Nepal News Evening Briefing | Sunday, October 19, 2025
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki to hold talks with political parties on election-related discussions scheduled for October 21, 2025. The interim government faces challenges including corruption cases and political tensions. Key national events include repatriation of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi and economic updates from NEPSE and bank profits.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki plans to meet political parties on October 21 to discuss upcoming elections.
- The Office of the President refuted KP Sharma Oli's claim about recommending Sushila Karki as interim PM.
- Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi's body was honored and repatriated following his death under Hamas captivity.
- The CIAA has filed a corruption case involving former Additional Health Secretary Sangeeta Kaushal Mishra over procurement irregularities.
