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Contractors blast government over mass termination of 'sick' infra projects

Kathmandu, Jan. 6 -- The Federation of Contractors' Associations of Nepal has accused the current government of breaching its mandate by terminating a large number of infrastructure project contracts,... Read More


Delhi HC issues notice to CBI on Tejashwi Yadav's challenge to IRCTC scam charges

New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition filed by former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, challenging th... Read More


Mongolia included in ranking of top 20 countries for tourism recovery

Mongolia, Jan. 6 -- Mongolia was included in the ranking of top 20 countries for tourism recovery, according to the November 2025 edition of the "World Tourism Barometer" published by the United Natio... Read More


SIR, Detention Centres and Elections

India, Jan. 6 -- "Except for Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Bala Thakur of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), no one from the party came to meet us when the Gurugram Police launched a verification drive targeting a... Read More


Key member of paper leak gang arrested

PATNA, Jan. 6 -- The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Tuesday arrested another key member of the notorious "solver gang", led by Sanjeev Singh alias Lutan Mukhia, in connection with organised question ... Read More


Why has Vivek Ramaswamy decided to become a social-media teetotaler in 2026? 'I deleted X and Instagram'

India, Jan. 6 -- Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has commenced the new year by disconnecting from social media. The Republican politician and candidate for governor of Ohio has stated tha... Read More


Tea tourism & global participation to mark CII India Tea Forum

Siliguri, Jan. 6 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North Bengal Zonal Council on Monday briefed the media about the upcoming 9th CII India Tea Forum 2026, scheduled to be held on January 1... Read More


Tourist surge leads to long queues at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing crossing

Alipurduar, Jan. 6 -- A massive surge of Bhutan-bound tourists seen in the New Year has led to prolonged traffic congestion and long queues at the Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border. Thousands of travellers... Read More


First direct air route between Viet Nam, Israel opens

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 6 -- The new direct flight inauguration ceremony, Ha Noi, January 5, 2026 The flight departed Tel Aviv at 00:05 (local time) and arrived at Noi Bai Airport at 16:30 the same day,... Read More


KSCH inaugurates Sri Lanka chapter 'Grace Island' in Colombo

Colombo, Jan. 6 -- The Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage (KSCH) has expanded its sustainable community development mission beyond India with the launch of its Sri Lanka chapter, Grace Island, inau... Read More