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President Donald Trump praised China’s military parade in Beijing as “beautiful” but said the United States should have been acknowledged in President Xi Jinping’s speech, citing America’s support to China during World War II, according to Reuters.

The ceremony, marking 80 years since Japan’s defeat, drew global attention with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in attendance.

Afterward, Trump posted a sarcastic message suggesting Xi, Putin, and Kim were “plotting against the US,” a remark the Kremlin brushed off as irony, Reuters reported.

Incidents of human trafficking and smuggling are increasing.

According to the Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen, the Nepal Police has rescued 127 victims or affected persons from different places from within the country and abroad in the fiscal year 2024/25.

The 'National Report on Combating Human Trafficking and Smuggling, 2081', made public by the Ministry on Wednesday, stated that a total of 3,490 victims, including 758 through the rehabilitation centers based in 10 districts and 2,732 through different organizations of the same districts were rescued and rehabilitated.

Likewise, the information centers of various organizations located along the Nepal-India border and checkpoints have identified a total of 4,300 individuals as being at risk of human trafficking, with assistance from the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force.

Those vulnerable to human trafficking include 2,766 women (64.3%), 1,436 girls (33.4%), 15 men (0.4%), and 83 boys (1.9%), according to the ministry.

The information centers have provided counseling services against human trafficking and smuggling to a total of 77,500 individuals, shared Ministry spokesperson Chakra Bahadur Budha.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged full support for Russia’s military efforts during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on September 3, 2025. The talks coincided with China’s World War II victory celebrations, marking a rare joint appearance of Kim, Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Reuters reported.

Kim described backing Russia as a “fraternal duty,” reaffirming North Korea’s commitment to its defense treaty with Moscow. Putin thanked North Korea for its military support in Ukraine, where around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are reported to have died, with more troops expected.

The summit highlighted strengthening ties among the three nations, signaling a united stance against Western influence. Putin also invited Kim to visit Russia, further deepening the growing partnership, according to Reuters.

‘Baikalpik Soch’, a book on thoughts, behavior, management, and analysis by Rajendra KC, was released on Wednesday in Kathmandu. The launch event featured former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai as the chief guest, with Rastriya Swatantra Party Vice-chairperson Swornim Wagle, Bibeksheel Sajha Party Chair Samikshya Baskota, and senior journalist Dev Prasad Tripathi as speakers.

The book is divided into four sections—Thoughts, Behaviour, Management, and Analysis. In it, KC explores national and international alternative forces, presenting a balanced perspective rooted in truth. Through this work, KC seeks to guide people who feel disillusioned—those leaving the country, those involved in politics, and those trying to navigate life amid constant political change.

Born in Gangajamuna-5, Dhading, KC is an educationist and social entrepreneur who holds an honorary PhD from Dr KN Modi University. He has long been active in the education, hospitality, and social sectors, contributing to social transformation. A former member of the Nepali Congress, KC later joined Naya Shakti Nepal, where he served as a member of the party secretariat and head of its education department. He is currently not affiliated with any political party.

KC has traveled to more than 32 countries for educational and social initiatives and is regarded as an expert in national and international geography. He leads several organizations, including Nepal PhD Association, Budhanilkantha Heritage Limited (Lemontree Premier), Nepal Private College Association, University of Free Generation, and South Stein Group Limited, all of which he founded and chairs.

He has received numerous national and international honors, including the Nepal Vidya Bhushan ‘A’ (2008), Mahatma Buddha Peace Award (2022), and the Peter Docker Management Excellence Award (2020, New Delhi, India), as well as recognition from the UK House of Commons. His other published works include Dhading Darpan, NGO Development and Management, Life School, and Alternative Power (Thoughts, Behaviour and Management).

Indra Jatra, the festival of rain and good harvest, has begun in Bhaktapur district from today.

The eight-day-long festival of religious and cultural significance is observed with much fanfare, especially among the Newar communities in the district.

The festival begins from Bhadra Shukla Dwadashi after a towering wooden pole (lingo) signifying the Lord of rain Indra is installed in every town of Bhaktapur city. The Lingo is called Yambo:Dho in the Nepal Bhasa.

A number of ceremonies are organized during this festival, including Lakhe naach and Pulu Kisi procession. The chariot procession, a major part of the festival, involves pulling of a big chariot of Kumari and two smaller chariots of Ganesh and Bhairab along the thoroughfares of the city.

The tradition has it that the head of the state visits and worships the living goddess Kumari, Ganesh and Bhairab during the festival.

Cultural expert Om Dhaubhadel stated that this festival is being marked to celebrate the victory of the gods over the demons to release Jayanta, the son of Lord Indra.

This festival is also celebrated in Kavrepalanchowk and Dolakha districts.

Indra Jatra, the main day of the festival, falls on Bhadra Shukla Chathurdashi, the fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadra as per the lunar calendar.

Newly-appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Nepal Police Chandra Kuber Khapung was conferred insignia on Thursday.

IGP Khapung was conferred with insignia by Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi amidst a program held at the Home Ministry this morning.

A Cabinet meeting held in Baluwatar on Friday decided to appoint the Additional Inspector General of Nepal Police, Khapung as the Inspector General of Nepal Police.

Khapung is the 32^nd IGP of Nepal Police.

The government has made it clear again that Nepal has not made any agreement on the China-proposed Global Security Initiative (GSI). 

The government has urged one and all not to rely on the baseless news circulated stating Nepal's agreement on the GSI following a bilateral meeting of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Chinese President Xi Jinping held on August 30 in China's Tianjin city on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).  

Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai said, "The government is firmly committed to the nation's non-aligned foreign policy. I urge all stakeholders not to make any comments without understanding such sensitive issues of the foreign policy."

Foreign Secretary Rai stated that the issues of the Global Security Initiative and other aspects of bilateral, regional and international concerns were discussed during the meeting between PM Oli and President Xi in Tianjin.

Following Prime Minister Oli's visit to China and his meeting with Chinese President Xi, the issue of Nepal's 'agreement' on GSI was raised by the lawmakers in the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting on Wednesday.

The HoR Members called for information to the House regarding the claims made by China through a statement issued by its Foreign Ministry.

Both ruling and opposition lawmakers insisted that the Prime Minister and the Foreign Ministry should respond before the House on this matter.

Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has introduced a stricter legal framework requiring banks and financial institutions (BFIs) to channel their corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds only into poverty alleviation and other priority sectors.  Issuing a circular to licensed banks and financial institutions last week, the central bank said it has amended the Guidelines on Corporate Social Responsibility, 2024, to prevent arbitrary spending by banks and financial institutions.

The move follows a directive order from the Supreme Court. The apex court had issued a directive order on 2 Dec 2024, hearing a writ petition filed by Advocate Shashi Basnet and eight others. The full text of the verdict released in the second week of July directed the government to register an umbrella bill in parliament within two years to regulate CSR activities more effectively.

Stating that many institutions were spending CSR money contrary to its intended purpose, including for branding exercises or private projects, the top court had ordered the government to ensure that CSR funds are used primarily for poverty alleviation and to hold institutions accountable if funds are diverted. The Supreme Court has clearly stated that such funds must be spent on housing, education, health, children and women's empowerment, specifically targeting communities living in extreme poverty.

Banks and financial institutions are required to set aside at least one percent of their annual profit for CSR initiatives. Given that class ‘A’ banks alone posted a combined net profit of Rs 71.51bn in fiscal year 2024/25, a substantial fund is collected in their CSR funds. However, spending from such funds had remained arbitrary so far. As per the new guidelines, these funds must now directly benefit the poor, marginalized and targeted communities rather than be used for institutional promotion and large-scale projects.

The central bank has said that CSR spending must align with national priorities and international principles of social responsibility, with the goal of uplifting disadvantaged groups and creating a more inclusive and sustainable society. 

The revised guidelines also make it mandatory for banks and financial institutions to prepare an annual CSR action plan. Likewise, banks and financial institutions are required to submit a list of their bi-annual  activities to the central bank at least 15 days before each half-year period begins. For the current fiscal year, banks have been given until mid-October to submit their first semi-annual plan.

The central bank has clearly stated that CSR funds must be used responsibly to enhance social welfare and not as a tool for corporate publicity. In the revised guidelines, the central bank has also upheld the Supreme Court’s call for stronger accountability mechanisms to ensure the funds reach communities in need.