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KATHMANDU - Sushila Karki, 73, was sworn in as Nepal's interim Prime Minister on September 12 becoming the first-ever woman PM of the Himalayan nation. Karki, also the country’s first woman Chief Justice, took the oath of office from President Ram

NEW DELHI- India on September 11 issued a stern advisory cautioning its nationals against joining the Russian Army, amid reports that several Indians who had traveled to Moscow were being pushed into combat roles in the Ukraine war. "We have seen

NEW DELHI – India has pledged to provide fortified rice to help people in crisis around the world, strengthening its partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) in the fight against global hunger. The Indian government and the WFP signed a

NEW DELHI- NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan was on September 9 elected as the new Vice President, securing a comfortable victory in what was billed as a rare ‘South vs South’ electoral contest. Announcing the results, Rajya Sabha Secretary-General

Former New Zealand run machine Ross Taylor is set to represent Samoa at the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman, to help them with their push to make a maiden appearance at the global event. The Asia-East

KATHMANDU — India has tightened security along its border with Nepal as the Himalayan nation plunges into political and social turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Oli stepped down on September 9, submitting his resignation to President

RAJGIR- India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final in Rajgir, Bihar, to win their fourth Men's Asia Cup title on September 7. This victory is India's first continental title in eight years and secures their qualification for the 2026 World

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- Mitesh Khapra, an associate professor at IIT Madras, has been named to TIME magazine's 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. He joins global leaders like Elon Musk and Sam Altman, but his

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - US trading firm Jane Street has filed a case against India’s markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), claiming it has been denied access to documents crucial to defending itself against allegations

MUMBAI - Bhojpuri actor and politician Pawan Singh made headlines once again after his wife, Jyoti Singh, penned an emotional note, addressing her husband on social media, expressing years of pain and neglect. Jyoti alleged that her repeated attempts to reach

CHENNAI - Traditional artisans in Kancheepuram are facing a severe livelihood crisis after thousands of 'golu dolls', worth several crores of rupees, remain unsold due to the recent 50 per cent additional import duty imposed by the US. Every year, Indian

NEW DELHI – An Intelligence Bureau alert has revealed that a major attack was being planned on the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. According to the information, Al Qaeda in the subcontinent and Jamaatul Ansar fil Hindal Sharqia were involved

TIANJIN - India is turning to China to secure critical trade supplies as U.S. tariffs enforced by Donald Trump squeeze its economy and complicate its global partnerships. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the

TIANJIN — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit underscored shifting global alignments, as Washington’s hardening stance nudges India closer to Moscow

NEW DELHI- Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has spoken about his close bond with Test captain Shubman Gill, emphasizing their strong on-field understanding and camaraderie. In an interview with Boria Majumdar of Revsportz, Siraj shared their journey, which began during their

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI - India is set to remain the world’s most populous nation in 2025 with 1.46 billion people, but a sharp decline in fertility — now below the replacement level — signals a major demographic shift, according

MELBOURNE -Growing protests by sections of Australia’s native population against immigrants have triggered anxiety and fear among migrant communities. In this atmosphere of dread and uneasiness, the planned 'March for Australia' to be held across major cities in Australia

India-West News Desk SURAT – The world’s largest office complex, the Surat Diamond Bourse, was meant to showcase India’s rise as a global trading power. Instead, the sprawling 6.7-million square foot complex, bigger than the Pentagon, is half-empty, with fewer than

NEW DELHI- Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on August 27 through a social media post on his 'X' account. Ashwin added that he now aims to explore playing in overseas

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 26 for his Independence Day greetings and highlighted India’s potential role in ending the war with Russia. In a social media post, Zelensky

India-West News Desk ISLAMABAD- Amidst heightened diplomatic tensions, India has reportedly extended a goodwill gesture to Pakistan by alerting Islamabad about a potential major flood situation in the Tawi River in Jammu. This information was conveyed via the Indian High Commission in Islamabad on August 24, according to Pakistani media reports citing

NEW DELHI- Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara on August 24 announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a distinguished career highlighted by the art of batting for a long time in Tests. “As a little

KOLKATA- Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has taken up his first coaching role after being appointed as head coach of Pretoria Capitals for the SA20 2026 season. “The prince is all set to bring a royal flair to the Capitals camp! We are ecstatic to announce Sourav

MUMBAI -Days after the State Bank of India (SBI) declared Reliance Communications’ (RCom) accounts as ‘fraud’, the Bank of India has also classified the loan accounts of the company, its promoter Anil Ambani, and Reliance Telecom as fraudulent, the company

NEW DELHI- The Supreme Court on August 22 revised its previous order on stray dog management in the Delhi-NCR region, stating that a total ban on releasing treated and vaccinated dogs was "too harsh." The three-judge bench, which included Justices

NEW DELHI- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Elon Musk-owned global satellite internet provider Starlink Satellite Communication Private Limited, allowing the company to use Aadhaar authentication for verifying its customers, the Ministry of Electronics and IT announced. Officials

NEW DELHI -Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on August 21, discussing efforts for the peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.  During the talks, Macron shared his assessment of recent meetings

MOSCOW- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that India's oil purchase from the US has been consistently increasing, as the August 27 deadline set by the Donald Trump administration to impose additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for buying

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI — Russia is pressing ahead with efforts to secure its energy and strategic partnership with India, signaling confidence that New Delhi will keep buying Russian oil despite mounting pressure from Washington. At the same time, Moscow

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- An embarrassing technical error by the International Cricket Council (ICC) caused the names of Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to be temporarily removed from the latest One Day International (ODI) rankings. The oversight led to a flurry of social media

NEW DELHI — National Security Advisor Ajit Doval hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 19 for the 24th round of talks on the India-China boundary issue, in a renewed effort to stabilize ties and resolve long-standing disputes. Officials described

NEW DELHI- National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on August 19 that India-China relations have witnessed an "upward trend" and that the borders have remained peaceful since the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping

JAIPUR- Manika Vishwakarma will represent India at the prestigious Miss Universe 2025 competition, scheduled to be held in Thailand on November 21, as she won the grand finale of Miss Universe India 2025 held in Jaipur. From Rajasthan to the world

India-West Staff Reporter NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to discuss his recent space mission, India's advancements in science and technology, and the future of the nation's human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. In a post on X, the Prime Minister described the

MOSCOW/NEW DELHI -Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 18, sharing his assessment of his meeting last week with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. Modi reiterated India's consistent position on a peaceful resolution of the

NEW DELHI - With Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan named as the National Democratic Alliance’s candidate for Vice President, the Bharatiya Janata Party has made a calculated move that blends hard electoral arithmetic with a deeper regional strategy. His nomination is not

NEW DELHI- The Indian government has conferred gallantry awards upon several military officials for their role in Operation Sindoor, which involved hitting terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir three months ago. The awards, which will be formally given

NEW DELHI - In a moment that blended symbolism with sheer stamina, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the nation’s political history on August 15 by delivering the longest-ever Independence Day address from the Red Fort. Speaking for 1 hour and 43

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his record-breaking Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15 to pledge support for farmers, announce tax cuts, and push for greater self-reliance as India faces new economic and security

Photo: ANII NEW DELHI- India's sporting journey since 1947 has been a chronicle of extraordinary achievements, transforming moments of individual brilliance into shared national memories. From the Olympics to the World Cups, these victories have defined a nation's grit and determination

NEW YORK, NY-Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session and address it on September 26. This will be a milestone meeting for the UN, which turns 80 this year. The General Assembly's

NEW DELHI- In a significant tightening of norms governing Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a fresh gazette notification stating that OCI registration will be liable for cancellation if the cardholder is convicted of

India-West News Desk MUMBAI- Mumbai Indians cricketer Arjun Tendulkar is engaged to Saaniya Chandok in a private ceremony. The news, which has caused a stir on social media, was made public on August 13. While neither family has released an official statement, a

NEW DELHI- Former India batter Suresh Raina shared an unusual fan encounter linked to one of the biggest sixes he hit during the inaugural IPL season in 2008. Raina, a four-time IPL winner with the Chennai Super Kings, had also

NEW DELHI- Former India batter Ambati Rayudu reflected on his eight-season stint with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the team enjoyed a close-knit dressing room atmosphere and consistently supported one another on the field. Rayudu played

India-West News Desk MUMBAI-A diplomatic standoff over India's energy purchases from Russia has escalated into a trade war, with significant economic consequences for the Indian subcontinent. The repercussions are being felt most acutely in Gujarat, where punitive tariffs imposed by the United

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- India's leading jewelry and watch company, Titan, is considering moving some of its production to the Middle East Gulf region. The move would allow the company to maintain low-tariff access to U.S. markets amid rising trade

WASHINGTON, DC - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army and its front organization, the Majeed Brigade, as foreign terrorist organizations.  Rubio stated that "Today’s action taken by the Department of State demonstrates the Trump Administration’s

NEW DELHI -India on August 9 welcomed the forthcoming summit between the United States President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that is scheduled to take place in Alaska on August 15. 'India welcomes the understanding reached between the

India-West News Desk NEW DELHI- In a written response to the Lok Sabha, the government announced that over 200,000 Indians gave up their citizenship in 2024. The data, provided by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, revealed a