Dr. Utkarsh Sinha The recent visit of Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India has added a new chapter to the realm of international diplomacy. Following the travel waiver granted by the United Nations Security Council Committee, this marks the first high-level visit since 2021, when the Taliban …

 Innovative process recovers valuable materials and upcycles waste into construction products, reducing landfill burden and resource dependence. Scalable solution aligns with India’s clean energy goals and UN SDGs, ensuring solar power remains a truly sustainable resource. Jubilee Special Desk With solar photovoltaic (PV) waste in India projected to reach nearly …

Shri Asheesh Pandey assumed charge as Managing Director & CEO of Union Bank of India, today. A seasoned banker with experience of over 27 years, Mr. Asheesh Pandey started his career in erstwhile Corporation Bank at its Industrial Finance Branch, Mumbai and later worked in the Investment & International Banking …

Dr. Seema Javed Leading sports organisations face renewed criticism over sponsorship deals that may breach international obligations. Six of the world’s biggest sports organisations, including FIFA, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Formula 1, have been challenged to justify their sponsorship deals with state-owned Saudi Aramco following concerns that such …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Nepal, once globally renowned as a Hindu monarchy, has been undergoing a complex socio-political transformation since becoming a republic in 2008. The royal massacre of 2001 and the Maoist insurgency of 2006 brought an end to the monarchy, but in recent years, the voice of monarchy supporters …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha  Nepal, which transitioned from 240-year-old monarchy to a republic in 2008, finds itself once again entangled in a vortex of political and social instability. In recent years, particularly in 2025, the resurgence of pro-monarchy protests, the increasing political involvement of the Nepali Army, and covert efforts by …

Jubilee Special Desk Solidaridad Asia, in collaboration with The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) and the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA), released a research-backed white paper titled Path to Palm Oil Self-Sufficiency in India. The white paper provides a comprehensive strategy to reduce India’s heavy reliance on palm oil …

Dr. Seema Javed China pledges to cut overall greenhouse gas emissions 7–10% by 2035 after peaking (which analysts say occurred in 2024), marking the first time the world’s largest emitter has committed to an absolute reduction. This new target was presented by President Xi Jinping yesterday at the opening of …

Dr. Utkarsh Sinha Kathmandu’s Mayor, Balen Shah (Balendra Shah), has captured the imagination of Nepal’s youth with his vibrant energy, background as a rapper, and image as an independent leader challenging the entrenched political establishment. Since his election as mayor in 2022, he has emerged as a symbol of anti-corruption …

Jubilee Special Desk  The National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation Ltd (NUCFDC), the Umbrella Organisation for India’s Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd. (CSC SPV) to fast-track the sector’s digital transformation. The partnership aims to equip UCBs with secure …