Nepal

Sarovar Hotels, a leading player in the Indian hospitality sector, has expanded its international footprint with the launch of Royal Tulip Chitwan in Nepal. This upscale property, nestled in the heart of Chitwan, signals the group’s commitment to tapping into high-growth South Asian destinations with rising tourism potential. The new hotel combines premium accommodation with culturally immersive experiences, aiming to attract both business and leisure travelers.

Nepal’s House of Representatives has approved the national budget of Rs. 1.964 trillion for the fiscal year 2025–26, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s economic roadmap. The Appropriation Bill, presented by Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, received majority backing after comprehensive clause-by-clause deliberations. With the budget now cleared through a voice vote in Parliament, the government is set to implement its annual financial plan ahead of the new fiscal cycle starting mid-July.

In an unprecedented cricketing spectacle, the Netherlands edged out Nepal in a historic encounter that extended to a third Super Over—the first time such an event has occurred in any men’s T20 or List A match. Held in Glasgow, the contest saw both sides locked at 152 after regulation play, leading to successive tiebreakers where individual brilliance and nerve defined the outcome.