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Kathmandu, March 31 India emerged as the largest bilateral donor to Nepal in the fiscal year 2024–25, which ended in mid-July 2025, with the southern neighbor disbursing US$107.8 million, according to a government report.According to the Development Cooperation Report 2024–25 released by the...

New Delhi, March 24 India ranks sixth in terms of fine particulate matter pollution, a major air pollutant, while Loni, Uttar Pradesh, is the most polluted city globally, according to the 2025 World Air Quality Report. Delhi is fourth.The report, compiled by IQAir, a Swiss air quality...

March 23, New Delhi: The Academia Industry Training India (AIT) program took place in Switzerland, bringing together Swiss and Indian scientists selected to validate and commercialize their inventions during a week-long intensive program.Eight Indian startups participated, attending workshops...

Orleans (France), March 16 Young players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead India's challenge at the USD 250,000 Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament, which begins here on Tuesday, after senior shuttler HS Prannoy withdrew due to a shoulder injury.Prannoy, who was originally...

WRAPMarch 13, New Delhi – Six people were killed after a man set himself on fire on a bus in Kerzers, about 20 kilometers west of Bern, officials said.Raphael Bourquin, the public prosecutor of the Fribourg canton, said the 65-year-old Swiss man boarded the bus with two bags before standing...

Kolkata, March 12 Abhinan Sanjeev of Tamil Nadu, ranked 22nd in the country, continued his impressive run as he defeated Rohan Mehra 7-6 (4) 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals in the Central Excise & CGST ITF M25 Kolkata 2026 tournament, here on Thursday.However, the campaign ended for the...

March 12, New Delhi – World number one Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Indian Wells Open quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over the 13th seed, Casper Ruud.The two-time former champion secured a 6-1, 7-6 victory and will next face British player Cameron Norrie, after the 27th seed...

New York, March 12 The US has initiated investigations against its trading partners, including India, China, Japan, and the EU, to examine and address "unfair foreign practices" that negatively impact American manufacturing.United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced the...

Seoul, March 12 – South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is scheduled to depart for the United States on Thursday to promote South Korea's bid to host a UN hub and meet with senior US officials, possibly including Vice President JD Vance.Kim's week-long trip, which will also take him to...

March 11, New Delhi — At least six people have died after a bus caught fire in the Swiss town of Krezers, authorities said.The incident occurred a short distance from the capital on Tuesday. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Initial reports suggested that the fire may have...

New Delhi, March 7 – The Open Quantum Institute, established by Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) along with CERN, aims to ensure that quantum computing, when it becomes available, will be “accessible to everyone,” the Switzerland-based foundation said.GESDA Director General...

Jammu, March 2 The Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to import Romanov and Finn sheep breeds, and Boer and Swiss Alpine goat breeds from Russia, Finland, South Africa, and Switzerland, to boost local wool and mutton production in Jammu and Kashmir, where 1,400 other foreign breeds have...

New Delhi, February 27 Anupam Rasayan India, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals, announced on Friday that it had completed the acquisition of US-based Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation for approximately USD 150 million, as it seeks to expand its global presence and move towards end-use...

February 26, New Delhi – The President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Borge Brende, announced on Thursday that he was stepping down, a few weeks after the forum launched an independent investigation into his relationship with the late U.S. sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.Brende, who...

New Delhi, February 24 – Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday that the Parliamentary Friendship Groups, comprising over 60 countries, will deepen ties with key nations and strengthen parliamentary diplomacy as a central pillar of India's foreign policy.Lok Sabha Speaker...

New Delhi, February 23 – Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over sixty countries as a major initiative to deepen India's inter-parliamentary ties and complement traditional diplomacy through sustained legislative engagement.This move brings together...

As a significant step to enhance the country's inter-parliamentary engagement with the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has established Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries. This move reflects the Parliament's conscious effort to deepen dialogue and exchanges with legislatures...

Singapore, February 20 Three Indians based in Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore, along with a professor from Tamil Nadu, were recognized by a 74-year-old organization in Singapore this week for their contribution to promoting South Indian language and culture.The revived "Tamils Festival...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders yesterday on the sidelines of the ongoing India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The Prime Minister met with French President Emmanuel Macron, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al...

Feb 19, New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, engaging with global leaders to strengthen cooperation in technology, trade, and strategic sectors.PM Modi held extensive talks with French President...