POLITICS
Rumors of 7-point proposal misleading: Koirala
Rumors of 7-point proposal misleading: Koirala
Through his secretariat, Koirala clarified that the rumors circulating in public are not true. According to the secretariat, neither Koirala nor his office has received any information regarding such a proposal from any source so far.
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POLITICS
Wagle claims organized smear campaign launched against him
Wagle claims organized smear campaign launched against him
Speaking at a discussion on the budget organized by the House of Representatives Finance Committee on Wednesday, Wagle said false narratives were being circulated while Parliament remained obstructed.
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WORLD
World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn
World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 warheads, with about 9,745 of them in stockpiles for potential use.
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ECONOMY
Nepal-India cross-border digital payment system goes live
Nepal-India cross-border digital payment system goes live
Officials said the system marks a significant step toward modernizing financial connectivity and reducing the costs associated with traditional cross-border transfers.
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WORLD
Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war
Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war
Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to ruffle feathers at the International Air Transport Association's annual conference in Rio, which concluded on Monday.
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ECONOMY
Panel recommends scrapping licences of stalled hydropower projects despite PPAs
Panel recommends scrapping licences of stalled hydropower pr...
The committee has proposed invoking Section 8 of the Electricity Act 1992 to initiate cancellation of licences for projects that remain stalled for extended periods after securing PPAs.
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Market
inDrive marks five years in Nepal, launches ‘Drive Without Pressure’ campaign
inDrive marks five years in Nepal, launches ‘Drive Without P...
The campaign, which will run from June to August 2026, highlights the platform's driver-focused approach, emphasizing flexibility, transparent earnings and greater control over working hours.
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DIASPORA
Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network
Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watch...
Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.
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ECONOMY
General people hard hit by soaring prices, inflation jumps to 5.04 pc from 4.47 pc in a mo...
General people hard hit by soaring prices, inflation jumps t...
Inflation rate in May records 16 months high
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WORLD
US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions escalate across region
US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions es...
Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go “unanswered.”
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