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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.

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  Nepal Election Results 2026 LIVE: Voting concludes with 60% turnout; counting shortly

  World | March 06, 2026 8:33 IST

  Nepal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: This was the first election that was held in the Himalayan nation following the Gen Z protests in the country that toppled the government of KP Sharma Oli. These elections witnessed a participation of 65 political parties.

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  275 seats, 18.9 million voters: Polling in Nepal underway after Gen Z protests last year | Key point

  World | March 05, 2026 9:02 IST

  The voting started at 7 am and will conclude at 5 pm. The counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected. "Voting started in constituencies, including the southern plains, hilly area and the mountain region at 7 am," EC spokesperson Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said.

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  Nepal elections 2026: Who are the key players and why is India interested? | Explained

  World | March 05, 2026 8:19 IST

  Nepal election: More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will be exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representatives from among the 3,406 candidates vying for 165 seats under direct voting, and 3,135 candidates vying for 110 seats through proportionate voting.

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  Nepal Elections 2026: What's at stake for India-Nepal trade and transit routes | Explained

  Explainers | March 05, 2026 7:13 IST

  Nepal's general elections carry major implications for India-Nepal trade and transit systems. The voting outcome is likely to determine the stability of key freight corridors, energy cooperation and the geopolitical balance between India and China.