The Chinese Embassy in Nepal has issued a renewed warning urging its citizens to avoid travelling near the India-Nepal border after India cracked down on illegal crossings over the past few months. In a statement released on Friday, the embassy said that despite repeated warnings, some Chinese travellers continue to venture into the border region,…
The White House plans to correct errors in a high-profile federal report led by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The report, titled Make America Healthy Again, takes aim at the nation’s food supply, pesticide use and pharmaceutical industry. Released last week, the sweeping document cites hundreds of studies to support…
Recent heightened activity on the Sun has raised urgent concerns among scientists and emergency management agencies worldwide. A series of powerful X-class solar flares — the most intense category of solar radiation — has triggered warnings about Earth’s vulnerability to potentially devastating space weather events. These flares have originated from the exceptionally active sunspot AR4087,…
US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau (left), Chinese foreignj minister Wang Yi (AP) Beijing and Washington sustained high-level engagement on Thursday through a call between senior diplomats, indicating that both sides are keeping diplomatic channels open after reaching a trade truce earlier this month. US deputy secretary of state Christopher Landau and China’s executive…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Enforcement Directorate over Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) raids in connection with financial irregularities and said that the ED is crossing all limits.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice A G Masih, expressed strong concerns about ED’s actions, repeating thrice…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly expanded its bailout program requirements for Pakistan, adding 11 new conditions and bringing the total to 50 structural benchmarks and conditions.According to the Express Tribune, among the key new requirements, Pakistan must secure parliamentary approval for a Rs 17.6 trillion budget, implement higher debt servicing surcharges on electricity…
The US Embassy in India on Saturday issued a warning to travellers about the serious consequences of staying in the United States beyond the allowed time on their visa. On Saturday, the embassy posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “If you remain in the United States beyond your authorised period of stay, you could be…
Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: It was a “bitter-sweet” outing for Neeraj Chopra at the Doha Diamond League, where he finally breached the elusive 90m mark but still had to settle for second place. The 27-year-old Indian javelin star, who has battled a persistent groin injury in recent years, looked back in top…
Newark Liberty International Airport has faced many disruptions in recent weeks. Technology outages, air traffic controller shortages and runway construction at the busy hub have led to scores of canceled and delayed flights. The Federal Aviation Administration says it’s trying to improve the situation, including with software and hardware upgrades. On Wednesday, it met with…
Delhi government outlines Class X NIOS admission process for struggling students in 2025–26. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: In an effort to reduce dropout rates and reintegrate struggling students into the formal education system, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), has released comprehensive guidelines for the registration of…