Kathmandu: Virat Kohli, one of India’s greatest cricketers, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, bringing an end to a remarkable 14-year career in the game’s longest format. The former captain played 123 Test matches, making his debut in 2011 against the West Indies. Since the retirement of Sachin Tendulkar in 2013, Kohli has… Continue reading Virat Kohli retires from test cricket after 14 glorious years
Month: May 2025
India, Pakistan Agree to Immediate Full Ceasefire
Kathmandu: India and Pakistan have agreed to a full ceasefire, effective immediately, following high-level communication between senior officials from both countries. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the development on Saturday. According to Misri, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) held a phone conversation with his Indian… Continue reading India, Pakistan Agree to Immediate Full Ceasefire
Indian govt orders X to block over 8,000 accounts, including global news outlets
Kathmandu: The Indian government has issued executive orders directing social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to block access to more than 8,000 accounts in India, including those belonging to international news organizations and prominent users, according to a statement released by the company. X stated that failure to comply could lead to significant fines and… Continue reading Indian govt orders X to block over 8,000 accounts, including global news outlets
Pakistan denies India’s claims amid escalating cross-border tensions
Kathmandu: Pakistan has denied claims by India’s armed forces that its “military stations” in Jammu, Udhampur (Indian-administered Kashmir), and Pathankot (Punjab state) were targeted in drone and missile attacks, as the two nuclear-armed neighbors face their most serious military escalation in recent years. No casualties have been reported on the Indian side so far. Pakistan’s… Continue reading Pakistan denies India’s claims amid escalating cross-border tensions
US Secretary of State speaks with Pakistan’s PM amid rising tensions with India
Kathmandu: Amid growing tensions between Pakistan and India, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, according to a CNN report. Pakistan’s official readout of the call, released by the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Sharif strongly condemned India’s recent strikes, describing them as a violation… Continue reading US Secretary of State speaks with Pakistan’s PM amid rising tensions with India
Nepal expresses concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan
Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists, including one Nepali citizen. In its statement, the ministry expressed solidarity… Continue reading Nepal expresses concern over rising tensions between India and Pakistan
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., joins Portugal U-15 national team
Kathmandu: Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son, 14-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., has been included in Portugal’s U-15 national team for the first time. Currently training with the youth team of Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, Ronaldo Jr. follows in his father’s footsteps, as Cristiano Ronaldo Sr. continues to play for the senior team. Ronaldo Sr. signed with Al-Nassr… Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., joins Portugal U-15 national team
Bill Gates and Binod Chaudhary meet to discuss Nepal’s healthcare and employment challenges
Kathmandu: Binod Chaudhary, the Chairman of Chaudhary Group and a Member of Parliament, met with Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and renowned philanthropist, during the Philanthropy Asia Alliance-2025 (PA-2025) conference held in Singapore on Tuesday. The meeting saw a serious discussion on the major challenges facing Nepal’s healthcare and employment sectors. During the conversation,… Continue reading Bill Gates and Binod Chaudhary meet to discuss Nepal’s healthcare and employment challenges
China condemns India’s missile strikes on Pakistan as tensions escalate
Kathmandu: China has expressed regret over India’s missile strikes on Pakistan, which left at least eight people dead and more than 35 injured. The airstrike, carried out on Wednesday morning, has drawn international concern, including a statement from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urging both India and Pakistan to exercise restraint. According to Reuters, the… Continue reading China condemns India’s missile strikes on Pakistan as tensions escalate
Tension escalates in Jammu and Kashmir border areas after Indian airstrikes
Kathmandu: Following India’s recent airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, heavy shelling has been reported along several border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, and Uri sectors. According to BBC Hindi, the shelling has triggered panic among locals, with many residents seeking shelter in hospitals and other safe locations. Jamrud Mughal, a… Continue reading Tension escalates in Jammu and Kashmir border areas after Indian airstrikes