SpaceX IPO Pushes Elon Musk’s Net Worth Above $1 Trillion, Making Him the First Trillionaire in History

Elon Musk has reached a financial milestone that highlights the scale of his business empire and the growing influence of founder-led mega corporations. Following SpaceX’s debut on public markets and a surge in valuation, Musk is now widely described...


Largest Scandal in Nepal’s Insurance History: 42 Charged, Including Two Former Insurance Authority Chairmen

Kathmandu – The investigation into what is being described as the largest scandal in Nepal’s insurance history has concluded. Following an investigation by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), a case was filed yesterday at the Kathmandu District Court. A total...


Largest-Ever Insurance Sector Case: Money Laundering Charges Filed Against 81 Defendants

Kathmandu – What is being described as the largest case in Nepal’s insurance sector to date has been filed, with money laundering charges brought against 81 individuals and entities accused of manipulating the stock market. The case stems from allegations...


Cooling-Off Period Sparks Blame Game Between Insurance Authority Officials and Board Members

Kathmandu – Officials of the Nepal Insurance Authority and members of its board have been seen shifting responsibility to one another over the controversial cooling-off period imposed on insurance agents, a provision that has drawn strong criticism from agents across...


Why Xi Jinping’s Rare Trip to North Korea Matters Right Now

Pyongyang — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s arrival in Pyongyang this week is drawing attention across Northeast Asia, not because Beijing and North Korea lack contact, but because Xi rarely chooses to travel abroad for high-level diplomacy anymore. The visit...


US Defense Capabilities Questioned After Iran Downs Apache Helicopter

KATHMANDU, June 10 — A high-stakes military escalation has unfolded in the Middle East after Iran shot down a state-of-the-art U.S. AH-64 Apache attack helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz tuesday. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:30 AM...


Iran Questions FIFA Over 8% Supporter-Ticket Allocation Amid US Visa Row Ahead of World Cup

Tehran: Iran’s Football Federation has questioned FIFA over the allocation of tickets reserved for supporters of participating teams at the 2026 World Cup, saying Iranian fans are being prevented from accessing seats they are entitled to under tournament regulations...


Himalayan Reinsurance Reports Third-Quarter Results: How Strong Is Its Financial Position?

Kathmandu – Himalayan Reinsurance Limited has published its financial statements for the third quarter of the current fiscal year (mid-July to mid-April). According to the report, the company recorded a net loss of NPR 44.3 million as of mid-April,...


Insurance Authority Chair Chandrakala Paudel Transferred from Federal Affairs Ministry

Kathmandu — Chandrakala Paudel, who has been serving as the acting Chairperson of the Nepal Insurance Authority on behalf of the Government of Nepal, has been transferred as part of a broader reshuffle of senior bureaucrats. The government has...


Lawsuits to Be Filed Against 40 Senior Insurance Industry Executives in Rs. 4 Billion Fraud Case

Kathmandu — Legal cases are set to be filed against around 40 senior figures in Nepal’s insurance sector in connection with an alleged fraud involving more than Rs. 4 billion. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has already submitted its...