Republica https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php myRepublica - The New York Times Partner, Latest news of Nepal in English, Latest News Articles en-us Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:42:27 +0545 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:42:27 +0545 Printing of over 23 million ballots for FPTP  elections begins https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/printing-of-over-23-million-ballots-for-fptp-elections-begins-69-45.html Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari formally inaugurated the printing process by switching on the press machines at the Janak Education Materials Center printing press on Monday.

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Printing of over 23 million ballots for FPTP  elections begins

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari formally inaugurated the printing process by switching on the press machines at the Janak Education Materials Center printing press on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:18:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/printing-of-over-23-million-ballots-for-fptp-elections-begins-69-45.html
Russian strikes kill 2, wound nearly two dozen in Ukraine https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/russian-strikes-kill-2-wound-nearly-two-dozen-in-ukraine-37-83.html A married couple aged 45 and 48 were killed in Sloviansk in the eastern Donetsk region, a key prize for the Kremlin, which has concentrated its firepower there. 

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Russian strikes kill 2, wound nearly two dozen in Ukraine

A married couple aged 45 and 48 were killed in Sloviansk in the eastern Donetsk region, a key prize for the Kremlin, which has concentrated its firepower there. 

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:25:31 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/russian-strikes-kill-2-wound-nearly-two-dozen-in-ukraine-37-83.html
Snow-blocked Nagma-Gamgadhi road now operational https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/snow-blocked-nagma-gamgadhi-road-now-operational-74-30.html The road was closed after heavy snowfall in Bhulbhule. According to Saurabh Kumar Singh, the information officer of the Road Division Office, the road has been fully operational from today after the snow on the road was cleared using a bulldozer.

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Snow-blocked Nagma-Gamgadhi road now operational

The road was closed after heavy snowfall in Bhulbhule. According to Saurabh Kumar Singh, the information officer of the Road Division Office, the road has been fully operational from today after the snow on the road was cleared using a bulldozer.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:05:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/snow-blocked-nagma-gamgadhi-road-now-operational-74-30.html
NC issues five-point circular on proper use of national flag https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nc-issues-five-point-circular-on-proper-use-of-national-flag-31-47.html Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma sent the circular on Monday to all party bodies, including provincial and district committees, as well as constituency-level committees of the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly.

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NC issues five-point circular on proper use of national flag

Vice President Bishwa Prakash Sharma sent the circular on Monday to all party bodies, including provincial and district committees, as well as constituency-level committees of the House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:12:30 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nc-issues-five-point-circular-on-proper-use-of-national-flag-31-47.html
Rakshya Bam asks leaders: “Where is your manifesto? we want to read it” https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rakshya-bam-asks-leaders-where-is-your-manifesto-we-want-to-read-it-70-99.html Taking to social media on Tuesday, Bam stressed that voters will base their decisions on the leaders’ plans and policies after being elected as lawmakers.

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Rakshya Bam asks leaders: “Where is your manifesto? we want to read it”

Taking to social media on Tuesday, Bam stressed that voters will base their decisions on the leaders’ plans and policies after being elected as lawmakers.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:46:36 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rakshya-bam-asks-leaders-where-is-your-manifesto-we-want-to-read-it-70-99.html
Bangladesh sentences ex-police chief to death for protest crackdown https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/bangladesh-sentences-ex-police-chief-to-death-for-protest-crackdown-92-83.html

A Bangladesh court has sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of protesters during the final days of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule.

 
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Bangladesh sentences ex-police chief to death for protest crackdown

A Bangladesh court has sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of protesters during the final days of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s rule.

 

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:44:45 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/bangladesh-sentences-ex-police-chief-to-death-for-protest-crackdown-92-83.html
Elderly couple murdered in Okhaldhunga https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/elderly-couple-murdered-in-okhaldhunga-37-78.html Chandra Bikram Rai, 81, and his spouse Chandra Maya Rai, 80, were found murdered at Bohore village of the same ward.

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Elderly couple murdered in Okhaldhunga

Chandra Bikram Rai, 81, and his spouse Chandra Maya Rai, 80, were found murdered at Bohore village of the same ward.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:16:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/elderly-couple-murdered-in-okhaldhunga-37-78.html
One killed in rhino attack https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/one-killed-in-rhino-attack-34-81.html The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the District Police Office in Chitwan, Rabindra Khanal, said that 22-year-old Ashok Bhattarai was attacked to death on Monday.

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One killed in rhino attack

The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the District Police Office in Chitwan, Rabindra Khanal, said that 22-year-old Ashok Bhattarai was attacked to death on Monday.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:48:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/one-killed-in-rhino-attack-34-81.html
Can the US halt jihadist violence in Nigeria? https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/can-the-us-halt-jihadist-violence-in-nigeria-94-90.html Then, days ahead of a high-profile US-Nigeria security meeting in Abuja last week, armed gangs kidnapped more than 170 churchgoers in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state.

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Can the US halt jihadist violence in Nigeria?

Then, days ahead of a high-profile US-Nigeria security meeting in Abuja last week, armed gangs kidnapped more than 170 churchgoers in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/can-the-us-halt-jihadist-violence-in-nigeria-94-90.html
EC seeks explanations from Balen, Mahesh, Harka and Nicholas https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ec-seeks-explanations-from-balen-mahesh-harka-and-nicholas-85-51.html Election Commission has sought explanations from several political leaders and candidates, including Balendra Shah, Mahesh Basnet, Harka Sampang and independent candidate Nicholas, over alleged social media remarks and campaign activities that violate the election code of conduct.

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EC seeks explanations from Balen, Mahesh, Harka and Nicholas

Election Commission has sought explanations from several political leaders and candidates, including Balendra Shah, Mahesh Basnet, Harka Sampang and independent candidate Nicholas, over alleged social media remarks and campaign activities that violate the election code of conduct.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:28:18 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ec-seeks-explanations-from-balen-mahesh-harka-and-nicholas-85-51.html
Parties busy soliciting votes as former King Shah makes religious visit https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/parties-busy-soliciting-votes-as-former-king-shah-makes-religious-visit-20-77.html Accompanied by his family, the former king arrived in Janakpurdham on Sunday and stayed at Mithila Yatri Niwas.

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Parties busy soliciting votes as former King Shah makes religious visit

Accompanied by his family, the former king arrived in Janakpurdham on Sunday and stayed at Mithila Yatri Niwas.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/parties-busy-soliciting-votes-as-former-king-shah-makes-religious-visit-20-77.html
KMC to revamp south lawn of Sainik Manch with lush Bermuda grass https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/kmc-to-revamp-south-lawn-of-sainik-manch-with-lush-bermuda-grass-87-57.html Rs 27 million project to make public spaces more inviting

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KMC to revamp south lawn of Sainik Manch with lush Bermuda grass

Rs 27 million project to make public spaces more inviting

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/kmc-to-revamp-south-lawn-of-sainik-manch-with-lush-bermuda-grass-87-57.html
PM Karki inspects under-construction Kathmandu–Terai Expressway https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/pm-karki-inspects-under-construction-kathmandu-terai-expressway-47-31.html The approximately 71-kilometer-long Kathmandu-Terai Expressway is being built under the management and supervision of the Nepali Army.

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PM Karki inspects under-construction Kathmandu–Terai Expressway

The approximately 71-kilometer-long Kathmandu-Terai Expressway is being built under the management and supervision of the Nepali Army.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:47:32 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/pm-karki-inspects-under-construction-kathmandu-terai-expressway-47-31.html
Gold, silver prices climb further, hit new high https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gold-silver-prices-climb-further-hit-new-high-33-37.html According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 300 per tola to Rs 309,300—the highest level recorded so far.

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Gold, silver prices climb further, hit new high

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, gold rose by Rs 300 per tola to Rs 309,300—the highest level recorded so far.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:41:39 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/gold-silver-prices-climb-further-hit-new-high-33-37.html
Vietnam's VinFast partners with AI firm on 'robo-car' system https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/vietnams-vinfast-partners-with-ai-firm-on-robo-car-system-68-43.html Vietnamese EV maker VinFast said it will partner with Israeli AI firm Autobrains to develop a lower-cost, camera-based autonomous driving system and roll it as part of its global expansion push.

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Vietnam's VinFast partners with AI firm on 'robo-car' system

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast said it will partner with Israeli AI firm Autobrains to develop a lower-cost, camera-based autonomous driving system and roll it as part of its global expansion push.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:26:05 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/vietnams-vinfast-partners-with-ai-firm-on-robo-car-system-68-43.html
Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/extreme-cold-grips-millions-as-us-digs-out-of-deadly-snowstorm-73-70.html A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried to dig out following the storm, which dropped a vicious cocktail of heavy snow and wind, along with freezing rain and sleet.

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Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm

A frigid, life-threatening Arctic air mass could delay recovery as municipalities from New Mexico to Maine tried to dig out following the storm, which dropped a vicious cocktail of heavy snow and wind, along with freezing rain and sleet.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:14:38 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/extreme-cold-grips-millions-as-us-digs-out-of-deadly-snowstorm-73-70.html
Japan's election campaign kicks off: five things to know https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/japans-election-campaign-kicks-off-five-things-to-know-35-75.html Here are five key issues in a high-stakes vote where Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has laid her political future on the line.

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Japan's election campaign kicks off: five things to know

Here are five key issues in a high-stakes vote where Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has laid her political future on the line.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:05:32 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/japans-election-campaign-kicks-off-five-things-to-know-35-75.html
Nepal–Saudi labour agreement: Rights on paper, problems at the workplace https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepal-saudi-labour-agreement-rights-on-paper-problems-at-the-workplace-47-82.html Despite these provisions, Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia say the agreement has so far remained confined to paper.

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Nepal–Saudi labour agreement: Rights on paper, problems at the workplace

Despite these provisions, Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia say the agreement has so far remained confined to paper.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nepal-saudi-labour-agreement-rights-on-paper-problems-at-the-workplace-47-82.html
Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rasuwa-customs-office-collects-rs-116-billion-in-revenue-40-56.html Currently, the officials are screening some 200 goods-laden containers.

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Rasuwa Customs Office collects Rs 1.16 billion in revenue

Currently, the officials are screening some 200 goods-laden containers.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/rasuwa-customs-office-collects-rs-116-billion-in-revenue-40-56.html
Nine districts at high risk of forest fire https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nine-districts-at-high-risk-of-forest-fire-86-71.html According to the Authority, Banke, Bardiya, Chitwan, Dang, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Parsa, Salyan and Surkhet districts are categorized as having high risk of forest fire.

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Nine districts at high risk of forest fire

According to the Authority, Banke, Bardiya, Chitwan, Dang, Kailali, Kanchanpur, Parsa, Salyan and Surkhet districts are categorized as having high risk of forest fire.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:58:24 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/nine-districts-at-high-risk-of-forest-fire-86-71.html
Petroleum imports through Birgunj continue to rise https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/petroleum-imports-through-birgunj-continue-to-rise-82-52.html This marks an increase of Rs 2.75 billion compared to the same period of the previous FY. During the review period, revenue collected from petroleum imports reached Rs 37.85 billion.

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Petroleum imports through Birgunj continue to rise

This marks an increase of Rs 2.75 billion compared to the same period of the previous FY. During the review period, revenue collected from petroleum imports reached Rs 37.85 billion.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:54:51 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/petroleum-imports-through-birgunj-continue-to-rise-82-52.html
Partial rain likely in high hills of three provinces https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/partial-rain-likely-in-high-hills-of-three-provinces-17-99.html The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the high hills in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces will remain partly cloudy and receive rain. The mountainous belt of these provinces will receive snowfall as well. 

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Partial rain likely in high hills of three provinces

The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD), the high hills in Gandaki, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces will remain partly cloudy and receive rain. The mountainous belt of these provinces will receive snowfall as well. 

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:52:38 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/partial-rain-likely-in-high-hills-of-three-provinces-17-99.html
Govt sets up Central Security Command Post ahead of HoR polls https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/govt-sets-up-central-security-command-post-ahead-of-hor-polls-80-69.html The Command Post, led by Home Secretary Raj Kumar Shrestha, brings together senior officials from all four security agencies and will function under the directives of the Central Security Committee.

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Govt sets up Central Security Command Post ahead of HoR polls

The Command Post, led by Home Secretary Raj Kumar Shrestha, brings together senior officials from all four security agencies and will function under the directives of the Central Security Committee.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/govt-sets-up-central-security-command-post-ahead-of-hor-polls-80-69.html
EC intensifies action against election code violators https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ec-intensifies-action-against-election-code-violators-83-84.html The EC has sought eight explanations during the period since the enforcement of the election code of conduct (January 18 midnight) through January 25. 

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EC intensifies action against election code violators

The EC has sought eight explanations during the period since the enforcement of the election code of conduct (January 18 midnight) through January 25. 

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/ec-intensifies-action-against-election-code-violators-83-84.html
I come here to closely understand Madhesh: NC President Thapa https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/i-come-here-to-closely-understand-madhesh-nc-president-thapa-46-61.html In his address to the voters of Sarlahi constituency no. 4 on Monday, President Thapa said he arrived here to get along with the Madhesh, which he has been hearing of for a long time. 

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I come here to closely understand Madhesh: NC President Thapa

In his address to the voters of Sarlahi constituency no. 4 on Monday, President Thapa said he arrived here to get along with the Madhesh, which he has been hearing of for a long time. 

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:30:08 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/i-come-here-to-closely-understand-madhesh-nc-president-thapa-46-61.html
Printing of ballot papers for PR electoral system completes https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/printing-of-ballot-papers-for-pr-electoral-system-completes-15-98.html The task of printing a total of 20,850,000 ballot papers for the proportional representation system has been completed today

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Printing of ballot papers for PR electoral system completes

The task of printing a total of 20,850,000 ballot papers for the proportional representation system has been completed today

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/printing-of-ballot-papers-for-pr-electoral-system-completes-15-98.html
Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/sinner-races-on-gross-pie-for-keys-as-heatwave-hits-melbourne-19-52.html Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti battled stifling conditions to set up a last-eight showdown with Novak Djokovic and six-time major champion Iga Swiatek progressed in rampant fashion.

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Sinner races on, 'gross' pie for Keys as heatwave hits Melbourne

Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti battled stifling conditions to set up a last-eight showdown with Novak Djokovic and six-time major champion Iga Swiatek progressed in rampant fashion.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:22:59 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/sinner-races-on-gross-pie-for-keys-as-heatwave-hits-melbourne-19-52.html
Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/historic-winter-storm-kills-at-least-10-across-us-51-54.html As the storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain across the wide expanse, officials cautioned that an Arctic air mass behind the system would see temperatures fall dangerously low for days, prolonging disruptions to daily life.

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Historic winter storm kills at least 10 across US

As the storm dumped snow, sleet and freezing rain across the wide expanse, officials cautioned that an Arctic air mass behind the system would see temperatures fall dangerously low for days, prolonging disruptions to daily life.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:40:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/historic-winter-storm-kills-at-least-10-across-us-51-54.html
Deepfakes, AI and misinformation cast shadow over March 5 polls https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/deepfakes-ai-and-misinformation-cast-shadow-over-march-5-polls-17-87.html The growing use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology is increasingly distorting Nepal’s electoral discourse ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election, raising concerns over misinformation and voter manipulation.

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Deepfakes, AI and misinformation cast shadow over March 5 polls

The growing use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology is increasingly distorting Nepal’s electoral discourse ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election, raising concerns over misinformation and voter manipulation.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/deepfakes-ai-and-misinformation-cast-shadow-over-march-5-polls-17-87.html
Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US against intervention https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iran-protest-toll-nears-6000-dead-as-tehran-warns-us-against-intervention-32-97.html The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge street demonstrations for several days from January 8.

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Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead as Tehran warns US against intervention

The protests started in late December, driven by economic grievances, but turned into a mass movement against the Islamic republic, with huge street demonstrations for several days from January 8.

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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:10:24 +0545 https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/index.php/news/iran-protest-toll-nears-6000-dead-as-tehran-warns-us-against-intervention-32-97.html