India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies at 92 India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92. World 27 Dec, 2024
The fall of Bashar Assad after 14 years of war in Syria brings to an end a decades-long dynasty As the uprising spiraled into a civil war, millions of Syrians fled to Jordan, Turkey, Iraq and Lebanon and on to Europe. World 08 Dec, 2024
Badly-needed economic reforms: Some suggestions The CPN UML-led government, with support from the largest party, the Nepali Congress, was formed in August with three main objectives: amendment of the constitution for political stability, strengthening governance and reforming the economy. Regarding constitution amendment, no effort has been made so far. Opinion 30 Nov, 2024
Fitch assigns Nepal 'BB-' rating with stable outlook Fitch Ratings has assigned Nepal a Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of 'BB-' with a Stable Outlook as of November 21, 2024. Business 22 Nov, 2024
PM Oli arrives to chair 13th Convocation of BPKIHS Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said necessary discussions are underway for economic reforms and an amendment to the Constitution. Nepal 11 Nov, 2024
Govt will adopt policy to encourage private sector, says PM Oli PM Oli also clarified that the new government will adopt policies to facilitate and encourage entrepreneurs. Business 16 Jul, 2024
India's president inaugurates newly elected parliament and sets out economic reforms as a key agenda India attracted $596 billion in foreign direct investment over the past nine years. World 28 Jun, 2024
NA members stress on ending Chhaupadi tradition ​​​​​​​National Assembly (NA) members have urged the State to end the chhaupadi tradition. Kathmandu 27 Jun, 2024
Budget: Government announces FY 2024/25 for economic reforms The government has announced that the upcoming fiscal year 2081-82 BS (2024-25) will be a year of economic reforms. Business 28 May, 2024
Macron begins the first state visit to Germany by a French president in 24 years President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday started the first state visit to Germany by a French head of state in 24 years, World 26 May, 2024
16th Plan stresses on integrated infrastructure development, IT use: PM Dahal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has said the 16th periodic plan will focus on integrated infrastructure development and extension and utilisation of information technology. Business 25 Apr, 2024
European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration El-Sissi met separately with von der Leyen and other European leaders before the signing ceremony on Sunday afternoon. World 17 Mar, 2024
