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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Sunday amid escalating tensions over alleged border fence construction by India. The meeting, held at 3:00 pm, lasted 45 minutes and involved discussions between Verma and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin. Bangladesh accused India of attempting to construct fences at five […]
On January 7, a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities, Dingri County, in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. The earthquake, which occurred at 9:05 am local time, has claimed at least 95 lives and injured more than 130 people. The tremors were also felt across the border in Nepal, forcing many […]
The Union Health Ministry convened a high-level Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting in New Delhi on Saturday in response to a sharp rise in respiratory illness cases reported in China over the past few weeks. The meeting, chaired by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), saw participation from experts representing the World Health Organization […]
The Indian government has not yet issued a formal response to Bangladesh’s extradition request for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been residing in India since August 5, following her escape from widespread protests in Dhaka. The request, sent by the Bangladesh High Commission to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on December 23 […]
Amid reports of an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, Indian health authorities have reassured the public that the virus poses no significant threat and is comparable to other respiratory viruses causing cold-like symptoms. Officials emphasized that the situation does not warrant undue concern while urging adherence to standard precautions. Dr. Atul Goel, Directorate […]
A New York court has ordered the consolidation of three ongoing cases against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani and others, encompassing criminal and civil charges related to a $265 million alleged bribery scheme. This decision, aimed at improving efficiency and consistency, will see all cases heard together before District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, who is already […]
A tragic plane crash occurred near Fullerton Municipal Airport in Southern California on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to 18 others. The crash, which took place just after 2 p.m., involved a Van’s RV-10 single-engine aircraft that crashed into the roof of a furniture manufacturing facility located about 25 […]
South Korean authorities initiated a high-stakes operation on Friday to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, executing a detention warrant linked to his controversial attempt to impose martial law. The warrant, issued by a Seoul court earlier this week, must be carried out by Monday, as reported by Yonhap News Agency. The Corruption Investigation Office […]
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. The Carter Center confirmed his death, noting that he had been in hospice care since February 2023, following a series of brief hospital stays. His decision to receive home care marked the […]
Amid ongoing student protests in Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country on August 5, initially taking refuge at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad before relocating to an undisclosed location in Delhi. In response, Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, has formally requested India to extradite Hasina, citing plans to prosecute […]