WORLD
Trump tempers fury to end NATO summit on high note
Trump tempers fury to end NATO summit on high note
It was an abrupt swing from antagonism to affection within the space of a few short hours, illustrating the wide range of emotions exhibited by the mercurial US leader.
Jul 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt tightens rules on foreign-affiliated colleges
Govt tightens rules on foreign-affiliated colleges
The government has stepped up efforts to impose stricter controls on colleges operating under foreign affiliation, endorsing the Foreign Educational Programs (Operation and Regulation) Regulations, 2026 to raise academic standards and streamline oversight.
Jul 09, 2026
POLITICS
Balen govt bypasses 17 seniors in chief secretary appointment
Balen govt bypasses 17 seniors in chief secretary appointmen...
Merit vs seniority: Balen govt sparks debate after picking junior officer as chief secretary
Jul 09, 2026
WORLD
Trump says Iran ceasefire over, vows to 'hit 'em hard'
Trump says Iran ceasefire over, vows to 'hit 'em hard'
Efforts to end the Middle East war have taken a hit following the fighting sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 09, 2026
Editorial
Growth Needs More Than Cheap Credit
Growth Needs More Than Cheap Credit
The new monetary policy creates favorable financial conditions for economic recovery, but achieving sustained growth will require stronger investment, fiscal coordination, and structural reforms beyond easier access to credit.
Jul 09, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal can earn billions by exporting computing power, not just electricity: Experts
Nepal can earn billions by exporting computing power, not ju...
Energy experts and industry leaders have urged the Government of Nepal to prioritize domestic consumption of electricity through industries and digital infrastructure instead of relying solely on power exports, arguing that the country could generate far greater economic value by exporting computing...
Jul 08, 2026
SOCIETY
Eight Civil Hospital pharmacy staff charged in Rs 29.1 million corruption case
Eight Civil Hospital pharmacy staff charged in Rs 29.1 milli...
The case was filed at the Special Court on Wednesday against pharmacy unit chief and pharmacy officer Deepa Dhungana, pharmacy assistants Lavendra Kunwar, Deepak Sapkota and Keshav Raj Neupane, senior pharmacy assistants Dinesh Pant, Binod Pokharel and Sharmila Shrestha, and storekeeper and pharmacy...
Jul 08, 2026
OPINION
The Fast Track's Cultural Crossroads
The Fast Track's Cultural Crossroads
Nepal can pursue national development without sacrificing Khokana's irreplaceable Indigenous heritage by relocating the Fast Track's zero point to an alternative site.
Jul 08, 2026
WORLD
OpenAI to launch new model after US freeze
OpenAI to launch new model after US freeze
The company's new GPT-5.6 offerings and other cutting-edge AI models, including Anthropic's Mythos series, have drawn concern over their supposedly unprecedented ability to identify weaknesses in code that hackers can exploit.
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel remanded for five more days in money laundering probe
UML Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel remanded for five more days in...
The Special Court has granted investigators five more days to keep Bishnu Prasad Paudel in custody for investigation in a money laundering case. A joint bench of judges Narayan Prasad Paudel and Bidur Koirala issued the remand order on Wednesday.
Jul 08, 2026