U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is considering imposing additional sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, President Trump stated that he is reviewing a Senate bill that proposes stricter measures against Moscow. The proposed legislation includes heavy tariffs […]
July 12, 2025 | Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Governor Bishwanath Paudel has unveiled his first monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26), taking a notably expansionary stance to revive the sluggish economy. The policy introduces reduced interest rates, expanded credit access, and structural relief for banks and financial institutions. Key Highlights Home loan […]
Kathmandu, July 11, 2025 — In a significant step to boost youth sports development and people-to-people ties between India and Nepal, the Embassy of India, Kathmandu has facilitated a one-month professional cricket training for three promising Under-19 Nepali cricketers in Bhopal, India. Under the Ambassador’s Cricket Fellowship for Nepali Youth, launched by the Embassy in […]
Student unions protest exclusion from key meeting held at Prime Minister’s residence Kathmandu,Date: July 11, 2025 (27 Asar 2082, Nepali Calendar) Nepal’s largest and oldest university, Tribhuvan University (TU), has approved a budget of NPR 28.12 billion (approx. USD 211 million) for the upcoming fiscal year 2082/83. The budget was endorsed at a controversial university […]
The United States has resumed critical arms shipments to Ukraine following a brief and controversial pause in deliveries that highlighted internal divisions within the Trump administration and came amid some of the most intense Russian attacks of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office confirmed Thursday that shipments have restarted, including the much-needed Patriot air […]
Kathmandu, July 9, 2025.A massive flood from the Tibetan region struck the Nepal-China border area early Tuesday morning, causing widespread devastation in the Timure customs zone of Rasuwa district. The flood, triggered by heavy upstream rainfall, completely damaged the customs facilities in Gosaikunda Rural Municipality–2. The Miteri Bridge, which symbolized friendship and directly connected Nepal […]
New Delhi, July 9, 2025: Athletes Aniket & Deepika from the Income Tax Department Delhi delivered outstanding performances at the 9th South Asian Karate Federation (SAKF) Championship held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, last week (from July 2 to 6, 2025). Aniket Gupta clinched the Gold Medal in Team Kata, marking his 8th consecutive and 12th […]
Europe: The European Union on Wednesday unveiled its first-ever continent-wide stockpiling strategy aimed at fortifying the bloc against an array of modern threats—including armed conflict, pandemics, cyberattacks, energy disruptions, and natural disasters. At the heart of this sweeping new initiative is a grim but necessary acknowledgment: Europe is not immune to crisis, and the time […]
Janakpurdham, July 9.The Madhesh Province government’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2082/83 (2025/26) has come under intense scrutiny from provincial lawmakers during a public budget dialogue held in Janakpurdham yesterday. Lawmakers across party lines criticized the budget as unrealistic, unbalanced, and out of touch with the needs of the people, questioning how the government […]
Prof. S.S. Dogra. In a world overwhelmed by deadlines, distractions, and digital noise, the soul quietly longs for a moment of stillness. I was fortunate to embrace such tranquility during a two-day Rajyoga retreat held last week at the serene Om Shanti Retreat Centre (ORC), nestled amidst the lush greenery of Manesar, Gurugram. Organized by […]