Experts flag security lapse, praise Trump's composure after White House dinner shooting

IANS | April 26, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has drawn sharp reactions from Indian strategic and diplomatic experts, who flagged both relief over the safety of top leadership and concerns over security vulnerabilities, while also linking the incident to broader political and global contexts.

Nepal stuck in asymmetrical economic ties with China

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nepal is facing an ever-widening trade deficit with China as it imports goods such as electronics, machinery, vehicles and textiles from the neighbouring country, while its exports, in return, are a small fraction of this amount, an article noted.

Nepal’s new govt probing infrastructure deals signed with China

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:39 PM

Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) China has used its economic ties with Nepal as a stepping stone for political interference in the Himalayan country, and several deals signed with the Asian giant are now being looked into with the new government taking over in Kathmandu.