Nepal moves to unlock cannabis cultivation after 50-year ban

Nepal’s Supreme Court has given the government three months to frame regulations for controlled cannabis cultivation and production for medicinal, scientific and industrial purposes…reports Asian Lite News Desk Nepal’s Supreme Court has directed the government to establish a regulatory framework for the controlled cultivation and production of cannabis, potentially ending nearly five decades of prohibition. The ruling allows the government to move towards licensing cannabis for medicinal, scientific, agricultural, horticultural and industrial purposes. The court issued a mandamus order directing the government to formulate the necessary regulations, standards and procedures within three months. It also called for a strict monitoring

Mob killings and gang rapes surge across Bangladesh

Mob violence killed 32 people in Bangladesh in October, up from 23 in September, while gang-rape cases rose 75%…reports Asian Lite News Desk Deaths from mob violence and incidents of gang rape increased sharply in Bangladesh in October, according to a monthly monitoring report by human rights organisation Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF). Attacks on minority places of worship and violence against women and children also rose during the month. At least 32 people were killed in mob violence in October, compared with

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Ambani’s Jio launches $3.2bn share sale in India

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications business controlled by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has launched a $3.2 billion initial public offering, expected to become India’s largest share sale. The offering comes amid

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly

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Anupam Kher announces 556th film

The veteran actor says his latest international project has reminded him that cinema transcends language and cultural differences…reports Asian Lite News Desk Veteran Indian

Nana Patekar passes away at 75

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died aged 75 in Goa…reports Asian Lite News Desk

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US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider concerns over security and competition as the US seeks to maintain its lead in artificial intelligence, reports Asianlite News Desk. The United States has ordered the removal of
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