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China Foundation for Rural Development launches agriculture skill training in Khokana

Kathmandu, Jan. 1 -- The (CFRD) has launched a skill development training in agriculture in Khokana, Lalitpur, aiming to strengthen local economic development by improving vegetable production through... Read More


"Will push them back within a week of being declared foreigner:" Assam CM

Guwahati, Jan. 1 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government will push back a person within one week of being declared a foreigner by the tribunal. Addressi... Read More


Editor's note: A momentous year

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- These are exciting times for the 19 million-strong Nepali electorate. As the country enters 2026, perhaps the most consequential elections since the first Constituent Assembly polls i... Read More


Stranger Things finale out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream the emotional farewell to Eleven and the gang

India, Jan. 1 -- Today marked the end of an era for the long-running science fiction thriller Stranger Things as Netflix in India aired the series finale. Just in time for New Year's Day festivities, ... Read More


Sasikala Natarajan says dynastic rule in Tamil Nadu will end, targets DMK over law and order

Chennai, Jan. 1 -- Former AIADMK leader and once close aide of former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalitha Sasikala Natarajan on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu and launched a sh... Read More


First-time voters claim their stake

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- As many as 915,119 new voters have been enrolled for the March 5 elections. This means that nearly a million young Nepalis will be voting for the first time. According to the final l... Read More


Elections, economy, and the weight of youth expectations

Nepal, Jan. 1 -- The interim government headed by Prime Minister Sushila Karki says it is fully prepared to conduct parliamentary elections on March 5-a task that stands as the administration's centra... Read More


No need for routine KYV for cars once FASTag issued, decides NHAI; plugs gaps

India, Jan. 1 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to discontinue the practice of routinely requiring banks to conduct Know Your Vehicle (KYV) verification for all cars issue... Read More


KYV to Be Discontinued for Cars on New FASTags from Feb 1: NHAI

India, Jan. 1 -- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that, starting February 1, 2026, the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for new FASTag issuances for cars will be discontinu... Read More


Silence in the city budget must give way to shared decision-making for a more inclusive, sustainable Kuala Lumpur - Joshua Low

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 1 -- Kuala Lumpur cannot claim to be a liveable, inclusive city while its budgetary process remains shrouded in secrecy. Following concerns raised by StarMetro on December22, 2025 ... Read More