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Non-domestic goods dominate Nepal's exports as high-value products struggle

Kathmandu, Aug. 16 -- Nepal's export of high-value goods grew by just 3.16 percent in the last fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal data, sharply contrasting with overall export growth of 13.81... Read More


Bank holidays this week: SBI, HDFC, ICICI, PNB to remain closed for upto 3 days - Bank holiday dates as per RBI calendar

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- All public and private banks across India will remain closed today, since 16 August is a Sunday. Hence, physical in branch banking services at all scheduled and non-scheduled ban... Read More


Lunar Eclipse August 2026: When to watch the August 27-28 event and what it means in astrology

India, Aug. 16 -- If you enjoy watching the night sky, you have another celestial event to look forward to this month. A partial lunar eclipse will take place on August 27-28, 2026, according to NASA.... Read More


Iran accuses Middle East war mediator Qatar of holding its missing pilots, delaying probe; Doha rejects claims

India, Aug. 16 -- As tensions in the Middle East refuse to die down, Iran on Sunday accused Qatar, which played a key mediator role in talks with the US to end hostilities, of obstructing efforts to i... Read More


ICT prosecutor says Hasina's public statements could block appeal against death sentence

Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina may be barred from appealing her crimes against humanity conviction because she has publicly commented on the case, International Crimes Trib... Read More


Oil Prices Today, August 16, 2026: Brent at $88.52 as the US Blockade Holds Hormuz Shut

DUBAI, Aug. 16 -- Ten ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Before the war, it was about 130 a day. That gap, and not any shift in demand, is the reason a barrel of Brent costs $88.52 going in... Read More


Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report

Washington, Aug. 16 -- Discontent with Washington is mounting across the Persian Gulf region as regional allies are growing weary of the negotiations to secure a peace deal with Iran. According to Ar... Read More


Japanese academics guide EWU students on postgraduate study, research opportunities in Japan

Bangladesh, Aug. 16 -- East West University (EWU) has hosted a seminar on research and higher education opportunities in Japan, bringing together a delegation of Japanese academics and education profe... Read More


Uber and Pony.ai Plan 2,000 Robotaxis Across Four European Cities

New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Two years after Pony.ai first announced a global robotaxi partnership with Uber, the two companies said Thursday they are ready to scale it. More than 2,000 autonomous vehicles w... Read More


Saif Ali Khan says his sons Taimur Ali Khan, Jeh feel scared about ongoing wars in the world: 'Who's looking after us?'

India, Aug. 16 -- On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, Saif Ali Khan visited Uri in Jammu and Kashmir as a part of NDTV's Jai Jawan programme, where he spent time with soldiers and shared... Read More