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Group of prominent citizens warn of 'authoritarian drift' under Balen Shah govt

Nepal, May 4 -- A group of 28 prominent citizens has issued a strongly worded public appeal accusing the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah of undermining democratic norms, violating const... Read More


Certus Capital backs Vasavi Group's residential project

New Delhi, May 4 -- Real estate-focused alternative investment firm Certus Capital has committed Rs 275 crore (about $29 million) in last-mile funding to a residential project of Hyderabad-based devel... Read More


OpenAI co-founder Brockman takes the stand Elon Musk lawsuit enters week two

OAKLAND, May 4 -- Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI's co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man ag... Read More


CID arrests 3 suspects for stealing BD10,000 worth of goods from private company

Bahrain, May 4 -- The Ministry of Interior announced that the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science had arrested three Asians, ag... Read More


Govt to purchase 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer from India through G2G deal

Nepal, May 4 -- The government has decided to procure 80,000 metric tons of chemical fertilizer from India through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement. Under the arrangement, Nepal will purcha... Read More


US Launches Shipping Escort Mission in Hormuz, Keeps Pressure on Iran

Afghanistan, May 4 -- The United States has begun escorting commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz while maintaining blockade on Iran, amid rising tensions and rejected diplomacy. The United States Cen... Read More


Odisha directs fast-tracking of NH and railways over bridge projects

Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- Principal Secretary of the Works Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, issued a directive to senior officials to expedite the completion of all ongoing National Highway, State Highway,... Read More


Anti-Cybercrime Directorate arrests man for misusing social media to insult a religious symbol.

Bahrain, May 4 -- The Interior Ministry announced that the Anti-Cybercrime Directorate of the General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security had arrested a 20-year-old man... Read More


SC orders release of Shekhar Golchha on bail

Nepal, May 4 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the release of businessman Shekhar Golchha on bail, ruling that detention should only be used as a last resort. The directive was issued while heari... Read More


2027: Tinubu will lose on social media but win at polls - Governor

Nigeria, May 4 -- Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said President Bola Tinubu would only lose the 2027 presidential election if voting were conducted on social media platforms, insisting that real... Read More