POLITICS
President Paudel promulgates Constitutional Council ordinance
President Paudel promulgates Constitutional Council ordinanc...
As per the proposed provision, a meeting of the Constitutional Council can proceed with the presence of four members, and decisions can be made by a majority of those present.
May 05, 2026
POLITICS
Janamat Party decides to quit Madhesh provincial govt
Janamat Party decides to quit Madhesh provincial govt
The decision was taken by a majority vote during the party’s parliamentary meeting held on April 24, following which the party formally exited the provincial government.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Indonesia economy grew 5.6% in Q1 despite war pressures
Indonesia economy grew 5.6% in Q1 despite war pressures
The reading exceeded the 5.4 percent recorded in the final three months of 2025, Statistics Indonesia (BPS) head Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti told reporters in Jakarta.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink
World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink
The scramble for more talks came after Iran and the United States traded fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while US ally the United Arab Emirates reported Iranian attacks for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.
May 05, 2026
Market
Gold, silver prices slide in Nepali market
Gold, silver prices slide in Nepali market
Gold prices fell sharply by Rs 3,800 per tola compared to the previous day.
May 05, 2026
POLITICS
Students’ organizations, trade unions scrapped as an attempt to save the future: PM Shah
Students’ organizations, trade unions scrapped as an attempt...
His remarks come amid growing protests against the government’s move to abolish these bodies.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Ex-model accuses French scout of grooming her for Epstein
Ex-model accuses French scout of grooming her for Epstein
The 43-year-old is one of two ex-models who have accused Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout with close ties to the late US financier, of having groomed them with the aim of introducing them to potential abusers.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
War in the Middle East: latest developments
War in the Middle East: latest developments
The latest developments in the Middle East war:
May 05, 2026
ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Govt expands powers of money laundering investigation department, extends reach to share m...
Govt expands powers of money laundering investigation depart...
The government has significantly strengthened the authority of the DoMLI, broadening its jurisdiction and sharpening its legal tools through a recent ordinance.
May 05, 2026
WORLD
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Mideast war
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Mideas...
Traveller numbers at Dubai International, usually the world's busiest for international passenger traffic, sank to 2.5 million, down 66 percent year on year, Dubai Media Office said.
May 05, 2026