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Nepali Congress dispute spills to streets as Election Commission recognises Gagan Thapa

Kathmandu, Jan. 16 -- The intra-party rift in the Nepali Congress has spilt onto the streets after the Election Commission decided to recognise newly elected party president Gagan Thapa as the legitim... Read More


Family of Nepali student 'captured' in Ukraine urges government to act

Chitwan, Jan. 16 -- The family of a Nepali student allegedly captured in Ukraine have demanded that the government take initiatives to secure his release. Sujan Subedi, from ward 3 of Khairahani Muni... Read More


Indonesian govt ensures free public viewings of 2026 World Cup

Jakarta, Jan. 16 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Law said on Friday it would allow residents, community groups and businesses, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to hold public viewings... Read More


Centre notifies user fee for NH-152G, NH-444A stretches in Haryana

India, Jan. 16 -- The Union ministry of road transport and highways has notified the levy and collection of user fee (toll) for the use of four-lane highway stretches on NH-152G and NH-444A in Haryana... Read More


MP CM Yadav transfers Rs 1,836 cr to 'Ladli Behnas'; launches development projects worth Rs 206 cr for Sohagpur

Narmadapuram, Jan. 16 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday transferred financial assistance of Rs 1,836 crore to over 1.25 crore 'Ladli Behna' beneficiaries and over Rs 90 crore as a subsidy for ga... Read More


Haryana revises EDC rates from January 1, Gurugram remains highest with 10% annual hike

India, Jan. 16 -- The Haryana government has revised the external development charges (EDC) applicable to licensed colonies and various land-use categories across the state, with Gurugram continuing t... Read More


BSNL and Viasat to support Indian Navy Satellite Communications upgrade

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and US-based satellite communications company Viasat will support the next phase of the Indian Navy's satellite communications modernisation p... Read More


Akasa Air becomes first Indian airline to offer Apple Pay for international flight bookings

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, on Monday announced Apple Pay as a payment option on its website and mobile app, empowering international travellers with a seamless a... Read More


RoadGrid Raises Rs.12 Cr to Scale Universal EV Chargers Nationwide

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- RoadGrid has secured Rs.12 crore in a pre-series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures to expand its universal EV charging infrastructure and software platform across India. T... Read More


Nearly 3,000 global leaders from 130 countries expected at WEF 2026 beginning January 19 at Davos

New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 is set to begin in Davos on January 19, bringing together an unprecedented gathering of global political leaders, corporate chi... Read More