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Congress convention's validity hinges on closed session attendance, say experts

Kathmandu, Jan. 12 -- Ignoring pressure and resistance from the party's establishment faction, the special convention of the Nepali Congress, called by general secretary duo Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Pra... Read More


Bluecopa, PumPumPum, two others snag early-stage funding

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Finance operations startup Bluecopa, car leasing platform PumPumPum, warehousing startup Edgistify, and coffee startup Good Farmer Food Concepts have secured funding in separate ... Read More


Gautam Budh Nagar: Schools up to Class 8 to stay shut till Jan 15 amid cold snap

India, Jan. 12 -- The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration has extended the holidays for schools up to Class 8 till January 15 in view of the severe cold wave conditions and dense fog, officials ... Read More


After funding dispute, TU Teaching Hospital halts services under government health insurance

Kathmandu, Jan. 12 -- Yam Prasad Neupane, a resident of ward 3 of Kalika Rural Municipality in Rasuwa, was taken to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu on Monday for treatment of prost... Read More


Convention turnout hints at leadership change in Congress

Kathmandu, Jan. 12 -- The special general convention called by Nepali Congress general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma in Kathmandu saw an enthusiastic participation of represe... Read More


Did Trump cancel MLK Day 2026? Here's what will change this year

India, Jan. 12 -- President Donald Trump announced adjustments to two federal holidays in 2026 that will impact both residents and travelers. As part of these changes, the National Park Service remove... Read More


Man with the midas touch

New delhi, Jan. 12 -- At a time when the younger Indian cricket players, who are supposed to be fitter, are facing problems, the rise of Virat Kohli as master batter has impressed one and all. In some... Read More


Mohammed Rizwan called back, retired out in BBL amid batting struggle: Renegades pull the cruel trigger against Thunder

India, Jan. 12 -- Mohammad Rizwan's first Big Bash League stint produced one of the most uncomfortable images of the season on Monday night: a set batter walking off mid-innings, not injured, but effe... Read More


Shubman Gill provides crucial injury update on Washington Sundar: 'He'll go for scans'

India, Jan. 12 -- India captain Shubman Gill provided a crucial update on the injury sustained by Washington Sundar during the first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday at the Baroda Cricket Association... Read More


Nikki Glaser gives subtle nod to Rob Reiner at Golden Globes 2026: 'This one went.'

India, Jan. 12 -- Nikki Glaser gave a subtle nod to Rob Reiner at the 2026 Golden Globes on Sunday. Since the prestigious award show does not have a traditional in memoriam segment, the 41-year-old pa... Read More