International

September 8, 2026 1:33 PM

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Bihar makes an impressive investment pitch at AIM Congress in Dubai

A delegation led by Bihar Industries Minister Ms Shreyasi Singh is participating in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress being held in Dubai from 7th to 9th September. Yesterday, the state made an impactful presentation at the event, pitching Bihar’s investment opportunities and highlighting...

September 8, 2026 9:15 AM

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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh interacts with Indian community in Saudi Arabia

Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh interacted with the Indian community in Saudi Arabia during his visit to the country. In a social media post, he informed that the meeting took place at an event organised by the All-India Steering Committee under the patronage of the Embas...

September 8, 2026 7:58 AM

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Iran raises gasoline prices amid growing economic pressures

Iran has raised gasoline prices for high-volume consumers, marking the second fuel-price increase since December as the country faces growing economic pressures.   Iran's state media reported that under the new system, people buying more than their quota of 110 litres (29 gallons) of gasoline a mont...

September 8, 2026 8:00 AM

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Luxembourg backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has backed India’s bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying the body must be reformed to reflect the realities of the present global order.   In an interview with a news agency, Mr Bettel s...

September 8, 2026 8:00 AM

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India joins 24 countries in global initiative on 6G technology

India has joined the United States and 24 other countries in an international initiative aimed at shaping the development of next-generation 6G networks.   In a social media post, the US Department of Commerce said, India had joined the US and 24 other countries in an effort to ensure that next-gene...

September 7, 2026 9:46 PM

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First road bridge opened between Russia and North Korea

  Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across their shared border today. Russian officials hailed the development to boost nations' deepening ties with North Korea. The Russian government said in a statement, the bridge over the Tumen River is a kilometre long and has two lanes. ...

September 7, 2026 7:36 PM

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China: Families of missing Indian Nationals in Nepal floods to submit DNA samples for identification

The Indian Embassy in China has requested the families of Indian nationals who remain missing in the devastating mudslide and flash flood last month, to submit DNA samples to assist in the identification process. The Embassy in a statement said, families willing to provide DNA information are reques...

September 7, 2026 2:09 PM

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Nepal flash floods death toll rises to 1,355

The death toll from the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods has surged to 1,355, according to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Managment Authority.   The highest number of fatalities have been reported in Chitwan at 363, followed by Nawalparasi East with 222, Nawalparasi West with 221, and Rasu...