WORLD
India bans vast online gambling industry
India bans vast online gambling industry
The ban impacts platforms for card games, poker and fantasy sports, including India's wildly popular homegrown fantasy cricket apps.
Aug 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Fake examinees held
Fake examinees held
All four are taken under control and further investigation forwarded under forgery crime, the police added.
Aug 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Van carrying students crashes in Baglung, six injured
Van carrying students crashes in Baglung, six injured
The accident occurred when the vehicle, en route to Balewa, lost control near Jharbang.
Aug 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Two die after falling from cliff in North Gorkha
Two die after falling from cliff in North Gorkha
Police have reached the spot and started an investigation, said Superintendent of Police Bharat Bahadur BK of the District Police Office.
Aug 22, 2025
Business & Economy
India agrees to purchase additional 80 MW electricity from Nepal
India agrees to purchase additional 80 MW electricity from N...
With this, the total approved export capacity to India reaches 1,090.9 MW, including the previously permitted 1,010.9 MW.
Aug 22, 2025
WORLD
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn't disarm, release hostages: minister
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn't disarm, re...
"Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas's murderers and rapists in Gaza - until they agree to Israel's conditions for ending the war, primarily the release of all hostages and their disarmament," the minister wrote on social media.
Aug 22, 2025
SOCIETY
Man arrested with six fake pistols from Civil Mall
Man arrested with six fake pistols from Civil Mall
Authorities noted that such weapons have previously been used in thefts, robberies, and looting across the Kathmandu Valley. This operation aims to curb the sale, distribution, and use of fake weapons. Further investigation into the seized pistols and the arrested individual is ongoing.
Aug 22, 2025
Market
Gold and silver prices see slight increase
Gold and silver prices see slight increase
According to international media, gold is being traded at USD 3,329 per ounce today.
Aug 22, 2025
POLITICS
Meetings of both Houses set for today
Meetings of both Houses set for today
There is an agenda to pass the 'Alternative Development Finance Mobilization Bill, 2082 BS' in today's meeting.
Aug 22, 2025
WORLD
Court Acquits Thai ex-PM Thaksin in royal defamation Case
Court Acquits Thai ex-PM Thaksin in royal defamation Case
Thaksin, 76, was accused of violating the country’s strict lese-majeste law during a 2015 interview with foreign media, where he commented on the 2014 coup that toppled his sister Yingluck Shinawatra’s government.
Aug 22, 2025