7, 2025 12:00 PM

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VP Radhakrishnan and PM Modi Urge Citizens to Support Armed Forces Flag Day Fund

On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan today contributed his full one-month salary to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. In a social media post, the Vice-President also appealed to all citizens to collectively express their gratitude towards the nation’s soldiers, ma...

December 7, 2025 11:53 AM

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Hong Kong Votes for Legislative Council Amid Mourning After Deadly Apartment Fire

In Hong Kong, voting is underway to elect members of the Legislative Council. The poll comes days after a massive fire at an apartment complex killed 159 people. Election campaigns were suspended after the fire and were subdued in the days after as the city mourned. The vote is the second since the ...

December 7, 2025 11:34 AM

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Second Phase of SIR Gains Momentum Across India

The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of the electoral roll being carried out by the Election Commission is gaining momentum. Under this drive, enumeration forms have been delivered to a large number of voters across the state and the country. The process is also progressing at...

December 7, 2025 12:19 PM

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Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan Condoles Loss of Lives in Arpora Fire

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan has expressed condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in Arpora, Goa. In a social media post, the Vice-President said that he is deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic fire incident. Mr Radhakrishnan said that his thoughts and prayers a...

December 7, 2025 11:24 AM

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11 Killed, 14 Injured in Mass Shooting at Pretoria Bar

In South Africa, a mass shooting at an unlicensed bar left eleven people dead, including children. Another fourteen people were wounded, police said yesterday in the South African city of Pretoria.     Police said at least three gunmen entered a hostel bar around 4:15 a.m. and opened fire on a group...