KATHMANDU: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) plans to mandate physical control buttons for essential vehicle functions in all new cars starting July 1, 2027, media reports say. The move aims to reduce reliance on large central touchscreens,…

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has unveiled its election manifesto targeting the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. The manifesto was made public on Wednesday during a program held in Janakpur. Party President Gagan Thapa announced the commitments…

KATHMANDU: Demand for vehicle purchase loans has increased sharply in the first half of FY 2025/26 (mid-July 2025 to mid-January 2026). Hire purchase lending for vehicles has grown at a much faster pace compared to overall credit expansion. According to…

KATHMANDU: Ford Motor Company is reportedly in discussions with the Trump administration about allowing partnerships with Chinese EV makers to build vehicles in the United States. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, Ford CEO Jim Farley recently raised the idea…

KATHMANDU: India has announced plans to build a new expressway connecting Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar, Jharkhand, with the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. The proposed corridor aims to significantly reduce travel time between the two major religious sites. The…