POLITICS
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh CM Yadav inducts six more ministers in his cabinet
Madhesh Province Chief Minister Krishna Yadav has given full shape to the provincial government by expanding the cabinet for the third time.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
RPP and RPP Nepal announce party unification
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP Nepal) have officially announced party unification.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Japanese women MPs want more seats, the porcelain kind
Japanese women MPs want more seats, the porcelain kind
Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election -- and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in October -- Japanese politics remains massively male-dominated.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doors for overseas investment
Nepal aims for Rs 300 billion in IT exports as NRB opens doo...
Nepal has set an ambitious target of Rs 300 billion in annual IT exports as the central bank eases rules to spur overseas investment and global expansion.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
Trump issues vetoes for first time in his second term
Trump vetoed the bipartisan-backed bills on Monday, the White House announced on social media. Both the Senate and the House would need to pass the bills again by a two-thirds majority to override the president.
Dec 31, 2025
ECONOMY
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck persists
Mushroom trade hits Rs 20 billion, but transport bottleneck...
Despite achieving self-sufficiency in mushroom production, farmers claim that the industry continues to struggle with transportation issues for raw materials and policy ambiguities.
Dec 31, 2025
WORLD
Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump shadow
Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump s...
After the clocks strike midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani will take his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop, taking the helm of the United States' largest city. He will be New York's first Muslim mayor.
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Ten districts recommend Dahal for HoR poll: Mass appeal or survival move?
Ten districts recommend Dahal for HoR poll: Mass appeal or s...
This has raised questions about Dahal’s strategy: is he seeking a “safe seat” by securing recommendations from multiple constituencies, or is the move aimed at projecting his political popularity?
Dec 31, 2025
POLITICS
Poll 64 days away: 64 parties submit closed lists for PR
Poll 64 days away: 64 parties submit closed lists for PR
The Constitution of Nepal has the provision that 165 members of the HoR are elected under the first-past-the-post (direct election) and 110 under proportional representation.
Dec 31, 2025
Market
Gold price drops for third consecutive day
Gold price drops for third consecutive day
Gold prices in the Nepali market have fallen for the third straight day. On Wednesday, gold was traded at Rs 261,000 per tola, down Rs 1,100 from the previous day, according to the FENEGOSIDA.
Dec 31, 2025