WORLD
World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn
World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 warheads, with about 9,745 of them in stockpiles for potential use.
Jun 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Nepal-India cross-border digital payment system goes live
Nepal-India cross-border digital payment system goes live
Officials said the system marks a significant step toward modernizing financial connectivity and reducing the costs associated with traditional cross-border transfers.
Jun 10, 2026
WORLD
Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war
Airlines say taxes and rules bigger worry than Mideast war
Despite hand-wringing over the risk that travellers will baulk at paying higher fares, the ongoing war did not appear to ruffle feathers at the International Air Transport Association's annual conference in Rio, which concluded on Monday.
Jun 10, 2026
ECONOMY
Panel recommends scrapping licences of stalled hydropower projects despite PPAs
Panel recommends scrapping licences of stalled hydropower pr...
The committee has proposed invoking Section 8 of the Electricity Act 1992 to initiate cancellation of licences for projects that remain stalled for extended periods after securing PPAs.
Jun 10, 2026
Market
inDrive marks five years in Nepal, launches ‘Drive Without Pressure’ campaign
inDrive marks five years in Nepal, launches ‘Drive Without P...
The campaign, which will run from June to August 2026, highlights the platform's driver-focused approach, emphasizing flexibility, transparent earnings and greater control over working hours.
Jun 10, 2026
DIASPORA
Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watchdog network
Shiwakoti elected president of Asia’s leading election watch...
Shiwakoti was elected by a competitive vote at ANFREL's General Assembly held recently in Bangkok.
Jun 10, 2026
ECONOMY
General people hard hit by soaring prices, inflation jumps to 5.04 pc from 4.47 pc in a mo...
General people hard hit by soaring prices, inflation jumps t...
Inflation rate in May records 16 months high
Jun 10, 2026
WORLD
US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions escalate across region
US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing, tensions es...
Following the strikes, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of retaliation, saying no attack would go “unanswered.”
Jun 10, 2026
OPINION
A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?
A Budget for Transformation—or Another Missed Opportunity?
Nepal's 2026/27 budget combines ambitious economic reforms and governance measures with a strong pro-growth agenda, but its success will depend on implementation amid mounting fiscal and debt pressures.
Jun 10, 2026
WORLD
Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs
Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social...
The total cost of the series of interconnected regional conflicts that began with Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023 stood at 405 billion shekels ($138 billion) as of late April, according to the governor of the Bank of Israel, Amir Yaron.
Jun 10, 2026