An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 rocked eastern Afghanistan, killing more than 500 people and injuring more than 1000. The districts of Nur Gul, Soki, Watpur, Manogi, and Chapa Dara in Kunar province were the most severely affected, according to Khaama Press, which cited Taliban-run officials. At least nine individuals were killed and numerous others were…
Bangladesh has launched its first solar-powered water purification facility in rural Khulna. Solar panels power reverse-osmosis units that remove arsenic and pathogens, serving over 3,000 residents.The project is part of the government’s effort to ensure safe water while optimizing energy use and reducing operating costs.State planners in West Bengal and NGOs in Assam and Nepal’s…
Nepal has inaugurated its first National Women’s Soccer League, featuring 12 teams from districts across the country. The league aims to promote female participation, youth health, and district-level leadership development. Matches will take place in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Biratnagar, with scholarships awarded to standout players for overseas training. Sponsors include local banks and the Asian…
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have made news after being sighted together in Vermont, sparking rumors that the two are secretly starting a new romance. The stars were caught holding hands while enjoying a relaxed day out that included shopping, a trip through a national park, and an ice cream stop. While neither Cruise…
The Government of Bangladesh has signed a $4.5 billion agreement with Russia to build the country’s second nuclear power plant in Patuakhali district, expected to be operational by 2032. This follows the Rooppur project, already under construction with Russian support. Officials say the new plant will help meet rising energy demands and reduce reliance on…
The first edition of “Rising India, i.e., Bharat” in Tokyo covered in detail the enormous potential for greater bilateral collaboration between India and Japan, which is motivated by shared ideals and economic prospects. Supported by the Japan-India Association and the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, the conclave was one of the first significant India-Japan gatherings held…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed today. It is an annual global event that honors the accomplishments of women and girls while promoting gender equality. The year’s theme, ‘Accelerate Action,’ emphasizes how critical it is to act quickly in order to promote women’s rights and address inequalities. When there was a great deal of social…
On Saturday Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. Actually he will be on three-nation tour from November 16 to 21, where he will be attending the G20 Summit in Brazil. In fact PM Modi’s trip to Guyana will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister…
Recently Australia will limit the enrolment number of international students to 2, 70,000 for 2025. “There are 10% more international students in our university today than before the pandemic and about 50% more in our private vocational and training providers,” Australia’s Education Minister Jason Clare actually said. In fact Australia is working to bring down…
A senior official with the UN Mine Action Service told on Friday (April 26) that there are around 37 million tonnes of debris to clear away in the war-ravaged Gaza once the Israeli offensive is over and it could take over 14 years to get done. Pehr Lodhammar of the United Nations Mine Action Service…
