WORLD

'Back to square one': Gazans despair as key crossing remains closed

'Back to square one': Gazans despair as key crossing remains closed

But when Israel abruptly slammed the gateway shut again with the outbreak in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, the 1...

But when Israel abruptly slammed the gateway shut again with the outbreak in the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, the 1...

Mar 09, 2026

WORLD

Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel

Iran says can fight for months as Israel strikes Beirut hotel

As the conflict spilled into its second week, the regional repercussions spiralled, with Saudi Arabia intercepting a wav...

As the conflict spilled into its second week, the regional repercussions spiralled, with Saudi Arabia intercepting a wav...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

HoR election: Results of 161 constituencies out, RSP wins 124 seats so far

HoR election: Results of 161 constituencies out, RSP wins 124 seats so far

As of 6:30 AM today, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured victory in 124 constituencies and is leading in one...

As of 6:30 AM today, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has secured victory in 124 constituencies and is leading in one...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

RSP continues to lead PR vote count for HoR

RSP continues to lead PR vote count for HoR

A total of 7,320,888 votes have been counted nationwide so far. The RSP is leading with 3,697,742 votes (50.51 percent).

A total of 7,320,888 votes have been counted nationwide so far. The RSP is leading with 3,697,742 votes (50.51 percent).

Mar 09, 2026

OPINION

The Burden of Hope – Election’s New Mandate

The Burden of Hope – Election’s New Mandate

“Of all ills that one endures, hope is a cheap and universal cure.” – Abraham Cowley

“Of all ills that one endures, hope is a cheap and universal cure.” – Abraham Cowley

Mar 09, 2026

SPORTS

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title

Suryakumar Yadav's India were also the first team to lift the trophy on home soil as over 86,000 fans celebrated at the...

Suryakumar Yadav's India were also the first team to lift the trophy on home soil as over 86,000 fans celebrated at the...

Mar 09, 2026

Editorial

A Vote for Change, a Test for RSP

A Vote for Change, a Test for RSP

The RSP’s sweeping victory reflects Nepali voters’ desire for change, while the next five years will test th...

The RSP’s sweeping victory reflects Nepali voters’ desire for change, while the next five years will test th...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal’s HoR polls Peaceful but structural gaps persist: ANFREL

Nepal’s HoR polls Peaceful but structural gaps persist: ANFREL

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has released an interim report on Nepal’s 2026 House of Representati...

The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has released an interim report on Nepal’s 2026 House of Representati...

Mar 08, 2026

POLITICS

RSP secures clean sweep in over a dozen of districts in HoR elections

RSP secures clean sweep in over a dozen of districts in HoR elections

While a total of six political parties have secured seats in the lower house of parliament for the next five years, the...

While a total of six political parties have secured seats in the lower house of parliament for the next five years, the...

Mar 09, 2026

POLITICS

RSP's Kharel elected from Dolakha

RSP's Kharel elected from Dolakha

Jagadish Kharel of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) from Dolakh...

Jagadish Kharel of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has been elected to the House of Representatives (HoR) from Dolakh...

Mar 08, 2026