WORLD
Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting
Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting
Trump's outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in his war against Iran had prompted fears he would seek to pull the United States out of the nearly eight-decade-old alliance.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
CIAA files corruption case against former speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara in gold smuggling...
CIAA files corruption case against former speaker Krishna Ba...
The smuggling network came to light in 2022 when customs officials intercepted a consignment in which a Chinese group attempted to bring gold into Nepal hidden inside electronic cigarette devices. Further investigation later indicated the involvement of Mahara and his son Rahul.
Apr 09, 2026
ECONOMY
NEPSE rises 48.71 points to hit 2,851.24 with Rs 9.91 billion turnover
NEPSE rises 48.71 points to hit 2,851.24 with Rs 9.91 billio...
Eight companies hit positive circuit breakers, including Aatma Nirbhar Laghubitta, Reliance Spinning Mills, Bhujung Hydropower, Ridge Line Energy, Solu Hydropower, Hotel Forest Inn, Super Khudi Hydropower, and Suryakunda Hydropower.
Apr 09, 2026
SPORTS
Rs 74 million allocated to boost women’s cricket in Nepal
Rs 74 million allocated to boost women’s cricket in Nepal
Calling it a landmark move, CAN officials said the investment will go beyond allowances, focusing on grassroots development and long-term player production.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
Oli says he was ‘illegally detained for 13 days,’ alleges govt vendetta
Oli says he was ‘illegally detained for 13 days,’ alleges go...
In a social media post on Thursday from his hospital bed, Oli claimed that he was released after authorities failed to find sufficient grounds and evidence to pursue the case against him.
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
RSP to support Shram Sanskriti Party candidate Ruby Kumari for Deputy Speaker
RSP to support Shram Sanskriti Party candidate Ruby Kumari f...
The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has decided to support Ruby Kumari Thakur, 25, of the Shram Sanskriti Party for the post of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, RPP Parliamentary Party (PP) leader Gyanendra Shahi earlier claimed that his party would file a nomination...
Apr 09, 2026
POLITICS
RSP to support RPP in Deputy Speaker election
RSP to support RPP in Deputy Speaker election
Saraswati Lama, elected under proportional representation, will be RPP’s candidate for the post.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
Artemis crew's families enthralled by messages from space
Artemis crew's families enthralled by messages from space
The Canadian obstetrician-gynecologist told AFP that she has closely followed the mission carrying her husband among a crew of four, hanging onto every update during family phone calls and from NASA mission control.
Apr 09, 2026
SOCIETY
Three universities agree on academic collaboration
Three universities agree on academic collaboration
A tripartite memorandum of understanding was signed between Tribhuvan University, Madhya Paschim University and Sudurpaschim University for study, research and academic collaboration.
Apr 09, 2026
WORLD
Lebanon mourns dead from Israeli strikes that rattled US-Iran truce
Lebanon mourns dead from Israeli strikes that rattled US-Ira...
Washington and Tehran had both claimed victory in the Middle East war after agreeing a two-week truce and negotiations aimed at ending a conflict that has killed thousands across the region and plunged the global economy into turmoil.
Apr 09, 2026