WORLD

India government plan for more women in parliament fails vote

India government plan for more women in parliament fails vote

A proposal to expand India's parliament to increase the number of women representatives fell through on Friday after the...

A proposal to expand India's parliament to increase the number of women representatives fell through on Friday after the...

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

MoHA issues nine-point directives to DAOs to ensure effective public service deliveries

MoHA issues nine-point directives to DAOs to ensure effective public service deliveries

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a nine-point directive to the District Administration Offices (DAOs) acro...

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) has issued a nine-point directive to the District Administration Offices (DAOs) acro...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit

Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening...

Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Australia, Japan ink multibillion dollar warship deal

Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part o...

Japan agreed on Saturday on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates, part o...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian o...

US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian o...

Apr 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price inclines Rs 2,900 as silver gains Rs 170 per tola in a week

Gold price inclines Rs 2,900 as silver gains Rs 170 per tola in a week

The price of gold in the domestic market increased 2,900 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid the ongoing negotiation between U...

The price of gold in the domestic market increased 2,900 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid the ongoing negotiation between U...

Apr 18, 2026

ECONOMY

Investors secure capital gains of Rs 165 billion as the index inches up 0.02 percent in a week

Investors secure capital gains of Rs 165 billion as the index inches up 0.02 percent in a week

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week remained almost stable with the secondary market adding 0.63 points (0.02 percent...

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) last week remained almost stable with the secondary market adding 0.63 points (0.02 percent...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability...

The visit showed Pakistan's "unwavering resolve to facilitate a negotiated settlement... and to promote peace, stability...

Apr 18, 2026

POLITICS

NC Prez Thapa urges unity after SC verdict on NC leadership

NC Prez Thapa urges unity after SC verdict on NC leadership

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has called for party unity and renewal following a verdict by the Supreme Cou...

Nepali Congress (NC) President Gagan Thapa has called for party unity and renewal following a verdict by the Supreme Cou...

Apr 18, 2026

WORLD

Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed

Lebanese lives torn apart as Israel ceasefire loomed

"I was upstairs, then I was underground. I screamed 'Where are you, where are you?', but there was no one," he said afte...

"I was upstairs, then I was underground. I screamed 'Where are you, where are you?', but there was no one," he said afte...

Apr 18, 2026