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Government refutes Jarange-Patil's claims on Kunbi certificates ahead of protest

India, Aug. 15 -- As the deadline for Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil's "final and decisive protest" against the BJP-led Mahayuti government approaches, the state government has denied his ... Read More


My laptop was constantly lagging-switching to AMD Ryzen made a huge difference

India, Aug. 15 -- Laptops are an important part of the modern world. From working on AI-heavy projects to working on a school project to attending classes online, most modern laptops can handle almost... Read More


Let platform-building be a pattern, not an aberration

India, Aug. 15 -- On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 launch made India only the third country in the world, after the US and China, with private orbital launch capability. Skyroot was fou... Read More


Irelands alumina exports face scrutiny over possible links to Russias military supply chain

Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Ireland is facing growing scrutiny over exports of alumina from the countrys Aughinish refinery to Russia after an investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting ... Read More


From cinema halls to social media: How Nepali films are facing a new piracy threat

Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- When Suman Giri, one of the producers of Nepal's third-highest grossing film 'Gauthali', came across a YouTube channel that had been continuously posting pirated clips of his mov... Read More


Jatin Mehta: the quiet fugitive behind a billion-dollar vanishing act

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Jatin Mehta knew exactly when his game was up. Between August and November 2012, he quietly stepped down from his key companies, Forever Precious and Winsome Diamonds & Jewellery... Read More


All bank deposits not automatically taxable income under Section 44AD: ITAT

India, Aug. 15 -- In a significant observation, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that all bank deposits under Section 44 AD cannot automatically be treated as taxable income, while stressing... Read More


Trump's hidden flight, Netanyahu's defiance and India's China problem

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- It has been quite a week in foreign policy, with developments offering a glimpse into the pressures-and contradictions-shaping the US and its relationships with allies and rivals... Read More


Trouble not over for Nepal Airlines, despite revenue growth

Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah recently highlighted what he called encouraging signs of recovery at the national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation. In a social media post, ... Read More


Nepal's diplomatic reach narrows as key envoy vacancies drag on

Kathmandu, Aug. 15 -- Nepal's practice of recalling ambassadors after changes of government, followed by long delays in appointing replacements, has left its diplomatic network facing a crippling lead... Read More