New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) There is no onion shortage in the country, the government said on Thursday, as it started the retail sale of onions at Rs 35 per kg from its price stabilisation buffer to provide relief to consumers.
Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) Downplaying the contentious boundary issue with India, Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said on Thursday that such issues are an inevitable feature of relations between neighbouring countries and the dispute is "not as big as it is made out to be".
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava has highlighted the significant physical and demographic transformation of Nepal, attributing it to New Delhi's "Neighbourhood First" policy.
Dhaka, Aug 27 (IANS) Bangladesh-India relations have entered a complicated but consequential phase. Political developments in Bangladesh since 2024, unresolved water and border disputes, and persistent differences over trade and connectivity have created an impression that ties between Dhaka and Delhi are under unusual strain. Yet describing the relationship simply as 'tense' overlooks a more important reality: the two countries remain deeply interconnected, and neither can afford a permanently adversarial relationship. The challenge is not to restore an old model of bilateral engagement but to build a new one, grounded less in political proximity and more in equality, reciprocity, sovereignty, and clearly defined mutual interest. Bangladesh needs India, but India equally needs a stable, prosperous and cooperative Bangladesh, and recognising this mutual dependence could be the foundation for a more mature relationship.
Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party MP Vidushi Rana on Thursday expressed gratitude to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending aid whenever a disaster strikes the Himalayan nation, while asserting that the focus of Prime Minister Balendra Shah-led government is to save maximum lives.
Bemetara, Aug 27 (IANS) Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday accused Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi of repeatedly insulting Hindu religious texts, over his remarks concerning the Manusmriti. He warned that if the Congress leader continued making such statements without offering an apology, a campaign would be launched urging Hindus not to vote for the Congress.
Kathmandu, Aug 27 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that it was important that India responded immediately to the devastating flash flood crisis in Nepal and that it should provide whatever assistance the neighbouring country needs at this critical time.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a blistering attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of being "deeply ingrained in corruption" due to which pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears have not been paid to government employees in the state, prompting them to stage agitations.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (IANS) The Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led Kerala government’s ambitious plan to take specialist healthcare beyond medical colleges and make it available round-the-clock at district and general hospitals, has run into its first major reality check, with government doctors warning that the reform could strain the public health system unless the state creates fresh posts and fills existing vacancies.
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday celebrated Raksha Bandhan with children from different parts of the national capital, who tied several rakhis on her wrist. Calling their affection a blessing, she said their love held a special place in her heart.
