At least 12 rail passengers killed in western India after jumping onto tracks over train fire alert At least 12 rail passengers killed in western India after jumping onto tracks over... At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India Wednesday after being struck by another train on an adjacent track after they jumped from their coaches in panic to escape a rumored fire incident, the Press Trust of India reported. At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India Wednesday after being struck by another train on an adjacent track after they jumped from their coaches in panic to escape a rumored fire incident, the Press Trust of India reported. World 23 Jan, 2025
Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of... More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand. More than 50,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings Wednesday as a huge and fast-moving wildfire swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, but fire officials said a rapid ground and air assault was giving them the upper hand. World 23 Jan, 2025
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House China’s relations aren’t improving with every U.S. partner. China’s relations aren’t improving with every U.S. partner. World 22 Jan, 2025
Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? Palestinian residents have reported a major increase in Israeli checkpoints and delays across the territory. Palestinian residents have reported a major increase in Israeli checkpoints and delays across the territory. World 22 Jan, 2025
Updated: At least 66 dead and 51 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey Updated: At least 66 dead and 51 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in... Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a day of national mourning to be observed on Wednesday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a day of national mourning to be observed on Wednesday. World 21 Jan, 2025
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its... China's population stood at 1.408 billion at the end of 2024, a decline of 1.39 million from the previous year. China's population stood at 1.408 billion at the end of 2024, a decline of 1.39 million from the previous year. World 21 Jan, 2025
Russia's Putin and China's Xi discuss their close ties in chat after Trump's inauguration Russia's Putin and China's Xi discuss their close ties in chat after Trump's... The Chinese president spoke by phone Friday with Trump and expressed hope for positive ties with the U.S. The Chinese president spoke by phone Friday with Trump and expressed hope for positive ties with the U.S. World 21 Jan, 2025
Fire in a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey kills at least 10 people, injures 32 Fire in a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey kills at least 10 people,... A fire broke out at a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least at least 10 people and hospitalizing 32 others, officials said. A fire broke out at a hotel at a ski resort in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least at least 10 people and hospitalizing 32 others, officials said. World 21 Jan, 2025
Tea export rises by 55pc in Mechi Customs Office Tea export rises by 55pc in Mechi Customs Office The Mechi Customs Office reported a 55.70 percent rise in tea exports over the past six months of the current fiscal year 2081/82, with the export value reaching nearly Rs 3 billion during the period from Nepali months of Shrawan to Poush. The Mechi Customs Office reported a 55.70 percent rise in tea exports over the past six months of the current fiscal year 2081/82, with the export value reaching nearly Rs 3 billion during the period from Nepali months of Shrawan to Poush. World 21 Jan, 2025
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here's what may happen next Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here's what... US President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization for the second time in less than five years US President Donald Trump used one of the flurry of executive actions that he issued on his first day back in the White House to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization for the second time in less than five years World 21 Jan, 2025
Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc Nigeria is admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. Nigeria becomes the ninth BRICS partner country, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. World 20 Jan, 2025
As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90 Palestinian prisoners As ceasefire takes hold, Hamas returns 3 Israeli hostages and Israel frees 90... After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jail, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians torn between celebration and trepidation as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold Sunday. After 15 months of collective grief and anxiety, three Israeli hostages left Hamas captivity and returned to Israel, and dozens of Palestinian prisoners walked free from Israeli jail, leaving both Israelis and Palestinians torn between celebration and trepidation as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold Sunday. World 20 Jan, 2025
Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American decline' Trump pledges a series of Day 1 executive actions to end 'four long years of American... President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally Sunday on the eve of his inauguration to promise swift Day 1 action remaking the federal government, shifting federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring that “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.” President-elect Donald Trump used a raucous rally Sunday on the eve of his inauguration to promise swift Day 1 action remaking the federal government, shifting federal priorities at breakneck speed and ensuring that “the curtain closes on four long years of American decline.” World 20 Jan, 2025
Gaza ceasefire begins after nearly 3-hour delay as Hamas names hostages to be released Sunday Gaza ceasefire begins after nearly 3-hour delay as Hamas names hostages to be... A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday. A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza began after a three-hour delay as Hamas named the three female hostages it plans to free later on Sunday. World 19 Jan, 2025
TikTok goes dark in the US TikTok goes dark in the US TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect. TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect. World 19 Jan, 2025
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western... Russia built Iran’s first nuclear plant that was launched in 2013 and is building two more nuclear reactors there. Russia built Iran’s first nuclear plant that was launched in 2013 and is building two more nuclear reactors there. World 17 Jan, 2025
Gold Price surges by Rs 1,300 per tola Gold Price surges by Rs 1,300 per tola The price of gold has continued its upward trend in the domestic market, increasing by Rs 1,300 per tola on Friday. The price of gold has continued its upward trend in the domestic market, increasing by Rs 1,300 per tola on Friday. World 17 Jan, 2025
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its... China's population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world's second most populous nation, which is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people. China's population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world's second most populous nation, which is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people. World 17 Jan, 2025
What does the ceasefire agreement mean for Israel, Hamas and the wider Middle East? What does the ceasefire agreement mean for Israel, Hamas and the wider Middle East? The latest war in Gaza was by far the worst, and it may not be the last. The latest war in Gaza was by far the worst, and it may not be the last. World 16 Jan, 2025
India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian Ocean India's navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China's presence in Indian... Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Atlantic Ocean’s importance has shifted to the Indian Ocean region, which is becoming a center of international power rivalry. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Atlantic Ocean’s importance has shifted to the Indian Ocean region, which is becoming a center of international power rivalry. World 16 Jan, 2025
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
