Indian students studying in the United States received significant recognition during a recent U.S. Senate hearing that examined the issue of foreign influence in American higher education. The hearing, organized by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, focused on concerns related to foreign funding, research collaborations, and the potential national security risks associated…
New Delhi. Leaders, policymakers, diplomats and innovators from around the world are participating in the NXT Summit 2026, a major global leadership forum being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The three-day summit, running from March 12 to March 14, focuses on discussions about governance, technology, economic transformation and international cooperation.The event is headlined…
A refuelling aircraft operated by the United States Armed Forces has crashed over western Iraq, according to confirmation from the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).The aircraft involved was a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, a military refuelling tanker used to supply fuel to fighter jets and bombers while they are in flight. Officials said the incident occurred…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from the strategic reserves of its member countries to stabilise global energy markets as prices surge during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.The planned release is significantly larger than the 182 million barrels released by IEA members…
New Delhi Former Prime Minister of Nepal Baburam Bhattarai has said that Nepal can achieve rapid development under the leadership of young people.Speaking at the Prime Ministerial Round Table session during the NXT 2026 Global Summit in New Delhi, Bhattarai expressed confidence that the rise of a new generation in politics could push Nepal toward…
Kathmandu. Buddha Air has officially retired its historic ATR‑72 aircraft with the registration 9N‑AJO after more than 16 years of service.The ATR‑72, one of the airline’s main regional planes, was formally bid farewell after completing its full operational life. Its last commercial flight took place on 9 March 2026, flying from Bhairahawa to Kathmandu. Over…
Kathmandu. Due to tensions in the Middle East, the supply of cooking gas in Nepal has been affected. Some gas distribution depots remain closed, while long lines of consumers have formed at the few that are open.This morning, long queues were seen in the industrial area of Balaju, with consumers standing in line carrying empty…
In the United States, a young woman has contributed her menstrual blood for scientific research, sparking new possibilities in understanding a serious women’s health condition. 27-year-old graduate student Emma Backlund, from Minnesota, sent her menstrual blood to the biotech company NextGen Jane for research purposes.In 2023, when the company sought volunteers for studies based on…
For the first time in India’s history, the Supreme Court of India has allowed euthanasia (passive euthanasia). The court approved the removal of life-support equipment for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who had been in a coma for more than 13 years.The bench, comprising Justices J. B. Pardiwala and K. V. Viswanathan, emphasized that in such sensitive…
New Delhi: The no-confidence motion against Om Birla, seeking his removal as Lok Sabha Speaker, was rejected on Wednesday through a voice vote. The discussion on the motion saw significant uproar in the House.During the debate, a commotion erupted when Amit Shah was addressing the House. In response, the presiding officer Jagdambika Pal asked opposition…
