International

February 18, 2025 2:44 PM February 18, 2025 2:44 PM

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Nepali B-Tech Student Dies by Suicide in private engineering college in Bhubaneswar

A Nepali third-year B-Tech student of a private engineering college died allegedly by suicide in her hostel in Bhubaneshwar on Monday. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has been in touch with the authorities of the college as well as the Odisha State Government. The embassy has been informed that th...

February 18, 2025 1:23 PM February 18, 2025 1:23 PM

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IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program on Feb 28 Amid Fiscal Challenges

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will meet on February 28 to assess the third review of Sri Lanka’s economic reform program. On Monday, Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented the budget, targeting a fiscal deficit of 6.7% of GDP. A strict management of bud...

February 18, 2025 11:29 AM February 18, 2025 11:29 AM

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BAPS Hindu Mandir Marks 1st Anniversary with Grand Celebration in Abu Dhabi

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi celebrated its first anniversary with a grand event, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community. The occasion brought together UAE leadership, community figures, and thousands of devotees in a tribute to a year of unity, service, and faith.   Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak ...

February 17, 2025 10:18 PM February 17, 2025 10:18 PM

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India Showcases Food Industry Strength at Gulfood 2025

Gulfood 2025, one of the world’s largest food and beverage trade exhibitions, has commenced at the Dubai World Trade Centre, featuring over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries.   Spanning 24 halls and 1.3 million square feet, the event highlights more than one million products, reinforcing Duba...

February 17, 2025 9:54 PM February 17, 2025 9:54 PM

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A statue of noted Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar unveiled in Philippines

A statue of noted Tamil poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar has been unveiled in the Philippines. An official statement today said, it was unveiled at the Gullas College of Medicine in Cebu yesterday as part of the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic re...

February 17, 2025 7:25 PM February 17, 2025 7:25 PM

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UN launches USD 6 billion humanitarian appeal for Sudan

The United Nations (UN) has launched a six billion dollar humanitarian appeal to assist nearly 26 million Sudanese affected by the ongoing conflict, both inside Sudan and in neighbouring countries.   The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) announced in a statement toda...

February 17, 2025 9:01 PM February 17, 2025 9:01 PM

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveils Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake unveiled Sri Lanka’s Budget 2025, focusing on economic recovery, fiscal discipline, and social welfare. The government targets a 5% GDP growth rate, aiming to stabilize the economy after the 2022 financial crisis. Sri Lanka is aiming for tax revenues of 4,590 billi...