WORLD

India approves $25 bn defence buys, including Russian missile systems

India approves $25 bn defence buys, including Russian missile systems

The approvals were given by the Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a state...

The approvals were given by the Defence Acquisition Council, led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to a state...

Mar 28, 2026

POLITICS

Modi congratulates PM Balen, stresses stronger India-Nepal ties

Modi congratulates PM Balen, stresses stronger India-Nepal ties

In a congratulatory message, Modi said Shah’s appointment reflects the trust and confidence placed in his leadersh...

In a congratulatory message, Modi said Shah’s appointment reflects the trust and confidence placed in his leadersh...

Mar 27, 2026

WORLD

States deploying more nuclear weapons, monitor warns

States deploying more nuclear weapons, monitor warns

Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states -- Russia, the United States, China, France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, I...

Nearly all of the nine nuclear-armed states -- Russia, the United States, China, France, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, I...

Mar 27, 2026

OPINION

A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity

A QR Code Revolution in India–Nepal Connectivity

The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and de...

The adoption of India’s UPI in Nepal is transforming cross-border transactions, boosting tourism and trade, and de...

Mar 26, 2026

WORLD

Modi, Trump discuss Hormuz Strait access

Modi, Trump discuss Hormuz Strait access

Modi wrote on the social media platform X after the conversation that he and Trump had a "useful exchange of views" on t...

Modi wrote on the social media platform X after the conversation that he and Trump had a "useful exchange of views" on t...

Mar 25, 2026

SOCIETY

Clash in Ganeshpur leaves 10 security personnel injured, blocked road reopens

Clash in Ganeshpur leaves 10 security personnel injured, blocked road reopens

The incident occurred after locals blocked the Guleriya–Nepalgunj road section, accusing the easy availability of...

The incident occurred after locals blocked the Guleriya–Nepalgunj road section, accusing the easy availability of...

Mar 24, 2026

WORLD

India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

India warns of misuse risk from cheap weight-loss jabs

The warning comes after patents on semaglutide -- the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy -- expired o...

The warning comes after patents on semaglutide -- the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy -- expired o...

Mar 24, 2026

SOCIETY

Bodies of two Indian teenagers found in Tinau River

Bodies of two Indian teenagers found in Tinau River

The deceased have been identified as 17-year-olds Farhan Ansari and Aman Ansari from Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh,...

The deceased have been identified as 17-year-olds Farhan Ansari and Aman Ansari from Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh,...

Mar 23, 2026

SOCIETY

Cyclist killed in collision with Indian vehicle in Kanchanpur

Cyclist killed in collision with Indian vehicle in Kanchanpur

According to police, a car bearing Indian registration number UK 06 BN 2829, traveling from east to west, struck 65-year...

According to police, a car bearing Indian registration number UK 06 BN 2829, traveling from east to west, struck 65-year...

Mar 22, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal: Kalapani–Lipulekh dispute returns, testing RSP government’s diplomatic mettle

Nepal: Kalapani–Lipulekh dispute returns, testing RSP government’s diplomatic mettle

A long-simmering border dispute between Nepal and India has resurfaced, posing an early diplomatic challenge for the inc...

A long-simmering border dispute between Nepal and India has resurfaced, posing an early diplomatic challenge for the inc...

Mar 21, 2026