Nepal News

• Nepal's Interim PM convenes all-party meeting, assures about timely commencement of election December 5, 2025
  Kathmandu [Nepal], December 5 (ANI): With 90 days left for the commencement of the election announced after the Gen-Z uprising of September, Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday convened an all-party meeting.The meeting, which continued for nearly three hours at the Prime Minister's Official residence, Baluwatar, the Prime Minister assured leaders of major […]
• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway hosts 3-day Kurseong Station Mahotsav as a part of Annual Ghum Festival December 5, 2025
  Guwahati (Assam) [India], December 5 (ANI): The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), successfully organised a vibrant and culturally enriching three-day Station Mahotsav as part of the Ghum Festival at the historic Kurseong Railway Station. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said in a […]
• 2025 Myanmar Int'l Textile, Machinery Fair kicks off in Yangon December 5, 2025
  YANGON, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Myanmar International Textile and Machinery Fair kicked off in Yangon on Friday. The event was organized by the Chinese Textile & Garment Association in Myanmar in collaboration with the Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA). This event aims to foster long-term business cooperation, and strengthen economic ties between Myanmar, […]
• Nepal: Oli and Deuba meet for first time since September's Gen-Z uprising December 5, 2025
  Kathmandu [Nepal], December 5 (ANI): Nepal's former Prime Ministers KP Sharma Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba met on Friday for the first time since the September Gen-Z uprising, which brought down the coalition government led by Oli.On Friday afternoon, Oli, along with his spouse Radhika Shakya, reached Deuba's temporary residence in the capital Kathmandu to […]
• Vietnam aims to establish up to 10 free trade zones by 2045 December 5, 2025
  HANOI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam plans to establish up to 10 free trade zones nationwide by 2045 as part of efforts to create new growth drivers and enhance international competitiveness, the government portal reported Friday. Under a proposal presented by the Ministry of Finance at a government meeting on Friday morning, Vietnam is expected […]
• UK universities clamp down on Pakistani applicants amid rising visa fraud and abuse December 5, 2025
  London [UK], December 5 (ANI): In a move that has sparked outrage among aspiring students, several British universities have halted or restricted admissions from Pakistan and Bangladesh, citing rising visa misuse and mounting pressure from the UK Home Office to curb fraudulent applications. At least nine universities have suspended recruitment from what officials describe as […]
• "LoPs not invited to official dinner for President Putin": Jairam Ramesh December 5, 2025
  New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday confirmed that the Leaders of the Opposition (LoPs) in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge respectively, were not invited to the official dinner organised in honour of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is currently on a […]
• "Quite surprising invitation was sent...": Congress leader Pawan Khera reacts to Shashi Tharoor's President's banquet invite December 5, 2025
  New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned the decision to invite party MP Shashi Tharoor to the President's banquet hosted in honour of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to India.Speaking to ANI, Khera said he was 'quite surprised', especially as key Congress leaders were not included […]
• Wire manufacturer plans $176 million expansion in Cleburne County December 5, 2025
  Wire manufacturer plans $176 million expansion in Cleburne County
• Uttarakhand CM Dhami addresses Herbal Advisory Committee meeting December 5, 2025
  Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 5 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while addressing the Herbal Advisory Committee meeting held at the Secretariat on Friday, directed officials to work systematically in the herbal sector by creating village-level clusters. He emphasised that special focus should be placed on the promotion and development of herbal and medicinal products […]
• China-linked cybercrime rings tighten grip on Africa as Nigeria becomes global fraud hotspot December 5, 2025
  Abuja [Nigeria] December 5 (ANI): Africa is fast emerging as the new battleground in a sweeping wave of cybercrime, with Nigeria at its centre, exposing the growing reach of China-linked digital fraud syndicates across the continent.Large-scale raids in Lagos and Abuja between late 2024 and early 2025 uncovered extensive online scam operations run with corporate […]
• Roundup: Devastating floods in South, Southeast Asia expose climate risks, systemic gaps December 5, 2025
  BANGKOK/JAKARTA/COLOMBO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Parts of South and Southeast Asia have witnessed the most devastating flooding in years as a result of relentless downpours compounded by a tropical cyclone, with Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand reporting a combined death toll exceeding 1,400, with nearly 900 people still missing. It is believed that human-induced vulnerabilities […]
• ICC Player of the Month nominees for November revealed December 5, 2025
  Dubai [UAE], December 5 (ANI): Two spinners, Simon Harmer and Taijul Islam, and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz are in contention for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for November.In the women's shortlist, two contenders from the recently concluded inaugural ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy, Esha Oza and Thipatcha Putthawong, and ICC Women's Cricket World […]
• UN supports South, Southeast Asian nations responding to flooding, landslides: spokesperson December 5, 2025
  UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations continues to support the governments of some South and Southeast Asian nations in responding to the catastrophic flooding and landslides that have reportedly killed over 1,500 people and impacted nearly 11 million people, a UN spokesperson said Thursday. In Sri Lanka, the United Nations and its […]
• "Up to dignitaries whom they want to meet": Milind Deora refutes Rahul Gandhi's claim amid Putin's visit December 5, 2025
  New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday criticised the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, after he alleged that opposition leaders were not allowed to meet foreign dignitaries. Speaking to ANI outside Parliament, Deora said it is ultimately […]
• Air India partners with Maldivian to ease travel to 16 remote islands in Maldives December 5, 2025
  New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): Air India's new partnership with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, gives travellers easy access to 16 lesser-known islands across the island nation, opening a wider route network for people flying between the two countries.As per an Air India press release, the agreement allows visitors flying with Air […]
• BJP MP Darshan Choudhary rejects Rahul Gandhi's claim on foreign dignitaries not meeting LoP December 5, 2025
  New Delhi [India], December 5 (ANI): BJP MP Darshan Singh Choudhary on Friday dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegation that the Leader of Opposition is being prevented from meeting visiting foreign dignitaries, calling it 'Rahul Gandhi's restlessness.''This is Rahul Gandhi's restlessness. The tradition that has been going on so far has always been accepted, but […]
• India-Nepal joint military Exercise SURYAKIRAN strengthens combined HADR preparedness December 5, 2025
  Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) [India], December 5 (ANI): The ongoing India-Nepal Joint Exercise SURYAKIRAN marked a significant milestone over the past two days with a dedicated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capsule conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). As per the release, the module showcased precision rescue drills for flash floods, structural collapse during […]
• IAF recalls strikes on Pakistan during 1971 Indo-Pak war, securing Longewala and key fronts December 5, 2025
  New Delhi [India] December 5 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) recalled its historic strikes on Pakistan during the third day of the 1971 war, highlighting the pivotal role of air operations in shaping the course of the conflict that ultimately led to India's victory and the creation of Bangladesh. In a post on X, […]
• BMW F 450 GS India Launch Likely In January 2026 December 5, 2025
  India Launch Likely In January 2026At the 2025 EICMA, BMW had showcased the all-new F 450 GS adventure tourer bike. A global launch is imminent, as production has already commenced at the TVS facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The bike will be manufactured exclusively in India and exported to more than 100 markets. Launch in […]