SOCIETY
Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill
Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill
With 89 brick kilns in the capital resuming operations in mid-January and more than a thousand outside the valley, pollution levels are expected to climb further.
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SPORTS
Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38
Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38
On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition still fuels his passion, dismissing any immediate thoughts of retirement.
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POLITICS
RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry escalates
RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry esc...
The dispute revolves around Deputy Treasurer Shobhit Upreti and Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra, whose rivalry has also complicated candidate selection in other constituencies.
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WORLD
Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests
Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests
Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Greenlandic associations in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and the Greenlandic capital Nuuk.
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WORLD
Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison
Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison
Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodriguez reported that 406 people have been freed since December.
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ECONOMY
Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent
Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands aro...
The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26.
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WORLD
Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally
Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro a...
In a Telegram message, Delcy Rodriguez announced the ministry would be combined with a commerce ministry and thanked Saab -- a Colombian-born Venezuelan -- "for his service to the Homeland; he will be taking on new responsibilities."
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POLITICS
NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recognition
NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recogni...
This marks the inaugural session of the CWC after Gagan Thapa’s leadership received official recognition on Friday, following the party’s Special General Convention.
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ECONOMY
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
Preparations of annual budget for upcoming FY begins
According to the National Planning Commission (NPC), the National Resource Estimation Committee has initiated its works in a way to explore possible resources and set the spending limit for the upcoming FY budget.
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WORLD
US judge restricts federal agents over Minnesota protests
US judge restricts federal agents over Minnesota protests
In the 83-page order, US District Judge Katherine Menendez ordered immigration agents to dial back their aggressive tactics, barring the detention or arrest of peaceful protesters and drivers, and using pepper-spray against demonstrators.
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