MELBOURNE, Apr 1 — Questions are mounting over the strategic direction of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, as analysts warn of a prolonged confrontation with no clear resolution in sight.Despite repeated claims of military success, both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have yet to clearly articulate the rationale behind initiating

KATHMANDU, Apr 1 — A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck the remote Mugu district in western Nepal early Wednesday morning, officials confirmed. The tremor occurred at 2:22 am, with its epicentre located in Dhainakot, a mountainous area within Mugu District.According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the quake was of

State-run oil marketing companies in India have announced a sharp increase in the prices of commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), reflecting ongoing global energy supply disruptions. The hike, implemented on Wednesday, impacts key sectors including hospitality and aviation The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹195.50, taking

ULAANBAATAR, Mar 29 — Indian boxers will look to make an impressive start at the Asian Boxing Championships beginning Monday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as they gear up for a demanding international season ahead. The tournament marks the first major competition of the year for Indian pugilists, who are aiming not only for podium finishes but

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,