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Communal unrest exposes failures in Nepal's intelligence system

Kathmandu, Aug. 5 -- When communal tensions flared up in Dewanganj of Sunsari and swiftly spread across neighbouring districts in Madhesh province, Prime Minister Balendra Shah summoned Inspector Gene... Read More


Four and a half months on, Shah government faces questions over governance

Kathmandu, Aug. 5 -- Four and a half months after Prime Minister Balendra Shah took office, his government finds itself facing mounting criticism over its style of governance, with opponents, constitu... Read More


US student visa decline raises questions over security and academic competitiveness

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- A sharp decline in US student visas issued to Chinese and Indian nationals is fueling renewed debate over immigration policy, national security, and Americas long-standing role a... Read More


Our public hospitals have worse problems than toilet hygiene

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 5 -- Media people are a judgy bunch. It comes with the job. A journalist with poor judgement won't be a journalist for long. So when I saw another newspaper post screencaps of Hos... Read More


Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 5 August

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Indian markets ended lower on 4 August 2026, snapping a four-day winning streak as profit booking and volatility ahead of the weekly derivatives expiry weighed on sentiment. The r... Read More


RBI proposes to rationalise interest rate framework to boost transparency, consumer protection

Mumbai, Aug. 5 -- The Reserve Bank on Wednesday proposed to rationalise the regulatory framework governing interest rates across all regulated entities to improve transparency in loan pricing, strengt... Read More


Indian Shares End Little Changed Amid RBI Rate Hold

India, Aug. 5 -- Indian shares ended a choppy session flat to slightly lower on Wednesday even as a sharp fall in oil prices helped ease concerns around inflation and interest rates. Brent crude futu... Read More


PB Fintech Q1 Results: Net profit nearly doubles to Rs.163 crore; revenue climbs 40%

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, reported its June quarter results after market hours on Wednesday, August 5, posting a consolidated net profit of R... Read More


Boost your savings on autopilot: How cash optimisation apps put your surplus money to work

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Holding extra cash in a traditional savings account earning a meager 2.5% to 3% causes your money to lose real value against inflation. This yield gap is prompting smart savers to... Read More


Kashmir's Empty Chairs

Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- A hospital ward without a doctor looks fine until a patient needs help. A classroom without a teacher still has desks and a blackboard, while a road without an engineer's inspectio... Read More