Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14 people Fire tears through hotel in eastern Indian city of Kolkata, killing at least 14... A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. A fire tore through a hotel in the city of Kolkata in eastern India, killing at least 14 people, police said Wednesday. World 30 Apr, 2025
Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern city of Liaoyang Chinese authorities say 22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in northern... Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoyang. World 29 Apr, 2025
Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to break us' Mark Carney warns Canadians in Liberal Party victory speech: 'Trump is trying to... Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party won Canada’s federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. World 29 Apr, 2025
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in... Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor in February 2022 has developed a significant international dimension, further complicating negotiations. World 28 Apr, 2025
With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to... One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. World 28 Apr, 2025
Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a... Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022. Russia has also seized Ukrainian territory in the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions since invading in February 2022. World 27 Apr, 2025
Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver Car kills and injures people attending street festival in Vancouver The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said. The driver of a car struck revelers at a street festival in Canada, killing and injuring an unknown number of people at the event celebrating Filipino culture, police said. World 27 Apr, 2025
A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4, injures over 500 A massive explosion at an Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 4,... A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others. A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing four people and injuring more than 500 others. World 26 Apr, 2025
Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small crosstown basilica are more in keeping with Francis’ humble persona and disdain for pomp. World 25 Apr, 2025
Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials say troops exchanged fire with Pakistani soldiers in Kashmir Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. Indian officials said the army had a brief exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers along their highly militarized frontier in the Himalayan region of Kashmir, as the nuclear-armed rivals ramped up tit-for-tat diplomatic offensive following a deadly attack on tourists in the disputed area. World 25 Apr, 2025
South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korea's former President Moon indicted for alleged bribery South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. South Korean prosecutors indicted former liberal President Moon Jae-in on bribery charges Thursday, saying that a budget airline gave his son-in-law a lucrative no-show job during Moon's term in office. World 24 Apr, 2025
Terror Knows No Borders Terror Knows No Borders In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. In the aftermath of the brutal Pahalgam attack, the world is once again reminded that terrorism is a plague with no respect for borders, faiths, or nationalities. World 24 Apr, 2025
Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks Vance calls for greater ties with India, hails progress on trade talks India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. India and the U.S. hope to seal a bilateral trade agreement this year and have set an ambitious target of more than doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. World 22 Apr, 2025
Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will take time Russia batters Ukraine's Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as Kremlin warns peace talks will... Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. Russia has effectively rejected a U.S. proposal for an immediate and full 30-day halt in the fighting by imposing far-reaching conditions. World 22 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World leaders praised Francis for his moral leadership and compassion, while ordinary faithful remembered his simplicity and humanity. World 22 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. Vance was accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, a practicing Hindu whose parents are from India, along with their three children and officials from the U.S. administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to know Vance and Modi are likely to discuss a potential US-India trade deal. Here's what to... The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. The U.S. is also India’s largest trading partner, with bilateral trade valued at $190 billion until recently. World 21 Apr, 2025
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble... Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88. World 21 Apr, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit that includes talks with Modi and personal engagements US Vice President JD Vance arrives in India for a 4-day visit that includes talks... U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit as New Delhi looks to avoid U.S. tariffs, negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington and strengthen ties with the Trump administration. World 21 Apr, 2025
Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties A trade deal between India and the U.S. could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. A trade deal between India and the U.S. could significantly enhance economic ties between the two countries and potentially strengthen diplomatic ties. World 20 Apr, 2025
Nepal Government invests over Rs 930 billion in different public entities The government has invested Rs 930.88 billion in the form of shares and loan in 159 different public corporations and bodies till fiscal year 2024/25.
Nepal International Volunteer Day and World Soil Day being observed today International Volunteer Day (IVD) and World Soil Day, are being observed globally every year on December 5 at the call of the United Nations.
Nepal EC calls for applications under proportional representation category The Election Commission (EC) has called on political parties wishing to contest the proportional representation (PR) category for the March 5 House of Representatives election to submit their applications between December 7 and 9, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Nepal PM Karki calls all-party meeting for 4pm today Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called an all-side meeting for 4 pm today to discuss preparations for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, according to the PM’s Secretariat.
Nepal Talent showcase for persons with disabilities held in Biratnagar on International Disability Day A province-level talent showcase highlighting the artistic and creative abilities of persons with disabilities was held in Biratnagar on Wednesday to mark the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 900 per tola The price of gold continued its downward trend in the domestic market, falling by Rs 900 per tola today.
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
