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The government of India gifted 15 electric vehicles to the government of Nepal.

Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava on Sunday handed over the vehicles to Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba as a gift of India for logistical support to the government of Nepal for facilitating the effective organization of the first edition of the ‘Sagarmatha Sambaad’.

The Sagarmath Sambaad is schedueld to be held in Kathmandu on May 16-18, 2025 on the theme of 'Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity'.

India handed over the vehicles at the request of the government of Nepal, saying that it would be useful in further augmenting the logistical arrangements for conducting the Sambaad, reads a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.

Speaking at the program, the Indian ambassador noted that these vehicles would help facilitate the movement of guests and officials during the Sambaad. He recalled similar logistical support extended by the Government of India to the law enforcement agencies and the Election Commission of Nepal for the conduct of federal and provincial elections in 2022.

He extended his best wishes to the Government and the people of Nepal for the Sambaad, and reaffirmed India’s continued commitment to partnering with Nepal to promote mutual progress and development, according to the statement.

Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the Government of Nepal, Minister Rana expressed gratitude for India's support for facilitating the organization of Sambaad. She acknowledged India’s role as one of Nepal’s oldest and largest development partners.

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said the government is committed to initiating the Constitution drafting process on the basis of a broader political consensus.

He said so while addressing a meeting of the House of the Representatives (HoR) today, expressing commitment to make corrections of weaknesses seen in the implementation of the country's main law, he added.

He was addressing concerns raised during discussions on the government's policies and programs for the fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2025-26).

He said efforts will be continued for guaranteeing political stability by giving continuity to a healthy competition among the political parties, mutual dialogue, collaboration and co-existence.

The policies and programs make commitments to protecting the Constitution and strengthening the federal democratic republic by defeating all sorts of potential regressive efforts, according to the Prime Minister who hoped that the respected Parliament will remain intact in terms of the policies and programs aiming at recognizing people's sacrifices and institutionalizing the achievements.

The price of gold has dropped by Rs 300 per tola in the domestic market on Sunday.

According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 190, 500 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 190, 200 per tola on Wednesday.

The price of silver, however, has increased by Rs 10 and is being traded at Rs 1,970 per tola today.

Storage is one of the most important aspects of every home. We all need it and lots of it too. But it’s often the one thing we lack. As we accumulate stuff over the years, we run out of space to keep them all and find ourselves struggling to manage our homes.

Proper storage can be a lifesaver. And the good thing is that you don’t need big homes for extra storage space. There are plenty of ingenious ideas that you can use to maximize storage space in your homes. Here we present some great storage solutions that can help you keep your home clutter free (and no, we aren’t going to tell you to stow things under the bed).

Functional coffee tables and ottomans

A great coffee table can make your living space come alive but it can also double as storage. These days, you can get tables with hidden storage space underneath them or those with shelves on the sides instead of legs. You can also customize your own coffee table to suit your needs. Build a deep one with storage inside or choose one where the top moves to varying heights depending on how much stuff you put underneath. You can also use ottomans as coffee tables. You simply have to put a wooden or metallic tray on top to display items you normally would like vases or coasters on the center table. Ottomans are great storage solutions as they look sleek and can be made in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Baskets and boxes

Pretty baskets and boxes can be used to store things out of sight. From towels and toilet paper to charging cables and makeup items, you can store almost anything in big wicker baskets or lovely paper boxes with interesting designs on them. This will help keep your home tidy as well as maintain a sense of order. Most of the time, similar things tend to be kept in different drawers and in many places. Grouping them together and storing them in boxes and baskets can save space and help you find them easily when you need them. We suggest you get paper boxes in the same color to store similar items. For example, get green boxes for cords and electrical items, yellow for makeup and other personal knick knacks, and blue for medicines and such supplies. This can help you identify items without having to open each box.

Hidden storage spaces

You can have a local carpenter build simple shelves and cabinets in unused spaces like below the staircase and forgotten corners of your home like the awkward space between two rooms or the landing of the stairs. You can find many great designs on Pinterest and even Instagram. You can also strategically stow filing cabinets in corners of your home to maximize space or build concealed shelves along the walls. There are plenty of sleek cabinet designs that merge seamlessly on the walls. If you have a window space that is unused, consider building a seating area along the length of it. You can have storage underneath the seats. This idea can also be used in dining table benches or your living room sofa. The key here is to look at furniture pieces with a fresh eye and figure out which can double as storage space.

Kitchen island

Kitchen spaces need to be functional and practical. But they also tend to be the most under-utilized space in terms of storage. Just because a kitchen is where you cook your meals doesn’t mean it can’t be a space where you can aesthetically store your utensils and equipment. A kitchen island can be a great way to incorporate functionality into your space while adding tons of storage to it. Consider building one in the center of your kitchen. The top can be used to do all the work like chopping and prepping for meals while you can store pretty much anything in the cabinets and drawers underneath. If you think having an island at the center of your kitchen might make the area seem congested, you can also build a smaller one on one side of the area to ensure it doesn’t get in the way.

Revamp your entryway

Oftentimes, the entryway in your homes is the most unused and empty space in the house. At the most, we will have a table there to drop our keys and wallets. Otherwise it’s just a place that connects your front door to the rest of the house, a space you don’t give much thought to while decorating. Make use of this space while trying to maximize storage in your home. You don’t need a large lobby area to do this. A simple bench with storage underneath to put your shoes and maybe a rack to hang your bags and coats can keep this area from becoming cluttered. You can also use a large cabinet to partition the area from the rest of your space and use this as additional storage. 

President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to hire an additional 20,000 officers as part of a new deportation initiative known as "Project Homecoming."

The initiative provides free flights and a "exit bonus" to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the United States. Trump stated that the purpose is to facilitate self-deportation while warning of harsh penalties for those who remain, including imprisonment and asset seizure, as reported by BBC.

While the directive does not specify how the staffing expansion will be funded, Trump has asked for assistance from local and state law enforcement, as well as the National Guard, in carrying out the effort.

Governor Gavin Newsom has launched CaliforniaFacts.com, a digital campaign to dispel myths about California's economy, immigration, crime, and wildfires.

"We'll respond with facts and data," Newsom stated, referring to the state's $4trn GDP and emphasizing that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, Xinhua reported.

The campaign includes social media interaction, a podcast, and a wildfire-focused website called California Fire Facts. Newsom claims the endeavor is intended to correct misleading narratives and safeguard the state's reputation.
 

At least 33 people have been killed in Sudan in a series of attacks linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amid the country’s ongoing civil war, Al Jazeera reported.

A drone strike on a jail in el-Obeid, North Kordofan state's capital, killed 19 persons and injured 45, according to medical sources. A day earlier, an airstrike in Darfur killed 14 members of the same family.

The RSF has been fighting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) since April 2023. In recent days, the gang has launched drone attacks on Port Sudan, causing crucial infrastructure damage, including a power system and the country's last operable civilian airport, which serves as a vital humanitarian supply hub, as stated by Al Jazeera,

The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced over 13 million people, and resulted in what the UN calls the world's biggest humanitarian disaster.

European leaders have urged Russia to support an unconditional 30-day cease-fire in Ukraine starting Monday. The appeal was made at a Kyiv summit of the "coalition of the willing," which was hosted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and attended by leaders from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland, according to BBC.

The ceasefire plan, first proposed by US President Donald Trump in a phone chat with Zelensky, came with a threat of "massive" consequences if Russia refused. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the coalition aims to show that aggression will not prevail in Europe.

Russia has rejected the proposal until Western military aid to Ukraine is ceased, but Zelensky urged that the ceasefire be unconditional, , BBC reported.

The Kyiv gathering came after a separate summit in Moscow, where more than 20 leaders met with President Vladimir Putin. The coalition pledged support for long-term peace efforts and possible security guarantees, including troop deployments in Ukraine.