WORLD

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his f...

China said Monday that Iran's decision to name Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader following the killing of his f...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping

Crude oil prices surpass $115 a barrel as the Iran war threatens production and shipping

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $115.31, up 24% from its Friday closing pri...

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, surged to $115.31, up 24% from its Friday closing pri...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors; Six shortlisted from 18

Nilam Dhungana, Bam Bahadur retire as NRB Deputy Governors; Six shortlisted from 18

Dr Nilam Dhungana Timilsina and Bam Bahadur Mishra have retired from their positions as Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra...

Dr Nilam Dhungana Timilsina and Bam Bahadur Mishra have retired from their positions as Deputy Governors of Nepal Rastra...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Vote count of 161 constituencies over, RSP top with 124 victories

Vote count of 161 constituencies over, RSP top with 124 victories

The vote count updated at 1:00 PM showed the Nepali Congress is in the second spot with a huge margin- 17 victories, whi...

The vote count updated at 1:00 PM showed the Nepali Congress is in the second spot with a huge margin- 17 victories, whi...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

Pakistan remains Beijing's top arms importer; 61% made-in-China weapons go to Islamabad: SIPRI

Pakistan remains Beijing's top arms importer; 61% made-in-China weapons go to Islamabad: SIPRI

Pakistan was the fifth largest recipient of major arms globally in 2021-25, up from tenth place in 2016-20. states. Its...

Pakistan was the fifth largest recipient of major arms globally in 2021-25, up from tenth place in 2016-20. states. Its...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics

Dr Wagle's journey from policy to politics

The economist and public policy expert secured his second victory from Tanahu-1 in the recent House of Representatives e...

The economist and public policy expert secured his second victory from Tanahu-1 in the recent House of Representatives e...

Mar 09, 2026

SOCIETY

Butwal-Narayanghat road blocked due to slippery section at Daunne

Butwal-Narayanghat road blocked due to slippery section at Daunne

Deputy Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka from the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) said...

Deputy Superintendent of Police Yubaraj Khadka from the District Police Office, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat Susta East) said...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Balen’s election expenses total Rs 1.417 million

Balen’s election expenses total Rs 1.417 million

The expenditure includes costs for public transportation, air travel, voter training programs, ward-level campaign activ...

The expenditure includes costs for public transportation, air travel, voter training programs, ward-level campaign activ...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

RSP candidate Sudan Gurung continues to lead in Gorkha-1

RSP candidate Sudan Gurung continues to lead in Gorkha-1

According to the latest vote count, Gurung has secured 26,522 votes. He is followed by Nepali Congress candidate Premkum...

According to the latest vote count, Gurung has secured 26,522 votes. He is followed by Nepali Congress candidate Premkum...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Dang alone sees over 10,000 invalid votes in HoR election counting

Dang alone sees over 10,000 invalid votes in HoR election counting

The highest number of invalid votes was recorded in Constituency 1, with 4,057 of 80,446 votes invalid. Constituency 3 s...

The highest number of invalid votes was recorded in Constituency 1, with 4,057 of 80,446 votes invalid. Constituency 3 s...

Mar 09, 2026