More than 5,300 foreign tourists trekked the route during Dashain, 769 more than in the same period last year, as improving weather and repairs restored access.

Israeli markets slump as Netanyahu’s bloc outperforms election forecasts but falls short of a majority, raising uncertainty over government formation and the prospect of another election.

More than 180,000 people were evacuated in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as the storm weakened after making landfall, disrupting flights and triggering heavy rain across several states.

The system is forecast to bring rain from Thursday afternoon, with heavy downpours possible overnight and on Friday.

The election leaves Netanyahu’s path to power uncertain but keeps the risk of further escalation with Iran alive, unsettling oil markets.

The government aims to promote films that highlight the country’s culture, history and tourism. Filmmakers welcome the move but criticise the 21-day deadline.

The Royals, which lost their first match against Lumbini Lions, handed Pokhara Avengers a six-wicket defeat on Wednesday.

A sudden $25,000 fee requirement from the Pakistan Cricket Board forces NPL teams to scramble for emergency replacements, dampening global appeal and leaving fans disappointed.

Server outages and excessive fees have added to applicants’ woes. Legal hurdles have delayed plans for new centres.

The government has appointed the Buddhist nun and singer to lead the Lumbini Development Trust despite unresolved questions over her citizenship and a money-laundering investigation dating back to 2018.

When Chief Justice Sharma formed the bench on October 7, Justice Phuyal refused to sit, leading to the suspension of proceedings.

Twelve years since the last summit, the bloc remains paralysed by deep-seated rivalry between India and Pakistan, and the requirement for unanimous consent among its eight members.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urges developing economies, including Nepal, to push for reforms and use WTO tools to help local businesses access global markets.

Daily demand exceeds 400 pints, but collections have fallen to around 20. Patients needing urgent surgery are among the hardest hit.