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President Xi visits Egypt as China expands influence in West Asia

India, Sept. 3 -- On the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt this week is a run-of-the-mill opportunity for two countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. But there is d... Read More


8 wounded in Ukraine attacks as Kyiv, Moscow trade threats

India, Sept. 3 -- Russian aerial attacks struck apartment buildings in Ukraine's Kyiv and Odesa regions overnight and Wednesday morning, wounding at least eight civilians, local officials said. The Uk... Read More


No sign of slowdown as Congo Ebola deaths hit 3,000

India, Sept. 3 -- Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data from Wednesday, as the disease is spreading a... Read More


Revanth Reddy drops Konda Surekha from Cabinet after row over daughter's remarks

India, Sept. 3 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has dropped Endowments Minister Konda Surekha from the state Cabinet with immediate effect and sent a formal recommendation to Governor Shiv ... Read More


Nepal flood toll rises to 1,252; fresh floods loom amid rain

India, Sept. 3 -- The death toll due to the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,252 on Thursday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, while risks of fresh floods loomed due to... Read More


Two Assam policemen shot dead allegedly by colleague at border outpost

India, Sept. 3 -- Two policemen were allegedly shot dead by a colleague at a newly established inter-state border outpost in Assam's Kamrup district on Thursday, officials said. The incident took pla... Read More


Manipur violence death toll rises to 306, 49 still missing, govt tells Assembly

India, Sept. 3 -- At least 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing in the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam told the Assembly on Thursd... Read More


Nepal flash flood death toll climbs to 1,252

India, Sept. 3 -- The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods rose to 1,252 on Thursday, September 3, as more bodies were recovered from affected areas while thousands remained missing more t... Read More


Congress ends alliance with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam

India, Sept. 3 -- The opposition Congress on Thursday announced the termination of all political ties with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal in Assam, citing a "breach of alliance ethics". The decision, tak... Read More


Nepal flood victims perform symbolic last rites as hopes of finding kin fade

India, Sept. 3 -- Eight days after devastating floods swept through Nepal, families of those still missing are beginning to perform funeral rites with symbolic effigies, while many have no homes left ... Read More