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Ceremonial bloat of provincial governors

Nepal, Aug. 13 -- It has been eight years and two general elections since Nepal took its first step as a federal republic. Over these years, public debates on federalism have largely revolved around p... Read More


Edward Coristine aka Big Balls could get prestigious presidential medal after DC assault; suspects revealed

India, Aug. 13 -- Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine, aka Big Balls, who was beaten up at a late-night carjacking attack in Washington, DC, could get the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom, t... Read More


Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Wednesday, August 13, for Patriot's Day? Check here

Bank holiday today, Aug. 13 -- According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 's state-wise holiday calendar, banks will be closed in Manipur on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, to mark Patriot's Day. The ba... Read More


Kathmandu metropolis to buy essential drugs from Nepal Aushadhi Limited

Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- In a bid to ensure the quality and availability of essential drugs at its urban health promotion centres, the Kathmandu Metropolitan City has decided to purchase essential drugs ... Read More


CAG flags rRs.r408 crore loss from illegal mining in UP

LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- Illegal mineral excavation spread over 268.91 hectares across 11 districts of Uttar Pradesh between 2017 and 2022, causing a pending revenue loss of Rs.408.68 crore, has been flagg... Read More


Lack of IMD-state coordination clouds Lucknow rainfall data accuracy

LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- Confusion over rainfall figures in Lucknow has once again brought to light the lack of coordination between the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the state government, whic... Read More


MCC deputy vice president in Nepal as US aid resumes

Nepal, Aug. 13 -- John Wingle, deputy vice president who oversees the Millennium Challenge Corporation's operations in Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America, arrived in Kathmandu on Monday. This... Read More


Minister dares SP MLA to prove no water supply claim, offers to resign

LUCKNOW, Aug. 13 -- While offering to resign, Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Tuesday dared Samajwadi Party MLA Mohd Faheem Irfan to prove that his village was not getting water supply. Re... Read More


महंगाई घटी तो लोन सस्ता और ईएमआई कम होने की उम्मीद बढ़ी

नई दिल्ली, अगस्त 13 -- विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि महंगाई दर में गिरावट आने से भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक (RBI) को आगे चलकर रेपो रेट यानी कर्ज पर ब्याज दरें कम करने में मदद मिलेगी। उनका मानना है कि अगर महंगाई दर... Read More


Best stock recommendations today: MarketSmith India's top picks for 13 August

Stock market today, Aug. 13 -- After gaining nearly 1% the previous day, the Indian stock market resumed its downward trend on Tuesday, 12 August, dragged lower by losses in heavyweight stocks such as... Read More