Jhapa (Nepal), March 2 (IANS) From the Bronx in the US to Nepal’s streets, rap has been a musical form that has served as a vehicle for social change.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S Paul Kapur, currently on an official visit to India, is scheduled to meet top Indian officials and hold discussions on regional security and shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the friendship between India and Canada has gained new energy, mutual trust and positivity since his first meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, last year.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney discussed ongoing global issues, including the current situation in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) India on Monday reiterated its commitment to the judicial process while rubbishing claims of any involvement in transnational organised crime as "baseless, politically motivated and unsupported by credible evidence despite repeated requests."
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) While a top Chinese court has made it mandatory for employers and workers to contribute to social insurance schemes for workers, in practice, only around one-third of companies in the country are following the order, according to a media report.
Ottawa, March 2 (IANS) The Canadian student who was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation has not been granted bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan's brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, said that there was no reason to keep his brother in prison, local media reported.
Washington, March 2 (IANS) Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury were shot down over Kuwait in what American military officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident, with all six aircrew safely recovered.
Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) Even though prisoners are entitled to adequate living arrangements that are hygienic - including food, clothing and medical care - in Pakistan, they are being treated like chicken coops with no introduction of reform or rehabilitation. The current situation in prisons of Pakistan makes the protection of these rights almost impossible, a report has stated.
Isfahan (Iran), March 2 (IANS) Fear and uncertainty have gripped several Indian students stranded in Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, with many appealing to the Indian government for evacuation or relocation to safer places.
