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Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from......
Indian police have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical factory suspected of producing a cough syrup that caused the deaths of more than twenty children over the past two months, authorities said on Thursday. G. Ranganathan, 75, head of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, was detained at his home in Chennai (southern......
The Taliban’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in India on Thursday for a historic two-day visit, marking the first time a senior member of Afghanistan’s Taliban government has traveled to New Delhi. The visit is seen as part of Kabul’s broader effort to gain international......
Torrential rains over the past 48 hours have caused deadly floods, landslides, and thunderstorms in Nepal and northeastern India, leaving at least 60 people dead, hundreds displaced, and causing widespread destruction. In Nepal, heavy rains that began on Friday claimed the lives of at least 43 people,......
Three Indian states have banned the sale of a cough syrup produced by Sresan Pharma after the deaths of at least nine children under the age of five. Laboratory tests revealed that the medicine was contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) — a highly toxic chemical that can be fatal even......
In Tibet, the construction of what is expected to become the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River has ignited a new chapter of tension between China and India. While Beijing presents the project as a cornerstone of its "green transition," New Delhi fears that the initiative......
China is stepping up its efforts to position itself as the leading voice of the Global South, presenting itself as a responsible partner to emerging nations while attempting to contain U.S. influence under Donald Trump and overshadow India’s ambitions. At the United Nations General Assembly in......
At least 36 people were killed on Saturday in a stampede during a political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur, Tamil Nadu, southern India, according to the state’s chief minister. Among the deceased are eight children and sixteen women. The government has ordered an investigation......
After more than six decades in service and a heavy toll of 200 pilot deaths, the Indian Air Force officially retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets on 26 September 2025. These aircraft, often nicknamed “flying coffins” due to their accident record, have played a central......
Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Morocco on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking the first time a holder of this position has visited the Kingdom. The trip, described as historic, represents a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between Rabat and New Delhi. Upon......
India’s leading tech industry association has expressed deep concern over the Trump administration’s decision to impose an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas, a program widely used by technology companies that rely heavily on skilled workers from Asia. The new rule comes into effect on......
India is aiming to strengthen its position as an emerging arms exporter after showcasing its latest military equipment during the May clashes with Pakistan. The four-day confrontation, marked by missile launches and drone raids, was the most intense military exchange between the two neighbors in two......
Renault’s new CEO, François Provost, has initiated a major reshuffle of the company’s executive leadership, effective Monday, September 1, aiming to accelerate growth and improve commercial efficiency across the brand portfolio. A new role of Chief Growth Officer has been created to......
