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India hits back at Nepal, says its territorial claims unacceptable

India hit back at the Nepal government over incorporating some of its territory along the border in its revised official map, saying such unilateral moves and territorial claims are completely unacceptable

EU to provide EUR 3.5 million to boost Sri Lanka’s tourism sector

The European Union has decided to provide a grant of 3.5 million euros to Sri Lanka to uplift the country’s tourism industry, which has been severely hit by the COVID-19 epidemic, according to a report

Pakistan ‘Supports Sustainable Peace’ in Afghanistan: President

Pakistan’s President Arif Alvi at a ceremony in Islamabad on Wednesday said his country supports sustainable peace in Afghanistan and wants to maintain good relations with its neighbor

India to head WHO Executive Board from Friday

At a time when the credibility of the World Health Organization (WHO) has plummeted to an all-time low and internationally there's a call for new leadership, India's Health Minister Harsh Vardhan is all set to be the chairman of the WHO's Executive Board

Bharat Biotech, Thomas Jefferson varsity to work on Covid vaccine

Leading  Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday announced that it has signed an exclusive deal with Thomas Jefferson University of Philadelphia to develop a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 invented at Jefferson

India, Nepal relations on downward spiral

Nepal's diplomatic offensives against India over issues ranging from border disputes to the coronavirus pandemic indicate that Kathmandu-New Delhi relations are on a downward spiral

Govt officially unveils new political map incorporating Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, Kalapani

The Government of Nepal, in a follow-up of its recent decision to endorse the issuance of a new political map incorporating Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, has officially unveiled the map today

Pakistan waives restrictions on Afghan exports

Pakistan has fully removed restrictions on imports of products from Afghanistan, officials of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) said on Tuesday, as measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have shut down commercial ties across the region

Super cyclone Amphan to hit India,Bangladesh this afternoon

Heavy rains lashed Digha in West Bengal and Paradip Coast in Odisha on Wednesday morning as super cyclone Amphan was expected to hit the coastal areas of both the Indian states and also of neighbouring Bangladesh this afternoon

Indian scientist makes robot to take care of corona patients

A scientist of Tripura University in Agartala, Northeast India, has made a robot from locally available and scrap materials to assist frontline health workers, including doctors, to take care of the coronavirus patients from a distant place

Nearly 20 million jobs in tourism at risk in India

India's vibrant tourism industry is staring at a 2 crore (20 million) job losses as industry insiders cite government apathy and a predictably long recovery period. Accordingly, the industry is left with a tough choice between downsizing and survival given that no stimulus measure has been given so far

Pakistan to seek $2b in new international loans

Pakistan has planned to seek $2 billion in six new foreign loans for activities like garbage collection, pension and fiscal reforms, and ending market distortion amid the rapid deterioration of public debt indicators

U.S. provides more than $5.8 million in total COVID-19 assistance to Sri Lanka

The United States is providing more than $5.8 million assistance to Sri Lanka through the State Department and the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of its global COVID-19 assistance

India repatriates nationals stranded in Sri Lanka, by air and ship

India has made arrangements to repatriate the Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka with the restrictions imposed on international travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the High Commission of India in Colombo said

EU provides Tk 428 crore to Bangladesh for reforms in education sector

The European Union HAS  transferred EUR 46.125 million (Tk 428 crore) to the Bangladesh government to support key national reforms in the education sector