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Indian villages beyond border fence: Hope rises as Assam minister visits Bhogdanga, Feskarkuti

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:00:59 GMT

Dhubri (Assam) [India], June 11 (ANI): Two Indian villages in Assam's Dhubri district continue to live under a unique and challenging reality. Bhogdanga and Feskarkuti, located in the Golakganj border sector, are geographically part of India but lie beyond the Indo-Bangladesh border fencing, leaving their residents effectively isolated from the Indian mainland after sunset.

The villagers are now looking forward w

Tripura CM Manik Saha lauds PM Modi on 12-year milestone, credits HIRA model for North East growth

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting his 'visionary HIRA model' for transforming the state's development trajectory and strengthening connectivity and infrastructure in the North East.

In a post shared on X, Saha said the people of Tripura would 'forever remain grateful' to Prime Minister Modi for his leadership and develop

PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on being longest serving continuously elected PM

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked world leaders for congratulating him on becoming India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister.

PM Modi said it was a privilege to have the opportunity to serve India and contribute to our nation's development journey.

PM Modi thanked Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for his wishes.

In a post on X, he said, 'Tha

PM Modi receives congratulatory messages from world leaders on becoming India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:29:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received congratulatory messages from several Heads of State and Government from across the world on becoming India's longest continuously serving democratically elected Prime Minister.

Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay congratulated PM Modi, describing him as a friend, brother and mentor.

'To Prime Minister @narendramodi, My Friend,

Nepal FM rejects third-party mediation to resolve disputes with India, clarifies PM Balendra Shah's remarks

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:01:51 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 10 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister, Shishir Khanal, delivered a definitive statement in Parliament on Wednesday, clarifying that the government has not sought, and does not support, any third-party mediation to resolve border disputes with India.

The clarification was issued to address the political firestorm sparked by Prime Minister Balendra Shah's remarks on May 31, which had drawn shar

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for May 2026 announced

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:03:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): A pair of Bangladesh stars and a dynamic Nepal all-rounder on Wednesday have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for May 2026 after standout performances with both bat and ball during a memorable month.

Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim played a pivotal role as Bangladesh secured a thumping 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC World Test Championsh

"Chinese criminal enterprises" linked to "scam compounds throughout Southeast Asia and beyond": FBI Co-Deputy Director

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:05:40 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has claimed to have identified clear links between 'Chinese criminal enterprises' and scam compounds operating across Southeast Asia and other regions, while finding no evidence that the operations are directed by the Chinese government.

Speaking during a virtual press briefing on Wednesday (local time), Andrew Bailey, Co-Deputy Directo

UAE Ambassador presents credentials to Secretary-General of ASEAN

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:03:31 GMT

JAKARTA, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed Ahmed Al Qamzi presented his credentials to Dr Kao Kim Horn, Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), as Ambassador of the UAE Mission to ASEAN, during a ceremony held at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.

Kim Horn wished Al Qamzi success in carrying out his duties, and in further developing and strengthening multilateral relations across v

India to host World Circular Economy Forum for 1st time in September

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:32:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) will be held in South Asia for the first time this year, with the event scheduled to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from September 15 to 18. The tenth edition of the global forum will place India at the forefront of efforts to scale circular economy solutions aimed at addressing the challenges of a resource-constrained world.

Accordin

100 tech pioneers in AI space aim to power autonomous systems at scale

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:06:26 GMT

New Delhi, [India] June 10 (ANI): The next era of artificial intelligence will depend less on bigger models and more on the plumbing that lets autonomous agents operate reliably, securely and efficiently. That's the bet reflected in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Technology Pioneers cohort.

The 100 early-stage companies selected from 23 countries are building the software and physical infrastructure needed for A

JSW-The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognise Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 10: The 13th edition of the JSW-The Times of India Earth Care Awards, held recently in Mumbai, celebrated the idea of sustainability becoming a way of life, recognising institutions, companies, and grassroots organisations working towards a greener future across India. The event brought together environmental leaders, policymakers, innovators, and changemakers in a hall packed with 'cl

CM Dhami unveils Uttarakhand STI policy, focuses on education, healthcare and governance

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:31:52 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 10 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that the Uttarakhand Science, Technology and Innovation Policy-2026 is a landmark document that will steer the state towards a knowledge-driven, research-oriented and innovation-based economy.

He stated that the objective is not merely to expand science and technology, but to integrate them with everyd

South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank Group

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:34:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): With agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global leader in food systems, said World Bank Group, as per a statement by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, partnering with the World Bank Group-led SAPLING initiative

Harry Brook becomes No.1 Test batter in ICC rankings

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:33:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): England's Test vice-captain Harry Brook has climbed to the top of the ICC Men's Test batting rankings, replacing teammate Joe Root in the latest update on Wednesday.

Brook regained the No. 1 position following his half-century in the first innings of a low-scoring ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 match against New Zealand at Lord's, which England went on to win by 115 ru

'My friend, brother, mentor': Bhutanese PM pens heartfelt letter as PM Modi completes historic 12-year tenure

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay extended wishes on behalf of the King, the Royal Government and the people of Bhutan as Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister.

In a heartfelt letter shared on X, he called PM Modi his friend, brother and mentor and recalled how since their first meeting in 2014 the leaders have seen sustained m

India advocates for rules-based order, diplomacy at ASEAN Regional Forum to tackle geopolitical challenges

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:03:34 GMT

Manila [Philippines], June 10 (ANI): India has underscored the critical value of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) framework alongside its commitment to dialogue and diplomatic engagement to navigate modern geopolitical hurdles during a high-level security meeting in the Philippines, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.

The diplomatic position was outlined by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswa

"We will hunt you down": FBI co-deputy director warns Chinese-linked syndicates in Southeast Asia

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:04:16 GMT

Bangkok [Thailand], June 10 (ANI): The Federal Bureau of Investigation has vowed to aggressively target high-tech transnational criminal syndicates, lethal narcotics networks, and cyber-fraud operations rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, declaring a coordinated global pushback to dismantle these enterprises at their source.

The operational strategy was unveiled during a virtual press briefing with Andrew Ba

CRPF scales up counter-terror operations in higher ridges, plains in Kashmir ahead Amarnath Yatra 2026

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:18 GMT

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): With the annual Amarnathji Yatra set to begin on July 3, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has significantly intensified its security deployment across Jammu and Kashmir, scaling up 'counter-terror operations in vulnerable high-altitude zones while enforcing strict surveillance across the plains.'

The heightened security measures come as part of a com

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-SOUTH ASIA EXPOSITION-PREPARATION (CN)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:47:14 GMT

(260610) -- KUNMING, June 10, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare for the upcoming 10th China-South Asia Exposition in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 9, 2026.

The exposition is scheduled to be held here from June 11 to 16. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Venkaiaha Naidu, Karan Singh reflect on PM Narendra Modi's record-breaking tenure and road ahead

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:59:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): M. Venkaiah Naidu writes in The Indian Express that Narendra Modi became the elected PM with the longest continuous tenure, 4,399 days in office, surpassing Nehru's record. Concurrently, Karan Singh notes in The Business Standard states, India witnesses a notable moment in its democratic journey as Mr Modi becomes the longest-serving Prime Minister in the nation's history in terms of c

3 Nepali nationals held in UP for multi-crore theft from Hyderabad villa

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:45 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 10 (ANI): Cyberabad Police have arrested three Nepali nationals in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly stealing gold and silver ornaments worth several crores of rupees from a villa in Hill Ridge Villas, Gachibowli, in a swift interstate operation.

The accused have been identified as Kamal Shashi, his wife Vimal Shahi, and another woman, Kalpana. They will be produced before a local co

Sudhan Gurung makes comeback as Home Minister, announces further investigation into Nepalese Royal Massacre

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:03:51 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 10 (ANI): Making a comeback after 48 days since his resignation, Nepal's newly appointed Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has announced further investigation into the Royal Massacre of June 2001 by studying the previous investigation reports.

Gurung, who had resigned from the post earlier in April following his connection to a controversial businessman, made his comeback on Tuesday again as the

Border issues with Bangladesh being discussed in bilateral DG-level talks, says MEA

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:04:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said issues related to the India-Bangladesh border are being discussed through ongoing Director General-level talks between the 57th Director General-level Border Co-ordination Conference between the BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

Responding to a question regarding reports of people allegedly being pushed across the border

Himachal to collaborate with Norway on advanced waste management technologies, sustainable development: CM Sukhu

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:02:33 GMT

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh is set to benefit from Norwegian expertise, best practices and advanced technologies in the processing and recycling of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, an official statement said.

Beyond C&D waste management, the State Government is keen to collaborate with Norway and learn from its experience in key areas such as circular economy

India, Nepal connect payment systems for instant cross-border P2P transfers

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:02:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL) to enable a UPI-NPI payment linkage for smooth, instant person-to-person (P2P) remittances between users in India and Nepal, as per a statement by NIPL.

According to the release, this collaboration will enable affordable, real-time, secure cross-border remittances between India and Nepal

Celebal Technologies raises 50 crore from BlackSoil Capital

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:35:38 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 9: Jaipur based Celebal Technologies, a global leader in enterprise data and AI solutions, has raised 50 crore in debt funding from BlackSoil Capital, one of India's leading alternative credit platforms. The facility is structured as strategic balance sheet capital, providing liquidity buffer and financial flexibility as the company continues to scale its global opera

China's foreign trade maintains sound growth momentum

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, June 9 (Xinhua) -- China's foreign trade maintained steady growth momentum in May, underscoring the resilience of the wider economy and its deepening integration with global markets.

The total value of goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms grew 16.9 percent year on year to reach 4.45 trillion yuan (about 653 billion U.S. dollars) last month, remaining above 4 trillion yuan for th

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets 'Team Europe' delegation to boost trade, investment linkages

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:47 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 9 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a meeting with 'Team Europe,' the high-level European Union (EU) delegation, including EU Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin.

The institutional engagement in the state capital follows the arrival of the diplomatic mission on June 8 for a two-day visit. The outreach is specifically aimed at advancing trade cooperation, explor

ADVENTUREX4X4 Launches the FeatherLite -- the Best Rooftop Tent for the Suzuki Jimny, at Just 36.5 kg

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:36 GMT

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Faridabad (Haryana) [India], June 9: AdventureX4x4 (AdventureX 4x4 Outfitters Private Limited), India's first overland brand built to global standards, today launched its full e-commerce experience at adventurex4x4.com -- a single destination for premium rooftop tents, 4x4 recovery gear, awnings and guided Himalayan expeditions, engineered for Indian terrain and p

Melie Kerr tops ICC all-rounder rankings ahead of T20 Women's World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): New Zealand captain Melie Kerr will head into the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as the world's No. 1-ranked T20I all-rounder following the latest update to the ICC Women's Player Rankings.

Kerr has reclaimed the top spot just days before the start of the tournament, while West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews has slipped to second after missing her side's final match of the recent tri-

Scorching heat prevails in Udhampur; Active weather expected in North India by mid-week

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:30 GMT

Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): Intense heatwave conditions continue to sweep across J&K's Udhampur district. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heatwave conditions are expected to persist in the district till tomorrow.

While Udhampur experiences the brunt of the current heat, the IMD has issued a broader outlook for North India as a changing weather pattern approac

India's textile sector at inflection point to reclaim global market share: Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:19 GMT

New Delhi, [India] June 9 (ANI): India is poised to regain its lost prominence in the global textiles and apparel industry, supported by policy reforms, free trade agreements (FTAs), a favourable tariff environment and strong domestic demand, according to a report by Emkay Research.

The report said the country's textile sector is at a critical turning point after its share in global apparel trade remained stagnan

Nepal PM to expand cabinet, Sudan Gurung to be reappointed as Home Minister

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:32:00 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], June 9 (ANI): Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to expand his cabinet, where he will be inducting at least two ministers, sources confirmed ANI. As per the sources the Nepali Prime Minister will be reappointing Sudan Gurung as the Home Minister for which the oath ceremony is scheduled for 3 PM (local time).

'The Prime Minister will also be inducting one more minister on the cabinet a

"Historic feat": Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hails India's performance at World Yogasana Championships

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:04:46 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has lauded India's outstanding performance at the World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, calling the achievement a matter of national pride.

In a post on X, Dhami highlighted India's total medal haul of 114 medals, which included 102 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze, describing it as a reflection of the discipline and dedication of the c

All weather Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough marks historic moment for road-connectivity in region

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:31:04 GMT

Kargil (Ladakh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari attended the symbolic excavation of the final wall of rock at the tunnel under the breakthrough ceremony of the world's longest bi-directional Zojila Tunnel today.

The Union Minister was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah.

During his visit, Nitin Gadkari re

Russia set to assist Bangladesh in bringing Artificial intelligence to agriculture, health

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:31:56 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 9 (ANI): Russia is set to help Bangladesh introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fields of agriculture and health, along with preparing the country to develop its national AI Policy.

The discussions on these themes took place during the visit of Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to Russia.

'The issue of cooperation in the area of technology, particularly artificial

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to attend breakthrough ceremony of Zojila tunnel today

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:31:29 GMT

Kargil (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 9 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari will attend the breakthrough ceremony of the world's longest bi-directional Zojila tunnel today.

The event will feature a symbolic excavation of the final rock wall at the site. The strategically significant tunnel aims to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.

A tourist vis

Tripura : Three Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian arrested

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:30:09 GMT

Dharmanagar (Tripura) [India], June 9 (ANI): Tripura Police have arrested three Bangladeshi nationals and 1 Indian auto-rickshaw driver in the Kadamtala border area of North Tripura on charges of illegal infiltration and attempting to return to Bangladesh.

A case has been registered at Kadamtala Police Station under Sections 21/23(a) of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. On the night of June 7, the Border

Hamdan bin Mohammed visits DIFC, reviews strategic priorities, innovation ambitions

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:29 GMT

Dubai [UAE], June 9 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy, visited Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

World Yogasana Championships 2026: India completes century of golds in dominant clean sweep

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:34:10 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships campaign with 114 medals that included a century of gold (102) to underline their domination at the EKA Arena here on Monday.

Second-place Japan were a distant second with three gold, three silver and five bronze, with Argentina taking the third spot thanks to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza's exploits

Bangladesh FM praises Russia-built nuclear plant as 'monument of cooperation'

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:25:44 GMT

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman also expressed interest in space and nuclear energy collaboration in talks with Sergey Lavrov

Bangladesh has lauded the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, built with Russian support, as a "monument to cooperation" between the two countries.

At a meeting in Moscow on M

Former TMC MLA and Falta candidate Jahangir Khan arrested near Nepal border

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:02:34 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 8 (ANI): Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Jahangir Khan, who was wanted in several cases of Falta PS under Diamond Harbour PD, was arrested on Monday at around 2:30 PM from Panitanki Bazar under Kharibari PS by West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) in a joint raid with the Darjeeling Police team.

Panitanki Bazar is a town area located in the Darjeeling district of West Benga

Deakin University awards Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarships 2026; 6 Indian students win full tuition-fee waivers

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:01:05 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 8: Deakin University has announced the recipients of its prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2026, reinforcing its commitment to opening pathways to world-class global education.

In its twelfth year, the scholarship program offers six exclusive, fully funded awards for Indian students enrolling in undergraduate and postgraduate programs at D

Marsh, Head, Sangha to miss key matches on Australia's Bangladesh tour

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Australia have been dealt a significant blow ahead of their upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh, with three key players unavailable.

Captain Mitch Marsh will miss the ODI leg of the series due to an ankle injury, while spinner Tanveer Sangha has been ruled out of the entire tour with a hamstring complaint.

Star opener Travis Head will also miss the entire tour, with the

"Hopefully we play our best cricket and make an impact": Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of T20 World Cup

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:32:46 GMT

London [UK], June 8 (ANI): India captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes her side has the potential to lift the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy, stressing the importance of maintaining balance and focusing on playing good cricket rather than carrying the burden of expectations.

Speaking during the Captains' Carnival in London ahead of the tournament opener on June 12, Harmanpreet reflected on the growing populari

CHINA-HEBEI-CANGZHOU-WUQIAO ACROBATICS (CN)

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:15:39 GMT

(260608) -- CANGZHOU, June 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An acrobat performs at Wuqiao Acrobatics World in Wuqiao County of Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, June 6, 2026. Renowned as the "cradle of Chinese acrobatics," Wuqiao County has developed a rich acrobatic tradition with a history spanning more than two millennia.

While preserving its traditional art, the county is also leveraging its unique cultural legacy

ED raids four places on Mizoram-Myanmar border, Tripura-Bangladesh border, and West Bengal

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:04:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at four locations across the Mizoram-Myanmar border, the Tripura-Bangladesh border and West Bengal in a money laundering case, officials said.

ED's multiple teams from its Aizawl sub-zonal office conducted the search operation early morning simultaneously under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Bhutan

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:29:54 GMT

Thimphu [Bhutan], June 8 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Bhutan on Sunday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

In a post on X, it said that the earthquake occurred at 11:06 PM Indian Standard Time, at a depth of 26 kilometres.

https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/2063694869865041938?s=20

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Amit Shah to launch Land Port Management System on June 9

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:35:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delivering on his promise of smarter and more secure border management, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will on Tuesday, June 9, formally launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi -- a landmark step in India's digital transformation of border infrastructure.

According to an official release, the cutting-edge platform is designed to bring all of India

Former captain Tamim Iqbal elected as Bangladesh Cricket Board President

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:25 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 7 (ANI): Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), cementing his position at the helm of the country's governing body after previously serving as head of its ad-hoc committee.

'Tamim was elected unopposed at a board meeting held following Sunday's BCB elections, having secured the highest number of votes in the Club Cate

"Will do whatever is in best interest of people...": West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:34:16 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 7 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday emphasised that he has already begun welfare initiatives for the public and will do everything in the best interest of the people.

While addressing the state-level Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya training and workshop programme for party office-bearers, Adhikari underlined that all the promises and commitments made in th

World's longest high-altitude bi-directional Zojila tunnel nears breakthrough in J&K

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:36:34 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The final breakthrough of the 13.15-kilometre Zojila Tunnel, which is expected to take place on June 9, will mark a major milestone in India's infrastructure history as the country moves closer to achieving all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh.

According to a press release, the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel, located between Baltal (Sonamarg) and Meenamarg

Digital India Bhashini signs MoU with Kathmandu University for co-creating national digital infrastructure for 'voice first' language translation platform for Nepal

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:32:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kathmandu University's Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (DPI-AI), Nepal, to establish a collaborative framework for advancing Language AI, multilingual digital public infrast

Sri Lanka javelin star Rumesh's Diamond League exploits "matter of pride" for subcontinent: World Athletics vice-president Sumariwalla

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:32:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla hailed Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Pathirage's monster throw of 92.62 at the Rome Diamond League, calling it a 'matter of pride' for the entire subcontinent, which proves that the athletes from this corner of the world can excel in athletics.

After super-consistent Neeraj Chopra, who captured both Olympic and World Champ

President Murmu congratulates India women's football team for winning SAFF championship

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:01:32 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, on Sunday congratulated the Indian football team for clinching the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2026.

President Murmu said women footballers displayed exceptional skill, determination and teamwork throughout the tournament

'Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Women's Football Team on winning the SAFF Women's Champi

Scientists in south China turn earthquake monitor into low-cost whale listening device with AI

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:45:21 GMT

NANNING, June 7 (Xinhua) -- In the heart of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, scientists have repurposed earthquake-monitoring gear into an AI-powered "marine stethoscope." By combining an island-based seismometer with advanced deep learning algorithms, this innovative system now tunes in to the elusive, low-frequency calls of an endangered whale species.

The breakthrough reveals that the whales "ov

PM Modi lauds India women's football team for capturing SAFF C'ship title

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:59:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian women's football team for capturing the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship, saying that it will encourage more youngsters to take up the sport in the coming times.

India claimed the SAFF Women's Championship title after seven years, defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in a gripping fi

Nepal FM Shisir Khanal seeks to revive dormant ties, pushes for high-level talks with India

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:01:32 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has underscored the need to activate dormant bilateral mechanisms to resolve long-standing issues while pushing for a revival of high-level political engagements between the two nations, concluding his three-day official visit to India.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of his visit, Minister Khanal emphasised that whil

"Congress should answer why they tied India's fate to the dollar": Nishikant Dubey

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:01:26 GMT

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 7 (ANI): BJP's Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over India's historical economic decisions, alleging that the party was responsible for linking the country's economic fortunes to the US dollar.

Speaking on the issue of the rupee-dollar relationship, Dubey criticised Congress leaders for frequently raising concerns about the economy and the

"We're children of the same rivers": Nepal FM Shisir Khanal pushes for strong ties with "rising" India

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:31:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Sunday advocated for a development-oriented partnership with India, asserting that Kathmandu strongly desires to collaborate with a 'rising India' that has established itself as a major economic and technological force.

Addressing a media briefing during his official visit to India, Khanal underscored the deep civilisational and cultural

No boundary too complex if we sit with an open heart, says Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Nepal aims to resolve its border issues with India through diplomatic channels, asserting that no challenge is insurmountable if both nations approach discussions with an 'open heart,' Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Sunday.

The top diplomat emphasised that the newly formed government in Kathmandu refuses to view India through the 'distorted, hyper-sensitive lens o

India dominates medal tally at 1st World Yogasana Championship

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:00:45 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): India continued its dominant run at the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026, topping the medal tally at the end of Day 3 with an impressive haul of 30 medals, including 24 Gold, five silver and one bronze.

Showcasing skill, discipline and excellence in Yogasana, Indian athletes delivered outstanding performances across categories, reinforcing the country's status as a g

"See India as an economic powerhouse": Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal bats for development-oriented bilateral ties

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:32:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Nepal wants to engage with a 'rising India' that has emerged as a major technological and economic force, the country's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Sunday, while advocating a development-oriented approach to bilateral ties focused on trade, connectivity, energy and economic transformation.

Addressing the media during his official visit to India, Khanal highlighted India

LPG cylinder supply cost has risen to over Rs 1,600, government absorbs Rs 700 under-recovery amid increase in Saudi CP: Petroleum Ministry

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:31:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The cost of supplying a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has risen to over Rs 1,600, leaving an under-recovery of about Rs 700 on each cylinder, which is absorbed by the government and public sector marketing companies. The jump follows a sharp rise in the international benchmark, with Saudi Aramco's Contract Price for LPG up about 46% since February due to the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:58:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid in advanced economies such as the United States, Australia and Canada, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday, noting that a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) pays an effective Rs 642 for a 14.2 kg cylinder, a

Tripura launches door-to-door survey in Unakoti to achieve 100% MR vaccination coverage

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:57:53 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 7 (ANI): In a major public health initiative aimed at containing the spread of Measles-Rubella (MR) and establishing complete herd immunity in Tripura's Unakoti district, the state Health and Family Welfare Department has decided to conduct an extensive door-to-door survey to identify and vaccinate all eligible children.

The decision was announced on Saturday following a high-leve

Jaishankar, Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal hold bilateral talks, review development cooperation and trade

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:57:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal, who arrived in India on June 5 at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Saturday.

They reviewed the full spectrum of India-Nepal bilateral relations covering development cooperation, connectivity, trade and transit, energy, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on

"New govt carries no old baggage, but mandate for diplomacy": Nepal FM

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:01:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Saturday said administration under PM Balen Shah carries 'no old baggage' but result-driven diplomacy.

Khanal, while delivering opening remarks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that Nepal and India are stakeholders of a proud ancient civilization.

'Nepal's new government carries a clear and decisive mandate for good

Kalinga Literary Festival starts in Nepal, brings leading voices of Literature, Art and Culture together

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:00:52 GMT

Lalitpur [Nepal], June 6 (ANI): The 4th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has started in Nepal, bringing leading voices of literature, art and culture together. The two-day event starting from Saturday has the central theme 'Beyond Borders: South Asian Literature in a Changing World'.

Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), one of India's leading international literary festivals, has been organising the Kat

Bangladesh, Turkiye to hold annual 2+2 talks involving foreign and defence ministers

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:32:46 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], June 6 (ANI): Bangladesh and Turkiye have agreed to hold annual 2+2 consultations involving the foreign and defence ministers of both countries, likely as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation.

The decision was taken during a meeting between Turkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister's Office on Saturday. The meeting ma

InteliQuant AI Secures Strategic Investment from Global Industry Leaders to Scale Enterprise Audit & Risk Intelligence

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:01:54 GMT

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Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], June 6: InteliQuant AI, an enterprise-focused, AI-native audit and risk intelligence platform, has closed a strategic early-stage investment round backed by Marwari Catalysts Group (MCats) and a curated group of global operators and industry leaders.

While the round marks an

Attempted infiltration foiled by BSF at border, says Bengal BJP MLA Dadhiram Ray

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:15 GMT

Cooch Behar (West Bengal) [India], June 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Dadhiram Ray on Saturday visited the India-Bangladesh border at Changrabandha and Mekhliganj, where Border Security Force (BSF) reportedly intercepted two separate attempts by alleged Bangladeshi nationals to illegally enter India.

The Bangladeshi nationals have made two separate attempts to enter India illegally on Friday.

Chinese manufacturers drive shared gains with BRI partners

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:47:01 GMT

NANCHANG, June 6 (Xinhua) -- From pickup trucks rolling onto the streets of Saudi Arabia to blood purification devices entering Southeast Asian hospitals, Chinese manufacturers are deepening their ties with Belt and Road partner countries, bringing benefits to local businesses, healthcare providers and consumers.

Jiangling Motors Group Co., Ltd. (JMCG), a leading automaker based in east China's Jiangxi Province,

"Govt acting as if these schemes are Prince Suvendu's personal charity": Owaisi slams BJP govt in West Bengal

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:32:16 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 6 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday raised serious concerns regarding the West Bengal government's recent policy of tying welfare entitlements to electoral rolls. He pointed out that many people, who were excluded during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive but are 'genuine voters', were being denied PDS rations.

On World Environment Day, Bisleri International Mobilises Communities Across Central and South India to Act Against Plastic Pollution

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:32:15 GMT

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Mysore (Karnataka) [India], June 6: Bisleri International marked World Environment Day 2026 through a series of on-ground activities with citizens and communities across South & Central India. Under its Bottles for Change programme for plastic waste management, Bisleri mobilised communities, government departments, defence establishments, educational institutions, and civil society organisations acro

Bisleri International Drives Over 3,500 Citizens into Action to Beat Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:31:48 GMT

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New Delhi [India], June 6: Bisleri International marked World Environment Day 2026 through a series of ground-level initiatives across North India. Under its Bottles for Change programme for plastic waste management, Bisleri mobilized communities, government departments, defence establishments, educational institutions, and civil society organisations across Delhi, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Guja

Bisleri International Continues its World Environment Day Legacy with 'Wings of Change' - A New Chapter in Plastic Circularity

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:31:23 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: Bisleri International and Bhamla Foundation Co-created 'Wings of Change,' a unique art installation to mark World Environment Day 2026. The artwork was inaugurated by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Created from 2,000 used PET bottles and installed at Carter Road in Mumbai, Wings of Change demonstrates the practical applications of plas

Bisleri International Mobilises Over 40,000 Citizens Across Maharashtra and Goa to Beat Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day 2026

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:31:17 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: Bisleri International marked World Environment Day 2026 with a series of community-led initiatives across Maharashtra. Under its Bottles for Change programme for plastic waste management, Bisleri engaged citizens, educational institutions, corporates, local communities, and civil society organisations through awareness sessions, clean-up drives, collection initiative

Bangladesh Is Not a Meeting with Flowers

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:41:07 GMT

"While some photograph breakfasts, the lions count ports..."

Bangladesh usually appears in the international press wrapped in pleasant ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, proper communiques, flowers on the table, and carefully framed smiles. But behind that postcard there is a country of more than 170 million inhabitants, located between India, Myanmar, China, and the Bay of Bengal, right on one of the most sensitiv

Bhutan: 2 Political Prisoners Freed, but 28 Remain

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT

(Sydney) - The government of Bhutan's release of 2 political prisoners on June 1, 2026, is a positive step, but at least 28 more should be urgently freed, Human Rights Watch said today.

The two men, Chatur Man Tamang, 42, and Hasta Bahadur Rai, 44, whose detention was under scrutiny from United Nations human rights experts, were arrested in 2008, severely tortured, a

The Rise of a New Bangladesh: A New Chapter in UN Leadership, Global Diplomacy, and Economic Restructuring

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:19:36 GMT

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Government Signals Probe into Major Bank Ownership, Focusing on Corporate Governance and Transparency

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:36:10 GMT

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The Sustainable Future of Bangladesh Lies in the Hands of the Youth

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:49:00 GMT

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Bangladesh's Upcoming Budget and the Sports Arena: A New Horizon for Sports as a Profession and a Tool for Social Security

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:32:00 GMT

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Bangladesh-Australia Bilateral Series Begins in Mirpur: Captains Share Confident Messages as Hosts Seek Home Advantage

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:45:14 GMT

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Major quake off Philippines kills three, triggers tsunami warnings

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 02:03:09 GMT

Philippine authorities urged people in affected coastal regions to move to higher ground after the offshore quake hit south of General Santos, a city of about 720,000.

A series of powerful aftershocks rocked the area from about two hours after the first quake, according to the United States Geological Survey, with the largest measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale.

Videos posted to social media and verified by

The Dhaka-Ankara Axis: A New 'Strategic Bridge' in South Asian and Middle Eastern Geopolitics

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:16:18 GMT

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit was far more than a routine diplomatic engagement. During his high-profile three-day tour, he held extensive meetings with Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. The most significant outcome of these dialogues was the formal agreement to elevate bilateral ties to an institutionalized 'Strategic Partnership.'

Bangladesh's Rituparna Chakma equalized (1-1) with a last-minute goal in the first half in the final of the Women's SAFF Football Championship.

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CID Considering Mamata Banerjee's Remarks in Osman Hadi Murder Probe

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:38:14 GMT

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Teesta River Dispute: A 15-Year Impasse on the Brink of Resolution or South Asia's New Geopolitical Battleground?

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:11:42 GMT

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Delhi to Host BGB-BSF Meeting Tomorrow Amid Rising Border Tensions and Push-In Dispute

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:44:09 GMT

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Sports and Democracy Entwined: Australia Arrives in Bangladesh Amid BCB Election Fervor

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:37:41 GMT

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Tech-Driven Crimes on the Rise: Bangladesh Plagued by AI Misuse and Rumor Surge

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:08:44 GMT

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Bangladesh Is Not a Meeting with Flowers

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:11:07 GMT

China, India, the United States, Russia, and the Bay of Bengal on the real board of the Indo-Pacific

Bangladesh usually appears in the international press wrapped in pleasant ceremonies, diplomatic meetings, proper communiqus, flowers on the table, and carefully framed smiles. But behind that postcard there is a country of more than 170 million inhabitants, located between India, Myanmar, China, and the Bay of

Bangladesh enters half-a-trillion USD GDP club

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:45:22 GMT

DHAKA, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh's economy crossed the half-a-trillion U.S. dollar mark for the first time in the current fiscal year 2025-26, ending this month.

According to a provisional estimate by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released on Wednesday, the South Asian country's gross domestic product at current prices rose to 501 billion dollars from 456 billion dollars a year earlier.

Chinese film exhibition opens in Kathmandu, showcasing martial arts, chivalric spirit

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:45:22 GMT

KATHMANDU, June 10 (Xinhua) -- The "2026 (2nd) Himalayan Rim Film Exhibition" kicked off in Kathmandu on Wednesday, featuring several popular Chinese martial arts films for Nepali audiences.

Under the theme "United by Martial Arts, Bound by Cinematic Light," the exhibition focuses on the action aesthetics and chivalric spirit of Chinese Wuxia (martial arts chivalry) films and uses intelligent imaging technology

Largest cargo port in Hainan FTP opens new container route to India

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:47:23 GMT

HAIKOU, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A new container shipping route linking Hainan's Yangpu Port with India officially commenced operation on Tuesday, adding a second South Asia service for the deep water facility, local maritime authorities said.

Yangpu Port is the largest cargo port in the Hainan Free Trade Port (Hainan FTP). The route connects Yangpu with Haiphong in Vietnam, Singapore and Mundra in India, linking the

Cambodia's export tops 14 bln USD in first 5 months, up 19 pct

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:45:29 GMT

PHNOM PENH, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia's exports reached 14 billion U.S. dollars during the first five months of 2026, marking a 19 percent year-on-year increase, according to a General Department of Customs and Excise report released on Wednesday.

The Southeast Asian country's top five export destinations are the United States, Vietnam, China, Japan, and Canada, the report said.

Meanwhile, the country'

Bangladesh, Russia in talks to bolster manpower cooperation, trade expansion

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:15:18 GMT

DHAKA, June 9 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh and Russia have held talks aimed at bolstering manpower cooperation and expanding bilateral trade, as Dhaka seeks to diversify its labor market and Moscow looks to deepen economic engagement with the South Asian nation.

Bangladesh has proposed increasing the number of its workers in Russia to up to 100,000 within the next year, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said i