Nepal seeks new tea markets following India export disruption

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Kathmandu: Fresh from a disruption to tea exports to India, a government task force report has suggested focusing attention on improving the commodity's quality apart from exploring newer markets, officials said Friday. After Indian authorities introduced strict regulations for testing Nepalese tea, export to India had halted since May 1. With diplomatic efforts by the Nepal government, the Indian authorities agreed to loosen its regulation, and the export resumed from June...

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India’s envoy, former Chinese ambassador discuss expanding bilateral ties

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Beijing: Indian envoy to China Vikram Doraiswami Friday met Luo Zhaohui, the former Vice Minister of China, and discussed ideas to further expand bilateral ties. Lou had also served as Ambassador of China to India and Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA). From his long experience of working on Indian affairs, Ambassador Luo shared his ideas on further expanding bilateral ties, the Indian Embassy said in a post on...

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MeitY summons Meta over Instagram ads promoting child s*xual abuse

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New Delhi: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw has reportedly directed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to summon officials of Meta over advertisements hosted on Instagram that allegedly promoted child sexual abuse. According to sources, the ministry will seek an explanation from the US-based technology company over how such advertisements appeared on Instagram, one of its social media platforms, and the safeguards in place to...

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Wangchuk’s hunger strike enters Day 6; CJP urges nationwide solidarity fast

Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi: As activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered the sixth day Friday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said he appeared far weaker and more exhausted and urged supporters across the country to observe a one-day fast in solidarity with the protest. Sharing Wangchuk's latest health update on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said his blood pressure was recorded at 11075 mmHg, pulse rate at 72 beats per...

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Building the blue horizon

An Island of 1,25,000 people drew the Indian Prime Minister for three days at the end of June. Was it just a goodwill visit, or more than it meets the eyes? One thing that is vindicated by this visit is that, in diplomacy, small is not trivial. Geography makes some islands large for geopolitics. The purpose of...

BEYOND TEXTBOOK ERRORS

The recent controversy over thousands of errors in Odisha’s newly published school textbooks is far more than an editorial lapse. It highlights a deeper concern about the quality of school education and its role in shaping the nation's future. The Odisha government’s decision to investigate the reported 1,678 errors and suspend senior officials reflects the gravity of...

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The Haryana government’s bid to secure a second one-year extension for Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi is about more than administrative continuity. It is about whether governments are beginning to use service extensions to avoid uncomfortable decisions. If the Centre approves the proposal, Rastogi will remain in office until June 2027. By then, his two 1990-batch colleagues, Sudhir...

Indian delegation pays tributes to Ali Khamenei at funeral in Tehran

Indian delegation pays tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran

Tehran: A high-level Indian delegation Friday paid tributes to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes in February, in Tehran. The delegation, comprising Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid their respects to the Iranian leader in Tehran. Represented India at...

Poor Portugal display could end Ronaldo’s World Cup dream: Bhaichung Bhutia

New Delhi: Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Portugal will have to significantly raise their level if they are to overcome neighbours Spain in a blockbuster Round of 16 clash in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Tuesday, warning that another disjointed display could bring an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious World Cup career. Portugal booked their place...

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26 villages get IOC-UNESCO Tsunami-ready recognition

Bhubaneswar: At least 26 coastal villages in Odisha have been recognised by the IOC-UNESCO under its Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen coastal disaster preparedness. Official sources said a total of 381 tsunami-prone coastal villages have been identified and are being developed as Tsunami-Ready Villages through various disaster preparedness...

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Dr Ajit Kumar Shasany named new Vice-Chancellor of CUO

Bhubaneswar/Koraput: Dr Ajit Kumar Shasany, Director of CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Odisha (CUO). The appointment has been made by President Droupadi Murmu in her capacity as the Visitor of the Central University of Odisha. According to an official notification issued by the Ministry...

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Digital arrest scam: CBI arrests 2 from Odisha, 1 from Rajasthan

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at seven locations across Odisha and Rajasthan and arrested three accused, as part of its investigation into a Rs 2.07-crore 'digital arrest' scam in which a retired public servant was allegedly coerced into transferring funds under the threat of fabricated legal action, a statement said Friday. According...

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Former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar undergoes angioplasty in Jaipur

Jaipur: Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar underwent angioplasty at a private hospital in Jaipur Friday, hospital sources said. Dhankhar was admitted to a hospital near Jawahar Circle for routine medical examinations. Following cardiac investigations, doctors advised angioplasty, which was performed later in the day. Sources said the procedure was part of a pre-planned cardiac evaluation. Former chief...

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BJP lodges cyber complaint over ‘derogatory’ posts against CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's ruling BJP Friday lodged a police complaint against a man for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. BJP's media cell coordinator Sujit Kumar Das along with state vice-president Jatin Mohanty filed a written complaint at the Maitree Vihar Cyber and Economic Offences Police Station, the party said in a statement. The...

 

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