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NEW DELHI: Nepal’s Balendra Shah-led new govt’s stricter enforcement of customs duty of up to 80% on goods worth over Nepali Rs 100 (Rs 63) bought from Indian markets has cut Nepali footfall in border bazaars from Dharchula to Darjeeling, squeezed Indian traders and made routine purchases costlier for families across Nepal’s border districts. It…
Australia’s Steve Smith directs fielders on Day 2 of their Ashes cricket test match against England in Melbourne. (AP) Steve Smith, who is leading Australia in Pat Cummins’ absence during the ongoing Ashes series, spoke about the Boxing Day Test that ended inside two days and said such matches are not good for finances.Australia had…
The night skies of the ancient city of Isfahan turned to blinding brightness after an airstrike. It is reported that a 2,000 pound or 900 kg bunker buster bomb hit an Iranian ammunition dump near the city. The current conflict has seen a tremendous use of bunker buster bombs as the Iranian forces have built…
With England and West Indies sealing Super Eight qualification from Group C, Scotland and Nepal are left playing for pride at the Wankhede Stadium. The contest may carry no qualification stakes, but for two teams who have endured campaigns filled with near-misses and hard lessons, a win would offer meaningful closure. Nepal began with promise,…
Riyan Parag (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their captain for IPL 2026, as earlier reported by TimesofIndia.com, signalling a major milestone in the all-rounder’s evolution within the franchise.Parag, who had earlier taken on the responsibilities of vice-captain and stand-in skipper during IPL 2025, assumes the top role…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt Americans, you can rejoice as your wallet just got good news, even before the world gets its hands on GTA 6. On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Americans can expect an extra amount in their bank accounts in the months ahead, all because of Donald…
US President Donald Trump’s designated aircraft, Air Force One, made a sharp U-turn and returned to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday after the crew reported a “minor electrical issue” during his trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum.A US government motorcade was seen heading toward the Maryland base on Tuesday night (local time).The White…
In 2025, Wall Street recorded new highs.Investors did not pay attention to the worries about Trump administration’s massive tariffs and the AI bubble concerns. The S&P 500 benchmark skyrocketed 15% so far this year, till December 17. S&P 500, another benchmark however, lagged behind its 23% jump last year. The S&P 500 has done well…
For much of their time in space, astronauts are connected to the Earth via an invisible network of communications: voices, information, and continuous assurances from Mission Control. However, for NASA’s Artemis II mission, there is a defining point at which all such connections disappear. The astronauts inside the Orion capsule were silent for approximately 40…
When India introduced a basic computer training programme in 1984, few could have imagined how profoundly it would shape the country’s technological future. Within two decades, digital literacy had become as essential as reading or writing. Today, the world stands on the cusp of a similar transformation, only this time, it’s being driven by artificial…
