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Odisha's iconic Konark Dance and Sand Art Festivals begin today

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 1 -- The 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival will kick off on Monday at Chandrabhaga Beach, marking the annual celebration of Odisha's classical dance h... Read More


Paradox of Nepal's democratic success

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- Nepal is inadvertently democratic. According to the 2024 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, Nepal ranks first out of six South Asian countries for rule of law, ahead of India, S... Read More


Foreign Ministry establishes Emergency Coordination Unit to aid Sri Lankans affected by floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has established an Emergency Coordination Unit to manage and streamline relief efforts for Sri Lankan nationals aff... Read More


Public savings at risk as debt-ridden Nepal Airlines' finances spiral

Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- Rs50 billion in debt, on the verge of bankruptcy, eroding public trust, corruption scandals, overstaffing, and chronic mismanagement-these are the reputations Nepal Airlines, the ... Read More


Goa Resort owner slams Ian Nepomniachtchi's Chess World Cup criticism: 'Chess players are supposed to be rational.'

India, Dec. 1 -- The recently concluded Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa saw a huge controversy after Ian Nepomniachtchi's second-round exit. The Russian GM lost to Diptayan Ghosh after getting a bye into ... Read More


Sabah Cabinet watch: Hajiji's second-term line-up fuels intense backroom jostling

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- More than a day after Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was sworn in as Sabah chief minister, the shape of the new state Cabinet remains unclear - but speculation over key appointments h... Read More


MHA rejects Haryana's demand for new assembly building in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Dec. 1 -- The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has declined the Haryana government's proposal to pursue the issue of securing land in Chandigarh for constructing its additional assembl... Read More


Ludhiana: Row over KM scheme: Commuters left in a lurch as more than 140 buses stay off roads during strike

Ludhiana, Dec. 1 -- Nearly 144 buses remained off the roads on Sunday following the strike by workers of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers' Union, who refused to join duty for the ... Read More


Magh Mela 2026:Uttar Pradesh ramps up preparations; four tourist information centres to assist visitors

PRAYAGRAJ, Dec. 1 -- Following the grand success of Maha Kumbh, the state government is anticipating a surge in tourists for the upcoming Magh Mela 2026, the first after Kumbh. The government is geari... Read More


Taj Mahotsav moves from Shilpgram to selfie point in Agra

AGRA, Dec. 1 -- For the first time, the ten-day Taj Mahotsav, a festival celebrating art, craft, and culture, will be held at a new venue-an open area near Selfie Point in Agra-on its scheduled start ... Read More