WORLD
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation
US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation
The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.
May 12, 2025
SOCIETY
Woman gang-raped in Parsa, one arrested, one on the run
Woman gang-raped in Parsa, one arrested, one on the run
The arrested has been identified as 50-year-old Dinanath Sah of Prasauni Rural Municipality-6, Bara, currently residing in Birgunj-13. He was taken into custody by the Parsa District Police on Sunday.
May 12, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli festivals draw crowds in Boudhanath (Photo Feature)
Buddha Jayanti, Ubhauli festivals draw crowds in Boudhanath...
The 2,569th Buddha Jayanti and the Kirat community's festival, Ubhauli, have attracted a crowd of devotees since early morning.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
Indian army reports 'first calm night' after Kashmir truce with Pakistan holds
Indian army reports 'first calm night' after Kashmir truce w...
The frontier between arch-foes India and Pakistan was peaceful and had the "first calm night in recent days", the Indian army said Monday, after a surprise weekend ceasefire.
May 12, 2025
Sports
India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
India great Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket
"As I step away from this format, it's not easy -- but it feels right. I've given it everything I had, and it's given me back so much more than I could've hoped for," the 36-year-old Kohli wrote on Instagram.
May 12, 2025
POLITICS
Court grants two-day remand for Shiv Sena Nepal President Basnet
Court grants two-day remand for Shiv Sena Nepal President Ba...
The court has granted permission to keep Shiv Sena Nepal President Anil Basnet, who was arrested on charges of involvement in the pro-monarchy violent protest in Tinkune, in custody for two days for investigation.
May 12, 2025
PHOTO FEATURE/Video, SPECIAL
Prez Paudel releases pigeons for world peace on Buddha Jayanti (Photo Feature)
Prez Paudel releases pigeons for world peace on Buddha Jayan...
On the occasion of the 2569th Buddha Jayanti, President Ram Chandra Paudel and First Lady Sabita Paudel visited the Guru Lhakhang Monastery in Boudhanath, where they offered worship and paid homage to Lord Gautama Buddha.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Gold price drops by Rs 3,700 per tola
Gold price drops by Rs 3,700 per tola
The price of fine gold for Monday was set at Rs 186,800 per tola, compared to Rs 190,500 per tola the previous day.
May 12, 2025
ECONOMY
Over Rs 770 million collected in royalty from mountain climbing in spring
Over Rs 770 million collected in royalty from mountain climb...
More than Rs 770 million in royalty has been collected from this year’s spring season mountain climbing. According to the Mountaineering Branch of the Department of Tourism (DoT), a total of Rs 773.8 million has been collected as royalty as of Sunday.
May 12, 2025
WORLD
13 killed,12 injured after truck collides with trailer in Chhattisgarh's Raipur
13 killed,12 injured after truck collides with trailer in Ch...
The death toll in Chhattisgarh's Saragaon accident has risen to 13 on Monday, Raipur SP Lal Ummed Singh said.
May 12, 2025