WORLD
IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war up to $50 bn
IMF expects to provide vulnerable economies hit by Iran war...
"Given the spillovers of the Middle East war, we expect near-term demand for IMF balance-of-payments support to rise to somewhere between $20 billion and $50 billion, with the lower bound prevailing if the ceasefire holds," Kristalina Georgieva said, according to prepared remarks shared with AFP.
Apr 11, 2026
POLITICS
‘Zero Pending Files’ drive from April 13 to 20
‘Zero Pending Files’ drive from April 13 to 20
The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed all agencies to speed up decision-making and prevent unnecessary delays at different levels.
Apr 11, 2026
POLITICS
FM Khanal holds meetings with his counterparts from India, Bhutan and Bangladesh
FM Khanal holds meetings with his counterparts from India, B...
Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal held separate meetings with the Foreign Ministers of India, Bhutan and Bangladesh on Friday.
Apr 11, 2026
POLITICS
HoR nominates members to various thematic committees
HoR nominates members to various thematic committees
The House of Representatives meeting on Friday endorsed the nomination proposal made by Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal.
Apr 11, 2026
SOCIETY
E-pension verification system launched
E-pension verification system launched
Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle marked the launch of the e-pension verification system prepared by the Financial Comptroller General's Office.
Apr 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Govt directs airports to set up breastfeeding rooms within 24 hours
Govt directs airports to set up breastfeeding rooms within 2...
It has also directed the operation of primary care facilities for sick passengers and those with special needs.
Apr 11, 2026
SOCIETY
Rain, snowfall likely in some places
Rain, snowfall likely in some places
Due to its effect, the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces, as well as most of the mountainous areas, are generally cloudy.
Apr 11, 2026
WORLD
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to Mideast war
"Even in a best case, there will be no neat and clean return to the status quo ante," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said.
Apr 11, 2026
WORLD
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran
Since Washington and Tehran agreed to an initial 14-day ceasefire on Tuesday, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and the powerful army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have been sharing messages about conversations with world leaders, highlighting their role as...
Apr 11, 2026
SOCIETY
TU recovers Rs 60 million from 19 professors over study leave misuse
TU recovers Rs 60 million from 19 professors over study leav...
The issue surfaced after TU formed an investigation committee amid reports that a growing number of faculty members were going abroad on study leave and failing to return.
Apr 11, 2026