POLITICS

Balendra ‘Sah’ or ‘Shah’? Surname question puts RSP senior leader under spotlight

Balendra ‘Sah’ or ‘Shah’? Surname question puts RSP senior leader under spotlight

For now, what began as a single-letter difference — “S” or “Sh” — has evolved into a...

For now, what began as a single-letter difference — “S” or “Sh” — has evolved into a...

Feb 18, 2026

POLITICS

Election code makes polls clean, not constrained: Bhandari

Election code makes polls clean, not constrained: Bhandari

Acting CEC Bhandari made it clear that the election code of conduct was enforced to curb fake and misleading information...

Acting CEC Bhandari made it clear that the election code of conduct was enforced to curb fake and misleading information...

Feb 18, 2026

POLITICS

Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters

Nepal, India sign Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters

The agreement to this effect was signed by Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Bi...

The agreement to this effect was signed by Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Bi...

Feb 18, 2026

POLITICS

15 days to go for voting: EC appeals to all not to misuse technology

15 days to go for voting: EC appeals to all not to misuse technology

EC drew the attention of all sides not to disseminate fake information on social networks, but to extend cooperation in...

EC drew the attention of all sides not to disseminate fake information on social networks, but to extend cooperation in...

Feb 18, 2026

WORLD

Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats

Oil prices rise as Trump ramps up Iran threats

West Texas Intermediate jumped 1.5 percent per barrel, while international benchmark Brent North Sea crude edged higher.

West Texas Intermediate jumped 1.5 percent per barrel, while international benchmark Brent North Sea crude edged higher.

Feb 18, 2026

WORLD

Former cricket captains appeal Pakistan govt over Khan care

Former cricket captains appeal Pakistan govt over Khan care

The statement, signed by 14 captains and seen by AFP, demands the proper care of Khan, a former World Cup-winning captai...

The statement, signed by 14 captains and seen by AFP, demands the proper care of Khan, a former World Cup-winning captai...

Feb 18, 2026

WORLD

India opens Airbus helicopter assembly line

India opens Airbus helicopter assembly line

The virtual opening was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, while...

The virtual opening was made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, while...

Feb 18, 2026

WORLD

Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power

Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power

Top of the list for 60-year-old Rahman will be to improve security, heal rifts in a country polarised by years of bitter...

Top of the list for 60-year-old Rahman will be to improve security, heal rifts in a country polarised by years of bitter...

Feb 18, 2026

WORLD

France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

A potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal is also on the table, with officials travelling with Macron expressing...

A potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal is also on the table, with officials travelling with Macron expressing...

Feb 18, 2026

POLITICS

Foreign Minister Sharma congratulates Bangladesh PM on election victory

Foreign Minister Sharma congratulates Bangladesh PM on election victory

Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma met the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, on Tu...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Bala Nanda Sharma met the newly elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman, on Tu...

Feb 18, 2026