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Monetary policy stays 'cautious and flexible'

Nepal, Dec. 1 -- Nepal's central bank on Monday reduced the policy rate from 4.50 percent to 4.25 percent in the first-quarter review of the monetary policy, aiming to increase credit flow and revive ... Read More


Foreign Ministry establishes Emergency Coordination Unit to aid Sri Lankans affected by floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has established an Emergency Coordination Unit to manage and streamline relief efforts for Sri Lankan nationals aff... Read More


Public savings at risk as debt-ridden Nepal Airlines' finances spiral

Kathmandu, Dec. 1 -- Rs50 billion in debt, on the verge of bankruptcy, eroding public trust, corruption scandals, overstaffing, and chronic mismanagement-these are the reputations Nepal Airlines, the ... Read More


First session of newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly begins; MLAs highlight key issues

Patna, Dec. 1 -- The first session of the newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly began on Monday, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, alo... Read More


Jaldapara division secures four wildlife crime convictions in a day

Alipurduar, Dec. 1 -- In a major boost to wildlife protection efforts, the Jaldapara Wildlife Division secured convictions in four separate wildlife crime cases on the same day in the court of the Add... Read More


I escaped to Pachmarhi - what I found in the queen of Satpura left me spellbound

India, Dec. 1 -- Hurriedly finishing a wholesome vegetarian lunch of roti, paneer, rice and dal, I almost sprinted to the jeep-usually reserved for jungle safaris-for our two evening stops: Pandav Cav... Read More


Goa Resort owner slams Ian Nepomniachtchi's Chess World Cup criticism: 'Chess players are supposed to be rational.'

India, Dec. 1 -- The recently concluded Chess World Cup 2025 in Goa saw a huge controversy after Ian Nepomniachtchi's second-round exit. The Russian GM lost to Diptayan Ghosh after getting a bye into ... Read More


Hyderabadis, visit this secret South Indian island in December

Hyderabad, Dec. 1 -- If you are tired of crowded holiday destinations and noisy beaches, it is time to discover a peaceful treasure in North Kerala. Siasat.com takes you from the busy streets of Hyder... Read More


Prejudice in Plain Sight

New Delhi, Dec. 1 -- After rising hostility against Indians in countries like the United States, Britain, and Australia, Singapore-a city-state long celebrated as a model of multiculturalism and commu... Read More


Sabah Cabinet watch: Hajiji's second-term line-up fuels intense backroom jostling

KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 1 -- More than a day after Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor was sworn in as Sabah chief minister, the shape of the new state Cabinet remains unclear - but speculation over key appointments h... Read More