KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 9The Nepali Army has won a gold medal at the international military exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026, held in Brecon, Wales, the United Kingdom.The competition was...

Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Washington Dulles International Airport and wasreleased from detention on bond. Sheikh had entered the United States in 2019 on a student visa and later applied for asylum. Sheikh's bond was granted on Tuesday and was released on Thursday; his deportation case is still ongoing.

The Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for a ban on large protests in Delhi's commercial zones. They state that protests disrupt business during the crucial festive season, including Navratri and Diwali. Current demonstrations have led to a significant decline in customer footfall and overall business activity. The organization has proposed a permanent protest zone outside central Delhi to mitigate these issues.

The Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for a ban on large protests in Delhi's commercial zones. They state that protests disrupt business during the crucial festive season, including Navratri and Diwali. Current demonstrations have led to a significant decline in customer footfall and overall business activity. The organization has proposed a permanent protest zone outside central Delhi to mitigate these issues.

Byelections held in Tamil Nadu’s Madurantakam and Dharapuram, besides Thattanchavady in Puducherry

Dhananjay Rai, a head constable of the Rapid Action of Force (RAF), sustained minor injuries after an unidentified person hurled a grenade at a CAPF outpost in Imphal on Thursday. The head constable hailed from Uttar Pradesh. He was taken to JNIMS hospital for treatment and was later discharged. Police have undertaken inspections and frisking operations in the area.

Dhananjay Rai, a head constable of the Rapid Action of Force (RAF), sustained minor injuries after an unidentified person hurled a grenade at a CAPF outpost in Imphal on Thursday. The head constable hailed from Uttar Pradesh. He was taken to JNIMS hospital for treatment and was later discharged. Police have undertaken inspections and frisking operations in the area.

Pramila Jayapal criticized the Trump administration's decision to suspend Microsoft from a Green Card program. The administration argues this move protects American jobs by limiting foreign employment. Jayapal contended that this undermines legal immigration, adversely affecting many skilled professionals. She emphasized that changes should strengthen immigration pathways rather than restrict them. This decision may hinder America's innovation capabilities by targeting companies that rely on skilled foreign workers.

After an unprecedented deployment of over 10 months, the USS Lincoln returned to San Diego Bay recently. Families eagerly awaited the arrival of their loved ones, with many sailors meeting their newborns for the first time. While the Navy initially downplayed issues aboard the carrier, some crew members faced food shortages during their mission. The deployment involved extensive combat operations and significant missions in the Middle East.