India, Russia vow deeper defence ties

The fifth meeting of the Working Group reviewed current defence cooperation plans and explored new avenues for collaboration and knowledge-sharing….reports Asian Lite News India and Russia held their fifth Meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of the Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on Wednesday. Discussions focussed on strengthening ongoing defence engagements between the two nations and exploring new initiatives within the existing bilateral cooperation framework. The meeting held at the capital’s Manekshaw Centre was co-chaired by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit and Head of the Russian delegation, Deputy

India, Nepal ink pacts for 2 JVs to set up cross-border power transmission lines

Once completed, these transmission corridors will substantially enhance the electricity exchange between India and Nepal…reports Asian Lite News On Wednesday, India and Nepal signed agreements to establish two joint venture entities for the development of high-capacity cross-border power transmission lines between the neighbouring countries. The joint venture and shareholders’ agreements were signed here between Powergrid, a Maharatna Central public sector enterprise of India, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) in the presence of Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and Nepal’s Energy, Water

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UN stuck in 1945, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar warned that institutions unable to adapt to changing realities risk becoming obsolete….reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S.

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GST Reform Fuels Record Car Sales Surge

India’s automotive industry is experiencing a massive boost following the implementation of GST 2.0, with car sales more than doubling to over half a million units in just a month, according to

India’s E&M Sector Enters a New Growth Phase

India’s cinema market is multilingual, and many regional industries are now rivalling Hindi output in volume and box-office share … writes Rafeek Ravuther The Indian film sector is undergoing a meaningful transformation. While the Hindi-language commercial film industry has historically

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‘Homebound’ to Open DIFF

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s acclaimed feature Homebound, India’s official entry for the Oscars 2026, is set to open the 14th edition of the Dharamshala International

Neena Gupta Highlights Ageism

Veteran actress Neena Gupta has opened up about the persistent challenges older actors face in the entertainment industry, pointing out a shortage of meaningful roles

Mammootty Back On Sets

Producer Anto Joseph also took to Instagram to share heartfelt sentiments about Mammootty’s return, highlighting the overwhelming support the actor received during his unexpected

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Sai’s Time Is Coming!

Sudharsan, soon to turn 24, faces mounting pressure to justify his place at number three, considering the stakes are forever high in Indian cricket’s

‘It’s Mind Over Technique’

Gill said the quick white-ball to red-ball switch was more mental than technical, adding he focused on defence and getting in the zone….reports Asian

Para Glory for India

Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and IPC president Andrew Parsons praised India’s recent growth in sports, including para sports….reports Asian Lite News

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Coconut Chutney Magic

Some food pairings are classics for a reason—like idli and dosa with a bowl of fresh coconut chutney. This creamy, zesty, and utterly satisfying side dish transforms a simple breakfast into something memorable. And the best part? It’s easy to
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