Nepal Gen Z Protests
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The Gen Z factor: A look at the revamped Nepalese Parliament backed by the youth
Explainers | Apr 02, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTNepal'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 Election Results 2026 LIVE: Voting concludes with 60% turnout; counting shortly
World | Mar 06, 2026, 08:33 AM ISTNepal 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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Nepal Elections: Who are the contenders, key promises and how Gen Z demands are being addressed
World | Mar 04, 2026, 05:10 PM ISTMore than 18.9 million eligible voters are expected to cast their ballots to elect 275 members of the House of Representatives (HoR). Of these, 165 seats will be filled through direct voting, contested by 3,406 candidates.
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Nepal GenZ protests: Curfew imposed in Bara clashes erupt months after regime change | What we know
World | Nov 20, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTNepal protests news: Curfew has been reimposed in Bara district after new clashes broke out between protesters and cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist Leninist, led by former prime minister KP Sharma Oli.
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Amid probe into Gen-Z protests, Nepal imposes travel ban on ousted PM KP Sharma Oli
World | Sep 28, 2025, 08:49 PM ISTNepal Gen-Z protests: The development comes a day after Oli, the chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), made his first public appearance following his resignation. On Saturday, Oli attended an event organised by the Rashtriya Yuwa Sangh in Bhaktapur.
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In first public appearance since resignation, ousted Nepal PM Oli denies any wrongding
World | Sep 27, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTKP Sharma Oli attended a public event organised by Rashtriya Yuwa Sangh, the student wing of the CPN-UML, in Bhaktapur on Saturday. The former Nepal PM attending the event is seen as a strategic move to connect with the party's youth wing.
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Nepal: Interim PM Karki vows free and fair polls by March 5, appeals for peace and participation
World | Sep 25, 2025, 11:31 PM ISTHighlighting recent legal reforms, the interim Prime Minister shared that the existing election law has been amended through an ordinance to grant voting rights to citizens who have reached the age of 18. The voter list has also been extended as part of these changes.
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'Wish some people would grow up': Manish Tewari's retort to BJP amid row over 'dynasts' post
India | Sep 23, 2025, 04:36 PM ISTThe BJP connected Manish Tewari’s remarks on dynastic politics in Asia to Rahul Gandhi, prompting Tewari to hit back and urge attention on regional developments instead of domestic political attacks.
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Nepal PM Sushila Karki expands cabinet; four ministers take oath | Who gets what
World | Sep 22, 2025, 05:17 PM ISTNepal Cabinet Expansion: The four members who were added to the Council of Ministers were former Justice Anil Kumar Sinha, Samata Foundation chairperson Madan Pariyar, Magsaysay winner Mahabir Pun, and TV anchor Jagdish Kharel.
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Nepal Gen Z protests: Ex-PM KP Sharma Oli says govt never ordered police to shoot protestors
World | Sep 19, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protests: KP Sharma Oli also hit out at those who damaged public properties and government buildings during the protest, saying it was done 'deliberately' after his resignation.
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Where was ex-Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli during violent protests? Truth revealed after days of suspense
World | Sep 19, 2025, 12:22 PM ISTThe Gen Z protesters had burnt KP Sharma Oli's house at Balkot in Bhaktapur to ashes during the second day of the protest on September 9. Oli was at the official residence of the Nepal PM when the Gen Z protesters partially burnt the Prime Minister’s Office.
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Ex-election chief SY Quraishi's 'Nepal a vibrant democracy' remark gets BJP's 'reckless' reply
India | Sep 16, 2025, 01:01 PM ISTBJP has come down heavily on former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi over his ‘Nepal a vibrant democracy’ comments. BJP’s social media chief Amit Malviya denounced Quraishi’s views on Nepal's protests, arguing that they lacked context and understanding of the chaos caused.
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Nepal protest: Interim govt to provide Rs 1 lakh to families of deceased, observe national mourning
World | Sep 15, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Nepal Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal announced that the interim government will also provide free transport services to the deceased's family members to transport their bodies.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 12, 2025
India | Sep 12, 2025, 09:01 PM ISTRetired Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal. Meanwhile, in poll-bound Bihar, a row erupted after Congress posted an AI-generated video of PM Modi's mother.
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Akhilesh Yadav dons a new look in turban, slams EC over 'vote chori' | Video
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 12, 2025, 07:38 PM ISTDuring the presser, Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Modi government's foreign policy, which he claimed has remained 'unsuccessful' on many occasions. The Lok Sabha MP from Kannauj also urged the central government to ensure that peace is maintained on India's borders.
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From Parliament to Presidential Palace: Historical buildings vandalised during protests in Nepal
World | Sep 12, 2025, 06:02 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protests: Many of the Himalayan nation's historical buildings were damaged by the protesters. This includes the Singha Durbar in Kathmandu, the 120-year-old largest palace in Asia, which was reduced to flames by the agitators on September 9.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Bus carrying Indian tourists attacked; several injured
World | Sep 12, 2025, 03:40 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: The bus was carrying 49 Indian nationals, according to officials. Stones were reportedly pelted at the bus, and the incident left many of the passengers injured, including women and the elderly.
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Nepal Gen-Z leader issues chilling threat to President, Army Chief: 'Be ready to take bullets if...'
World | Sep 12, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTNepal is in turmoil as Gen Z protestors are spearheading anti-government protests in the country, demanding that Parliament be dissolved and the Constitution amended to reflect the will of the people. The death toll from the violent demonstrations increased to 34 on Thursday.
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Nepal President Paudel likely to appoint Karki as first female prime minister today: Reports
World | Sep 12, 2025, 09:56 AM ISTNepal protests: President Ramchandra Paudel is currently holding consultations with various political leaders as well as constitutional experts to find a way out of the current political impasse.
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Sushila Karki to become interim PM of Nepal, elections to be held in 6 months, declares Gen Z
World | Sep 11, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTThe announcement was made after the Gen-G youth representatives held a meeting with Army Chief for the leadership of the interim government.