KATHMANDU, Mar 29 — Nepal Police arrested former energy minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation, according to local media reports. Officials from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) took Khadka into custody earlier in the day. CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the arrest, stating that
At the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Cameroon, India has emerged as the sole major opponent of a China-backed investment facilitation agreement after Türkiye withdrew its resistance in the final stages of negotiations. The proposed pact, supported by around 130 of the WTO’s 160 members, aims to streamline investment processes but has
KOLKATA, Mar 28: As West Bengal gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, past voting patterns indicate a clear shift from close contests to more decisive victories. Data from the 2016 and 2021 elections suggest that voters are increasingly delivering stronger mandates, reducing the number of tightly fought seats.In 2016, nearly 74 per cent of
KATHMANDU, Mar 28: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with last year’s crackdown on nationwide Gen Z-led protests, authorities confirmed. The arrest comes a day after the government led by Balendra Shah moved to implement recommendations from a probe commission investigating the unrest.Police said Oli, who also
BRISBANE, Mar 28: New research published in Nature has shed light on the deep-rooted relationship between humans and dogs, revealing that the bond dates back nearly 16,000 years. The findings highlight how dogs have long been integrated into human life, not just as working animals but as emotional companions.The studies, conducted through decades of international
Binance has announced the launch of its “PowerPlay 2026” campaign in India, aligning with the ongoing cricket season to engage users through rewards and community participation. The campaign, which runs from March 27 to May 31, 2026, is exclusively open to India-based users who have completed KYC verification on the platform.As part of the initiative,
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised opposition parties for what it called a “misleading campaign” regarding fuel prices, while endorsing the Centre’s recent move to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel. The government had reduced excise duty on petrol to ₹3 per litre and completely exempted diesel from excise duty, a measure aimed
Amid rising speculation over a possible lockdown in India due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Centre has firmly dismissed such claims as baseless. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that there is “no proposal under consideration” for any lockdown.Addressing the rumours, Puri termed the spread of such information
The proceedings commenced with the worship and invocation of Gyan Dayini (Bestower of Knowledge) Mother Saraswati, followed by the singing of the organization’s anthem and the National Anthem. The first session was presided over by the National Organizing Secretary, Shri Digambar Narayan Tiwari, while the role of Chief Guest was fulfilled by the country’s renowned
KATHMANDU, Mar 29 — Nepal Police arrested former energy minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Deepak Khadka in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation, according to local media reports. Officials from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) took Khadka into custody earlier in the day. CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the arrest, stating that
At the ongoing World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Cameroon, India has emerged as the sole major opponent of a China-backed investment facilitation agreement after Türkiye withdrew its resistance in the final stages of negotiations. The proposed pact, supported by around 130 of the WTO’s 160 members, aims to streamline investment processes but has
KOLKATA, Mar 28: As West Bengal gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, past voting patterns indicate a clear shift from close contests to more decisive victories. Data from the 2016 and 2021 elections suggest that voters are increasingly delivering stronger mandates, reducing the number of tightly fought seats.In 2016, nearly 74 per cent of
KATHMANDU, Mar 28: Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday in connection with last year’s crackdown on nationwide Gen Z-led protests, authorities confirmed. The arrest comes a day after the government led by Balendra Shah moved to implement recommendations from a probe commission investigating the unrest.Police said Oli, who also
BRISBANE, Mar 28: New research published in Nature has shed light on the deep-rooted relationship between humans and dogs, revealing that the bond dates back nearly 16,000 years. The findings highlight how dogs have long been integrated into human life, not just as working animals but as emotional companions.The studies, conducted through decades of international
Binance has announced the launch of its “PowerPlay 2026” campaign in India, aligning with the ongoing cricket season to engage users through rewards and community participation. The campaign, which runs from March 27 to May 31, 2026, is exclusively open to India-based users who have completed KYC verification on the platform.As part of the initiative,
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly criticised opposition parties for what it called a “misleading campaign” regarding fuel prices, while endorsing the Centre’s recent move to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel. The government had reduced excise duty on petrol to ₹3 per litre and completely exempted diesel from excise duty, a measure aimed
Amid rising speculation over a possible lockdown in India due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Centre has firmly dismissed such claims as baseless. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that there is “no proposal under consideration” for any lockdown.Addressing the rumours, Puri termed the spread of such information
The proceedings commenced with the worship and invocation of Gyan Dayini (Bestower of Knowledge) Mother Saraswati, followed by the singing of the organization’s anthem and the National Anthem. The first session was presided over by the National Organizing Secretary, Shri Digambar Narayan Tiwari, while the role of Chief Guest was fulfilled by the country’s renowned
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