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Nepal's ban fails to stop Nepalis from working in Iraq

Kathmandu, Dec. 17 -- Iraq remains legally closed to Nepali workers, with the Department of Foreign Employment keeping the country on its list of prohibited destinations for all categories of labour, ... Read More


Cong stages protest outside BJP office over National Herald case

NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 -- Hundreds of Congress workers staged a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday, accusing the Narendra Modi government of political vendet... Read More


Illicit trade enforcement focus at FICCI CASCADE workshop

NEW DELHI, Dec. 17 -- FICCI's Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy (CASCADE) organised a capacity-building programme for police officers on 'Illicit Trade: ... Read More


SRH slammed for skipping Shami replacement in IPL Auction, splurging 13 crore on Livingstone: 'Do they really need him?'

India, Dec. 17 -- Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised Sunrisers Hyderabad's approach in the IPL 2026 mini-auction, questioning their decision not to secure a backup for Mohammed S... Read More


From forest to flood: How lost biodiversity shows up in your wallet - Siti Hawa Yusof

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 17 -- When floods hit Malaysia, the first thing we notice is the rising water. It moves quickly, fills our streets, enters our homes and brings life to a temporary standstill. What ... Read More


Passengers must pay for excess baggage on trains: Govt tells Parl

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently informed Parliament that train passengers must pay for excess baggage that is carried over the free baggage allowance, thus reiterating... Read More


Suspect in 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder released on bail

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (17) granted bail to a suspect who had been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the murder of underworld figur... Read More


UP minister Sanjay Nishad sparks outrage over 'misogynistic' remarks on Nitish hijab row, clarifies later

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad has sparked a controversy with his remarks defending Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the removal of hijab of a women at a public event... Read More


Foreign-made firearm and ammunition recovered based on Kehelbaddara Padme's testimony

Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- A foreign-manufactured firearm and a stock of ammunition have been recovered based on information revealed during the interrogation of an underworld gang member known as "Kehelba... Read More


Punjab: Key accused in Kabaddi player murder case killed in police encounter

Chandigarh, Dec. 17 -- In a major action by the the SAS Nagar district Police amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, k... Read More