Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto announced his cabinet on Sunday, retaining Sri Mulyani Indrawati as finance minister, a key move ensuring continuity in economic policies. Indrawati, who has served multiple administrations, will oversee Indonesia’s fiscal strategy amidst Prabowo’s ambitious spending plans, including a $30 billion free lunch program for
In a significant move towards religious inclusivity, the Pakistani government has allocated PKR 10 million for the restoration of the Baoli Sahid Hindu temple in Narowal, Punjab. The temple, which has been inactive for nearly 64 years, is set to reopen in phases, providing a dedicated place of worship for the local Hindu community. Located […]
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and China have agreed to resume joint patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), particularly in the contentious regions of Depsang Plains and Demchok. This development, after years of heightened tensions since the 2020 standoff, marks a step forward in de-escalating the border conflict, though a complete withdrawal
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the introduction of India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in the country, aiming to strengthen financial transactions and boost the local economy. This move, expected to enhance financial inclusion and improve transaction efficiency, follows a recommendation from the Maldives Cabinet. Government Push for Digital
India’s envoy to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, who has now been withdrawn by New Delhi, has accused Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of wrecking bilateral relations. In an interview aired on Sunday, Verma reiterated that Ottawa’s accusations against Indian diplomats, including linking him to the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, were
Ukraine launched a series of drone strikes deep within Russian territory, targeting a key manufacturer of military explosives and infrastructure at a military airfield in the Lipetsk region, according to Kyiv’s General Staff on Sunday. The attacks mark a significant escalation in Ukraine’s efforts to weaken Russia’s war capabilities. Explosives Plant and
Russia has imposed a temporary ban on several agricultural imports from Kazakhstan, following the country’s decision not to join the BRICS bloc. The Russian agriculture watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, announced the ban this week, citing Kazakhstan’s failure to ensure the phytosanitary safety of products like tomatoes, peppers, melons, wheat, flax seeds, and
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported on Sunday that it detected four Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territory between 6 am Saturday and 6 am Sunday local time. The renewed activity by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) comes after three days of relative calm around Taiwan. Chinese Aircraft Cross […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed that Saudi Arabia could serve as a “comfortable” venue for peace talks to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking on the sidelines of the BRICS summit on October 19, 2024, Putin highlighted his close personal relationship with the Saudi royal family and emphasized Saudi Arabia’s sincere efforts in
India on Saturday informed Canada about Khalistani terrorist Sandeep Singh Sidhu, also known as Sunny, who currently works as a border police official in Canada. Sidhu is wanted for the 2020 murder of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu, a prominent figure known for his efforts against militancy in Punjab during the 1990s. Sandhu was […]