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"Don't want votes of 'Namak Harams'": Giriraj Singh's remark on Muslims ahead of Bihar polls sparks row

Arwal, Oct. 19 -- Taking a sharp jibe at the opposition Mahagathbandhan ahead of the Bihar polls, Union Minister Giriraj Singh targeted Muslims during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Arwal, as... Read More


Frequent disruptions on highway drive up trade costs, exporters say

Kathmandu, Oct. 19 -- Frequent floods and landslides along the Tribhuvan Highway-a key trade route linking Kathmandu with domestic and international markets-have not only pushed up transportation cost... Read More


Transmigration Ministry allocates Rp300 billion for 2025

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- The Ministry of Transmigration has allocated a budget of more than Rp300 billion (around US$17.5 million) for 2025 to support the development of transmigration areas across various... Read More


Heavy vehicles, broken roads cause gridlock in Mohali's industrial areas

Mohali, Oct. 19 -- The industrial areas in Mohali are witnessing increased traffic congestion, with heavy vehicles moving during both peak hours and late at night, causing major inconvenience to commu... Read More


Phoksundo lake sees increased tourist flow

Dolpa, Oct. 19 -- Phoksundo lake, located in ward 8 of Shey-Phoksundo Rural Municipality in Dolpa district, has been drawing an increasing number of visitors in recent years. According to Kishor Kuma... Read More


HARYANA 2.0: BUILDING A SELF-RELIANT, EQUITABLE AND EMPOWERED STATE

New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Growing Sustainability and Prosperity Organic farming, digital tools, and dairy incentives are redefining Haryana's agricultural landscape. The state has placed natural farming ... Read More


Kwara commissions two oxygen plants to boost healthcare delivery

Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- The Kwara State Government has commissioned two new Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) oxygen plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran, ... Read More


Resumption of Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage boosts economic activities in remote Humla

Surkhet, Oct. 19 -- Humla, a remote mountain district in Karnali Province, has witnessed an economic revival this year, thanks to the reopening of the Kailash-Manasarovar pilgrimage route through Nepa... Read More


Ukraine drone strike forces Russian gas plant shutdownPublished on: October 19, 2025 6:22 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Russia's massive Orenburg gas processing plant has halted gas intake from Kazakhstan after being struck by a Ukrainian drone, Kazakhstan's energy ministry confirmed on Sunday. The... Read More


US: Ambassador Vinay Kwatra focuses on India's AI priorities, goals during roundtable

Washington, Oct. 19 -- Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, focused on India's AI priorities and goals and briefed the participants on the AI Impact Summit 2026, which will be... Read More