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What a reporter learned covering the impact of USAID cuts on aid workers-turned-sex workers in Nepal

Associated Press reporter Kristen Gelineau, who has been covering the impact of the U.S. foreign aid cuts, reported and wrote the story of how the cuts have prompted scores of unemployed aid workers in Nepal to turn to sex work to survive

The Independent UK

PHOTO ESSAY: By a dark, dangerous highway in Nepal, aid workers fired by USAID cuts turn to sex work

For years, aid workers in central Nepal visited the shadowy spot alongside a darkened highway where transgender sex workers gather each night, offering them free HIV tests and counseling. Today, those aid workers still visit this spot — but this time, as sex workers themselves.

The Independent UK

What to know from the AP's report on the impact of USAID cuts on impoverished aid workers in Nepal

After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs

The Independent UK

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Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive

After the United States slashed its foreign aid funding last year, more than 280,000 aid workers worldwide lost their jobs

The Independent UK

Balen ends envoy snub amid protests, to meet India & China ambassadors

Nepal PM to hold one-on-one talks with both envoys on same day

The Times of India

Nepal reference, Pak ‘link’, and opposition conspiracy theories: How TV anchors spun the July 20 march

By late afternoon on July 20, the images from Delhi were difficult to ignore: protesters marching from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament were met with tear gas shells, lathi charge, and mass detentions, while internet services were suspended around central Delhi. But anyone switching on primetime television that evening would have…

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Motor insurance: Consider issuing circular standardising cross-border coverage clauses, SC to IRDAI

The Supreme Court on Monday asked IRDAI to consider issuing a master circular to standardise cross-border coverage clauses in motor insurance policies, saying policy language must be clear on whether coverage extends beyond India. The court observed that ambiguity in insurance contracts creates delays in motor accident claims and often…

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Nepal's Re 1 coin gets a makeover: Controversial Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura map removed

The Nepal government has approved the minting of a newly designed one-rupee coin, replacing the country's controversial map that included the disputed areas of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani with the image of an ancient monastery.

The Times of India

Is all well in Balen Shah's Nepal? Why protests are testing his promise of change

A little over 100 days into office, Nepal's youngest prime minister is already facing the kind of anger that swept his predecessor from power.

The Times of India

Why the Number 108 Is Sacred in Hindu Tradition, From Mala Beads to the Upanishads

The number your grandmother never explainedYou have held a mala. You know it has 108 beads. You were probably told to count each one as you repeat your mantra, and you did, and you never asked why 108. Not 100, which would be round. Not 1000, which would feel grand.…

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Ashwin backs ICC World Cup revamp, seeks more games for emerging teams

R Ashwin believes ICC's World Cup format changes are sensible. He suggests including emerging nations in bilateral series for global growth. This inclusion will provide more meaningful matches for teams like Nepal. Such steps are vital for cricket's collective development and Olympic inclusion. The ICC has announced revamped formats for…

The Economic Times

India-Nepal Joint Steering Committee reviews hydropower, power trade and transmission projects

India and Nepal reviewed power sector cooperation during their thirteenth joint steering committee meeting. Discussions focused on hydropower projects, power trade, and transmission infrastructure development. Progress on new transmission lines, including the Gorakhpur-New Butwal line, was appreciated. Both nations explored expediting ongoing and future power generation and transmission projects. Coordinated…

The Economic Times

Nepal court jails ex-deputy PM, home minister in fake refugee scam; 14 others convicted

Two former Nepal ministers received prison sentences for their involvement in a fake refugee document scam. Top Bahadur Rayamajhi was sentenced to four years, and Bal Krishna Khand received two years. Fourteen others were also convicted and sentenced for their roles in the alleged fraud. The investigation began in 2023…

The Times of India

US national arrested from Indian border town for trying to cross into Nepal

Police say the US national had entered India illegally from Sri Lanka and been living in Goa since November 2025

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Planning a Trip? 7 Best Hill Stations in India to Explore

This monsoon session is generally believed to be one of the most beautiful times to visit the Indian hill stations. There are less crowds,best prices, and the surroundings turn thick green, which is hard to spot during other seasons. Nonetheless, safety is becoming a real worry for tourists in this…

The Economic Times

Sea route, lost passport, Nepal border: American national Jordan Brown held in UP

An American national was apprehended by SSB for entering India without valid documents. He had arrived in India via sea route in November 2025 and resided in Goa. The individual identified himself as Jordan Brown from California, USA. He was attempting to travel to Nepal without authorization when apprehended by…

Times Life

How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

The Conversation

Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here’s how we found a new way to measure it

Mountain snow and meltwater from glaciers in the Himalayas determine how much water is available for drinking, farming and hydropower for millions of people in India, Pakistan, Nepal, China and Afghanistan.

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'Self-immolation, squatter evictions': Why Nepal's Gen Z protesters are back on the streets

Public fury is mounting against Nepal's Prime Minister Balen Shah, fueled by ongoing protests. The self-immolation of a ride-sharing worker has spurred vigorous youth-led demonstrations demanding accountability for government policies. Thousands have assembled, charging the administration with overlooking the struggles of its most vulnerable citizens. The recent squatter evictions have…

The Economic Times

Hundreds protest Nepal's eviction of landless squatters as activists face police crackdown

Hundreds protested in Nepal's capital against the government's eviction of landless families. Youth activists assessing flood-hit squatters faced police action and arrests. This unrest follows a government drive which displaced over fifteen thousand people. Many families remain displaced and refuse to leave temporary holding centers. Public anger over the treatment…

The Times of India

Youth-backed protests sweep Nepal as evictions, self-immolation stir public outrage

Hundreds protested Nepal's government evicting landless squatters without resettlement plans. Flooding inundated a holding center, forcing residents' evacuation and later police detention of activists. Protests intensified after a man died following a dispute with municipal police. The government's eviction drive has affected over fifteen thousand people. Public anger has extended…

The Economic Times

Nepal sends maximum foreign students to India; Karnataka top pick among foreigners: MoE

Nepal students form the largest group of foreign students studying in India. Karnataka emerged as the top destination state for these international students. India's higher education institutions welcomed students from 173 countries in the recent academic year. Foreign student enrollments saw a significant increase over the past five years. Undergraduate…

The Economic Times

Cambodia's Angkor Wat to Myanmar's historic pagodas: How India helped revive heritage beyond borders

India has actively engaged in preserving shared civilizational heritage across Asia. This includes significant restoration work on temples in Sri Lanka and Cambodia. Recently, India partnered with Indonesia for the Prambanan Temple complex conservation. The nation has also supported heritage sites in Vietnam, Nepal, and Bangladesh. These initiatives reinforce India's…

The Conversation

What will AI do for us? Young adults in lower-income countries feel more positive about its potential – new survey

Young people in low- and middle-income countries appear generally more optimistic about how AI can enhance their work prospects and social lives than their western peers, according to our new survey of people in ten countries in Africa and South Asia.

The Times of India

Nepal deployed armed soldiers, military patrols, and community intelligence networks in 2010 to save its rhinos; years later, the country recorded multiple years without a single rhino being poached

Nepal's bold, militarized approach to combat rhino poaching in 2010 yielded remarkable success, achieving several 'zero poaching' years. However, research highlights that while force deters criminals, it can alienate local communities. For sustained conservation, integrating community-led initiatives with rigorous enforcement is crucial, transforming potential conflict into cooperation for long-term species…

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