Nepal seeks ‘transformative’ ties, says no grudge against India

Nepal does not carry any old baggage against India and is determined to build a genuinely transformative relationship with its “close neighbor and most important partner,” said Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal as he met his counterpart S Jaishankar on Saturday, following another round of diplomatic strife over the border dispute.Welcoming Khanal, Jaishankar said earlier…

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Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 29 per 14.2kg cylinder

Domestic cooking gas (LPG) prices climbed sharply today as the government raised the price of a standard 14.2‑kg cylinder by Rs 29, PTI sources reported. The upward revision takes effect nationwide, though the final retail price will vary from city to city because of differing local taxes and transportation charges.The increase applies to both subsidised…

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India Nepal Relations: ‘Very special relationship’: Jaishankar calls for ‘decisive shift’ in India–Nepal ties; Kathmandu signals reset, says ‘no old baggage’ | India News

NEW DELHI: India and Nepal share a “very special relationship” and there is now an opportunity to “decisively shift the trajectory” of bilateral engagement to realise its full potential, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday during talks with Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal in New Delhi.In his opening remarks, Jaishankar underlined the depth…

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Army officer dies after falling into gorge during anti-terror operation in J&K’s Rajouri | India News

Representative image (ANI) NEW DELHI: An army officer died after falling into a gorge during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday, officials said, as cited by PTI.The officer, a lieutenant, was part of the security forces involved in Operation Sheruwali, which entered its 15th day. The operation is being carried…

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‘Deserved a chance to prove’: Ashwin questions Suryakumar Yadav’s India T20 snub | Cricket News

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the selectors’ decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I setup, calling it a “landmark” and “ruthless” call and suggesting that the World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s T20I squads for the tours…

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How a murder in England by a Brit-Sikh triggered a MAGA meltdown over ‘decline of western civilisation’

The TOI correspondent from Washington: In another era, the murder of an 18-year-old student in Southampton, England, would have remained a domestic British tragedy, investigated by police, debated in Parliament and mourned by family and friends. In 2026, however, no political controversy remains local for long. Especially not if Elon Musk notices it. And certainly…

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