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Foreign Minister Sharma in Dhaka to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral

Kathmandu, Dec. 31 -- Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma reached Dhaka on Tuesday to attend the funeral of former Bangladeshi prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chair Khaleda Zia. ... Read More


Did China mediate India-Pakistan standoff? After Trump, Pak's largest arms supplier raises eyebrows over its claim

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- China made a surprising claim recently with respect to India-Pakistan standoff, following US President Donald Trump's steps. China on Tuesday claimed that it played the role of m... Read More


A 2026 preview in charts: US turns 250, GTA VI release, sports galas, state polls and more

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- 2026 is poised to be a year of monumental moments, marked by a summer of Assembly elections in India, an intensifying global space race, and major sporting events - notably the F... Read More


Neural Dispatch: Pilots to Infrastructure, what AI leaders expect in 2026

India, Dec. 31 -- I'm sure you have been wondering this too. What are the big expectations from AI in 2026? Rather than make wild guesses, flimsy assumptions and simply confuse ourselves, I spoke with... Read More


RITES wins $3.6 million locomotive supply order from Zimbabwe-based entity

Mumbai, Dec. 31 -- The order involves the supply of operational Cape Gauge diesel electric locomotives and is scheduled to be executed within a period of three months, RITES said in a regulatory filin... Read More


Interview: Punjab's law & order better than most states, says DGP Gaurav Yadav

India, Dec. 31 -- As a sensitive border state with a not-too-distant past of violent extremism, Punjab faces a raft of internal security challenges stemming from Pakistan and foreign-based elements. A... Read More


Khaleda Zia's funeral today in Dhaka after Zohr prayers at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar | All you need to know

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Arrangements are being made in Bangladesh for funeral ceremony of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, which will be held today. The burial service will take place in capital Dhaka... Read More


Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known in... Read More


Guest Column | 2026: Hoping for peace in a turbulent world

India, Dec. 31 -- The world hopes for a quiet 2026, even if it is boring. A year without wars and tariff ambushes, without traumatic morning headlines. However, hopes can be mirages. Principally, mos... Read More


Which are the public holidays in 2026? Full list of important dates and more

India, Dec. 31 -- The New Year is just around the corner, and people across the country have already begun scanning their calendars to plan travel, work schedules, and family commitments for the year ... Read More