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September 18, 2025 8:31 PM September 18, 2025 8:31 PM

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Nepal: Election Commission stresses amending laws and ensuring resources for elections

The Election Commission has urged the government of Nepal to ensure the necessary resources, including the amendment to the Voter Registration Act, 2073, to be able to conduct the elections to 275 seats in the House of Representatives within the stipulated time. By November 2, 2025, the number of vo...

September 18, 2025 8:15 PM September 18, 2025 8:15 PM

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Ukrainian drone strike targets major gazprom oil refinery in Russia’s Bashkortostan

A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a major oil refinery operated by Gazprom in Russia’s Bashkortostan region, about 1,400 kilometres from the front line. Ukrainian security sources said the attack targeted one of Russia's largest refineries to disrupt Moscow's energy income. Footage on Russi...

September 18, 2025 8:11 PM September 18, 2025 8:11 PM

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Nationwide protests erupt in France against austerity plans, over 800,000 Join Strikes

Hundreds of thousands of people joined nationwide protests in France today against austerity plans, with unions demanding the government reverse upcoming budget cuts. Strikes disrupted schools, hospitals, trains, and pharmacies, as teachers, medical staff, and other public workers walked off the job...

September 18, 2025 8:46 PM September 18, 2025 8:46 PM

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India’s UNESCO Tentative List grows to 69 with Seven new natural sites

Seven new natural heritage sites from across the country have been included in UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, increasing India’s count on the Tentative List from 62 to 69 properties. The Ministry of Culture informed that with this inclusion, India now has 49 cultural, 17 natural, a...

September 18, 2025 7:24 PM September 18, 2025 7:24 PM

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Pakistani Air Strikes Kill Three Civilians in Balochistan’s Zehri Region

A leading Baloch human rights organisation said that at least three people, including two women, were killed yesterday after Pakistani forces carried out aerial bombing targeting residential homes in Balochistan's Zehri region. Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said that the Pakistani military carried...

September 18, 2025 6:22 PM September 18, 2025 6:22 PM

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Australia raises emissions reduction target to 62% by 2035 Under Paris Agreement

Australia, one of the world's biggest polluters per capita, will aim to cut its carbon emissions by at least 62 per cent compared to 2005 levels over the next decade. The nation, which has faced global criticism for its continued reliance on fossil fuels, had previously pledged to reduce greenhouse ...

September 18, 2025 7:11 PM September 18, 2025 7:11 PM

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India and FAO Join Hands to Build World-Class Blue Ports for Sustainable Fisheries

India and the Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO, of the United Nations, have joined hands to build world-class Blue Ports. Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has signed a Technical Cooperation Programme agreement with FAO to strengthen Blue Po...

September 18, 2025 2:26 PM September 18, 2025 2:26 PM

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Tokyo 2025: Neeraj Chopra Cruises into Final with First-Attempt 84.85m Throw

India’s javelin star and World Champion Neeraj Chopra is once again in the spotlight as he gears up for the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo, Japan, this afternoon. The match will begin at four PM indian timings. Competing in Group A qualifications yesterd...

September 18, 2025 2:18 PM September 18, 2025 2:18 PM

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PM Modi Speaks with Nepal’s Interim PM Sushila Karki, Offers Condolences and Support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held a conversation with the Interim Nepal Prime Minister, Sushila Karki. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that he conveyed heartfelt condolences on the recent tragic loss of lives and reaffirmed India’s steadfast support for its efforts to restore peace and st...