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Government promises education, health tax refunds within 50 days

Kathmandu, July 23 -- The government officially scrapped the three percent equity tax levied through the fiscal budget on education and health services. Government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said t... Read More


Government collects billions from students despite free education laws

Kathmandu, July 23 -- Despite the constitutional guarantee of free education up to the secondary level, the government continues to charge students thousands of rupees in mandatory fees under various ... Read More


Nepali Congress factions hold separate events to commemorate party founder BP

Kathmandu, July 23 -- Six months after a special general convention triggered an internal power struggle in the Nepali Congress, the party's deepening rift remains unresolved, with leaders loyal to fo... Read More


Stakeholders welcome PM's outreach, but experts question absence of line ministers

Kathmandu, July 23 -- After 100 days in office Prime Minister Balendra Shah has held marathon consultations with business leaders, professionals and other stakeholders in an apparent bid to restore co... Read More


US House approves 'Stop Insider Trading Act' - From Ro Khanna to Nancy Pelosi, here's who could be impacted the most

New Delhi, July 23 -- The House approved legislation Wednesday that would bar members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks. The "Stop Insider Trading Act" cleared the House 232 to 198, with t... Read More


SC gives no interim relief to Sena UBT over MPs' merger with Shinde camp, says will issue notice

India, July 23 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim relief to the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision recognising the merger of s... Read More


Trump's new Brazil tariffs spare the grocery aisles-for now

New Delhi, July 23 -- The new U.S. tariffs on Brazil are notable for what they exclude as much as for what they include. The Trump administration's 25% Section 301 tariffs on certain Brazilian import... Read More


Austria Opens Hitler's Birthplace as a Police Station to Deter Neo-Nazi Pilgrims

BRAUNAU AM INN, July 23 -- For decades, the yellow corner building at Salzburger Vorstadt 15 in this quiet Austrian border town drew pilgrims of a particular kind. Neo-Nazis from across Europe and bey... Read More


CJP says Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable as Nadda offers more talks with student protesters, opposition

New Delhi, July 23 -- Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday said that the issue of paper leaks should not be politicised and it is a serious problem which requires in-depth discussion. Nadda, w... Read More


Govt ready for Parliament discussion on paper leaks; Opposition insists on Pradhan's exit: 'Can't be a fair...'

India, July 23 -- The third day of the monsoon session of Parliament was washed out on Wednesday as the government underlined its willingness to hold a discussion on paper leaks and the Opposition pus... Read More