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Dharamshala: Not just home-in-exile for Tibetans, but hub of global moral leadership

Prof. (Dr) Arvind Kumar Singh | July 7, 2025 6:07 PM

Kathmandu: Dharamshala, nestled in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh, has become globally recognised not only as a picturesque hill town but also as a spiritual and political centre for the Tibetan diaspora. This transformation is largely credited to the arrival and leadership of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, who turned the area into a living karmabhoomi, a sacred ground of virtuous action.

Baloch Human rights activist becomes victim of forcible detention by Pakistani forces

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:56 PM

Quetta, July 7 (IANS) Several human rights organisations on Monday condemned the detention of Baloch activist Gulzar Dost by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) amid an ongoing wave of atrocities against people in Balochistan.

Japanese Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai on six-day goodwill visit

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:44 PM

New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Academy training ship Itsukushima arrived in Chennai on a six-day goodwill visit that aims at further consolidating the deep-rooted maritime cooperation and friendship between both countries.

Former Bangladesh Law Minister placed on two-day remand in illegal firearms case

IANS | July 7, 2025 3:31 PM

Dhaka, July 7 (IANS) A Bangladesh Court on Monday ordered a two-day remand for former Law Minister Anisul Huq over alleged possession of illegal firearms in a case registered under the Arms Act.

Turkey: 12 soldiers killed after being exposed to methane gas during rescue mission

IANS | July 7, 2025 2:57 PM

Ankara, July 7 (IANS) Turkey's Ministry of Defence on Monday said that 12 soldiers of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), who were affected by methane gas during a search operation conducted to find the remains of another Turkish soldier in a cave in northern Iraq, have died in the line of duty.

Nepal: Doctors announce boycott of non-emergency services; thousands left without treatment

IANS | July 7, 2025 2:08 PM

Kathmandu, July 7 (IANS) Thousands of patients across Nepal will be left without medical care on Monday as the Nepal Medical Association (NMA), the umbrella body of medical doctors, has announced a nationwide boycott of medical services except for emergency care.

MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Cambodian Senate chief, discusses deepening bilateral ties

IANS | July 7, 2025 1:21 PM

Phnom Penh, July 7 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) Pabitra Margherita met Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen on Monday and exchanged views on deepening the partnership between India and Cambodia across various sectors and addressing shared concerns.

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Dharamshala: Not just home-in-exile for Tibetans, but hub of global moral leadership

Baloch Human rights activist becomes victim of forcible detention by Pakistani forces

Japanese Coast Guard ship arrives in Chennai on six-day goodwill visit

Former Bangladesh Law Minister placed on two-day remand in illegal firearms case

Turkey: 12 soldiers killed after being exposed to methane gas during rescue mission

Nepal: Doctors announce boycott of non-emergency services; thousands left without treatment

MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Cambodian Senate chief, discusses deepening bilateral ties

Bangladesh health infrastructure remains inadequate as dengue cases continue to surge

Awami League slams Yunus administration for rising rape incidents in Bangladesh

US tariffs to now take effect from August 1 as trade talks intensify

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