Balendra Shah Balen is now Nepal’s youngest PM

Kathmandu:  Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ was on Friday appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal, making him the youngest elected leader to hold the top executive post in the Himalayan nation. President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Balen, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), as the prime minister in accordance with Article 76 (1)…

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Trump’s signature on dollar bills to mark 250th year of US Independence

Washington:  US President Donald Trump’s signature is set to feature on US paper currency soon, a first for a sitting president since the introduction of dollar bills in 1861. The decision, taken by the US Treasury, coincides with the 250th anniversary celebrations of American Independence this year. “In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, President Donald…

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Namgya Khampa

Indian deputy chief of mission meets lawmakers; India-US ties discussed

Washington: India’s Deputy Chief of Mission in the US, Namgya Khampa, met Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to discuss further strengthening collaboration in defence, trade and investment. Khampa met the Democrat Congresswoman from Maryland, who is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, here on Wednesday. “They discussed recent global developments and ways to further strengthen…

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