WORLD
Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on maritime security and energy
Quad ministers announce new Indo-Pacific initiatives on mari...
The announcements came after talks in New Delhi between India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
May 27, 2026
ECONOMY
Govt mulls flexibility in VAT rate in upcoming budget
Govt mulls flexibility in VAT rate in upcoming budget
More than two decades ago, the VAT rate stood at 10 percent.
May 27, 2026
SPORTS
Sabalenka thrives in French Open heat, Sinner waits in wings
Sabalenka thrives in French Open heat, Sinner waits in wings
The Belarusian top seed hurried through a 6-4, 6-2 win against Spanish world number 50 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro as temperatures continued to soar through the first week of the tournament.
May 27, 2026
OPINION
Nepal’s EV Conversion Push: Ambition Without Readiness?
Nepal’s EV Conversion Push: Ambition Without Readiness?
Nepal’s push toward EV conversion reflects real ambition and opportunity, but without standards, skilled manpower, infrastructure planning, and battery management systems, the transition could create serious safety and sustainability risks.
May 27, 2026
WORLD
Iran supreme leader says region will 'no longer serve as shields' for US bases
Iran supreme leader says region will 'no longer serve as shi...
"What is certain in this regard is that the hands of time will not turn backwards, and the nations and lands of the region will no longer serve as shields for American bases," said Khamenei, who has not appeared in public since he took office in March, in a message marking the Eid al-Adha holiday.
May 27, 2026
Editorial
Road Safety Is Not a Revenue Report
Road Safety Is Not a Revenue Report
Kathmandu’s rising traffic violations show that real road safety will depend less on collecting fines and more on building lasting discipline through enforcement, awareness, and public responsibility.
May 27, 2026
POLITICS
Nepal, South Korea host seminar on deepening South Asian regional integration
Nepal, South Korea host seminar on deepening South Asian reg...
Nepal and the Republic of Korea jointly hosted a Kathmandu seminar calling for deeper regional integration in South Asia through enhanced cooperation in connectivity, trade, and sustainable development.
May 26, 2026
POLITICS
Foreign ministry launches ‘MoFA Mitra’ app to assist Nepalis abroad
Foreign ministry launches ‘MoFA Mitra’ app to assist Nepalis...
According to the MoFA, the platform enables Nepalis overseas, as well as their family members in Nepal, to directly submit complaints, grievances, and requests for assistance to the relevant diplomatic missions. Officials say the system is designed to streamline the handling of issues such as labor...
May 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Energy experts call for storage push, broader power mix in Nepal
Energy experts call for storage push, broader power mix in N...
Nepal needs to focus on energy security through diversifying its energy sources and prioritizing electricity storage technology.
May 26, 2026
ECONOMY
Bagmati Province govt presents its policy and program for the next FY
Bagmati Province govt presents its policy and program for th...
The Bagmati Province Government on Tuesday presented its policy and program for the upcoming fiscal year 2026/27 in the Provincial Assembly.
May 26, 2026