WORLD
Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran
Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran
According to Iranian news agency Tasnim, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will attend the talks, as will the top US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
Apr 08, 2025
SOCIETY
Court extends remand of RPP leaders Rabindra Mishra and Dhawal SJB Rana for 15 days
Court extends remand of RPP leaders Rabindra Mishra and Dhaw...
District Court Judge Bishnu Prasad Upadhyay approved the extension of custody for Mishra, lawmaker Dhawal SJB Rana, and 18 others involved in the protests.
Apr 08, 2025
Market
NEPSE falls 3.44 points while daily turnover declines to Rs 5.30 billion
NEPSE falls 3.44 points while daily turnover declines to Rs...
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday declined 3.44 points to close at 2,666.61 points.
Apr 08, 2025
ECONOMY
32 climbers summit Annapurna in one day as spring ascent begins
32 climbers summit Annapurna in one day as spring ascent beg...
However, two Sherpas—Rima Sherpa and Nima Tashi Sherpa from Solukhumbu—have gone missing in an avalanche between Camp II and Camp III. Search efforts with helicopters and Sherpa rescue teams are currently underway.
Apr 08, 2025
WORLD
China urges US to show 'sincerity' in Iran nuclear talks
China urges US to show 'sincerity' in Iran nuclear talks
Tehran confirmed the discussions set to take place in Oman, but stressed they were "indirect" talks.
Apr 08, 2025
POLITICS
We were misled into overthrowing monarchy: RPP leader Shrestha
We were misled into overthrowing monarchy: RPP leader Shrest...
“Movements without Newar involvement have never succeeded. Back then, the Maoists told us the king was autocratic, so we believed them and joined the movement. We played a decisive role in ending the monarchy,” he said.
Apr 08, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
RPP stages protest rally in Balkhu (Photo Feature)
RPP stages protest rally in Balkhu (Photo Feature)
The protest is being held to demand the reinstatement of monarchy and revert Nepal as a Hindu state. RPP leaders are addressing the rally at the moment.
Apr 08, 2025
ECONOMY
Illegal export to India causes scrap shortage in industries
Illegal export to India causes scrap shortage in industries
Scrap materials have a customs duty of Rs 5 to Rs 10 per kilogram. But due to daily illegal export to India and government bodies shifting responsibility, Nepalese industries are facing the consequences.
Apr 08, 2025
POLITICS
Minister Paudel urges int'l community to support Nepal's healthcare system
Minister Paudel urges int'l community to support Nepal's hea...
The health minister further expressed concern over the declining trend in development aid for countries like Nepal. “We urge the international community to increase development assistance to help us address these challenges,” he added.
Apr 08, 2025
WORLD
China vows 'fight to the end' as Trump warns 50% more tariffs
China vows 'fight to the end' as Trump warns 50% more tariff...
China vowed on Tuesday to "fight to the end" against fresh tariffs of 50 percent threatened by US President Donald Trump, further aggravating a trade war that has already wiped trillions off global markets.
Apr 08, 2025