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October 21, 2024 11:41 PM

Nepal’s state media expands news services with Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Tharu editions

The State News Agency, RSS, launched news services in Maithili, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, and Tharu languages, while the state-run Nepali newspaper Gorkhapatra introduced a Ranatharu-language page. Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Pri...

October 21, 2024 8:59 PM

Bhutan PM and Union Minister Puri promote green mobility with hydrogen-powered bus ride in Delhi

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay took a ride on a hydrogen-powered bus in the national capital. The event underscores a shared commitment to green energy initiatives between India and Bhutan. Prime Minister...

October 21, 2024 8:25 PM

What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine

Officials in Ukraine and South Korea have accused North Korea of dispatching troops, estimated to number in the thousands perhaps, to aid Russia in the war in Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the claims and U.S. officials have said the...

October 21, 2024 7:05 PM

Pakistan empowers parliament to pick country’s top judge

Pakistan approved changes to the constitution on Monday, which included empowering parliament to pick the Supreme Court's chief justice, drawing criticism from opposition parties who said it was an attempt to subvert the judiciary. Pakistan's top co...

October 21, 2024 6:44 PM

Effect of westerlies in Nepal, rain in Lumbini and snowfall at higher altitudes expected

The impact of westerly and local winds remains active in Nepal. According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to occur in one or two places in Lumbini Province and the hilly regi...

October 21, 2024 9:41 PM

India and China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC ahead of BRICS summit

India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, marking progress in easing tensions that arose after the 2020 standoff. The agreement comes on the eve of the 16th BRICS S...

October 18, 2024 6:33 PM

Bangladesh: 134th death anniversary of Fakir Lalon Shah observed

The mystic saint and bard of Bangladesh, Lalon Shah, was remembered by devotees across the country on his 134th death anniversary on Thursday, October 17. Thousands of followers gathered at his tomb in Kushtia to pay tribute to the revered saint, kno...

October 18, 2024 5:32 PM

Pubudu Dasanayake appointed as mentor of Nepali Cricket team for ICC World Cricket League-2

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has appointed Pubudu Dasanayake as the mentor of the Nepali cricket team for the upcoming triangular series under the ICC World Cricket League-2. The tournament will be held in the United States from October 25 ...

October 18, 2024 3:40 PM

PM Modi set to attend BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from October 22-23 to attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, following an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, held under Russia's chairmanship, aims to address pressing global ...

October 17, 2024 6:58 PM

Gold prices hit record high of ₹76,899 per 10 grams amid global tensions and rate cut speculation

Gold prices in India surged to an all-time high on Thursday, with the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) recording a peak of ₹76,899 per 10 grams, driven by global uncertainties and speculation over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts. Analysts attrib...

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