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MacKenzie Scott Becomes America's Biggest Philanthropist After Donating Nearly USD 7 billion In One Year

MacKenzie Scott donated nearly USD 7 billion (around Rs 10.6 kharab) to charities in 2025, accounting for about one-third of all major charitable megagifts made in the United States. Her total lifetime giving through Yield Giving has now exceeded USD 26.3 billion (around Rs 39.9 kharab), making her one of the world's most influential philanthropists.

NepaConnect Appears on Google Play Store Ahead of Official Launch, Revealing Nepal Government's Secure Messaging Platform

NepaConnect, Nepal Government's secure messaging app, appears on Google Play Store with encrypted chat, Shinga AI, NepaCloud, and official collaboration tools.

Kathmandu Installs Vintage Street Lights To Enhance New Road And Basantapur Heritage Area

Kathmandu Metropolitan City has installed vintage-style street lights across New Road and the Basantapur Durbar Area, improving the appearance of one of the city's most important heritage zones. The project has been widely welcomed for making the area brighter, more attractive, and better suited to its historic character.

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel Responds After Class 12 Students Protest Over NEB Results

Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel has responded after Class 12 students protested at Maitighar over concerns about NEB results, saying the evaluation process was clear and reliable. He also announced that a committee has been formed with deputy secretary-level representatives from the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Curriculum Development Centre to conduct sample testing of answer sheets and verify marks and data entry.

High Court Sentences Six To Life Imprisonment In Binod Shahi M*rder Case

The High Court Dipayal has sentenced six people, including Nepali Congress municipal president Sajjan Shahi, to life imprisonment in connection with the 2022 M*rder of 16-year-old Binod Shahi in Achham. The ruling overturns a previous decision by the Achham District Court that had acquitted all defendants in the case.

Home Minister Says Investigation Found No Evidence Of Torture In Sindhuli Custody Death Case

Home Minister Sudan Gurung informed the National Assembly that investigations and the postmortem report regarding the death of Shreekrishna Bik in Sindhuli police custody found no evidence of physical or mental torture by police. The minister also announced that Nepal Police has introduced a Dalit Cell to improve the handling of cases involving caste discrimination and other sensitive social issues.

Asian Development Bank Approves Rs. 17.35 Arba Loan To Improve Water And Sanitation In Nepal

Germany Commits 37.6 Million Euros For Nepal's Development Priorities

Germany has committed 37.6 million euros in development assistance to Nepal for the 2026–2027 period, focusing on key sectors including energy, health, and sustainable economic growth. The commitment was made during bilateral development cooperation talks held in Kathmandu, where both countries agreed to deepen their long-standing partnership.

Passport Procurement Investigation Deepens As CIAA Detains Department Chief

The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has detained Passport Department Director General Tirtha Raj Aryal as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities in the e-passport procurement process. The case involves complaints over tender conditions, contract awards worth billions of rupees, and allegations that influential political and business figures attempted to influence the procurement process.

China Commits To Accelerating Nepal Projects During High-Level Talks In Beijing

China has assured Nepal that it will speed up the implementation of ongoing bilateral projects and previously agreed development initiatives. The commitment was made during talks between the foreign ministers of the two countries, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

India Delays Approval For Additional 20 MW Electricity Export From Nepal To Bangladesh

Nepal will continue exporting only 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh after India declined to approve an additional 20 MW due to transmission line capacity limitations. The proposed increase to 60 MW will require further discussions and approvals from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh before it can move forward.

Global Leaders Welcome US Iran Agreement As Step Toward Regional Stability

Governments across the world have welcomed a newly announced agreement between the United States and Iran, describing it as a significant diplomatic achievement aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia. Leaders from several countries said the deal could help restore regional stability, improve maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz, and support broader economic recovery.

Main Chamber Of New Parliament Building Completed As Leaders Inspect Progress

Nepal's new federal parliament building has completed its main House of Representatives chamber, with parliamentary leaders inspecting the facility on Sunday. The modern complex includes a 700-seat assembly hall, offices for political parties, parliamentary support facilities, and infrastructure designed to support future legislative operations.

Harka Sampang Proposes NPR 1 Kharab Budget for Nepal Border Fencing, Calls Border Security a National Priority

Shram Sanskriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has proposed NPR 1 kharab for Nepal border fencing, saying border security should be a national priority.

Nepal Plans Two-Year Delay in LDC Graduation Despite Meeting Criteria

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to delay the country's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by two years.

Nepal Budget 2083/84: Income Tax Relief Limit Raised From Rs 5 Lakh To Rs 10 Lakh

Nepal Budget 2083/84 has increased the income tax relief limit from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle announced the new tax provision in Parliament.

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund

The Government of Nepal has announced plans to establish a sovereign wealth fund under the budget 2083/84.

Boptang in Udayapur Emerging as Nepal’s New Paragliding Hub, Attracting Foreign Trainees

Boptang Hill in Udayapur has started gaining recognition as an emerging paragliding training destination in eastern Nepal. With trainees arriving from Nepal and several foreign countries, tourism entrepreneurs say the area could become a major adventure tourism hub if proper infrastructure and government support are provided.

Birgunj Mayor Rajeshman Singh Faces Arrest Warrant In Citizenship Document Forgery Case

Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajeshman Singh has come under fresh legal pressure after the Parsa District Court issued an arrest warrant against him in a document forgery case. The case is connected to allegations involving citizenship-related documents and claims of false personal details being used in official records.

BIG DIPLOMACY: Prime Minister Balendra Shah to Hold High-Level Meeting With 23 EU Ambassadors

A 23-member European Union delegation, including ambassadors and deputy heads of mission from across Europe, is set to meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday in Kathmandu.

Government Cuts Budget: Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans

Government Cuts Budget of Infrastructure, Energy and Agriculture Ministries, Gives Priority to Nearly Completed Projects Instead of New Plans

Pokhara Begins Firke Khola Clearance Drive After 35-Day Ultimatum Ends

Pokhara Metropolitan City has started demolishing illegal structures along Firke Khola after a 35-day ultimatum expired, aiming to reduce monsoon flood risks and restore the river corridor.

UML Returns Rs 3.86 Crore To State Treasury Over VIP Foreign Medical Treatment Expenses

UML has returned nearly Rs 3.86 crore to Nepal’s state treasury after controversy over foreign medical treatment expenses linked to former VIP officials including Ram Baran Yadav, KP Sharma Oli and Jhalanath Khanal.

Supreme Court Faces Rare Tension Over Rejected Writ Petitions

Nepal’s Supreme Court saw rare internal tension after Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered court officials to register rejected writ petitions linked to the Chief Justice recommendation process.

Nepal Government Spends Only Rs 1.13 Arba on Development in 10 Months, Just 27.91% of Annual Capital Budget Used

Development Projects Still Moving Slowly as Government Uses Less Than 28% of Capital Budget Despite Flexible Spending Rules

Vaping Likely Causes Cancer, Major Research Review Warns

A sweeping new research review concludes that e-cigarettes likely contribute to cancer risk, based on biomarker, animal, and laboratory data — though definitive proof may take years more.

ChatGPT: How AI is Changing the Way We Work and Communicate

A quick look at how ChatGPT is transforming industries, communication, and everyday digital life.

Ticket Booking Opens As Pokhara-Dubai Regular International Flights Set To Begin From September 23

Pokhara International Airport is set to receive its first regular commercial international service, with Flydubai preparing daily Pokhara-Dubai flights from September 23, opening new opportunities for tourism, trade and global connectivity.