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Nepal provides $200,000 aid to Sri Lanka as floods death toll rose to 200
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – The Government of Nepal on Sunday announced a financial assistance package of $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in Sri Lanka, which has been badly affected by recent floods that have claimed over…
SIPRI reports global arms sales hit $679b in 2024, says conflicts, wars demands
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in a key findings released on Sunday said that global arms manufacturers reported record sales in 2024 as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and rising defence…
Indian missions abroad marks International Gita Mahotsav, showcased ‘timeless wisdom’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – According to the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday, several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrated International Gita Mahotsav, reflected on the timeless relevance and enduring wisdom of the…
Cyclone Ditwah killed 193, missing 228 in widespread floods
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – Sri Lanka Disaster Management Centre on Sunday said in a statement that devastating floods have torn through parts of Colombo as Sri Lanka facing the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll 193 and…
Mumbai Triggers GRAP-4 as Toxic Air Chokes Key Areas
GRAP-4 restrictions enforced in Mumbai’s worst-hit localities.
Construction and dust-intensive activities halted; 50 sites receive shutdown notices.
Flying squads deployed; 53 of 70 inspected sites found violating norms.
Mumbai’s…
Elon Musk Says Partner Shivon Zilis Is Half-Indian
Elon Musk says partner Shivon Zilis has Indian roots.
Son’s middle name ‘Sekhar’ inspired by physicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
Musk shares details of Zilis’s early life and adoption.
Says the US has long benefitted from Indian…
‘My Return Not Fully in My Hands’: Tarique Rahman as Khaleda Zia Battles Critical Illness
GG News Bureau
Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) self-exiled acting chairman Tarique Rahman said on Saturday that his return to Bangladesh was not fully within his control, even as his mother and former prime minister Khaleda Zia battles…
Rubio, Witkoff meets Ukraine delegation, Zelenskyy says “dignified end” to war
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – According to the White House official on Saturday, a senior Ukrainian delegation will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday in Florida to discuss the US’ peace plan to…
Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed, threatens military action
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Saturday has ramped up his campaign against Venezuela, declared the airspace closed, signaled possible military action against the county days after he spoke directly with…
Moody’s says India growth to 7% GDP expansion in 2025
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Moody’s Ratings on Friday projected a 7% GDP expansion in 2025 for India and 6.4% in the next year, India will lead growth among emerging markets and across the Asia Pacific region, it added.
Moody’s stated…