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  'Where should we live and study?': Nepal girl's letter to PM after demolition leaves family homeless

  World | May 14, 2026 9:52 IST

  An 11-year-old Nepali girl's letter to Prime Minister Balendra Shah has cast a spotlight on the humanitarian fallout of Kathmandu's mass eviction drive. Over 15,000 squatters have been displaced, which has led to criticism, legal intervention and protests across Nepal.

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  'Untenable claim': India rejects Nepal's objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

  India | May 03, 2026 23:40 IST

  New Delhi's sharp reaction came hours after the Nepal foreign ministry issued a statement strongly objecting to India and China making preparations for the annual pilgrimage via Lipulekh Pass without consulting Kathmandu, which claims the region belongs to it.

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  20 killed as jeep plunges into gorge in Nepal's Rolpa; rain hampers rescue effort

  World | April 30, 2026 20:28 IST

  Rescue operations are hampered by heavy rain in the area, police said, adding that the exact number of passengers in the vehicle at the time of the accident is not yet known.

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  Nepal Airlines shows J-K as part of Pakistan in 'network map'; issues apology after backlash

  World | April 30, 2026 15:41 IST

  The airlines had deleted the social media post on Wednesday following the backlash. The airline said they removed the post as it contained 'cartographic inaccuracies' which did not reflect the official stance of Nepal or the airline.

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  Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid financial scrutiny: 'Ethics hold more weight...'

  World | April 22, 2026 16:13 IST

  Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned just 26 days after assuming office. Gurung was one of the leaders of the 2025 Gen Z movement against corruption and the elite politicians of Nepal.

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  Youngistan in Power: How Nepal's young Parliament and Cabinet are redefining governance

  World | April 02, 2026 8:49 IST

  For decades, Nepal’s politics was dominated by a few major parties and familiar leaders. Power often shifted between them, but many people felt that real change was missing. The success of the RSP has disrupted this pattern and introduced a completely new political style.

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  The Gen Z factor: A look at the revamped Nepalese Parliament backed by the youth

  Explainers | April 02, 2026 8:49 IST

  Nepal's newly elected parliament is dominated by first-time MPs, many of whom come from non-traditional backgrounds such as journalism, activism, law and civil society. This marks a clear break from the country's legacy political class.

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  Nepal's Communist party reacts after KP Oli arrested: 'No ground for arrest, political revenge'

  World | March 28, 2026 10:11 IST

  Former Foreign Minister and party leader Pradeep Gyawali said, "It's a political revenge taken against our chairman, and added "In response to the current arrest, Oli's party, CPN-UML, has called for an emergency secretariat meeting.

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  Nepal ex-PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over last year's Gen Z protests, day after Balen Shah takes oath

  World | March 28, 2026 7:57 IST

  Soon after Oli's arrest, the newly-appointed Minister of Home Affairs, Sudan Gurung, said a "promise is a promise" and that "no one is above the law".

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  Balen Shah, former rapper, takes oath as Nepal's youngest PM at 35 after massive poll victory

  World | March 27, 2026 14:19 IST

  President Paudel administered oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed prime minister at the President's Office Sheetal Niwas at 12.34 pm, according to Kiran Pokharel, press advisor to the president.

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  Fuel crunch amid war: How Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh are tackling fuel crisis | Explained

  Explainers | March 18, 2026 13:42 IST

  The widening Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp fuel crisis across South Asia, pushing nations like Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh to adopt emergency measures. From reduced work weeks to strict rationing and austerity measures, each country is battling rising costs and supply disruptions.

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  Helicopter crashes while landing in farmland in Nepal's Khotang district

  World | March 18, 2026 13:36 IST

  Nepal helicopter crash: The helicopter was flying from Kathmandu on a dedicated run to transport a deceased person's body, probably for traditional funeral rites prevalent in Nepal's mountainous areas.

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  Fuel prices surge in Nepal amid West Asia conflict; petrol, diesel, LPG see steep hike

  World | March 16, 2026 6:33 IST

  According to the Nepal Oil Corporation, the price hike was necessitated due to the rising prices in the international market and the challenges being faced in supply management.

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  Seven Indian pilgrims killed, many injured as bus plunges off road in Nepal

  World | March 15, 2026 12:45 IST

  A microbus carrying pilgrims was returning from Manakamana Temple when it plunged off the road in Gorkha District, according to the police.

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  PM Modi congratulates Nepal's newly elected youth leader Balendra Shah, Rabi Lamichhane on RSP's win

  India | March 09, 2026 21:27 IST

  PM Modi congratulated party chairman Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah for their electoral victories and praised the party’s impressive success.

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  Balen Shah's rocket rise to power in 4 yrs: Why veterans flopped and India ties stay solid in Nepal?

  World | March 07, 2026 12:25 IST

  Nepal's old guard stumbled through 14 governments in 17 years since 2008, none lasting a full term, fostering massive anti-incumbency that doomed even KP Sharma Oli's majority coalition to Gen Z rage over graft and social media crackdowns.

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  Nepal Election Results: Balen Shah defeats KP Sharma Oli; RSP set for landslide win | Highlights

  World | March 07, 2026 21:41 IST

  Nepal Election Results 2026 LIVE: Gen Z-led protests on September 8-9 last year, demanded an end to corruption, nepotism and stale leadership, ultimately toppling PM KP Sharma Oli's coalition despite its near two-thirds majority.

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  New Himalayan order: What will Balen Shah-led RSP's possible win in Nepal mean for India?

  India | March 06, 2026 16:24 IST

  RSP abandons traditional pro-India or pro-China alignments in favour of 'strategic autonomy,' recasting Nepal as a 'vibrant bridge' to unlock trilateral economic benefits while pushing to renegotiate the lopsided 1950 Treaty of Peace and Friendship.

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  Balen Shah: From rapper and engineer to Nepal's rising political star

  World | March 06, 2026 13:11 IST

  Balen Shah first rose to prominence in Nepal's vibrant hip-hop scene, dominating high-stakes rap battles like Raw Barz with biting lyrics that exposed corruption and social inequities, rapidly building a devoted Gen Z fanbase online.

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  Nepal Election Results: Balen Shah's RSP all set for landslide victory | As it happened

  World | March 06, 2026 23:46 IST

  Nepal Election Results 2026: Ex-PM KP Oli emphasised that Nepal's 2026 General Elections must prioritise restoring stability and democratic order. As Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist, he voiced strong confidence in his party's path to a robust mandate.