ECONOMY
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.88, euro at Rs 171.63
Forex Updates: USD selling at Rs 145.88, euro at Rs 171.63
As per the determined rates, the buying rate of one US dollar stands at Rs 145.28 and the selling rate at Rs 145.88. Similarly, the buying rate of one euro is Rs 170.92 and the selling rate Rs 171.63. The buying rate of one UK pound sterling is Rs 195.74 and the selling rate Rs 196.54. The Swis...
Feb 22, 2026
WORLD
Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode
Battered by Gaza war, Israel's tech sector in recovery mode
Cutting-edge technologies represent 17 percent of the country's GDP, 11.5 percent of jobs and 57 percent of exports, according to the latest available data from the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), published in September 2025.
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
Import of expensive gold doubles to Rs 21.20 billion in seven months
Import of expensive gold doubles to Rs 21.20 billion in seve...
The records with the DoC show that the import of gold during mid-July 2025 and mid-February 2026 was double the amount that the country spent on gold imports in the review period of the last FY, when the import was recorded at Rs 10.45 billion.
Feb 22, 2026
WORLD
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet
"The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths is a major step towards building resilient supply chains," Modi said.
Feb 22, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s Health Insurance Program Is Gasping for Air: Can We Save It?
Nepal’s Health Insurance Program Is Gasping for Air: Can We...
Nepal’s National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) urgently needs life support. Last spring, amid the staccato of machines saving my father’s life, I listened to the pain of other patients and their families.
Feb 22, 2026
WORLD
Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
Despite headwinds, Germany's Merz wins strong party backing
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party congress came as Merz faces pressure over a limping economy, poor personal approval ratings and the sustained threat of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of several regional elections.
Feb 22, 2026
ECONOMY
IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF
IMF set to disburse final US$43.2 million tranche of ECF
An IMF team led by Sarwat Jahan visited Kathmandu during February 6-20, 2026.
Feb 22, 2026
POLITICS
Central Security Committee urges heightened vigilance after Rautahat unrest
Central Security Committee urges heightened vigilance after...
The Central Security Committee has called for heightened security vigilance following recent communal unrest in Rautahat and directed authorities to take action against those responsible.
Feb 21, 2026
ECONOMY
CGT collection jumps to more than double to Rs 1.29 billion in a month
CGT collection jumps to more than double to Rs 1.29 billion...
The government collected Capital Gains Tax (CGT) worth Rs 1.29 billion from share market transactions last month, more than double the amount collected in the previous month.
Feb 21, 2026
WORLD
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Global summit calls for 'secure, trustworthy and robust AI'
Dozens of nations including the United States and China called for "secure, trustworthy and robust" artificial intelligence, in a declaration issued Saturday after a major summit in New Delhi.
Feb 21, 2026