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$3 million US funding revives suspended micronutrient survey

Kathmandu, Feb. 7 -- A micronutrient survey planned for 2025 but halted due to funding crunch, is now set to start soon, as the US government has provided $3 million for the study. Officials said tha... Read More


'Film industry targeting Indian culture': UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak says Ghooskhor Pandat should never be released

India, Feb. 7 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak is the latest major political figure to criticise the upcoming Netflix film, Ghooskhor Pandat, over its allegedly offensive title. P... Read More


Social Security February 2026 payments: Who gets paid on February 11, full schedule, and SSI details

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Most Americans receiving Social Security retirement benefits will get their February 2026 payments on schedule, with checks and direct deposits issued according to the Social Secu... Read More


Nasiruddin criticises Tarique Rahman, Chhatral Dal, Jubo Dal

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- In a scathing attack, National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Coordinator and Jamaat-led 11-party alliance candidate for Dhaka-8 Nasiruddin Patwary on Saturday described BNP Chairman Tariq... Read More


Who is Gus Kenworthy? Olympian writes anti-ICE message on ice 'with urine'

India, Feb. 7 -- Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy shocked his fans and followers when he posted a picture of a graphic anti-ICE message, which appears to have been created by urinating on ice. The post, ... Read More


DOLLA's official fanclub iDOLLA closes after six years, groups handed to Universal Music Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7 -- The official fanclub of Malaysian girl group DOLLA, known as iDOLLA Official, has announced its closure after six years of operation. The fanclub, which has supported DOLLA si... Read More


Red-hot India out to redefine history, launch 'monopoly' era as T20 World Cup returns to home turf after 10 years

India, Feb. 7 -- Monopoly. It's a strong word, a word that denotes dominance over a sustained length of time, a concept that separates the greats from even the very goods. It speaks to the ability to ... Read More


Red-hot India out to redefine history, launch 'monopoly' era as T20 World Cup back on home turf after 10 years

India, Feb. 7 -- Monopoly. It's a strong word, a word that denotes dominance over a sustained length of time, a concept that separates the greats from even the very goods. It speaks to the ability to ... Read More


SC's 21-day deadline to T'gana Speaker on disqualification PILs against BRS MLAs

New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- The Supreme Court on Friday extended the time accorded to the Telangana assembly Speaker to decide on the disqualification petitions against two out of the 10 rebel Bharat Rashtra... Read More


Government moves to withdraw Social Media Bill

Nepal, Feb. 7 -- The government on Friday moved a proposal at the National Assembly to withdraw the controversial Social Media Bill. The Sushila Karki-led government had, on Tuesday, decided to withd... Read More