Market
inDrive launches 'Passenger 360' campaign in Nepal
inDrive launches 'Passenger 360' campaign in Nepal
The company said the campaign highlights changing commuter expectations, including quicker ride confirmations, shorter waiting times, transparent pricing and more convenient transportation options.
Jul 08, 2026
WORLD
EU says US, Iran strikes 'further complicate' talks to end war
EU says US, Iran strikes 'further complicate' talks to end w...
"Iran's attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait are unacceptable," she said on X, adding EU foreign ministers would discuss with their Gulf counterparts Monday how to "preserve freedom of navigation" in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
Jul 08, 2026
WORLD
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 7 ahead of NATO talks
Fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 7 ahead of NATO talks
A first large blast in Kyiv was heard shortly after midnight even before the city's air alert sirens sounded -- a rare failure in the system that has spooked residents of the capital.
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
Speaker Aryal orders UML MP's remarks removed from parliamentary record
Speaker Aryal orders UML MP's remarks removed from parliamen...
Rai later sent a message expressing his willingness to apologize, prompting the Speaker to allow him to speak again. However, Rai instead remarked, "You won't be able to run the House for five years. I've already seen your capability. Don't you need to listen?"
Jul 08, 2026
WORLD
Iran claims strikes on Bahrain, says US violated deal: state media
Iran claims strikes on Bahrain, says US violated deal: state...
"In retaliation for the aggression of the American enemy... and for the violation of the agreement... army drones attacked the American enemy forces located at Sheikh Isa air base," Iran's military said in a statement carried by the official IRNA news agency.
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
Doubts grow over whether the substitution bills will pass on time
Doubts grow over whether the substitution bills will pass on...
Questions have been raised over whether the four substitution bills can be passed within the constitutional deadline after the National Assembly on Tuesday referred them to a committee for detailed deliberation.
Jul 08, 2026
POLITICS
Tensions erupt in HoR after UML MP Rai asks Speaker, "Can you hear?"
Tensions erupt in HoR after UML MP Rai asks Speaker, "Can yo...
"I will not allow you to continue. Please keep your remarks within the bounds of parliamentary decorum," Aryal told Rai before asking him to take his seat.
Jul 08, 2026
Health
Bird flu contained in most districts, risk persists in Kathmandu Valley
Bird flu contained in most districts, risk persists in Kathm...
The Department said outbreaks have been fully contained in districts including Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Mahottari, Bara and Chitwan.
Jul 08, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices fall in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices fall in Nepali market
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association, the price of fine gold fell by Rs 900 per tola, from Rs 288,000 per tola on Tuesday to Rs 287,100 per tola on Wednesday.
Jul 08, 2026
WORLD
Oldest quasars ever discovered add to 'perplexing' space mystery
Oldest quasars ever discovered add to 'perplexing' space mys...
Quasars are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies gobbling up surrounding matter in a colossal feeding frenzy that can shine trillions of times brighter than the Sun.
Jul 08, 2026