POLITICS
Seven parties to file petition against appointment of Madhesh CM
Seven parties to file petition against appointment of Madhes...
The decision comes amid escalating political tension after Province Chief Sumitra Devi Bhandari appointed Saroj Kumar Yadav, parliamentary leader of the CPN-UML, as Chief Minister under Article 168(3) of the Constitution — a move that rival parties have described as a ‘blatant disregard&...
Nov 10, 2025
WORLD
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: One defendant arrested, presented before court
Fake Bhutanese refugee scam: One defendant arrested, present...
The arrested individual is Rajan Kumar Kharel, 42, from Phatuha Harsah-9, Rautahat, in Madhesh Province, according to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police.
Nov 10, 2025
WORLD
The 'ordinary' Arnie? Glen Powell reboots 'The Running Man'
The 'ordinary' Arnie? Glen Powell reboots 'The Running Man'
Glen Powell role in the new "Running Man," out on Friday, is certainly a far cry from the indestructible bluster of Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson's 20th-century action heroes, who were usually soldiers, cops and trained fighters.
Nov 10, 2025
WORLD
US senators reach deal that could end record shutdown
US senators reach deal that could end record shutdown
The deal between Democratic and Republican senators -- just the first step to halting the shutdown -- came as authorities warned US air travel could soon "slow to a trickle" as thousands more flights were cancelled or delayed over the weekend.
Nov 10, 2025
WORLD
The frontier at the heart of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions
The frontier at the heart of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions
The Taliban administration, like previous Afghan governments, does not recognise the border known as the Durand Line, describing it as "imaginary".
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
Oppn parties to move SC against appointment of Madhesh CM Saroj Kumar Yadav
Oppn parties to move SC against appointment of Madhesh CM Sa...
A meeting of non-UML parties held on Monday at the residence of outgoing Chief Minister Jitendra Sonal decided to pursue both legal and political measures. “This incident is an attack on the identity, dignity, and prestige of the Madhesi people. We will raise this issue publicly, seek legal re...
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
Ganeshman Singh's 111th birth anniversary being commemorated today
Ganeshman Singh's 111th birth anniversary being commemorated...
Following the triumph of the 2046 BS People's Movement, when then King Birendra offered him the role of Prime Minister, he chose to nominate his fellow leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai instead, exemplifying a remarkable act of sacrifice in Nepali politics.
Nov 10, 2025
POLITICS
Ram Kumari Jhakri returning to UML today
Ram Kumari Jhakri returning to UML today
Her decision comes amid her dissatisfaction with the majority within the Unified Socialist including party Chair Madhav Kumar Nepal over their move to join the leftist front led by CPN (Maoist Center) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Nov 10, 2025
ECONOMY
NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid rising bad debts
NPLs of commercial banks reach as high as 7.39 percent amid...
Due to the rise in NPLs, the banks have allocated an additional amount of Rs 11 billion for provisioning in the first three months of the current fiscal year (FY) as per the regulatory norm mandated by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
Nov 10, 2025
ECONOMY
Economy under strain as business confidence plummets
Economy under strain as business confidence plummets
Nearly Rs 1.1 trillion remains idle in the banking system due to limited credit expansion since the protests, leading to excess loanable funds but demand and investment confidence. The demonstrations triggered fear among investors, causing business sentiment to fall and raising concerns of capital f...
Nov 10, 2025