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Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Protest Crackdown

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

Ancient Bones Reveal 16,000-Year Bond Between Humans and Dogs

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

BJP slams oppn’s ‘misleading campaign’ on fuel prices, backs excise duty cut

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

Lockdown in India rumours ‘completely false’, say Union Ministers

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

Excise duty on petrol slashed to Rs 3, diesel zero amid West Asia crisis

The Centre has announced a sharp reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel amid rising global concerns triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The excise duty on petrol has been cut from Rs 13 per litre to Rs 3, while diesel has been reduced from Rs 10 per litre to zero, offering potential

The All-India Executive Committee meeting of the Kalarpan Bharat Samiti and Trust was successfully concluded at the Indian Music Academy in New Delhi.

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

5th Battalion, CRPF, celebrated its 69th Raising Day

The 5th Battalion, CRPF, celebrated its 69th Raising Day with great enthusiasm and cordiality. The program began with paying tribute to the martyrs at the Martyrs’ Memorial, where Surendra Kumar, Commandant, 5th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force, laid a wreath. The special guard then saluted the Commandant at the Quarter Guard. Following this, a special

Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Escalate

Divya Delhi : Pakistan has carried out bombing raids inside Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban launched a major offensive against Pakistani military positions near the border, marking a serious escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries. The Taliban said it began attacks late along several border provinces, including Nangarhar and Paktika, and reportedly used drones

Seven Killed in Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash; Bodies Taken to Hospital

DIVYA DELHI : Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd operated a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance that crashed near Simaria in Chatra district of Jharkhand on Monday evening, killing all seven people on board, officials said. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft (VT-AJV) was en route from Ranchi to Delhi on a medical

Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Protest Crackdown

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

Ancient Bones Reveal 16,000-Year Bond Between Humans and Dogs

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

BJP slams oppn’s ‘misleading campaign’ on fuel prices, backs excise duty cut

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

Lockdown in India rumours ‘completely false’, say Union Ministers

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

Excise duty on petrol slashed to Rs 3, diesel zero amid West Asia crisis

The Centre has announced a sharp reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel amid rising global concerns triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The excise duty on petrol has been cut from Rs 13 per litre to Rs 3, while diesel has been reduced from Rs 10 per litre to zero, offering potential

The All-India Executive Committee meeting of the Kalarpan Bharat Samiti and Trust was successfully concluded at the Indian Music Academy in New Delhi.

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

5th Battalion, CRPF, celebrated its 69th Raising Day

The 5th Battalion, CRPF, celebrated its 69th Raising Day with great enthusiasm and cordiality. The program began with paying tribute to the martyrs at the Martyrs’ Memorial, where Surendra Kumar, Commandant, 5th Battalion, Central Reserve Police Force, laid a wreath. The special guard then saluted the Commandant at the Quarter Guard. Following this, a special

Pakistan–Afghanistan Border Tensions Escalate

Divya Delhi : Pakistan has carried out bombing raids inside Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban launched a major offensive against Pakistani military positions near the border, marking a serious escalation in tensions between the neighbouring countries. The Taliban said it began attacks late along several border provinces, including Nangarhar and Paktika, and reportedly used drones

Seven Killed in Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash; Bodies Taken to Hospital

DIVYA DELHI : Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd operated a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance that crashed near Simaria in Chatra district of Jharkhand on Monday evening, killing all seven people on board, officials said. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aircraft (VT-AJV) was en route from Ranchi to Delhi on a medical