PM Modi’s push for UNSC reform and the road ahead

IANS | September 17, 2025 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) UN Security Council (UNSC) reform, being at the centre of discussions at the General Assembly (UNGA) this year, can largely be attributed to the relentless efforts made by the Global South, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at its centre.

How digitally empowered youth confronted and ousted Oli government in Nepal

Baidya Bikash Basu | September 16, 2025 9:36 PM

Kathmandu: A violent uprising shook Nepal last week with the so-called Gen Z protestors representing the youth demanding systemic reforms. The upheaval in the Himalayan nation sparked by allegations of political corruption and a social media ban has left at least 72 people dead and more than 1,000 injured. The protesting mobs torched the country's parliament, hotels, shops and chased politicians after setting fire to their properties. They demanded an end to corruption, more jobs and economic reforms with a more accountable government.

Realism and caution must be adopted in efforts to add momentum to warming India-China ties: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:32 PM

Sofia, Sep 16 (IANS) The recent diplomatic engagement between India and China is hardly a reset as there are a number of strategic, security, and economic challenges that complicate the diplomatic thaw and bilateral ties, a report stated on Tuesday. As India and China engage in diplomatic activities, caution and realism must guide the next phase of efforts to add momentum to warming ties, it mentioned.