New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) More than four years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2021, Afghanistan’s political reality has shifted irreversibly.
Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) The Bhai Joga Singh Gurdwara, one of the historic Sikh places of worship in Pakistan's Peshawar, remains in ruins due to lack of funds for its restoration, the local media reported on Tuesday. The gurdwara, located in Peshawar's Dabgari area, was badly damaged in the earthquake that occurred in 2005 and has not been repaired till date.
Ottawa, Sep 9 (IANS) If the Canadian government fails to take a firm stand on the issue of Khalistani radicalists then it may face the same fate as Pakistan - a country that backs terrorism at the State level - only to see them eventually become a threat, not just to others but to itself as well, a report highlighted on Tuesday.
Tehran, Sep 9 (IANS) India, Iran and Armenia held the third Trilateral Consultations in Tehran to review the progress achieved as a result of decisions made at the first and second meeting. The officials of three nations emphasised expanding and deepening cooperation, particularly in connectivity, including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and Armenia’s "Crossroads of Peace” project.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Since its independence in 1971, Bangladesh has experienced several ups and downs in politics and governance. Sometimes the country’s youth, especially students, have played a dominant role in the change, while at other times our eastern neighbour has been a victim of political manoeuvrings.
Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) As Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests sweeping across the country, the announcement on Tuesday was met with mixed emotions - from anger to relief - as citizens accused him of leading a "corrupt" and "oppressive" government and some declared that "Oli’s ego has turned into ashes".
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Mexico's outgoing Ambassador to India Federico Salas and appreciated his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) India on Tuesday advised its citizens to defer their travelling plans to Nepal until the situation stabilises in the neighbouring country following the death of 19 people in widespread protests which also resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.
Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) Faced with the intense pressure from Gen-Z protests that resulted in the death of 19 people, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his post on Tuesday afternoon. Oli submitted his resignation letter to President Ram Chandra Poudel, citing the abnormal situation in the country as protests intensified against his rule throughout the country.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political upheaval in Nepal following the violent Gen Z-led protests, BJP leader Arjun Singh, on Tuesday, praised Nepal’s youth for rising against corruption and urged young people in West Bengal to take inspiration from them.
