WORLD

DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports

DeepSeek valued at more than $50 bn after funding round: reports

It recently raised more than 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), the Wall Street Journal and The Information said this week,...

It recently raised more than 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), the Wall Street Journal and The Information said this week,...

Jun 17, 2026

ECONOMY

NEPSE closes at 2,705.53 with marginal gain, turnover stands at Rs 3.63 billion

NEPSE closes at 2,705.53 with marginal gain, turnover stands at Rs 3.63 billion

A total of 126 listed companies recorded gains in their share prices. Shares of Sopan Pharmaceuticals and Apollo Hydropo...

A total of 126 listed companies recorded gains in their share prices. Shares of Sopan Pharmaceuticals and Apollo Hydropo...

Jun 17, 2026

SOCIETY

15 including police officers face life imprisonment over custodial killing of two inmates

15 including police officers face life imprisonment over custodial killing of two inmates

The incident occurred on August 9, 2023 (Shrawan 24, 2080 BS), when 20-year-old inmate Binod Tolangi of Madi Municipalit...

The incident occurred on August 9, 2023 (Shrawan 24, 2080 BS), when 20-year-old inmate Binod Tolangi of Madi Municipalit...

Jun 17, 2026

POLITICS

RSP fixes fees for convention delegates ahead of first general convention

RSP fixes fees for convention delegates ahead of first general convention

According to the party, each convention representative will be charged Rs 5,000, while observers will have to pay Rs 7,0...

According to the party, each convention representative will be charged Rs 5,000, while observers will have to pay Rs 7,0...

Jun 17, 2026

Market

Nepal and Germany agree on €37.6 million development cooperation for 2026–27

Nepal and Germany agree on €37.6 million development cooperation for 2026–27

The talks, held on June 16–17, were led by Dr. Dhani Ram Sharma, Chief of the International Economic Relations Div...

The talks, held on June 16–17, were led by Dr. Dhani Ram Sharma, Chief of the International Economic Relations Div...

Jun 17, 2026

SOCIETY

Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last month

Over 1,400 arrested in Kathmandu police sweep operation last month

The campaign was conducted across various parts of the capital, leading to the arrest of 199 women, 1,218 men, and three...

The campaign was conducted across various parts of the capital, leading to the arrest of 199 women, 1,218 men, and three...

Jun 17, 2026

Market

LG unveils ‘essential series’ home appliances for Nepali consumers

LG unveils ‘essential series’ home appliances for Nepali consumers

The launch event was held at Vivanta Kathmandu as part of LG’s ongoing campaign, “Harek Ghar Ko Khushi, Ghar...

The launch event was held at Vivanta Kathmandu as part of LG’s ongoing campaign, “Harek Ghar Ko Khushi, Ghar...

Jun 17, 2026

WORLD

Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025

Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has for years denounced anything that goes against what he calls "traditional family va...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has for years denounced anything that goes against what he calls "traditional family va...

Jun 17, 2026

SOCIETY

MoIC forms 4-member committee to investigate PSB's procurement

MoIC forms 4-member committee to investigate PSB's procurement

The probe committee was formed under coordination of Dr Sudip Bhattarai on June 15 with a ministry-level decision, accor...

The probe committee was formed under coordination of Dr Sudip Bhattarai on June 15 with a ministry-level decision, accor...

Jun 17, 2026

POLITICS

MP Mahara calls paying Rs 999 to watch World Cup a ‘rip-off’, urges free broadcast

MP Mahara calls paying Rs 999 to watch World Cup a ‘rip-off’, urges free broadcast

He said, “The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup is currently underway in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Bu...

He said, “The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup is currently underway in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Bu...

Jun 17, 2026