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...


Former Himalayan Life Chairman and CEO Found to Have Misused Life Insurance Fund

Kathmandu – Former Sulabh Agrawal, chairman of Himalayan Life Insurance Limited, and the company’s former Chief Executive Officer Manoj Kumar Lal Karn have been found to have misused funds from the life insurance fund. According to the findings, Deepak...


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...


IME Life Earns CARE-NP AAA- Rating, Strengthening Policyholder Confidence

Kathmandu —  IME Life Insurance Company Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its issuer rating. CARE Ratings Nepal has upgraded the company’s rating from CARE-NP BBB+ (Triple B Plus) to CARE-NP AAA- (Triple A Minus). According to the...


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,...