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India's diplomatic nod to Nepal's parliamentary elections highlights the close bilateral bond as the Himalayan neighbor navigates turbulent politics. On Thursday, voters turned out in a peaceful...
The repercussions of the Nepal protests are being felt across the border in India. Reports indicate that protesters have targeted villages near the India-Nepal border. On Wednesday, demonstrations...
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his deep sorrow regarding the ongoing violence in Nepal on Tuesday. He described the protests as 'heart-wrenching' in a social media post. Following his return from...
Nepal's political scene just witnessed a dramatic twist as former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli crashed out of the Jhapa-5 race. Balen Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the charismatic...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warmly congratulated Nepal on wrapping up its parliamentary elections without major hitches. Taking to social media platform X, he lauded the vibrant democratic...
In a stunning twist to Nepal's political landscape, initial election trends show the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) commanding leads across 96 constituencies. This development, unfolding on Friday,...
In a surprising twist to Nepal's democratic exercise, Thursday's parliamentary elections concluded peacefully but with voter turnout projected at a meager 60 percent—the lowest since 1991. Acting...
Nepal's crucial parliamentary elections unfolded peacefully on Thursday, boasting a voter turnout of approximately 24%—over 4 million ballots—by 1 PM. The Election Commission highlighted the orderly...
From Bronx blocks to Nepal's bustling towns, rap has evolved into a force for change. In Jhapa, ahead of March 5 elections, rappers are mobilizing for Balen Shah, the 35-year-old Gen Z sensation from...
In the heart of Kathmandu, interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has rallied Nepal's citizens to actively participate in the March 5 general elections. Framing the vote as a cornerstone for personal...
Kathmandu's rising star Balen Shah, challenging KP Sharma Oli in his Jhapa-5 stronghold, has made waves by scrubbing a multi-billion-rupee China-funded project from his campaign manifesto. The...
In a high-stakes showdown, Nepal will vote on March 5 to form its next government, with electioneering underway since February 16. The campaign frenzy ends three days prior, setting the stage for...
Nepal's parliamentary polls on March 5 promise fireworks in Jhapa-5, where KP Sharma Oli, the seasoned ex-premier, faces off against Balen Shah, the social media-savvy former Kathmandu mayor turned...
Kathmandu's dynamic Mayor Balen Shah announced his resignation Sunday, paving the way for a parliamentary run in Nepal's March 5 elections. The 36-year-old handed his formal resignation to Deputy...
Nepal's Bara district is under curfew as new clashes erupted between GenZ protesters and cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN UML). The reimposed curfew comes amid...
Following widespread anti-government protests in Nepal by the Gen-Z demographic, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was compelled to resign. After maintaining silence, Oli has issued his first statement on...
KP Sharma Oli, Nepal's former Prime Minister, has voiced strong criticism of the current government, labeling it the 'Gen-Z government' and alleging its formation was unconstitutional. Oli stated...
Former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance after resigning from his post. Oli attended a program organized by the Rashtriya Yuva Sangh, the...
The Gen-Z group has called for the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak concerning their alleged role in the shooting during anti-government protests on...
During violent protests in Nepal, a coup took place. Protesters stormed the parliament. KP Sharma Oli was forced to flee his residence and resign from the position of Prime Minister. Following this,...
President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Poudel, dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday, acting upon the recommendation of newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki. A notice from the President's...
Following KP Sharma Oli's resignation, Sushila Karki has been chosen as Nepal's interim prime minister. Prior to her swearing-in, Karki consulted with President Ramchandra Paudel and Army Chief...
Kulman Ghising, the former CEO of the electricity board, has been selected to lead Nepal's Interim Government. Ghising, celebrated for resolving the nation's power crisis, is the likely choice of the...
Protests by Gen-Z demonstrators, which began on Monday, continued into Tuesday. Despite the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the country remains in turmoil. Taking advantage of...
Recent political turmoil in Nepal, following similar events in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, has sparked questions about the influence of international powers. The protests, initially...
Nepal is currently experiencing significant political and social upheaval. The movement, which began against social media bans and rising corruption, has now turned violent. The situation has...
Following his resignation on Tuesday, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has left Kathmandu. The departure occurred via a military helicopter, with the destination remaining undisclosed. This...
Nepal, a neighboring country of India, is currently facing a deep political crisis. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced his resignation. The anger of the youth is unabating, from Kathmandu to...
Following violent protests in Kathmandu, the Nepalese government has removed its ban on social media. The ban, initiated on September 4, was lifted after 19 protestors were killed during...
A large-scale protest erupted in Kathmandu, Nepal, as thousands demonstrated against government actions. The demonstration centered on restrictions imposed on social media and widespread corruption....
Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been invited by India for a two-day official visit in September. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal, and the Prime Minister's Office...