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Millennials And Gen Z Dominate India's Global Travel In 2025: Report
Millennials and Gen Z drove 90 per cent of India's international trips in 2025, with solo travel and short-haul Asian destinations leading the trend.
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Japan Citizens To Sue Government Over 'Unconstitutional' Climate Inaction
Hundreds of people across Japan will sue the central government Thursday seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.
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"Russian Oil Wasn't An Issue": Raghuram Rajan's Take On US Tariffs On India
The import of Russian oil was not the central reason for the Donald Trump administration's imposition of a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in the United States, according to former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan.
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22 Killed In Fire In 7-Storey Building In Indonesia's Capital Jakarta
A fire broke out at a seven-storey building in Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday, with 22 people confirmed dead.
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Asim Munir Now Controls Pak's All 3 Defence Forces, Nukes: All About New Powers
Pakistan's military is entering one of its most powerful eras, and that too without directly seizing power, with army chief Asim Munir taking charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on Thursday.
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US To Host 5 Central Asian Nations Amid Battle For Region's Mineral Resources
US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the US seeks to gain influence in a region long dominated by Russia and increasingly courted by China.
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US To Revoke Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port. Will It Affect India?
In yet another tough move against India, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced the revocation of its waiver of sanctions over the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, granted in 2018.
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"Not Sparing Tourists": Indian Woman's Call For Help From Violence-Hit Nepal
An Indian woman has issued an urgent appeal for help and rescue amid violent Gen-Z protests that have claimed at least 21 lives.
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Meet Xiao He, Humanoid Robot To Assist Journalists At SCO Summit In China
This year's SCO summit promises to be a showcase of innovation and technology. A humanoid robot, Xiao He, has been positioned to provide multilingual support, answering queries and assisting journalists in multiple languages.
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Iran Says It Has Built Weapons Factories In "Several Countries": Report
Iran's defence minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, has said that the Islamic Republic has set up weapon production facilities in "several countries," roughly two months after the nation was involved in a deadly aerial war with Israel.
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Who Is Sergio Gor, Donald Trump's India Ambassador Pick
US President Donald Trump on Saturday named White House personnel director Sergio Gor as ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Trump said Gor is a "great friend" who "has been at my side for many years".
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ISKCON Bangladesh Begins Three-Day Janmashtami Celebration
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere in Bangladesh, priests said on Saturday.
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"Nuke Sabre-Rattling Is Pak's Stock-In-Trade": India On Asim Munir Comments
Condemning Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's threat of nuclear war, sources in the Central government said the Field Marshal's remarks show Islamabad is an irresponsible state with nuclear weapons.
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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"To Protect Moral, Ethical Values": Kyrgyzstan Bans Online Porn
Japarov's office said the ban on pornography is to "protect moral and ethical values" in mostly Muslim Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country of 7 million people which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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Millennials And Gen Z Dominate India's Global Travel In 2025: Report
Millennials and Gen Z drove 90 per cent of India's international trips in 2025, with solo travel and short-haul Asian destinations leading the trend.
-
Japan Citizens To Sue Government Over 'Unconstitutional' Climate Inaction
Hundreds of people across Japan will sue the central government Thursday seeking damages for "unconstitutional" inaction on climate change, the country's first such litigation.
-
"Russian Oil Wasn't An Issue": Raghuram Rajan's Take On US Tariffs On India
The import of Russian oil was not the central reason for the Donald Trump administration's imposition of a hefty 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods in the United States, according to former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan.
-
22 Killed In Fire In 7-Storey Building In Indonesia's Capital Jakarta
A fire broke out at a seven-storey building in Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday, with 22 people confirmed dead.
-
Asim Munir Now Controls Pak's All 3 Defence Forces, Nukes: All About New Powers
Pakistan's military is entering one of its most powerful eras, and that too without directly seizing power, with army chief Asim Munir taking charge as the country's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on Thursday.
-
US To Host 5 Central Asian Nations Amid Battle For Region's Mineral Resources
US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the US seeks to gain influence in a region long dominated by Russia and increasingly courted by China.
-
US To Revoke Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port. Will It Affect India?
In yet another tough move against India, the Donald Trump administration in the United States has announced the revocation of its waiver of sanctions over the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar, granted in 2018.
-
"Not Sparing Tourists": Indian Woman's Call For Help From Violence-Hit Nepal
An Indian woman has issued an urgent appeal for help and rescue amid violent Gen-Z protests that have claimed at least 21 lives.
-
Meet Xiao He, Humanoid Robot To Assist Journalists At SCO Summit In China
This year's SCO summit promises to be a showcase of innovation and technology. A humanoid robot, Xiao He, has been positioned to provide multilingual support, answering queries and assisting journalists in multiple languages.
-
Iran Says It Has Built Weapons Factories In "Several Countries": Report
Iran's defence minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, has said that the Islamic Republic has set up weapon production facilities in "several countries," roughly two months after the nation was involved in a deadly aerial war with Israel.
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Who Is Sergio Gor, Donald Trump's India Ambassador Pick
US President Donald Trump on Saturday named White House personnel director Sergio Gor as ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Trump said Gor is a "great friend" who "has been at my side for many years".
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ISKCON Bangladesh Begins Three-Day Janmashtami Celebration
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere in Bangladesh, priests said on Saturday.
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"Nuke Sabre-Rattling Is Pak's Stock-In-Trade": India On Asim Munir Comments
Condemning Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's threat of nuclear war, sources in the Central government said the Field Marshal's remarks show Islamabad is an irresponsible state with nuclear weapons.
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This Terror Group Is "Most Serious Threat" In South Asia, Has 2,000 Fighters
A recent United Nations report has described the so-called Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISIL-K) as the "most serious threat" in South Asia, both regionally and internationally.
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"To Protect Moral, Ethical Values": Kyrgyzstan Bans Online Porn
Japarov's office said the ban on pornography is to "protect moral and ethical values" in mostly Muslim Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous Central Asian country of 7 million people which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
