Nepal govt restricts imports of mangoes from IndiaNepal has banned Indian mango imports citing pesticide levels and inadequate border quarantine. This move boosts local farmers who now face...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? World’s highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single dayA record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascen...
22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreignersThe Unique Identification Authority of India has updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules. New regulations expand accepted documents ...
13 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Planning a trip to Mussoorie? Viral video showing current state of 'once-scenic' Kempty Falls leaves internet 'heartbroken'A viral video showing the current condition of Kempty Falls near Mussoorie has sparked widespread outrage online, with social media users c...
12 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Government specifies 40 sub-sectors for faster clearance of FDI proposals from land-bordering nationsIndia is fast-tracking foreign investment proposals from China and neighboring nations. Forty key manufacturing sub-sectors, including rare...
05 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
DPIIT issues updated SOP for processing FDI applicationsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has streamlined Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposal processing wit...
05 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in officeNepal's new "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah navigates a challenging first month. Despite an ambitious reform agenda, his government fa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Nepal stops unauthorised IVF camp by Indian doctors in KathmanduA planned IVF consultation camp in Nepal faced cancellation when the medical regulatory board intervened, stopping two Indian doctors from ...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Molehill of greed out of a mountainConquering Mount Everest is not just a test of endurance but an expedition of the spirit. Once a beacon for colonial aspirations, it now sy...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
$20,000,000 scam at 30,000 feet: How Mount Everest guides made trekkers sick for hefty insurance gainsNepal's tourism faces a $20 million insurance fraud crisis after trekking guides allegedly poisoned tourists to stage fake medical emergenc...
02 Apr, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Nepal lifts social media ban, PM resigns: All you need to know about 'GenZ protests'Nepal social media ban: The issue quickly spiralled out of control with citizens protesting on the streets, ultimately leading to 19 deaths...
09 Sep, 2025, 03.20 PM IST
Nepal ends solo expeditions on Mount Everest, other 8000-metre peaksNepal has implemented new regulations requiring one mountain guide for every two climbers on peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mt Everest...
05 Feb, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Why does Nepal suffer so many air crashes?Nepal has a poor record on air safety, with over 360 deaths in airplane or helicopter crashes since 2000. The country's landlocked terrain,...
26 Jul, 2024, 03.46 PM IST
Zydus to make Biotax 1g injection available with 10ml sterile water post Nepal regulator's objectionThe Indian pharmaceuticals group refuted a media report that the Department of Drug Administration, Nepal has suspended sales and distribut...
19 Jun, 2024, 04.24 PM IST