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In a candid assessment of Bihar's political future, JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad predicts a major boost for the party if Nishant Kumar, son of CM Nitish Kumar, enters the fray. Party...
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...
In a scathing attack, Congress MP Udit Raj has accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of preparing to stab the state's voters in the back by eyeing a Rajya Sabha seat. The move, Kumar confirmed on social...
Border dwellers in Bihar's Seemanchal region brace for a subdued Holi as the India-Nepal frontier locks down for three days. Triggered by Nepal's crucial Representative Assembly elections on March 5,...
Nepal's electorate has delivered a resounding verdict, handing Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) nearly two-thirds of seats and upending the old guard. This Gen Z-powered wave has defied...
Kathmandu's political scene is reeling after CK Raut, once a separatist icon turned Janamat Party chief, declared an end to his electoral ambitions. The announcement follows the obliteration of...
Nepal's political scene is buzzing after Balendra Shah, aka Balen Shah, delivered a knockout performance in the March 5 elections, positioning himself strongly for prime minister. His upstart...
As election results solidify in Nepal, the surprise ascent of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is sparking optimism for revitalized India-Nepal bonds. After a period of frosty diplomacy marked by...
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 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 capital Kathmandu witnessed a surge of democratic fervor on March 5 as general elections commenced for 275 parliamentary seats. Polling stations opened at 7 AM, drawing serpentine lines of...
In a pivotal moment for Nepal's democracy, voting for parliamentary seats commenced Thursday morning across the nation's 77 districts. With 23,000 polling booths operational from 7 AM to 5 PM, nearly...
In a bold return to democratic norms, Nepal heads to the polls on Thursday to elect its House of Representatives amid tight security and high stakes. Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad...
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...
Nepal's electoral landscape is heating up ahead of the March 5 polls, but the Election Commission is drawing sharp criticism for its lax approach to code of conduct breaches. The Election Observation...
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...
In a coordinated push ahead of the March 5 general elections, Nepal's top political outfits—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Rashtriya Swatantra Party—released their manifestos Thursday, uniting on the...
Kathmandu witnessed another milestone in India-Nepal relations as the Indian government handed over its third tranche of election-related aid. Over 270 vehicles, including 50 army trucks, were...
A seismic shift in Nepal's politics, triggered by Gen-Z protests against corruption, has US policymakers optimistic about deepening ties ahead of March 5 elections. Security ramp-ups, including aid...
Nepal's political arena is buzzing with digital fervor ahead of the March 5 general elections, as parties and independents flood social media with paid promotions. A sharp escalation in ad spending...
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...
In a electrifying moment for Nepali politics, Balen Shah, the ex-mayor of Kathmandu, delivered his inaugural political address in Maithili to a sea of supporters in Janakpur on Monday. The event came...