Balen Shah
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Nepal demands climate compensation from India, China, US for flood damages: What does it claim?
World | Sep 02, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTNepal has sought climate compensation over devastating Bhotekoshi floods and may raise the demand at the UNGA. Prime Minister Balen Shah could press for climate justice even as India continues rescue and relief operations in flood-hit Nepal.
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Nepal PM Balen Shah urges all to 'stand together' after flash flood kills 98: 'Govt is with you'
World | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTNepal PM Balen Shah said, "Please be patient. The government takes full responsibility for your rescue, treatment, food and shelter. In times of such a disaster, we all need to stand together."
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PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, assures all possible assistance for Nepal flash flood relief
India | Aug 26, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTAt least 133 Indians are among more than 750 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet. According to government sources, India is preparing to send relief material to Nepal at the earliest.
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Grasping the geopolitics at last? In big U-turn, Nepal PM seeks meeting with India, China envoys
World | Jul 22, 2026, 07:59 PM ISTAfter taking office in March following a GenZ-led political movement, Nepal PM Balen Shah broke diplomatic norms by refusing individual meetings with foreign envoys. However, following months of criticism and internal cabinet pressure, Shah is set to meet with the envoys of India and China.
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Nepal's Gen Z protests return: Why PM Balen Shah is facing backlash | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Jul 13, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTMajor protests erupted in Nepal's Kathmandu on July 13 against the government’s eviction of squatters and a case of self-immolation. The Gen-Z population lead these protests and demand the resignation of PM Balen Shah.
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Diplomatic ties, party engagement: Why did BJP host Nepal's Lamichhane with grand welcome in Delhi?
India | Jun 02, 2026, 10:11 PM ISTNepal: Rabi Lamichhane’s visit comes at a sensitive moment, amid friction in India-Nepal ties over territorial disputes under the new Prime Minister Balen Shah.
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'No role for any third parties': India after Nepal PM seeks China, UK involvement in border dispute
India | Jun 02, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTNepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah, on Sunday, responding to the questions raised by lawmakers, acknowledged that Nepal has "encroached" on Indian territories.
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Balen Shah's 'Nepal encroached India's territories' remark triggers row. What did he actually say?
World | May 31, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTSpeaking in the Parliament during his maiden appearance on Sunday, Nepal's youngest Prime Minister Balendra Shah said his country has officially sent a diplomatic note to India over encroachment of territories, including Lipulekh, adding that they have mutually agreed to resolve the dispute.
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Youngistan in Power: How Nepal's young Parliament and Cabinet are redefining governance
World | Apr 02, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTFor 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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Nepal's new PM Balen Shah thanks PM Modi for warm wishes: 'Looking forward to working with India'
World | Mar 28, 2026, 11:36 AM ISTBalen Shah's office said "Thank you, Prime Minister Narendra Modi for your kind words and warm wishes. I am eager to work closely with you to advance the multifaceted relations between our two countries for the common prosperity of our people."
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Nepal's Communist party reacts after KP Oli arrested: 'No ground for arrest, political revenge'
World | Mar 28, 2026, 10:11 AM ISTFormer 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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Balen Shah, former rapper, takes oath as Nepal's youngest PM at 35 after massive poll victory
World | Mar 27, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTPresident 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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Balen Shah's rocket rise to power in 4 yrs: Why veterans flopped and India ties stay solid in Nepal?
World | Mar 07, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTNepal'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 | Mar 07, 2026, 09:41 PM ISTNepal 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTRSP 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 01:11 PM ISTBalen 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.