India and Italy Upgrade Ties to Special Strategic Partnership During PM Modi’s Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi after concluding his visit to Italy, the final leg of his five-nation tour. During the visit, India and Italy elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership, marking a major boost in bilateral cooperation. The two countries signed agreements in sectors including agriculture, critical minerals, Ayurveda, science…

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Nitin Gadkari Reviews Highway Quality and Maintenance Projects in Northeast States

Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of highway quality and maintenance projects in Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim during a meeting held in New Delhi. During the review meeting, the minister stressed the need for timely project execution and the use of advanced technologies to develop sustainable and efficient highways, aiming to improve regional connectivity and…

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WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda an International Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern after hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths were reported. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for…

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Fire Breaks Out in Rajdhani Express Coach in Madhya Pradesh, All Passengers Safe

A fire broke out in the B-1 coach of the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam early this morning, prompting swift action from railway authorities and averting a major accident. According to officials, the incident occurred around 5:20 am between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations in the Kota railway division. Railway staff…

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PM Modi Receives Historic Chola Copper Plates from Netherlands After Century-Long Preservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the historic 11th-century Chola Copper Plates during his official visit to the Netherlands, marking a major milestone in cultural cooperation and heritage restitution between India and the Netherlands. The rare artefacts, preserved for more than a century at Leiden University, were formally handed over to India by university…

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Iran Says It Has ‘No Trust’ in US as Peace Talks Remain Stalled

Tensions between Iran and the United States remain high as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran has “no trust” in Washington and will engage in negotiations only if the U.S. shows seriousness toward diplomacy. Speaking in New Delhi during the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, Araqchi said all vessels except those involved in conflict with…

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Nepal Sets New Everest Climbing Record With 492 Permits in 2026 Season

Nepal has recorded a historic climbing season in 2026, issuing a record 492 permits for climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest, surpassing the previous high of 479 permits set in 2023. The government earned around USD 7.19 million (over NPR 1.07 billion) in royalties from Everest expeditions alone. Climbers from 55 countries are participating in…

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Trump Departs Beijing After High-Stakes Two-Day China Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday after completing a two-day official visit to China, where he held key discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, regional security, Taiwan, and global economic cooperation. The visit included bilateral meetings, ceremonial events, and closed-door discussions aimed at improving ties between the two countries amid rising…

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