New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The flash flood that tore down the Lhende Khola, the Bhotekoshi and the Trishuli rivers on August 26 has damaged hydropower plants in Nepal, forcing the Himalayan country, which was an exporter of electricity, to become dependent on India to stave off the acute power crisis, according to a new report.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) China’s once-booming luxury market is facing a sharp contraction as international brands close stores across major cities while wealthy consumers cut down their spending, a new report has said.
Kathmandu, Sep 16 (IANS) Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is set to visit India from Thursday to Saturday for high-level talks as Kathmandu seeks substantial Indian support for post-disaster reconstruction following the devastating floods of August 26.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India's BRICS presidency demonstrated its ability to bring diverse members together and forge consensus on several important issues, top analysts reckoned on Wednesday while spotlighting the huge success of 18th BRICS Summit where New Delhi not only successfully convened the expanded grouping but also managed to secure consensus on the Delhi Declaration despite current challenging geopolitical and geoeconomic environment.
Kathmandu, Sep 16 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, held a farewell meeting with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal on Wednesday as he completed his tenure as India’s envoy to Nepal.
Thimphu, Sep 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister Lyonpo D N Dhungyel in Bumthang, reviewing the wide-ranging cooperation between both neighbouring countries.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s National Artificial Intelligence Policy is heavy on promises and targets but the country lacks mechanisms, resources and efforts needed to achieve them, a new report has said.
Athens, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's recent government figures have challenged the widely cited estimate of 25 million out-of-school children, with the Household Integrated Economic Survey 2024-25 putting the national out-of-school rate at 28 per cent.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday expressed concern over the drone attack near Mecca and expressed hope for early restoration of peace and stability in the region.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A dangerous shift is taking place in South India, whereby terror groups are completely moving towards radicalisation only. This means that the focus is no longer on setting up terror modules to carry out attacks but just to radicalise people.
