A group of prominent civil society leaders has called on all stakeholders including the government to ensure that the upcoming national elections are held on the scheduled date, warning that any delay could push the country towards prolonged instability.

After CPN-UML Chief Minister (CM) Saroj Kumar Yadav resigned, Provincial Head Surendra Labh Karna on Wednesday invited parties to submit their claims by Friday.

Adhikari was arrested by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Wednesday and a corruption case was filed at the Special Court the same day.

Meeting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Seoul, Son, whose SoftBank is a major backer of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, described a future in which an advanced AI surpasses humans by a magnitude of 10,000.

South-central Vietnam has been lashed by weeks of heavy rain, submerging hundreds of thousands of homes in popular coastal tourism hotspots and causing deadly landslides in mountainous regions.

The push by Texas, which carves out five more Republican-friendly districts and came at the behest of Trump, launched a series of similar efforts in states around the country.

The recommendation committee had initially issued a notice from November 2 to 16, which was later extended to November 21.

Oli has urged Pokhrel to avoid a contest, arguing that the country is in crisis and the party is also facing challenges, and therefore, unity is essential.

Narayan Gopal is revered from the title of Swar Samrat in recognition of his magical voice and musical crafts. 

The Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association reported that gold price fell Rs 900 per tola from Thursday, closing at Rs 252,400 per tola, while silver dropped Rs 70 per tola to Rs 3,555. 

Both leaders will also discuss the geopolitical situation in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and global trade disruptions triggered by tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Prakash Bohara’s blood-soaked shoe became the Gen-Z rebellion’s icon—shot in protest, yet defiant, seeking justice and change.

The project led by UML Politburo member Mahesh Basnet has been named ‘Oli Kuti’.

The government has been holding continuous consultations with stakeholders ahead of the polls.

Any qualified and interested party member can file application online through mobile app of the party from December 8 to 11.

Political parties are also intensifying their efforts, placing the upcoming election at the forefront of their agendas.

Lumbini, with six points from six matches, must win to keep their playoff hopes alive. A victory for Lumbini would eliminate Pokhara Avengers, Chitwan Rhinos, and Janakpur Bolts from playoff contention.

All seven parties plan to jointly stake their claim to form the government at 2 PM today.

US President Donald Trump has pressured India to curb purchases of Russian oil -- arguing it is fuelling Moscow's war -- and has imposed steep 50 percent tariffs on New Delhi.

The company blamed the disruption on "unforeseen operational challenges" including technical glitches, adverse weather conditions and new rules for workers.

The poll's findings, based on a sample of almost 10,000 people from the nine countries, come more than three-and-a-half years into the conflict sparked by Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and amid fears the war could spread further.

Zia, 80, is in intensive care in the capital Dhaka, after she was admitted to hospital last month with symptoms of a lung infection.

With the government pledging to act more decisively, the public can hope this marks the beginning of a genuine crackdown on corruption.

Nepal’s Gen-Z protests show digital democracy’s power to challenge entrenched politics, while elections alone cannot fix structural gaps in leadership, inclusion and accountability.

Ncell announces 10-day celebration campaign

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India on Thursday for a two-day visit aimed at deepening defence ties, as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow.

Chasing 170 runs, Chitwan were bowled out for 120 in 17.1 overs, giving Sudurpashchim their sixth consecutive win of the league.

The World Bank (WB) has expressed concern over increasing financial risk for low and middle income countries, including Nepal, due to soaring public debt.

Publishing a notice in the Gazette of India, the Reserve Bank of India introduced the new provision effective for Nepal as well as Bhutan.

Putin, on his first visit to India since the Ukraine war, is accompanied by his Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, with possible deals on fighter jets and air defence systems expected to be discussed.