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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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  Nepal's new PM Balen Shah thanks PM Modi for warm wishes: 'Looking forward to working with India'

  World | March 28, 2026 11:36 IST

  Balen 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 | 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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  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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  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.