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Nepal President summons National Assembly session for next week, first since Gen-Z protest. (File Photo/Federal Parliament, Nepal)
Nepal President summons session of National Assembly for next week, first since Gen-Z protest

Jan 12, 2026

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has summoned the National Assembly session for January 18 at 11 am, on the Cabinet's recommendation. The meeting will be held at Singha Durbar since the Parliament building was damaged during the September 2025 Gen-Z protest. Bills, ordinances and reports are on the agenda.

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India, Germany ink key agreements to boost cooperation in defence, technology and energy

Jan 12, 2026

India and Germany signed 19 agreements during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India. The deals cover defence, technology, energy, education and mobility. PM Modi said defence cooperation will support co-innovation and co-production. Germany also announced visa-free transit and new funding under the GSDP.
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Iran Embassy in India says millions condemn US, Zionist regime for "state-sponsored terrorism" amid unrest

Jan 12, 2026

Iran's Embassy in India stated that millions in Iran condemned what it called US and Zionist "state-sponsored terrorism" amid unrest and pro-government rallies. Press TV reported mass demonstrations nationwide. Al Jazeera said Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation confirmed flights are normal despite internet issues, while Trump warned of "strong options."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during a joint press conference in Ahmedabad. (Photo/ANI)

Terrorism "ultimate and serious threat to humanity"; India, Germany to fight it together: PM Modi

Jan 12, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called terrorism an "ultimate and serious threat to humanity" and said India and Germany will fight it together. During talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, both sides discussed Ukraine and Gaza, strengthened defence and people-to-people ties, backed global reforms, and highlighted growing trade and cooperation.
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Pentagon tightens research security after probe flags China-linked collaborations

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefs media on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first official visit to India in the silver jubilee year of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. (File Photo/ANI)

Timing of German Chancellor Merz's India visit particularly significant: Foreign Secy Vikram Misri

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India pursuing Baby Ariha Shah case with Germany on humanitarian grounds: Foreign Secy Vikram Misri

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PM Modi invites German universities to open in India, thanks Chancellor Merz for visa-free transit for Indian citizens

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BRAS claims 174 attacks in 2025, says over 160 Pakistani security personnel killed in Balochistan

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