Nepal needed to prioritise formidable policy on AI

March 3, 2025 7:38 PM

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Nepal needed to prioritise formidable policy on AI

The seminar on Nepal's AI Diplomacy highlights AI’s growing role in Nepal’s security, evolving technological landscape and sustainable growth in the digital age. The National Seminar on “AI and Diplomacy" organised by The Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy in Kathmandu, shared the impor...

President Murmu calls upon Higher learning institutions to encourage research

March 3, 2025 7:33 PM

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President Murmu calls upon Higher learning institutions to encourage research

President Droupadi Murmu has emphasized the need to pay significant attention to research along with education. The President stated that the Government has established the National Research Fund with a very good objective, and the institutions of higher learning would make good use of this importan...

Bihar : FM Choudhary tables ₹3.17 lakh crore budget

March 3, 2025 6:31 PM

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Bihar : FM Choudhary tables ₹3.17 lakh crore budget

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who holds the Finance Department, today presented the state Budget of 3 lakh 17 thousand crore rupees for the Financial Year 2025-26 in the state assembly. The budget size is more than 38 thousand 169 crore rupees compared to the corresponding current ye...

Pak- Afghanistan border clashes & closure despite agreement

March 3, 2025 6:26 PM

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Pak- Afghanistan border clashes & closure despite agreement

At the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, a driver was killed and at least two Pakistani soldiers were injured during violent clashes. The border remained closed for the 10th consecutive day today. The fresh clashes took place at a time when both sides recently reached an agreement to ...

Oil prices up amid outcome of Russia-Ukraine war

March 3, 2025 6:11 PM

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Oil prices up amid outcome of Russia-Ukraine war

Oil prices edged up today as investors await outcome of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and repercussions from US tariffs. Brent Crude was trading over 0.2 percent up at around 72 dollars and 97 cents per barrel. WTI Crude was trading nearly flat at around 69 dollars and 82 cents per barrel wh...

INS Kuthar receives warm welcome upon arrival at Colombo port

March 3, 2025 6:06 PM

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INS Kuthar receives warm welcome upon arrival at Colombo port

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar, a Khukri-class corvette, arrived at Colombo port today for a three-day visit. The ship received a ceremonial welcome from the Sri Lanka Navy, accompanied by traditional tunes from the naval band. Upon arrival, Commander Nitin Sharma, Commanding Officer of INS Kuthar, ...

Rupee appreciates by 15 paise against dollar

March 3, 2025 5:31 PM

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Rupee appreciates by 15 paise against dollar

In the Forex market, the rupee appreciated by 15 paise to settle at 87 rupees and 36 paise against the US dollar. The dollar index, which indicates US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 106.99 in intra-day trade.