China officially refrains from highlighting any military partnership with Iran, referring to itself as a “responsible major power”. Even so, joint drills, its alleged support to Houthis, and a growing defence footprint tell a more complex story.

PM Modi congratulated Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, as Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s party is headed for a landslide victory.​PM Modi congratulated Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, as Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s party is headed for a landslide victory. 

In 2005-06, nearly nine out of every 10 kilometres of National Highways were two-lane or below. Today, one-third of the network is four-lane and above​In 2005-06, nearly nine out of every 10 kilometres of National Highways were two-lane or below. Today, one-third of the network is four-lane and above