Neelam Dhungana Timsina appointed as acting Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank

April 9, 2025 11:25 AM

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Neelam Dhungana Timsina appointed as acting Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank

Deputy Governor Dr Neelam Dhungana Timsina has been appointed as acting governor of Nepal Rastra Bank for the time being. The Rastra Bank has been without a governor since the end of outgoing Governor Mahaprasad Adhikari's term on April 6.   Amid accusations of delay in the appointment of a gov...

J&K: Politicians, journalists, officials illegally occupying govt accommodations

April 9, 2025 8:42 AM

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J&K: Politicians, journalists, officials illegally occupying govt accommodations

In Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that several politicians, journalists and Government employees are illegally occupying Government accommodations in both Srinagar and Jammu. Our Correspondent reports that responding to a query by MLA Abdul Majid Larmi, the...

US imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese imports

April 9, 2025 8:27 AM

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US imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese imports

The United States said that 104 percent duties on imports from China will take effect today. Initially, China was set to face a 34 percent tariff increase as part of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs package. However, after Beijing refused to withdraw its promise to impose 34 percent retaliatory ...

IMD forecasts heat wave to abate over Northwest India from April 10

April 9, 2025 8:22 AM

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IMD forecasts heat wave to abate over Northwest India from April 10

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that heat wave conditions over northwest India will abate from tomorrow. According to the IMD, heat wave conditions will prevail over parts of Saurashtra, Kutch, Vidarbha, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi today and over Madhya ...

Asian markets sink as White House imposes 104% tariff on Chinese imports

April 9, 2025 11:23 AM

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Asian markets sink as White House imposes 104% tariff on Chinese imports

Asian markets sank again today as the White House imposed reciprocal US tariffs, including a massive 104 per cent levy on Chinese imports.     Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell nearly 4 per cent in morning trade, while markets in South Korea, New Zealand and Australia also declined, according to the Ass...

India is unstoppable, unyielding, unwavering in its progress: PM Modi

April 9, 2025 8:10 AM

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India is unstoppable, unyielding, unwavering in its progress: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Parliament is a significant step towards social justice. Congratulating the Parliament for enacting a remarkable law that serves the interests of all communities, including the Muslims, the Prime Minister s...

J&K: Over 4.28 lakh kanals of state, kah-charai land under illegal occupation

April 9, 2025 8:04 AM

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J&K: Over 4.28 lakh kanals of state, kah-charai land under illegal occupation

Jammu and Kashmir Government has said that a staggering 4 lakh 28 thousand 204 Kanals and 13 Marlas state and kah-charai land is under illegal occupation across the Union Territory. Our Correspondent reports that in reply to a query by MLA Farooq Ahmad Shah, the minister in charge said the Governmen...