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MEA summons Bangladesh High Commissioner, says it expects Yunus' govt to ensure safety of Indian mission

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday summoned the Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah and apprised him of India's strong concerns at the deteriorating ... Read More


This woman brings the universe closer to Nepal

Kathmandu, Dec. 17 -- Planets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, black holes and cosmic background radiation are omnipresent in Manisha Dwa's everyday life. The astrophysicist and astronomy expert explains ... Read More


Abhishek demands 'public apology' from BJP, CEC & HM over 'fake infiltrator' claim

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said BJP leaders, the Chief Election Commissioner and the Union Home minister should p... Read More


I hate being reminded we are a UT: CM Omar

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Omar Abdullah on Wednesday described the office of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister as that of "disempowerment", saying he is having the "unique misfortune" of transitioning from... Read More


KMC moves to grant heritage tag to Jamini Roy's house

Kolkata, Dec. 17 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is all set to give final nod to a proposal to preserve one of the city's most important cultural landmarks by adaptively reusing the house o... Read More


Culinary culture festival links heritage with creativity

Hanoi, Dec. 17 -- Food enthusiasts will be invited to a rich gastronomic journey at the Hanoi Culinary Culture Festival 2025, themed "Hanoi - a culinary journey connecting creativity", which promises ... Read More


IndiGo and DGCA officials appear before Parl panel; replies 'evasive, unconvincing'

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- A parliamentary panel examining the recent air traffic disruptions tried to fix responsibility for Indigo's mass cancellation of flights as senior aviation officials and IndiGo C... Read More


Odisha to conduct Bird Census across key wetlands and forests from January 6

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- Odisha's Forest and Environment Department will begin a statewide bird census across key wetlands and forests from January 6, 2026, focusing on migratory species arriving at pr... Read More


'Tanggam' and 'kigumi': Where is our shared timber-building heritage heading? - Nurshuhada Zainon

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 17 -- Long before metal nails became standard on building sites, Asian artisans were already shaping entire structures from interlocking wooden joints, a tradition that has since be... Read More


From forest to flood: How lost biodiversity shows up in your wallet - Siti Hawa Yusof

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 17 -- When floods hit Malaysia, the first thing we notice is the rising water. It moves quickly, fills our streets, enters our homes and brings life to a temporary standstill. What ... Read More