Nepal observes day of mourning for flood victims, 13 days after disaster

Nepal declared a national day of mourning on September 7, 2026, to honor the more than 1,340 victims of the Rasuwa flash floods. The commemoration took place on the 13th day following the catastrophe, one of the deadliest natural disasters in the nation’s recent history. Source link

New SBA rule bans foreigners, non‑citizens from taking small business loans; takes effect in 30 days

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy that will bar foreign nationals and non‑citizens from accessing SBA‑guaranteed small business loans. The change was issued on Monday by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and will apply to all SBA loan programs, including major lending programs and smaller support programs.Under the new policy, only […]

UAE stock markets close, trading halted by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market for two days amid Iran–US–Israel war fallout

UAE Stock Markets Closed: Regional Conflict Halts Trading on ADX and DFM In an unprecedented economic response to escalating regional conflict, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its two major financial markets, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will remain closed on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March […]

Bangladesh unrest: 2 Hindu men murdered as violence surges — 6 such killings in 18 days

Bangladesh has seen a sharp rise in violence against its minority Hindu community, with six Hindus killed in the past 18 days. The incidents have triggered serious concerns over law and order and the safety of minorities.The latest incident occurred on Monday night, when Sarat Chakraborty Mani (40), a Hindu grocery shop owner, was brutally […]

Severe Cold Grips Madhya Pradesh, Cold Wave Alert for Two Days as Temperatures Dip Below 10°C in 25 Cities | Udaipur Kiran

Bhopal, December 11 (Udaipur Kiran): The spell of severe cold continues across Madhya Pradesh, with icy winds causing a sharp drop in night temperatures. The mercury has fallen below 10 degrees Celsius in 25 cities, including Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Ujjain and Jabalpur. Kalyanpur in Shahdol district remained the coldest place in the state for the […]

Barmer–Rishikesh Express to Run Only Up to Saharanpur for Three Days | Udaipur Kiran

Jodhpur, December 4 (Udaipur Kiran): Due to important technical upgradation and modernisation work at Dehradun station yard under the Northern Railway, the railways have made temporary changes in the operation of several trains during the non-interlocking block period. The works include replacement of the non-interlocking system, installation of modern colour light signalling, and redevelopment of […]

Vi Offers 96 Days Extra Validity and 30GB Bonus Data — ₹50 Cheaper Than Jio’s Plan | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, November 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Telecom competition in India is heating up once again. Vodafone-Idea (Vi) has introduced a ₹1,749 prepaid plan that offers 96 days more validity and 30GB extra data compared to Jio’s ₹1,799 plan — all while being ₹50 cheaper. The Vi plan also includes unlimited calling, daily SMS, and several […]

‘De De Pyaar De 2’ Sees Strong Growth, Crosses ₹44 Crore in Five Days | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai (Udaipur Kiran). Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh’s latest film De De Pyaar De 2 continues to perform strongly at the box office. Released on 14 November, the film has received positive reviews from critics, and audience interest remains high even on weekdays. According to Sacnilk estimates, the film collected ₹5 crore on its […]

Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia released from ICE custody after 14 days: ‘When you are sitting in a detention facility, the world feels very small’

Indian musician Pritesh Walia shares his experience of ICE detention for 14 days and thanks the music fraternity for rallying behind his release. Jazz musician Pritesh Walia, who was arrested by ICE for alleged visa overstay, released a video announcing that he was back home on bond while his immigration case was still going on. […]

Indonesia hit by 5.7 magnitude quake days after deadly 7.7 tremor

Indonesia earthquake (File photo) An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck north-northwest of Ende in Indonesia on Monday morning, days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake hit the country.According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the latest tremor occurred at a depth of 35 km.There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that […]