The Kathmandu Post

Nepal PM’s India visit to cover entire spectrum of bilateral ties, says New Delhi Kathmandu is seeking progress on reconstruction assistance, air connectivity, energy cooperation and longstanding bilateral issues as the two sides discuss arrangements for the prime minister’s visit. kathmandupost.com/national/2… @anilkathmandu

Sudurpaschim win sends both Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas into playoffs Sudurpaschim Royals secure a third consecutive victory with a 27-run win, while Janakpur Bolts are left facing elimination after another batting collapse. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… @dearbinod

Harmeet Singh’s four-wicket haul restricts Sudurpaschim Royals to 120 The Janakpur Bolts captain takes four wickets for 17 runs as Sudurpaschim struggle to build a competitive total in a crucial Nepal Premier League match. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… @dearbinod

Indian anti-dumping duties put Nepal’s jute industry under pressure Higher duties in its biggest export market, coupled with the withdrawal of government incentives at home, are squeezing eastern Nepal’s jute industry, threatening its competitiveness, exports and jobs. kathmandupost.com/national/2… @Pabatjhapa

Who is Alice Huang, the Chinese businesswoman tied to Nvidia’s CEO? Former Chinese finance executive Alice Huang became Megaspeed International’s controlling shareholder in 2023 and is under scrutiny over alleged espionage links to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. kathmandupost.com/world/2026…

Explained: Why is Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return to Bangladesh contentious? The former prime minister says she plans to return in December, despite a death sentence, the revocation of her travel documents and the risk of arrest. kathmandupost.com/world/2026…

Madhesh prepares for Chhath as families return home As preparations gather pace across the Tarai, the festival is bringing families together and boosting seasonal trade. kathmandupost.com/province-n… —by Shankar Acharya

Living alongside rhinos on the fringes of Chitwan From Nagarban to nearby settlements, rhinos regularly venture out in search of food, bringing people and wildlife into close contact and raising concerns over safety. kathmandupost.com/visual-sto… —by Ramesh Kumar Paudel

Nepal urges climate justice for Himalayas at COP31 Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for a dedicated action plan for mountain regions and says limiting global warming to 1.5°C is critical to protecting the Himalayas. kathmandupost.com/climate-en…

Janakpur face must-win test against Sudurpaschim in NPL Janakpur need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Sudurpaschim can strengthen their position with a win in Kirtipur. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20…

Students turn their school’s flower farm into a Tihar business With marigolds in full bloom, students of a school in Arghakhanchi are spending their holiday harvesting and selling flowers, putting their agricultural training into practice. kathmandupost.com/province-n… —by Birendra KC

Trump says FBI is investigating Nvidia chief over alleged China spy links The US president says Jensen Huang told him he had no idea the Chinese businesswoman was allegedly a spy, as Nvidia launches an internal investigation and its shares fall more than 4 percent. kathmandupost.com/world/2026…

Kathmandu move to top with fourth straight win, beat Chitwan by 10 runs Ravi Bopara's half-century did not suffice as the Gorkhas defended a target of 181 to strengthen their chances of reaching the NPL playoffs. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… @dearbinod

Rashid’s half-century lifts Kathmandu to 180 against Chitwan The Afghanistan all-rounder struck 52 off 30 balls to help the Gorkhas recover from an early collapse and post a challenging total in the NPL. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20…

Wagle heads to COP31 to press Nepal’s climate agenda The finance minister is expected to advocate stronger international support for climate finance and adaptation, highlighting the disproportionate impact of global warming on vulnerable mountain countries. kathmandupost.com/national/2…

Two killed in jeep crash in Dailekh The vehicle was carrying a woman who had consumed poison and her relatives from Kalikot to Surkhet for treatment when it crashed on Monday morning. kathmandupost.com/national/2…

Samra’s century powers Pokhara to first NPL win The Canadian opener’s 102 off 48 balls helped the Avengers post 217 for three before bowling Karnali Yaks out for 154. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20… @dearbinod

Samra’s century powers Pokhara to 217 against Karnali The opener smashed 102 off 48 balls as Pokhara Avengers posted a formidable total in the NPL’s 19th match at Kirtipur. kathmandupost.com/cricket/20…

Nvidia shares fall as probe into CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to alleged Chinese spy raises questions An internal investigation into whether Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence operation has put his future at the chipmaker under scrutiny, while his daughter cancels a planned visit to South Korea. kathmandupost.com/world/2026…

Landslides block Prithvi Highway, disrupting Tihar travel Travellers heading home for Tihar celebrations face delays after repeated landslides block the highway in Chitwan, with crews working to reopen both lanes by 1pm. kathmandupost.com/national/2…