International

November 20, 2025 10:26 PM November 20, 2025 10:26 PM

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Nepal Eases Entry Fee Rules for Upper Mustang Tourists

Nepal has decided to relax the rule related to the fee for foreigners willing to visit the Upper Mustang region of western Nepal, a naturally beautiful but geopolitically sensitive area due to its proximity to the Nepal-China border. A cabinet meeting recently decided to remove the flat fee of US$ 5...

November 20, 2025 9:27 PM November 20, 2025 9:27 PM

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GeM, UN Women Join Hands to Boost Women Entrepreneurs

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and UN Women have signed an agreement to enhance the empowerment and integration of women entrepreneurs into the country’s public procurement ecosystem. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry today said that the partnership focuses on promoting gender-responsive procure...

November 20, 2025 9:26 PM November 20, 2025 9:26 PM

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ICG Apprehends Bangladeshi Fishing Boat With 28 Crew in Indian Waters

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) today apprehended Bangladeshi Fishing Boat along with 28 crew members for illegally fishing in Indian waters. ICG said that its ship while on surveillance in the northern Bay of Bengal observed a suspicious fishing vessel conducting evasive manoeuvres inside India’s Exclusiv...

November 20, 2025 9:22 PM November 20, 2025 9:22 PM

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India, Germany to Boost Cooperation in Traditional Medicine

India and Germany have decided to advance collaboration on traditional medicine at the third Joint Working Group meeting on Alternative Medicine in Berlin. The Joint Working Group Meeting between the Ministry of Ayush and Germany's Health Ministry was held from 18th November till today.   AYUSH...

November 20, 2025 9:08 PM November 20, 2025 9:08 PM

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India Hands Over Modular Bridge to Nepal for Post-Disaster Recovery

Ambassador of India to Nepal handed over complete set of a 70-meter modular bridge and specialized launching tools to the Minister of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Government of Nepal in a ceremony held in Hetauda, on 20 November 2025. The Government of India will be delivering a total of t...

November 20, 2025 8:22 PM November 20, 2025 8:22 PM

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South Korea, Egypt Agree to Boost Peace Efforts and Defence Cooperation

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung today held discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo, Egypt. Both the leaders agreed to work together to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula and in the Middle East while strengthening economic and defense industry cooperation. Mr. Lee sa...

November 20, 2025 8:11 PM November 20, 2025 8:11 PM

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Sri Lankan President Vows No Political Shield for Drug Networks

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has vowed that his government will not offer political protection to anyone linked to criminal activity or the country’s drug trade. Speaking at Tangalle in the Southern Province at the launch of the second phase of the “A Nation United” anti-drug missio...

November 20, 2025 8:09 PM November 20, 2025 8:09 PM

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Taiwan Bans Chinese AI Systems in Government Over Security Risks

Taiwan has prohibited the use of Chinese-developed artificial intelligence systems in all government agencies, citing escalating cyber security and disinformation threats linked to China's expanding digital footprint. The move was confirmed by Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs Isabel Hou. According...

November 20, 2025 8:17 PM November 20, 2025 8:17 PM

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EAM Dr. Jaishankar Highlights Strong Growth in India-Australia Ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today highlighted that there has been a remarkable expansion across all pillars of India-Australia cooperation, including trade and investment, defence and security, research and innovation, space and energy. In his opening remarks at the 16th India-Australi...