BJP wants Manipur to burn
As fresh violence erupted in the Indian state of Manipur, the Congress renewed its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “deliberately” keeping Manipur burning.
Indian police battle Maoist rebels
Indian security forces have killed five Maoist rebels in jungle clashes, an officer said yesterday, as security forces seek to quash the decades-long insurgency in the central regions.
North Korean Human Rights: The greatest challenge facing humanity
North Korea has evolved into a totalitarian regime characterised by dynastic succession, theocratic governance, and dictatorship since the Korean War
Jharkhand govt sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators: BJP chief
BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda today accused the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand of providing shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas and facilitating documents like Aadhaar and voter IDs for them
Mob tries to storm Manipur CM's residence amid rising tensions
This prompted authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in seven districts of the northeastern state and suspend internet services
India conducts successful test of indigenous long-range hypersonic missile
India marked a major milestone in defense technology with the successful flight trial of its indigenously developed long-range hypersonic missile yesterday
At least 8 killed in mass stabbing in China
Police say a 21-year-old student went on a stabbing rampage in China's eastern city of Yixing, leaving at least 8 people dead and 17 wounded
Xi tells Biden ready for 'smooth transition' to Trump
After shaking hands to begin their meeting, Xi noted that Beijing's goals for stable ties with Washington remained unchanged
Bid to smuggle cough syrup to Bangladesh: Man held in Kolkata
India's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Kolkata in connection with attempted smuggling of nearly 15,000 bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup to Bangladesh, NCB said in a statement
Internet cut, curfew imposed in Manipur
An Indian state riven by months of ethnic tensions yesterday imposed an internet shutdown and curfew after angry protests over the recovery of six bodies of people believed to have been kidnapped by insurgents.
10 newborns killed in India hospital fire
At least 10 children were killed in a fire that swept the children's ward of a medical college hospital in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district late last night, officials said
Pakistan seals off capital ahead of PTI rally
Authorities in Pakistan sealed off the capital, Islamabad, and blocked cellphone services yesterday to prevent an anti-government rally by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, officials said.
Maldives leader heads to India to repair ties
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will undertake his first state visit to India tomorrow, aiming to repair frail ties between the two South Asian neighbours.
Indian forces kill 28 suspected Maoists in Chhattisgarh
The gunfight broke out at around 1:00pm in the forest between Thulthuli and Nendur villages in Abhujmaad
North Korea's Kim threatens to use nukes if attacked
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would use nuclear weapons "without hesitation" if attacked by the South and ally the United States, state media reported Friday
India’s SC pulls up authorities over air quality
India’s Supreme Court yesterday asked authorities to report back within a week on what they were doing to stop farmers from burning crop residue as smog began to pollute the air in the capital Delhi and surrounding regions, local media reported.
Bhutan inks huge renewable energy deal with Indian firm
Bhutan has signed a deal with India’s Reliance Group to build 1,270 megawatts’ worth of renewable electricity projects in the Himalayan nation as it seeks to become an energy-exporting powerhouse.
Malaysia PM arrives today
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Dhaka today for an official visit, ushering in the hope of boosting trade and investment, improving migration system, and addressing the Rohingya crisis.
Bengali recognised as 'classical language' in India
Bengali and four other languages have been conferred the status of classical language, the Indian government announced tonight..The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi..The classical language status was conferred also
Doctor shot dead inside Delhi nursing home
A doctor was shot dead inside a nursing home in the Kalindi Kunj locality of south east Delhi today, police said.
Kolkata rape, murder: Junior doctors take out mega protest march demanding justice
Thousands of junior doctors, joined by people from all walks of life, took out a mega protest march in Kolkata yesterday demanding justice for a medic who was raped and murdered at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August