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Shared manifesto for sustainable development

Nepal, Feb. 12 -- led political uprising has given Nepal a unique moment to pause and reflect on its development journey. In a political era, driven largely by political rhetoric and divisive argument... Read More


AI Impact Summit 2026: Govt Links AI Growth with Competition Concerns

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- As India prepares for theAI Impact Summit 2026, the government is sharpening its focus on ensuring that the country's rapid adoption of artificial intelligence does not undermine... Read More


Anthropic Says It Will Cover Electricity Price Hikes from AI Datacenters

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Artificial intelligence company Anthropic announced Wednesday it will absorb electricity price increases that consumers face due to the company's datacenter operations, amid grow... Read More


Elusive pest controller of the forests under grave threat

Chitwan, Feb. 12 -- Often unseen and little understood, the pangolin-known as salak in Nepali-plays a crucial ecological role that benefits both farmers and forests. Conservationists stress the need t... Read More


Jamal, leave the towels behind, split a mandarin with Teresa Kok

Kuala Lampur, Feb. 12 -- The Sungai Besar Umno legend is true to form. He raised money yesterday by auctioning a towel and a pair of sandals, marking the closest Gandhian act by a Malaysian politician... Read More


Parties finalising election manifestos as NCP publishes its document

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- Three weeks before the House of Representatives election, Nepal's political parties are unveiling their manifestos, with the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) releasing its 'commitmen... Read More


SAVE America Act: US House clears Trump-backed election overhaul bill - What is it? What comes next?

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The GOP-led House onWednesday approved the SAVE America Act, a broad elections measure backed by President Donald Trump. The legislation passed in a 218-213 vote, with every Repu... Read More


Ministries differ over extending Indian HICDP aid beyond local governments

Kathmandu, Feb. 12 -- The Ministries of Finance, Federal Affairs and General Administration, and Foreign Affairs are odds over changing the rule of procedure for India's High Impact Community Developm... Read More


Major push for SC/ST settlements: CM okays 146 projects worth '85 cr

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a major development push for SC/ST settlements, approving 146 projects worth nearly Rs 85 crore and signaling what she described... Read More


MCD announces pay parity for all MTS staff, allocates Rs 50 crore

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- Addressing a long pending demand, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Thursday announced equal pay for all employees under the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) category. Making the a... Read More