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Not a reset, but a revitalization

A persistent trust deficit at the top political level remains one of the central challenges in the Nepal-India relationship. Despite robust people-to-people, civilizational, cultural, and developmental ties, this lack of trust continually hinders the growth of bilateral relations.Following 2015, three major leaders—Pushpa Kamal Dahal, KP Sharma Oli, and Sher Bahadur Deuba—led the government on a rotational basis, yet a deep-seated mutual suspicion persisted between Kathmandu and New

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Foreign Minister Khanal leaving for India from tomorrow

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal is paying an official visit to India from June 5 to 7 at the cordial invitation of Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr S Jaishankar.The Foreign Ministry issued a press note today, informing that the Foreign Minister, during the visit, will hold a formal meeting with Minister of External Affairs of India Dr Jaishankar in New Delhi. The two sides will discuss issues of mutual interest, with a view to enhancing cooperation across key areas including trade,

Nepse plunges by 13. 46 points on Thursday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) plunged by 13. 46 points to close at 2, 766. 78 points on Thursday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 67 points to close at 473. 76 points.A total of 10,617,483-unit shares of 353 companies were traded for Rs 1. 58 billion.Meanwhile, Kalinchock Hydropower Limited (KHPL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 14. 99 percent.Likewise, Vijaya laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (VLBS) was the top loser as their price

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Dhawal Shumsher Rana among 183 leaders quit RPP

At least 183 leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party led by General Secretary Dr Dhawal Shumsher Rana resigned from the party on Thursday.They announced their collective departure at a program held in Kathmandu this afternoon.

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16 percent of children are malnourished in Madhes

A survey carried out by the Madhes Province showed that nearly 16 percent of children are malnourished in the province. The Health Directorate of the Madhes Province carried out an assessment among 283,308 children of 133 local levels from among 136 local levels in the province.Of the assessed children, 35,883 are malnourished, 8,771 are early malnourished and 233,182 are in a normal state of nutrition. This status is critical as per the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.The to

Federal Parliament is committed to effective implementation of Dalit rights: Speaker Aryal

Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal has asserted that the Federal Parliament is committed to the effective implementation of rights of Dalit community managed in Article 40 of the Constitution. At a program organized by the National Dalit Commission today on the occasion of National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability, the Speaker opined that it was responsibility of the state, political parties, civil society, media, educational institutions and all citizens to end the

3 killed in Rolpa jeep accident

Three persons died in a jeep accident in Rolpa on Thursday. According to police, the incident occurred when a Bolero jeep with temporary number plate MH14TCJ 471 fell off the road in the Kalapahar area along Shahid Marg in Ghartigaun, Madi Rural Municipality-2 this morning.Police said that the bodies of two men and a woman, whose identities are yet to be ascertained, have been found from the incident site.Further investigation into the incident is underway, said police. &nb

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APF seize 774 EVs on suspicion of customs evasion

The Armed Police Force Nepal has seized 774 electric vehicles that entered through the Korola checkpoint in Mustang on suspicion of smuggling.Armed Police Force Nepal's spokesperson Bishnu Prasad Bhatta said that the vehicles were taken under control last night from Jomsom in Mustang, Kusma in Parbat, and Hemja in Kaski.Armed Police Force Nepal deployed personnel from the APF Nepal No. 33 Company Mustang, the APF Nepal Myagdi Company, the APF Nepal No. 25 Chandika Battalion Parbat, and the A

President calls to unite in building equitable, civilized, inclusive society

President Ram Chandra Paudel has said that consciousness at all levels and classes in society, tolerance and development of the sense of mutual respect are inevitable for the elimination of inhumane practices such as racial discrimination and untouchability. He added that mere legal provisions were not sufficient for this to act. In a message of best wishes on the occasion of the National Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Untouchability, 2083 BS today, the President

Sabalenka ousted by Shnaider as shocks continue to rock French Open

Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the French Open on a windy Wednesday at Roland Garros as Diana Shnaider staged an inspired comeback to beat the world number one 3-6 7-5 6-0 and further blow open the draw heading into the semi-finals, Reuters reported. In a tournament that has already witnessed several shocks, including premature exits for defending champion Coco Gauff and four-times winner Iga Swiatek, Sabalenka's collapse was another unexpected jolt

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Algeria score late to upset Dutch with surprise away win

Winger Anis Hadj Moussa scored on his home ground to give Algeria a surprise 1-0 away win over the Netherlands in their World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Hadj Moussa, who plays for Dutch club Feyenoord, cut in off the right wing and struck a powerful shot into the far corner four minutes from time to hand the North Africans a morale-boosting win at De Kuip, where he plays his club football.

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Protests and last-minute construction work disrupt Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Eight days before Mexico City kicks off the World Cup, mass protests by teachers and retired judges, road closures and last-minute construction work caused chaos in the capital on Wednesday for millions of residents who face long delays and complex rerouting of their daily commutes, Reuters reported. On June 11, Mexico City will host the inaugural World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa at Azteca stadium in the capital.

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DR Congo held to goalless draw in World Cup warm-up against Denmark

The Democratic Republic of Congo warmed up for their first World Cup appearance in more than half a century with a 0-0 draw against Denmark on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The clash in Belgium, where the Congolese have been preparing for the World Cup, could be their only preparatory match after a planned friendly against Chile in Spain on Monday was cancelled by local authorities.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, the US State Department has announced in a statement, BBC reported. The agreement is "contingent on a complete cessation" of attacks from the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, among other conditions.It comes after Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday and Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel,testing a shaky truce initially agreed in April.

US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump

The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran, BBC reported. The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a rare public show of disapproval of the war, which began in February. This is the fourth attempt by the House to rein in Trump's war powers, which critics say lack congressional approval.The House resolution still needs approval from the Republican-controlled

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens

Ukraine has carried out a strike on the outskirts of Russia's St Petersburg, hours before the opening of a major economic forum designed to attract foreign investment into the country, BBC reported. As dawn broke black plumes of smoke rose over Russia's second city, where Vladimir Putin is due to address the financial event on Friday. Thousands of guests from 130 countries are due to attend, including a low-key US delegation.Local authorities said air defences shot down 59 dron

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Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid

Germany's foreign minister says support for Ukraine and Israel may have cost votes after Berlin failed to secure a rotating spot on the UN Security Council, BBC reported. Johann Wadephul described losing out to Portugal and Austria as a "bitter defeat" after a vote on which countries would become one of the five new members of the council was held on Wednesday evening.

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Massive fire breaks out at APF headquarters in Halchowk

A massive fire broke out at the Armed Police Force headquarters in Halchowk on Wednesday.Police said that the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

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A vacuum of accountability

Shuffling through the realities of Nepal’s Adult Entertainment Sector (AES) meant spending days absorbing stories of survival, economic displacement, wage theft and a quiet, systemic cruelty. It is a recurring pattern. Once these issues are translated into writing, the other, more important, question remains: how do we fix it? For a long time, AES like cabin restaurants, dance bars, and dohori sanjhs have been viewed as a societal taboo that needs policing. This completely deters us f

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World Environment Day: Recognize rivers as legal entities

Nepal is an ancient country known for its rivers and streams. There are more than 6,000 rivers and rivulets in the Himalayan nation, which have nourished this land and human civilization for centuries. It is believed that human civilization developed along riverbanks. Almost every village, town and city in Nepal has access to rivers.Like Nepal, civilizations across the world have long been connected with rivers. Some rivers are globally famous, such as Asia’s Yangtze, Europe’s Volga,

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German-backed initiatives launched in Dhulikhel

Three major initiatives aimed at strengthening sustainable healthcare services, resilient community infrastructure and renewable energy development were jointly inaugurated and launched in Dhulikhel on Wednesday. Dhulikhel Municipality, Dhulikhel Hospital, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Nepal and German Development Cooperation launched the programs. The event brought together German Ambassador Udo Eugen Volz, representatives from the KfW Development Bank, Deutsche Ge

UML Chair Oli urges party leaders, cadres to involve in party strengthening

CPN-UML President KP Sharma Oli has urged party leaders and cadres to remain active in strengthening party organization.Inaugurating the national workshop for membership renewal and expansion organized by UML Central Organization Department, Chair Oli stressed on maintaining party unity. He called party leaders and cadres to unite and be active to build a force able to face challenges seen in the organization. "UML is a party devoted to nation, peace, development, prosperity

Could GLP 1 Diabetes drugs help protect the brain?

Once known primarily as treatments for diabetes and obesity, GLP 1 receptor agonists are now at the center of an unexpected scientific shift, one that extends far beyond blood sugar control and into the brain itself. Medications such as semaglutide, liraglutide, and exenatide are being studied for their potential to influence the course of neurological disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke recovery, and even addiction. Researchers say this growing inte

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Nepse surges by 2. 66 points on Wednesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 2. 66 points to close at 2, 780. 25 points on Wednesday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 1. 93 points to close at 475. 44 points.A total of 13,521,619-unit shares of 347 companies were traded for Rs 1. 58 billion.Meanwhile, Kalinchock Hydropower Limited (KHPL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 14. 99 percent.Similarly, Nepal Reinsurance Company Limited (NRIC) was the

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How reels and short videos shape what we believe

Sobhagyawati Lohala, a 65-year-old resident of Bhaktapur, feels frightened when watching videos on her Facebook. Her feed is full of fake war videos showing drones attacking cities, AI-generated machines transforming humans into sausages, and giant animals destroying urban areas. When told that such videos were fabricated and created using artificial intelligence, she was initially reluctant to believe it.Lohala is clearly unaware of how fake and AI-generated contents are produced. Her son, Govi

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RSP President Lamichhane meets Indian PM Modi

Ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday during his five-day visit to India.India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the meeting.Lamichhane was accompanied by his wife Nikita Paudel, party joint general secretary and lawmaker Bipin Acharya, secretariat members and lawmakers Deepak Bohora and Pradeep Acharya.Lamichhane had left for India a

UML ministers in Lumbini government resign en masse

CPN-UML’s ministers in the Lumbini province government have resigned en masse today. Minister for Physical Infrastructure Development, Bhumishwor Dhakal, shared that they have tendered their resignation before Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya. The UML had five ministers including the Chief Minister in the Lumbini province government. Physical Infrastructure Development Minister Dhakal, Minister for Irrigation, Sita Chaudhary, Minister for Land Management and A

Fiscal ambition and structural constraints: Assessing Nepal’s FY 2026/27 budget

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)-led government has presented a national budget of Rs 2.124trn for the fiscal year 2026/27. The fiscal plan allocates 51.08 percent to recurrent expenditure, 29.28 percent to capital expenditure, and 19.67 percent to financing. Compared to the previous fiscal year, the budget has increased by 7.03 percent, reflecting a blend of ambition and caution.Prepared in line with the RSP's citizen contract, its “100 Points Governance Improvement” agenda, a

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Schooling and learning: Think beyond budget hikes and smartboards

Over the last few weeks, there has been an intense conversation about reforming the national education system. The debate started with the decision by what has now been redenominated as the Ministry of Education and Sports to cancel formal examinations for Grade 5 students.The news has been welcomed by educationalists and practitioners as an important milestone to modernize the whole education sector. Yet while this shift can have a profound impact, I am wondering if we are missing the bigger pi

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Messi trains alone as Argentina hold first World Cup practice

Lionel Messi has trained on his own during Argentina’s first practice session at their base camp in the United States, where the squad has assembled this week for their World Cup preparations, Reuters reported. The defending World Cup champions held their first pretournament training in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday.The Inter Miami captain has been dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring since May 24 but is expected to be ready for Argentina’s opener against Algeria

Seven killed after drone hits bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine

Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured after a drone hit a passenger bus travelling through a Russia-controlled part of Ukraine, an official said, BBC reported. Denis Pushilin, the Kremlin-installed leader of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, said the bus was struck in the early hours of Wednesday as it was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea.

Mahanagar Yatayat operats 16 EV buses in Kathmandu

Mahanagar Yatayat Pvt. Ltd. has operated 16 electric buses on the Kathmandu Ring Road from June 3. The buses include 33 seats and are designed to be accessible for standing passengers too. The bus can carry around 70 passengers. The bus was imported from China by Shasheela Motors Pvt. Ltd., uses a 144 kWh CATL battery and can travel 200 kilometers on a single full charge. THe price for the bus is Rs 13.19m.Mahanagar Yatayat Pvt. Ltd operated 12 electric buses inside the Ring Road in June la

RSP President Lamichhane to meet Indian PM Modi today

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane is scheduled to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday as part of his ongoing five-day visit to India.During his visit, Lamichhane is also scheduled to hold an interaction with members of the Nepali Diaspora Forum in India. After wrapping up the visit, Lamichhane will return home on June 5. Lamichhane had left for India at the invitation of Bharatiya Janata Party on June 1. &nbs

NC summons Central Disciplinary Committee meeting for Thursday

Nepali Congress (NC), the main opposition party, has called a meeting of its Central Disciplinary Committee for Thursday.Issuing a statement, Committee Secretary Dinesh Thapa Magar said the meeting will be held at the party’s central office in Sanepa, Lalitpur.All committee members have been instructed to attend the meeting.The statement stated that the meeting will deliberate on internal party discipline, complaints received and future action plans.

Nepal elected Chair of First Committee of UNGA

Nepal has been elected Chair of the First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking a notable diplomatic achievement for the country.The election is being viewed as international recognition of Nepal’s more than seven decades of commitment to multilateralism, global peace, international security and efforts toward worldwide disarmament.Following the election, Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Na

UK regulator warns Premier League clubs over crypto sponsor deals

Britain's financial regulator has warned soccer clubs including those in the Premier League that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto firms and trading platforms could expose them to legal liability, money laundering and reputational damage, Reuters reported. The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday that unauthorised firms may be breaching UK financial promotion rules by using high-profile sponsorships to target soccer fans despite not being allowed to operate in Bri

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World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds

As the soccer World Cup is set to take over water cooler chats, employers may have trouble keeping workers focused during the tournament - and even getting them to the office in the first place, a new survey published on Tuesday suggests, Reuters reported. Research from UKG estimates that the World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, could cost global employers some $17 billion in lost productivity, with 37% of workers planning to adjust their schedule because of the tournament.

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Lukaku returns in style with 90th goal for Belgium

Romelu Lukaku marked his return to the Belgium side with a record-extending 90th international goal as they beat Croatia 2-0 away in their World Cup warm-up friendly on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Captain Youri Tielemans took advantage of a defensive slip to score the opening goal while Belgium's all-time top scorer Lukaku struck with the last effort of the match in his first game for the national side in 12 months.

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Resolute Mensik makes Paris semis, Andreeva and Kostyuk set up meeting

Jakub Mensik battled past Brazilian breakout star Joao Fonseca with a 6-4 6-3 7-6(3) win to make the semi-finals of the French Open on Tuesday and become the youngest Czech man to reach that stage at a Grand Slam, Reuters reported. While Fonseca fell, fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over practice partner,Sorana Cirstea to keep her superb Roland Garros run going.

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Prepare for El Nino, UN warns - it could be the strongest in decades

A new phase of the natural El Nino weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change, BBC reported. The World Meteorological Organization said this El Nino is likely to strengthen over the rest of 2026, driving more extreme weather around much of the globe. Several forecasts from national weather agencies suggest it could end up as one of the strongest ever recorded - a possible so-called

UN chief Guterres presents options for future Lebanon presence

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N. Security Council members stressing the need for a continued uniformed U.N. presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon(UNIFIL) expires at the year-end, Reuters reported. Guterres outlined three options to replace the 7,500-strong UNIFIL in a letter to the 15 members of the Security Council dated Monday and seen by Reuters.They ranged from a light presence with limited capabilities to a mo

SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say

SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, plans to target a valuation of $1.75 trillion in its blockbuster initial public offering, which will consist entirely of new shares, three people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The IPO is expected to be structured as an all-primary offering, meaning all proceeds would go to the company and existing SpaceX shareholders will not be able to sell any of their shares in the IPO, the sources said.Sharehol

US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker

The US says it has struck and "disabled an unladen oil tanker" that was sailing towards Iran, as part of Washington's naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, BBC reported. US Central Command (Centcom) said a US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of the Botswana-flagged M/T vessel, after its crew "ignored repeated warnings".Centcom also released a footage purportedly showing the moment the tanker was hit on Tuesday. Iran has not publicly comme

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RSP President Lamichhane, Indian Home Minister Shah hold meeting

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane, and Minister for Home Affairs of India Amit Shah held a meeting on Tuesday. Matters related to Nepal-India relations, mutual interests, democratic practices, security cooperation as well as dialogue and collaboration between political parties of the two countries were discussed on the occasion, the RSP shared. RSP President Lamichhane leading the delegation left for New Delhi on Monday, for a five-day visit at the invitation of

Parliament meeting postponed until Monday

The meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) has been postponed until Monday after the opposition parties continued their protest. In today’s meeting, which started three hours later than scheduled, the main opposition and other opposition parties stated that no agreement could be reached on nationality, sovereignty, and integrity, and they expressed that the Prime Minister should withdraw his statement.Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal had repeatedly urged opposition parties to ent

Cabinet extends tenure of Gen Z probe committee

A meeting of the Council of Ministers today decided to extend the tenure of a committee formed to study and recommend measures concerning the security mechanism mentioned in the report submitted by the Probe Commission regarding the September 8-9 (2025) Gen Z movement. Briefing the media on the Cabinet decisions, Minister for Education and Sports and government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the meeting endorsed a series of administrative and policy decisions.Among them, the Cabinet meet

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Nepse surges by 22. 21 points on Tuesday

The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) surged by 22. 21 points to close at 2, 777. 58 points on Tuesday. Similarly, the sensitive index dropped by 2. 78 points to close at 473. 51 points.A total of 11,385,100-unit shares of 346 companies were traded for Rs 1. 58 billion.Meanwhile, Kalinchock Hydropower Limited (KHPL) was the top gainer today with its price surging by 14. 98 percent.Similarly, Nabil Debenture 2085 (NBLD85) was the top los

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RSP President Lamichhane holds talks with BJP President Nabin

Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane, who is currently on a visit to India, held a meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. During the meeting, issues of democratic strength, party experience, political cooperation and strengthening of mutual relations were discussed, according to Lamichhane's Secretariat.

NC has not formed any shadow government: Angdembey

Nepali Congress (NC) Parliamentary Party leader Bhisma Raj Angdembey has made it clear that the party has not formed a 'shadow council of ministers'. According to him, the party has merely assigned thematic responsibilities to its members in line with the 18 existing government ministries, and in accordance with the party statute. He stressed that this arrangement should not be interpreted as the formation of a 'shadow government' or a 'shadow council of minis

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Doctor arrested with USD 30, 000

Police have arrested 29-year-old Dr Pappu Kumar Yadav for illegally amassing and trading in virtual currency (cryptocurrency) and committing fraud through digital means. The police also seized USD 30,000 and 17 mobile phones from him.According to the District Police Office Chitwan, Dr Yadav has been living in a rented room in a house at Chitrasen Tole, Bharatpur Metropolitan City–10.Police have stated that investigation into Dr Yadav, a permanent resident of Hanshapur Muni