WORLD

Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia

Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting "rightful...

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting "rightful...

May 30, 2026

ECONOMY

UNP Chairperson Ghising criticizes govt’s decision to slap 5 pc VAT on electricity consumption

UNP Chairperson Ghising criticizes govt’s decision to slap 5 pc VAT on electricity consumption

Chairman of Ujyalo Nepal Party Kulman Ghising urged the government to immediately revoke its decision to slap 5 percent...

Chairman of Ujyalo Nepal Party Kulman Ghising urged the government to immediately revoke its decision to slap 5 percent...

May 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Market price of EVs to rise significantly with govt’s new rule of taxation

Market price of EVs to rise significantly with govt’s new rule of taxation

The market price of electric vehicles (EVs) will rise by up to Rs 4 million, after the government changed the basis of t...

The market price of electric vehicles (EVs) will rise by up to Rs 4 million, after the government changed the basis of t...

May 30, 2026

WORLD

US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in Italy

US consulate contractor accused of exploiting Indian workers in Italy

Italian prosecutors have accused a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan of paying Indian workers well below t...

Italian prosecutors have accused a contractor building a new US consulate in Milan of paying Indian workers well below t...

May 30, 2026

WORLD

US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump s...

The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump s...

May 30, 2026

ECONOMY

61 percent of Kathmandu-based cooperatives not following good governance practice

61 percent of Kathmandu-based cooperatives not following good governance practice

Only 726 of over 1,500 registered cooperatives in the Capital have been found abiding with the good governance practices...

Only 726 of over 1,500 registered cooperatives in the Capital have been found abiding with the good governance practices...

May 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Tax hikes contradict govt’s plan to increase domestic power consumption

Tax hikes contradict govt’s plan to increase domestic power consumption

The government has been reiterating its commitment time and again to facilitate domestic electric consumption to prevent...

The government has been reiterating its commitment time and again to facilitate domestic electric consumption to prevent...

May 31, 2026

WORLD

Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties

Myanmar president arrives in India to strengthen ties

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighbouring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civ...

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing arrived in neighbouring India on Saturday, in his first trip abroad since becoming civ...

May 30, 2026

ECONOMY

Gold price declines Rs 3,100 in a week, new price sets at Rs 290,600 per tola

Gold price declines Rs 3,100 in a week, new price sets at Rs 290,600 per tola

The price of gold in the domestic market dropped Rs 3,100 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid continuing geopolitical tension...

The price of gold in the domestic market dropped Rs 3,100 per tola (11.6638 grams) amid continuing geopolitical tension...

May 30, 2026

WORLD

US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul

US, South Korea in talks over US commander's remarks: Seoul

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's p...

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's p...

May 30, 2026