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In Pictures: Scorched landmarks, writing on the wall, a long walk for Nepal to rise from the ashes

Kathmandu's skyline is pocketmarked with damaged buildings, many which were landmarks. The losses are not just physical—they are a damage on the country's psyche as well.

Political prisoner to Nepal’s only woman Chief Justice, Sushila Karki is Gen Z’s pick to lead interim govt

Nepal’s only woman Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, has been endorsed by representatives of Gen Z movement to lead interim govt day after widespread protests led to fall of Oli govt.

Landmark court orders to 1st same-sex marriage — 2-decade struggle that led to Nepal scripting history

The country registered its first same-sex union earlier this week, five months after its Supreme Court issued an interim order allowing registration of same-sex marriages.

Activists hail as Nepal’s top court temporarily clears way for same-sex marriage

The country's Supreme Court issued an interim order Wednesday allowing same-sex couples to register their marriages pending a final verdict.

A game of baccarat & 2 weeks on Serpent’s tail — how Nepal journalist got Charles Sobhraj caught

Nepal's Supreme Court ordered Sobhraj's release Wednesday. 19 years ago, it was a chance encounter with 'bikini killer' at casino that led journalist Joseph Nathan to ultimate scoop.

Nepal SC bans Army from awarding infra project to China firm after protest from Indian company

This is not the first time that the company China First Highway Engineering Company Ltd has courted controversy. It’s been accused of fraud by the African Development Bank Group.

On Camera

India needs derivatives for high economic growth. STT hike is a bad move

A sound tax system is one based on the ability to pay or economic surplus. But the STT taxes the circulation of capital and not its returns, making it deeply distortionary.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.