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Nepal introduces national standards for rolled oats and soya chunks

Kathmandu, Feb. 15 -- For the first time, the government has introduced quality standards for rolled oats and soya chunks, two food items gaining popularity especially among health-conscious consumers... Read More


UML appeals for votes for Oli as Balen gains ground in Jhapa-5

Kathmandu, Feb. 15 -- UML has issued a 35-point appeal urging voters in Jhapa-5 to re-elect party chair KP Sharma Oli, as he faces tight competition from Balendra Shah, the Rastriya Swantantra Party s... Read More


UP creates history in communicable disease control, significantly reduces mortality rate

Lucknow, Feb. 15 -- The Uttar Pradesh government has taken several comprehensive and effective steps to control communicable diseases over the past nine years. The state government has effectively ta... Read More


India's structural strength exposes Pakistan's tactical shortcomings

New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- India whacking Pakistan, this is turning out to be so often and with such great predictability, marquee cricket matches now look a mismatch. At the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colomb... Read More


Voter education starts today. Experts call it 'ritualistic'

Kathmandu, Feb. 15 -- Starting Sunday, the Election Commission is launching a voter education campaign to inform citizens about voting rights and procedures ahead of the March 5 elections. Under the ... Read More


Protest backing UGC rules turns violent at Delhi University, influencer alleges assault

India, Feb. 15 -- A demonstration by a social organisation in support of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Equity Regulations 2026 at the Delhi University's North Campus turned violent, as studen... Read More


OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushes for 'Democratic AI' in India; says will announce expansion and Govt partnerships

New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- In a significant boost to India's tech ambitions, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hailed India, the largest democracy, as a potential "full-stack AI leader," announcing plans to expand... Read More


MCG clears rRs.r2.85cr plan to upgrade parks across Sushant Lok I, Ward 9 and 10

India, Feb. 15 -- The Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) on Saturday has approved a plan to beautify several city parks by allocating a budget of Rs.2.85 crore towards infrastructure upgrades, lands... Read More


"India leading effort to democratise development of AI," say Tech leaders ahead of AI-Impact Summit

New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- The AI-India Impact Summit that gets underway in the capital from Monday positions India as a convenor and partner in global AI cooperation, supporting shared standards, collabor... Read More


As Peninsular Malaysia shuns pig farming, Sarawak rises as pork hub for Singapore

KUCHING, Feb. 15 -- As pig farming faces mounting pressure from disease, land competition, and royal decrees in Peninsular Malaysia, the East Malaysian state of Sarawak is rapidly cementing its positi... Read More