Deuba’s son implicated in money laundering probe over Rs26 million transfer
By Gaurav Pokharel The chargesheet says firms owned by Jayabir Deuba received the money from controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta.
PMO sets up panel to probe passport rollout
By Anil Giri Technical glitches have cut passport production by two-thirds and delayed services, prompting the government to form an expert panel.
Loan-sharking victims call off protest after nine-point deal with government
By Shiva Puri The government agrees to classify predatory lending as an economic crime, draft a special law within three months and establish dedicated tribunals to hear loan-sharking cases.
US, Iran each attack infrastructure in risky escalation
By Reuters Washington and Tehran have been testing the limits of escalation since their ceasefire agreement collapsed last week, raising the prospect of a return to all-out war.
Under the guise of oversight, lawmakers face backlash over high-handed conduct
By Jaya Singh Mahara Chasing social media attention, lawmakers are crossing jurisdictional lines by confronting officials, seeking confidential files and issuing arbitrary ultimatums.
Taklakot trade resumes, but China tightens control over Manasarovar access
By Basant Pratap Singh Fifty-seven Bajhang residents have secured border passes for trade in Tibet, but strict travel rules continue to keep pilgrims away from the sacred lake.
In Lamine Yamal’s old neighbourhood, World Cup final against Messi brings pride
By Reuters A viral photograph showing Messi, 39, with a baby Lamine Yamal, now 19, has captured imaginations ahead of Sunday’s final in New Jersey.
Government halts new contract hiring, keeps existing workers on payroll
By Rajesh Mishra Existing contract employees will be pooled and redeployed across government agencies while a task force reviews long-term employment terms, benefits and legal protections.
ANFA says it will bear all of Aashish Rai’s treatment costs despite funding delay
By Nayak Paudel Football governing body attributes delay in financial support to FIFA suspension and vows to resume payments once administrative hurdles are cleared.
Five things to know about Trump’s election fraud allegations
By Reuters Trump’s claims range from foreign interference allegations to voter fraud accusations, but previous intelligence reviews and investigations have found little evidence to support them.
Nepal’s esports teams take on the world as billion-dollar industry surges
By Sajana Baral DRS Gaming and Horaa Esports fly Nepal’s flag at the Esports World Cup as players chase historic success abroad while warning that a lack of domestic tournaments and government support threatens the industry at home.
Court grants bail to Deepak Bhatta and Sulav Agrawal in securities and insurance offence cases
By Post Report Both will remain in custody in a separate money laundering case.
Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes
By Reuters As a month-old interim ceasefire collapses, the US president weighs broader military action despite analysts warning that more strikes are unlikely to force Tehran to change course and could deepen the regional conflict.
Aaditya Subedi on leaving Harvard to build an AI lab
By Rivash Rijal The 19-year-old talks about technology and the unconventional choices that have shaped his journey.