What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs What to know about the 2026 World Cup playoffs The final six World Cup places will be decided Tuesday with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup. The final six World Cup places will be decided Tuesday with the conclusion of two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup. Sports 31 Mar, 2026
Young Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan thumps Chennai by eight wickets in IPL Young Sooryavanshi hits 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan thumps Chennai by eight wickets in... Sooryavanshi gave Rajasthan a blazing start of 74-0 in the powerplay. Sooryavanshi gave Rajasthan a blazing start of 74-0 in the powerplay. Sports 31 Mar, 2026
Lahore's Fakhar Zaman charged with alleged ball tampering in Pakistan Super League game Lahore's Fakhar Zaman charged with alleged ball tampering in Pakistan Super League... The controversy in the country’s premier domestic T20 tournament erupted when fast bowler Haris Rauf was due to bowl the final over with the Karachi Kings needing 14 more runs for victory. The controversy in the country’s premier domestic T20 tournament erupted when fast bowler Haris Rauf was due to bowl the final over with the Karachi Kings needing 14 more runs for victory. Sports 30 Mar, 2026
Germany's Wirtz destroys Swiss and White caps England return as hero and villain Germany's Wirtz destroys Swiss and White caps England return as hero and villain In Basel, Germany won for the sixth time in a row thanks largely to the brilliance of Liverpool’s Wirtz. In Basel, Germany won for the sixth time in a row thanks largely to the brilliance of Liverpool’s Wirtz. Sports 29 Mar, 2026
Kohli gets Bengaluru off to winning start in IPL title defense with 6-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kohli gets Bengaluru off to winning start in IPL title defense with 6-wicket victory... Tim David hit 16 not out off 10 balls, sharing a 40-run unbeaten stand with Kohli off 19 balls. Tim David hit 16 not out off 10 balls, sharing a 40-run unbeaten stand with Kohli off 19 balls. Sports 29 Mar, 2026
Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon scheduled for May 9 Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon scheduled for May 9 The seventh edition of the Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon will be held on May 9, aiming to promote adventure tourism in the Karnali region. The seventh edition of the Jumla-Rara Ultra Marathon will be held on May 9, aiming to promote adventure tourism in the Karnali region. Sports 29 Mar, 2026
NVA unveils record prize pool for PM's Cup Volleyball League NVA unveils record prize pool for PM's Cup Volleyball League The competition will feature a total of 14 teams—eight in the men’s division selected from the NVA Championship and six in the women’s division. The competition will feature a total of 14 teams—eight in the men’s division selected from the NVA Championship and six in the women’s division. Sports 28 Mar, 2026
Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World Cup playoff win Tonali's breakfast-table dream pays off for childhood idol Gattuso in Italy's World... Every morning Tonali used to drink from a teacup featuring images of Gattuso on it. Every morning Tonali used to drink from a teacup featuring images of Gattuso on it. Sports 27 Mar, 2026
American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals for IPL teams American investors bet big on Indian cricket with two separate billion-dollar deals... The 2025 title was RCB's first, but the celebrations turned tragic when at least 11 people died in a deadly crowd crush at the team’s stadium. The 2025 title was RCB's first, but the celebrations turned tragic when at least 11 people died in a deadly crowd crush at the team’s stadium. Sports 26 Mar, 2026
World Cup playoffs: Italy on edge, Sweden shorn of stars and another chance for Lewandowski World Cup playoffs: Italy on edge, Sweden shorn of stars and another chance for... As for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, the Italians didn’t even get there, eliminated in the European playoffs in an utter humiliation for a soccer-mad nation. As for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, the Italians didn’t even get there, eliminated in the European playoffs in an utter humiliation for a soccer-mad nation. Sports 25 Mar, 2026
Connor Esterhuizen blasts South Africa to a 33-run win in the 5th T20 against New Zealand Connor Esterhuizen blasts South Africa to a 33-run win in the 5th T20 against New... Esterhizen's second consecutive half century after his previous best of 57 in the fourth match on Sunday saw South Africa make 187-4 after being sent in. Esterhizen's second consecutive half century after his previous best of 57 in the fourth match on Sunday saw South Africa make 187-4 after being sent in. Sports 25 Mar, 2026
NSC suspends ANFA for three months NSC suspends ANFA for three months The National Sports Council (NSC) has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for three months. The National Sports Council (NSC) has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for three months. Sports 25 Mar, 2026
Mbappé says his left knee injury is 'all gone' as France ramps up for the World Cup Mbappé says his left knee injury is 'all gone' as France ramps up for the World Cup As the World Cup looms, France star Kylian Mbappé says his left knee that bothered him for weeks is now fine. As the World Cup looms, France star Kylian Mbappé says his left knee that bothered him for weeks is now fine. Sports 24 Mar, 2026
Man City dominates Arsenal to win English League Cup and make statement in Premier League title race Man City dominates Arsenal to win English League Cup and make statement in Premier... The 21-year-old O’Reilly, who came through City’s academy, was the unlikely hero with both goals from left back. The 21-year-old O’Reilly, who came through City’s academy, was the unlikely hero with both goals from left back. Sports 23 Mar, 2026
Liverpool and Chelsea slump to bruising Premier League defeats as Champions League concerns mount Liverpool and Chelsea slump to bruising Premier League defeats as Champions League... A 10th Premier League loss of the campaign for Liverpool. A 10th Premier League loss of the campaign for Liverpool. Sports 22 Mar, 2026
Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship. A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship. Sports 22 Mar, 2026
Bayern teenager Lennart Karl set for Germany debut and Rüdiger returns to squad Bayern teenager Lennart Karl set for Germany debut and Rüdiger returns to squad Four-time men's champion Germany is in a World Cup group with Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Four-time men's champion Germany is in a World Cup group with Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador. Sports 19 Mar, 2026
Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico survives Champions League: Barcelona scores 7, Liverpool revives, Bayern cruises and Atletico... Bayern Munich had it easiest of all, pushing aside Atalanta 4-1 on Wednesday and 10-2 on aggregate, to get a blockbuster quarterfinal against Real Madrid. Bayern Munich had it easiest of all, pushing aside Atalanta 4-1 on Wednesday and 10-2 on aggregate, to get a blockbuster quarterfinal against Real Madrid. Sports 19 Mar, 2026
Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after Man City's Champions League loss to Real Madrid Guardiola says 'everybody wants to fire me' after Man City's Champions League loss to... Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again. Pep Guardiola wore a lumberjack-style shirt and Real Madrid chopped Manchester City down in the Champions League once again. Sports 18 Mar, 2026
Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale run is over Champions League: Real Madrid and PSG advance to quarterfinals. Bodø/Glimt fairytale... Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain quickly snuffed out hopes of epic comebacks by Manchester City and Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday. Sports 18 Mar, 2026
Business Subisu, APAC IPv6 Council sign MoU to promote next-generation internet protocol ​​​​​​​Internet service provider Subisu Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding with the APAC IPv6 Council to promote the adoption of IPv6 technology in Nepal.
Sports Carlsberg Golf Classic concludes at Royal Nepal Golf Course The Carlsberg Golf Classic 2026 concluded at the Royal Nepal Golf Course, drawing participation from 130 golfers over two days.
Nepal Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 smartphone in Nepal Xiaomi has launched its entry-level smartphone Redmi A7 in the Nepali market.
Nepal Japan supports flood resilience project in Morang ​​​​​​​The Government of Japan has supported a project aimed at strengthening flood resilience in Morang district.
Nepal Nepal launches LoCAL initiative to strengthen climate financing at local level Nepal has launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening climate adaptation financing for local governments, targeting vulnerable communities facing increasing climate risks.
Nepal Minister Chaudhary stresses conservation of biodiversity Minister for Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has underscored the need of conserving biodiversity and plants, and utilizing forest products to generate employment.
Business NIBL Equity Partners invests Rs 150 million in hydropower project NIBL Equity Partners (NIBLEP), a Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) registered with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and managed by NIMB Ace Capital Ltd., has invested Rs 150 million in Gurkhas Himalayan Hydro Limited to support the development of the 5.875 MW Upper Junbesi Khola Hydropower Project in Solukhumbu.
Science and Tech Artemis II's moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip Still marveling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home Saturday from hundreds who took part in NASA's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel.
Nepal Foreign Minister holds separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius, Singapore Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held separate meetings with Ministers of Mauritius and Singapore on the sideline of the 9th Indian Ocean Conference. Foreign Minister Khanal is currently in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius, in course of his participation in the Conference.
