UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2: Questions on India’s engagement with ASEAN and significance of the Durand Line for India’s foreign policy (Week 126)

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative for the practice of Mains answer writing. It covers essential topics of static and dynamic parts of the UPSC Civil Services syllabus covered under various GS papers. This answer-writing practice is...

RI committed to strengthening educational cooperation with Timor-Leste

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto stated that his side warmly welcomes and is committed to bolstering collaboration in higher education with Timor-Leste. In the ministry's statement...

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain in action at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Indian sports LIVE, June 30

With Indian sport being as action-packed as it is, it's quite easy to miss out on important news and results. That's where we come in -- ESPN's daily Indian sports blog has all the updates from the world of Indian sports as well as the news,...

China Pitches Itself as Alternative to U.S. Protectionism After Signing Expanded ASEAN Free Trade Pact

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement Tuesday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties with Beijing as an alternative to the...

Transnational crime in spotlight at ASEAN Summit : Foreign Minister

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said transnational crime was one of the key issues discussed at the 47th ASEAN Summit held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 28. “The main issue we discussed was the handling...

Couple wins 5K race, rushes to Pride Run with fur baby

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 June) — Daniel and Renalyn Lausan crossed the finish line as champions in the male and female categories of the 5K race during Sunday’s Happy Feet run — before sprinting straight to another fun run with their dog. The...

Sharing Australian Talent With World

Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Seven unique performance and exhibition projects have been backed by the Albanese Labor Government to showcase Australian talent across the globe. The projects include...

AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Mongolia, first obstacle in Blue Tigresses’ road to Australia

Chiang Mai [Thailand], June 23 (ANI): India's road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will officially begin on Monday when the Blue Tigresses take on Mongolia in the opening match of Group B of the Qualifiers at...

Sports News | AFC Women's Asian Cup: Mongolia, First Obstacle in Blue Tigresses' Road to Australia

Chiang Mai [Thailand], June 23 (ANI): India's road to the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 will officially begin on Monday when the Blue Tigresses take on Mongolia in the opening match of Group B of the Qualifiers at...

Timor-Leste president’s visit ushers new era in bilateral ties with Bangladesh

Timor-Leste president’s visit ushers new era in bilateral ties with Bangladesh File Photo DHAKA, Dec 17, 2024 (BSS) - The maiden visit of the President of Timor-Leste Dr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta in Bangladesh ushered in a new era in the bilateral...

Marcelo calls for “talent” in decisions on immigration: “Do not increase fear”

“Talent is finding a way in this domain that doesn’t increase fear, insecurity, or negativity for those leading the country, and that doesn’t undermine a crucial factor of our presence in the world,” stated the head of state. Speaking to...

Priyadarshini, new star of Indian women’s football

Priyadharshini has been part of Chettri’s squad since he first took charge ahead of the Pink Ladies Cup in February. However, she made her debut in May, in the first friendly against Uzbekistan in Bengaluru HYDERABAD: Raw talent is how coach...

Magnificent manganese assays kickstart Estrella’s Timor-Leste project

Estrella Resources has received some stunning assay results from rock chip sampling from two in-situ supergene manganese discoveries at the company’s Lautém project in Timor-Leste, with grades up to a striking 58.6 per cent manganese. The company...

Timor-Leste President seeks to boost trade ties with Bangladesh

Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta on Sunday expressed optimism over greater cooperation between Bangladesh and his country in the coming days to expand economic and trade relations. "We can import more from Bangladesh," he said in a joint...

2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers: India Women Crush Mongolia 13–0 in Historic Victory; Coach Crispin Chettri Asserts ‘We Can Be Much Better’

Chiang Mai, June 24: It turned out to be a record-breaking day for the Indian women's national team as it bagged its biggest win in an official AFC match against Mongolia on Monday (June 23). It was also the fourth-biggest victory margin in the...

Timor-Leste president urges political leaders in Bangladesh to work for peace

President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta has called upon political leaders in Bangladesh to work towards establishing peace. He delivered a public lecture on the "Challenges of Peace in the Contemporary World" organised by Bangladesh Institute of...

Timor-Leste President calls upon global leaders to work towards establishing peace

President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta on Tuesday shared his valuable insights on the challenges of peace in the contemporary world including the Rohingya crisis and its impact in the region. He urged world leaders to contribute from their...

India Crushes Mongolia 13-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifier Opener

The Indian women’s football team kicked off their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualification campaign with a scintillating 13-0 victory over Mongolia on Monday, setting a bold tone for the tournament. Star striker Pyari Xaxa dazzled with five goals,...

Malaysia aims to lead region in infrastructure with new investments and skilled workforce

PETALING JAYA: Increased investments in infrastructure development and addressing skilled worker shortages are key to ensuring Malaysia’s position as a regional industry leader, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister said Asean...

Women must speak out against violence: Puan on Kartini Day

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR), Puan Maharani, on the commemoration of Kartini Day 2025, urged Indonesian women to speak out against violence and sexual harassment. "Women must dare to speak up and refuse if...