Kathmandu: Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after 15 months of intense conflict, according to mediators Qatar and the United States. The deal, expected to take effect on Sunday pending Israeli cabinet approval, will pause hostilities in Gaza, facilitate humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians, and reunite hostages with their families.… Continue reading Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan hospitalized after stabbing incident
Kathmandu: Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalized with multiple stab injuries following an attack by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning. The incident occurred in an upscale neighborhood where Khan resides with his family. According to Mumbai police, the actor was injured during a scuffle with an unidentified man who… Continue reading Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan hospitalized after stabbing incident
CAN to host batting camp for emerging players
Kathmandu: The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has announced plans to organize a specialized “Batting Camp” for young players. In a notice issued yesterday, CAN revealed that the camp will focus on enhancing the skills of promising batters. Scheduled to run from January 17 to 25 at Tribhuvan University and Mulpani Cricket Grounds, the camp… Continue reading CAN to host batting camp for emerging players
Weather Update: rain and snowfall across Nepal
Kathmandu: Kathmandu Valley and various regions across Nepal are experiencing cloudy weather today. Rain and snowfall have already started in some areas of the Sudurpaschim Province since early morning. Meteorologist Sanjiv Adhikari has indicated the likelihood of rainfall in areas west of the Gandaki Province and snowfall across all Himalayan regions. According to him, the… Continue reading Weather Update: rain and snowfall across Nepal
SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon
Kathmandu: Two lunar landers built by private companies in the US and Japan have left Earth aboard a SpaceX rocket as part of a rideshare to the Moon. The Falcon 9 took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 01:09 local time (06:09 GMT) on Wednesday, carrying landers belonging to America’s Firefly Aerospace… Continue reading SpaceX rocket launches private missions to Moon
Madhes-Centric parties push for unity to address regional issues
Kathmandu: In an effort to address Madhes-related concerns, leaders from six Madhes-centric political parties convened on Tuesday, signaling renewed dialogue on issues such as constitutional amendments. The meeting, held at the Samarpan Academy in Dhumbarahi, aimed to establish a framework, objectives, and a common agenda for forming a united front. Although no concrete decisions were… Continue reading Madhes-Centric parties push for unity to address regional issues
Lawmakers proposes lowering Nepal’s legal marriage age to 18
Kathmandu: A parliamentary sub-committee under the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee of Nepal’s House of Representatives has proposed reducing the legal marriage age from 20 to 18 years. The recommendation, which has sparked a nationwide debate, stems from findings highlighting a disconnect between existing laws and societal practices in rural areas. The sub-committee’s report… Continue reading Lawmakers proposes lowering Nepal’s legal marriage age to 18
NASA proposes cheaper, faster plan for Mars sample return mission
Kathmandu: NASA is revising its ambitious plan to return rocks and soil from Mars after its original proposal ballooned to an estimated $11 billion. Bill Nelson, NASA’s Administrator, presented a new, more cost-effective approach on Tuesday, just weeks before his tenure ends. The updated plan aims to ensure the timely return of samples collected by… Continue reading NASA proposes cheaper, faster plan for Mars sample return mission
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote amid looming ban
Kathmandu: As the potential ban on TikTok looms in the United States, users are migrating en masse to RedNote, a Chinese social media app popular among Mandarin-speaking audiences. Dubbed “TikTok refugees,” this exodus has propelled RedNote to the top of Apple’s US App Store, making it the most downloaded app on Monday. RedNote, known in… Continue reading US TikTok users flock to Chinese app RedNote amid looming ban
Nato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables
Kathmandu: NATO has announced the launch of a new mission, “Baltic Sentry,” aimed at intensifying the surveillance of ships in the Baltic Sea following a spate of undersea cable damages last year. The initiative, unveiled by NATO chief Mark Rutte during a summit in Helsinki, will deploy additional patrol aircraft, warships, and drones to protect… Continue reading Nato launches new mission to protect crucial undersea cables