POLITICS
Why did Minister Pun turn down invitations to two foreign visits?
Why did Minister Pun turn down invitations to two foreign vi...
"Until the country’s economy improves, it doesn’t matter who the Prime Minister or Finance Minister is—nothing substantial will happen because real progress requires money. Can traveling abroad fix the economy?" he wrote.
Jan 09, 2026
SOCIETY
National ID backlog: Details of 20m collected, only 7.5m cards printed
National ID backlog: Details of 20m collected, only 7.5m car...
The DoNIDCR also reported that around 800,000 cards were damaged during the Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9, while 13 pieces of equipment across 120 enrollment stations were vandalized.
Jan 09, 2026
WORLD
Russian mass strike on Ukraine a 'test' for Kyiv allies: Ukraine foreign minister
Russian mass strike on Ukraine a 'test' for Kyiv allies: Ukr...
"Such a strike close to (the) EU and NATO border is a grave threat to the security on the European continent and a test for the transatlantic community. We demand strong responses to Russia's reckless actions," Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga wrote on social media.
Jan 09, 2026
POLITICS
Minister Gupta’s US visit scandal: Two NRNA factions clash over invitations
Minister Gupta’s US visit scandal: Two NRNA factions clash o...
The controversy ignited after separate letters were circulated in the name of the NRNA, each presenting a different stance.
Jan 09, 2026
POLITICS
NC postpones press conference at the last minute
NC postpones press conference at the last minute
NC Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka had also invited leaders from the anti-establishment faction led by Shekhar Koirala.
Jan 09, 2026
POLITICS
A section of NC leaders close to Deuba camp call for pre-poll general convention
A section of NC leaders close to Deuba camp call for pre-pol...
Around 30 central committee members of NC close to Deuba camp have calls for holding the the party's general convention ahead of March 5 polls.
Jan 09, 2026
POLITICS
Ministers have no liberty to favour any political party: Home Minister Aryal
Ministers have no liberty to favour any political party: Hom...
Minister Aryal noted that the present government's 'mandate' is to hold elections on the stipulated date.
Jan 09, 2026
WORLD
Trump says will meet Venezuelan opposition's Machado 'next week'
Trump says will meet Venezuelan opposition's Machado 'next w...
"I understand she's coming in next week sometime, and I look forward to saying hello to her," Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity in an interview.
Jan 09, 2026
SOCIETY
HoR election: Fears mount over escaped inmates disrupting polls
HoR election: Fears mount over escaped inmates disrupting po...
During the Gen Z movement on September 9, a staggering 14, 555 prisoners serving sentences for various crimes broke free from prisons across the country. Security experts fear that some of these escapees could be used to destabilize the electoral process.
Jan 09, 2026
Entertainment
Film and TV nominees unveiled for 83rd Golden Globes; list below
Film and TV nominees unveiled for 83rd Golden Globes; list b...
Here are the nominees in key categories for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday.
Jan 09, 2026