ECONOMY
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doors for overseas investment
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doo...
Nepal has set an ambitious target of Rs 300 billion in annual IT exports as the central bank eases rules to spur overseas investment and global expansion.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
Trump vetoed the bipartisan-backed bills on Monday, the White House announced on social media. Both the Senate and the House would need to pass the bills again by a two-thirds majority to override the president.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck persists
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck...
Despite achieving self-sufficiency in mushroom production, farmers claim that the industry continues to struggle with transportation issues for raw materials and policy ambiguities.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow
Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump s...
After the clocks strike midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani will take his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop, taking the helm of the United States' largest city. He will be New York's first Muslim mayor.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Ten districts recommend Dahal for HoR poll: Mass appeal or survival move?
Ten districts recommend Dahal for HoR poll: Mass appeal or s...
This has raised questions about Dahal’s strategy: is he seeking a “safe seat” by securing recommendations from multiple constituencies, or is the move aimed at projecting his political popularity?
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Poll 64 days away: 64 parties submit closed lists for PR
Poll 64 days away: 64 parties submit closed lists for PR
The Constitution of Nepal has the provision that 165 members of the HoR are elected under the first-past-the-post (direct election) and 110 under proportional representation.
Dec 31, 2025
Market
Gold price drops for third consecutive day
Gold price drops for third consecutive day
Gold prices in the Nepali market have fallen for the third straight day. On Wednesday, gold was traded at Rs 261,000 per tola, down Rs 1,100 from the previous day, according to the FENEGOSIDA.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and turmoil
World bids farewell to 2025, a year of Trump, truces and tur...
It was one of the warmest years on record, the stifling heat stoking wildfires in Europe, droughts in Africa and deadly rains across Southeast Asia.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS, Republica Watch
Reconciliation Day: Discord persists within Nepali Congress
Reconciliation Day: Discord persists within Nepali Congress
BP Koirala and other leaders returned home from exile in India 49 years ago, placing national interest above all else in their quest to restore democracy. While Nepal today has a democratic system, the challenges BP had cautioned against remain deeply entrenched in politics.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
UAE rejects role in Yemen escalation, reaffirms commitment to regional stability
UAE rejects role in Yemen escalation, reaffirms commitment t...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned statements issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the current developments in Yemen, rejecting what it described as “fundamental misrepresentations” of Abu Dhabi’s role in the conflict.
Dec 31, 2025