SPORTS

Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38

Djokovic says 'addiction' to tennis keeps him going at 38

On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition...

On the eve of the Australian Open, 38-year-old Novak Djokovic said the “drug-like” adrenaline of competition...

Jan 17, 2026

Health

Nepal: Anxiety, depression surge among children as doctors warn of growing crisis

Nepal: Anxiety, depression surge among children as doctors warn of growing crisis

Rising cases of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders among children and adolescents are pushing more young...

Rising cases of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders among children and adolescents are pushing more young...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry escalates

RPP faces deadlock in Kathmandu as Upreti-Mishra rivalry escalates

The dispute revolves around Deputy Treasurer Shobhit Upreti and Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra, whose rivalry has...

The dispute revolves around Deputy Treasurer Shobhit Upreti and Senior Vice-President Rabindra Mishra, whose rivalry has...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests

Large crowds expected for 'Hands off Greenland' protests

Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Gre...

Thousands of people have indicated on social media that they intend to take part in marches and rallies organised by Gre...

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

CIAA challenges Special Court order in Rs 8.36bn PRIA corruption case

CIAA challenges Special Court order in Rs 8.36bn PRIA corruption case

The CIAA has moved the Supreme Court seeking the annulment of Special Court orders that granted nominal bail and regular...

The CIAA has moved the Supreme Court seeking the annulment of Special Court orders that granted nominal bail and regular...

Jan 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill

Air pollution surges in Nepal amid midwinter chill

With 89 brick kilns in the capital resuming operations in mid-January and more than a thousand outside the valley, pollu...

With 89 brick kilns in the capital resuming operations in mid-January and more than a thousand outside the valley, pollu...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

Maduro opponents awaiting release from prison

Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodr...

Rights NGO Foro Penal said it counted 90 political prisoner releases since January 8, while interim president Delcy Rodr...

Jan 17, 2026

ECONOMY

Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent

Bagmati province government's capital expenditure stands around nine percent

The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of th...

The Bagmati province government has spent only 8.99 percent of the capital expenditure during the first six months of th...

Jan 17, 2026

POLITICS

NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recognition

NC first CWC meeting taking place following official recognition

This marks the inaugural session of the CWC after Gagan Thapa’s leadership received official recognition on Friday...

This marks the inaugural session of the CWC after Gagan Thapa’s leadership received official recognition on Friday...

Jan 17, 2026

WORLD

Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally

Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally

In a Telegram message, Delcy Rodriguez announced the ministry would be combined with a commerce ministry and thanked Saa...

In a Telegram message, Delcy Rodriguez announced the ministry would be combined with a commerce ministry and thanked Saa...

Jan 17, 2026