Shares in India's Adani Group plunge 20% after US bribery, fraud indictments One of Asia’s richest men, controversial Indian tycoon Gautam Adani, is again in the spotlight. Business 21 Nov, 2024
Panchsheel and modern human rights: Bridging ethics, justice and compassion In today's world, where human rights are central to global justice, the Buddha's teachings, especially the Panchsheel (Five Precepts), offer essential ethical guidelines. Nepal 29 Oct, 2024
Local levels top in corruption list With the adoption of a decentralised system of governance, people were assured that Singha Durbar, the central secretariat had arrived in villages and that service delivery would improve. Nepal 08 Oct, 2024
6 migrants including Nepali shot dead near Guatemalan border when Mexican army troops open fire Six international migrants are dead after Mexican soldiers opened fire on a truck carrying a group near the border with Guatemala, Mexico's Defense Department said Wednesday. World 03 Oct, 2024
New Delhi's top elected official resigns after being released on bail in a bribery case Political analysts said Kejriwal must accept that the corruption charge has dimmed his party’s halo. World 18 Sep, 2024
Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as prime minister Friday. World 16 Aug, 2024
CAAN imposes ban on Nims Purja's Mustang Helicopter The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has suspended operation of Mustang Helicopter, owned by celebrated mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja, for not maintaining minimum safety level. Nepal 08 Aug, 2024
CIAA told to take action against Nims Purja, tourism ministry officials A complaint has been lodged at the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) seeking action against celebrated mountaineer Nirmal 'Nims' Purja, for allegedly violating Tourism Act, evading taxes and defaming Sherpa community and Nepal's tourism sector. Nepal 03 Aug, 2024
Sherpa entrepreneurs, climbers ask Govt to punish Nims Purja, Elite Exped Sherpa Tourism Entrepreneur Association of Nepal today asked the government to take immediate legal action against celebrated climber Nirmal ‘Nims’ Purja for his alleged involvement in unethical mountaineering practices. Nepal 30 Jul, 2024
Police directed to probe alleged bribery for equivalence certificate: Home Minister Lekhak Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said the police have been already directed to investigate the statement by a lawmaker that he had to bribe the people at a subordinate body of the Education Ministry for his son's certificate equivalence. Kathmandu 23 Jul, 2024
Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia's defense minister as he starts his 5th term Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office. World 13 May, 2024
Putin reappoints his prime minister, a technocrat who has kept a low political profile Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, steered clear of political statements and avoided media interviews during his previous tenure. World 10 May, 2024
