Rajnath Singh to push defence ties with ASEAN at 12th ministerial meet

New Delhi Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will depart for Kuala Lumpur to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held in Malaysia on November 1, the Ministry of Defence said in an official release. In a...

What To Expect From The 8th Pay Commission: How India’s Economy Will Influence Your Next Pay Hike

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom After nearly a year of anticipation, the Modi government has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), marking the formal start of one of the...

Drydocks World to develop India’s 1st ship repair cluster in Kerala

Drydocks World, a DP World company, and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) have signed an Agreement of Heads of Terms to evaluate and develop India’s first ship repair cluster at the International Ship Repair Facility (ISRF) in Cochin, Kerala. The MoU...

Editorial: Cooling of US-China trade tensions brings relief for caught in the middle Australia

He has a well-earned reputation for pugnacity, but Donald Trump also has a habit of lavishing praise on those he considers worthy of it. Take new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who on Wednesday described as a “winner”, with a “very strong...

St. Kitts and Nevis Pavilion Welcomed Historic 1,015,336 Visitors at EXPO 2025, Osaka, Japan.

Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis proudly announces a historic achievement at EXPO 2025, Osaka, Japan, as its national pavilion welcomed a record-breaking 1,015,336 visitors during the global event. This...

‘Why promote Kerala?’: Karnataka Tourism faces backlash after ‘Wayanad is waiting for you’ post goes viral

A social media post by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) promoting Wayanad, a popular hill district in neighbouring Kerala, has sparked a political row and public outrage online. Several users slammed KSTDC for promoting...

Savage and Josh Tatofi bring Pacific pride to Eden Park showdown

As Round Three of the Pacific Championships heats up for the Tonga XIII versus Kiwis clash at Eden Park this Sunday, two of the Pacific’s most celebrated artists are set to light up the stadium. Aotearoa New Zealand’s Platinum Hip Hop icon,...

Why India’s border policy is moving beyond fences and patrols

Union home minister Amit Shah’s recent directive to demolish all illegal religious structures within 30 km of India’s international borders has drawn attention to a wider recalibration in India’s internal security framework. The order, sent to 18...

China aims to expand global reach, boost appeal of its civilization

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- China will seek to broaden the global reach and enhance the appeal of its civilization, according to a policy blueprint that will guide the country's development over the next five years. Tasks and measures to...

India, China hold fresh talks on management of border's western section amid slow thaw in ties

India and China have held a fresh round of border talks aimed at strengthening communication and reducing tensions along the western section of their disputed frontier. Both sides agreed to maintain “active and in-depth dialogue” through military...

VFS Global launches Bulgaria long-term visa services in India across six major cities

VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has announced the launch of Bulgaria’s long-term visa (D visa) services in India in partnership with the Embassy of Bulgaria in...

Indian travellers can soon pay via UPI in Malaysia: Razorpay

Razorpay, through its Malaysian arm Curlec, has partnered with NPCI International to enable UPI payments in Malaysia. The move, announced at the Global Fintech Fest 2025, will allow Indian travellers to pay local merchants seamlessly using UPI...

(2nd LD) [APEC 2025] China's Xi begins 3-day visit to S. Korea in first trip to country in 11 yrs

(ATTN: RECASTS headline; UPDATES throughout with more info, photos) By Park Boram SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping began his three-day visit to South Korea on Thursday, which includes high-profile talks with U.S. President...

From ‘Destined-ations’  to ‘Romantasy Retreat’s, Booking.com gives us the Top 10 Trends Defining Travel in 2026

The 10th Edition of Travel Predictions reveals that travellers in 2026 are embracing ultra-personalised journeys that reflect their quirks, goals and passions. Travel has always been personal, but in 2026 it will move far beyond one-size-fits-all...

Inside .Here: Maldives’ new private resort looks to the GCC’s luxury travelers

Diana Farah As luxury tourism in the Maldives continues to expand, .Here, a new ultra-exclusive private resort in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, is gearing up to attract visitors from Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region through personalized...

Trump Says China Tariffs Will Be Lowered After Meeting Xi

Trump called his meeting a “great success”. Credit: EPA/YONHAP via AMNA US President Donald Trump announced that the US will lower tariffs imposed on Chinese fentanyl-related goods from 20% to 10%, after he meets with Chinese counterpart Xi...

Trump has departed Asia without meeting Kim Jong Un. North Koreans don’t seem to care

Seoul, South Korea — As President Donald Trump danced on the tarmac in Malaysia, met Japan’s emperor in Tokyo, and accepted a gold crown in South Korea, one key question kept following him – would he hold a surprise meeting with North Korea’s Kim...

(4th LD) [APEC 2025] Trump, China's Xi agree to cut tariffs, keep flow of rare earths

(ATTN: UPDATES with reported remarks by Trump, Xi; CHANGES headline) By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping Thursday yielded an agreement to cut U.S. tariffs on...

India’s latest obsession at kitty parties

As an eighth-grader, Vineeta Sahni used to watch her mother play Mahjong with friends and make quite a ruckus. When she got married and moved to Jodhpur, one of the senior army wives taught her the game. With her husband away for months during the...

Jikayi Village, Sichuan Province, China: The "World's Best Village for Tourism" on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Danba, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- Jikayi Village, located in Danba County, Garzê Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China, was officially designated as a "Best Tourism Village" by United Nations Tourism on October 17, 2025. Through its embodiment of...