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Nepal's debt servicing nears annual public borrowing

Kathmandu, June 15 -- As Nepal's public debt obligations continue to rise, the government is increasingly finding itself in a position where it must borrow money to repay existing loans, with debt ser... Read More


Dhaka summons Indian envoy after Bangladesh PM's aide stopped at Delhi airport

Dhaka/New Delhi/IBNS, June 15 -- A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Bangladesh and India after Zahed Ur Rahman, Adviser on Policy and Strategy Affairs to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman... Read More


"Was it Didi standing for election, or was it us?": TMC rebel MP Arup Chakraborty questions party leadership after faction merges with NCPI

New Delhi, June 15 -- TMC rebel MP Arup Chakraborty on Monday questioned the leadership and functioning of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following the merger of 20 rebel MPs with the Nationalist Citize... Read More


Shisir Khanal's foreign trips are not enough to secure Nepal's interests

Nepal, June 15 -- One evident goal of the ongoing China visit of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, which is taking place hot on the heels of his India trip, is to maintain a balance between Nepal's two ... Read More


Jamaat MP demands government explanation on fiasco over advisor at Delhi airport

Dhaka, June 15 -- Jamaat-e-Islami MP Saiful Alam Khan Milon has called for a government statement in parliament over the alleged "detention" of Prime Minister's Information Advisor Zahedur Rahman at i... Read More


Omar Abdullah hopes no one will derail Iran US peace deal

Srinagar, June 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said he hoped that no side would take any action to derail the tentative peace deal reached to end the Iran, Israel and th... Read More


"Privilege to be working towards fulfilling their aspirations": PM Modi highlights middle-class welfare under NDA govt

New Delhi, June 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the NDA government's focus on improving the lives of the middle class, saying his government has worked to expand opportunities... Read More


NCERT shades image of Indus Valley 'dancing girl' in new class 9 art textbook

India, June 15 -- By Vishu Adhana New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): The iconic "Dancing Girl" of Mohenjo-Daro, a 4,500-year-old bronze figurine that has featured in Indian school textbooks for decade... Read More


Slovakia confers highest civilian honour 'Order of the White Double Cross' on PM Modi

Bratislava, June 15 -- Slovakia conferred its highest honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the European nation. Slovakian Presi... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Can ethanol-run vehicles cushion India from oil shocks? Not without dedication

New Delhi, June 15 -- India's government seems to be going full throttle on the use of ethanol in vehicles. On Saturday, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said he had approved regulat... Read More