Rookie Balendra Shah defeats four-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next government in Nepal
Kathmandu: RSP’s Balendra Shah on Saturday defeated four-time PM K P Sharma Oli by a huge margin and is set to form the next government in Nepal, decimating traditional political parties in the first general elections since last year’s violent Gen Z protests demanding generational change and a corruption-free regime. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen,’ the…
Modi congratulates Nepal govt, people for successful polls; reiterates India’s vow to work closely
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections in the Himalayan nation, and said the historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey. Modi also said that as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to…
Decision taken to make Nishant Bihar’s deputy CM, MLC: Nitish aide
Patna: JD(U) MLA Hari Narayan Singh, a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday claimed that a “unanimous” decision has been taken to make the party supremo’s son Nishant the deputy CM in the new government to be formed upon his father’s resignation. Singh, the MLA from Harnaut, the assembly segment in…
India got best trade deal with US among competing nations; both share powerful relationship: Goyal
New Delhi: India has secured the best trade deal with the US compared to its competing nations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday, noting that the two countries share a “very powerful” relationship. He said that the US is the world’s largest economy – USD 30 trillion – and nobody can wish…
Lakshya stuns Li Shi to enter All England semifinals
Birmingham: Lakshya Sen continued his dream run and kept India’s hopes afloat at the All England Open, stunning China’s world No. 6 Li Shi Feng in straight games to storm into the semifinals here. The world No. 12 Indian, who was a finalist here in 2022, ousted Li 21-13, 21-16 in the men’s singles quarterfinal…
Domestic LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 60, commercial up Rs 115 amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders were hiked by a steep Rs 60 and Rs 114.5, respectively, amid rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict. Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost Rs 913 per 14.2-kg…
US has given ‘permission’ to India to accept Russian oil, says Treasury Secretary Bessent
New York/Washington: The US said it has given “permission” to India to buy Russian oil that is on ships already floating on waterways with a view to easing supplies around the world amid the West Asia conflict. “The world is very well supplied in oil. Yesterday, the Treasury Department agreed to let our allies in…
Pakistan Boxed In
Pakistan today appears trapped in a strategic storm of its own making. From its volatile western border with Afghanistan to mounting internal unrest and growing regional distrust, the country is facing simultaneous pressures that expose deep structural weaknesses in its security and political establishment. For a nation long accustomed to projecting power through its military…
T20 World Cup final: Akasa Air, Air India Express to operate special flights to Ahmedabad on Mar 8
New Delhi: Air India Express and Akasa Air on Friday announced that they will operate special flights to Ahmedabad, providing more travel options to the city for the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand on March 8. “To facilitate cricket fans travelling to witness the final, the airline will operate additional flights…
TMC flags concerns over transparency in publication of Bengal’s electoral rolls, writes to CEO
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday alleged a lack of transparency in the publication of electoral rolls for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, and urged the Election Commission to ensure compliance with directions of the Supreme Court. In a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, the party pointed to…
