China on Wednesday urged “all sections” of Nepal to “properly handle” domestic issues, and restore social order and stability after violent protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.
Ex-chief justice likely to head interim govt in Nepal
Nepal’s former chief justice Sushila Karki, Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah and former electricity board Kulman Ghising are among the names under consideration by the protesting Gen Z group to lead an interim government in Nepal, source said on Wednesday.
EC to take call on pan-India SIR rollout soon
The Election Commission will soon decide on the date to roll out special intensive revision on a pan-India basis and the exercise to clean up the voter list across states may take place before the end of the year, officials said Wednesday.
India is in ‘active talks’ with the US for trade agreement: Piyush Goya
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that the government is actively talking to the US for a bilateral trade agreement.
Kerala HC orders return of gold-plated panels removed from Sabarimala temple
In a setback to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), the Kerala High Court has ordered that the gold-plated panels removed from the ‘Dwarapalaka’ (guardian) sculptures at the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum of Sabarimala and transported to Chennai must be brought back immediately.
PM Modi speaks with Qatar Amir, expresses deep concern over Doha attacks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing his deep concern over the recent attacks in Doha.
England routs Serbia
Kylian Mbappé got France out of trouble, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal do the same with a record-equaling goal, and England finally got its Thomas Tuchel era into gear.
Bolivia defeatz Brazil 1-0 to reach to WC playoff
Miguel Terceros scored from a penalty in the first half and Bolivia downed Brazil 1-0 on Tuesday in South American qualifying which combined with Colombia’s win over Venezuela helped the Bolivians advance to the playoff tournament for the 2026 World Cup.
Pat Cummins sets himself 4-6 weeks to resume bowling
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has set himself a tentative 4-6 week time to recover from a lumbar bone stress injury, saying he would take a complete break from bowling and do very little of running during the period.
Bangladesh ready for Hong Kong challenge
Bangladesh will begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Thursday, a seemingly straightforward opener against a side that is still reeling from a heavy defeat to Afghanistan.
