WORLD
Texas Republicans advance map that reignited US redistricting wars
Texas Republicans advance map that reignited US redistrictin...
The vote had been delayed by two weeks after Democratic legislators fled the southern state to halt the redistricting drive, which carves out five new Republican-friendly districts.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
Netanyahu advisers in hot seat as Qatar allegedly provided $10 million over two years
Netanyahu advisers in hot seat as Qatar allegedly provided $...
The report claims that Doha paid a firm owned by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s associate, Einhorn, $45,000 per month for two years. Of that amount, $18,000 was directed to Netanyahu’s spokesman, Urich, while adviser Feldstein separately received $11,000.
Aug 21, 2025
Market
Gold and silver increase slightly
Gold and silver increase slightly
Prices of gold and silver in the local market have seen a slight increase compared to Wednesday.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
Frank Caprio, ‘America’s Nicest Judge,’ Passes Away at 88
Frank Caprio, ‘America’s Nicest Judge,’ Passes Away at 88
Born in 1936 in Providence to an Italian-American family, Caprio rose from humble beginnings to serve as chief municipal judge of Providence from 1985 until his retirement in 2023. His judicial career spanned nearly four decades.
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS
Women's role crucial to advance society: DPM Singh
Women's role crucial to advance society: DPM Singh
He argued that the values of the Teej festival should not be disfigured while observing this festival, adding that this festival has remained as a tradition to express women's achievements and grief through songs and dances.
Aug 21, 2025
SOCIETY
Kathmandu gets new CDO
Kathmandu gets new CDO
As part of the reshuffle, the current CDO, Rishiram Tiwari, has been transferred to the MoHA, where he will assume responsibilities as a joint secretary.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talks
Russia says must be part of Ukraine security guarantees talk...
NATO military chiefs were meanwhile scheduled to hold a virtual summit on security guarantees for Ukraine, the latest in a flurry of global diplomacy aimed at brokering an end to the nearly three-and-a-half year conflict.
Aug 21, 2025
WORLD
India seeks to ban online gambling
India seeks to ban online gambling
The move could threaten a multi-billion dollar industry that includes online poker platforms to fantasy sports, as well as India's wildly popular homegrown fantasy cricket apps -- some of which sponsor the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national team.
Aug 21, 2025
POLITICS
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his post
Cabinet relieves Insurance Authority Chairman Ojha of his po...
Minister Gurung, also the Spokesperson of the government, said Ojha was removed from the post based on the recommendation of the probe committee on the grounds of his indecent performance, poor work competency and failing to discharge his positional responsibility.
Aug 21, 2025
Business & Economy
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand their businesses
Increased profits ensure more space for banks to expand thei...
After the BFIs succeeded to increase their profits via write-back of their provision for doubtful debts, they have improved their position of the capital adequacy funds.
Aug 21, 2025