Nepal Protest
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Who is Balen Shah? The rapper-turned-mayor at center of Nepal protests and Gen-Z's chosen leader
World | Sep 09, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTBalendra Shah, widely known as Balen, is the mayor of Kathmandu and a rising political figure in Nepal. Originally recognised as a rapper and engineer, he entered politics as an independent and won the mayorship in 2022, defying the dominance of established parties.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife assaulted in Kathmandu | Video
World | Sep 09, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTAngry youths participating in the protest have also targeted the Singha Durbar complex, the Parliament building, and the private residences of senior political leaders, engaging in arson and vandalism.
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Nepal stir: Protesters torch President's residence in Kathmandu, loot items | Video
World | Sep 09, 2025, 04:40 PM ISTEarlier, KP Sharma Oli resigned as Nepal’s Prime Minister amid massive unrest. Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans. Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel has accepted his resignation.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters | WATCH
World | Sep 09, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters
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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli's Government Faces Mounting Anger Amid Protests Over Corruption
News | Sep 09, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTNepal PM KP Sharma Oli's government is facing mounting public outrage as corruption allegations and reports of violent crackdowns fuel nationwide protests. Demonstrators, many of them young, accuse the administration of misgovernance and brutality.
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Protesters torch homes of Nepal President and KP Sharma Oli, ministers flown to airport
World | Sep 09, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTGen Z protesters have reportedly torched Former Nepal Prime Minister Oli's residence and stormed the president's home as well.
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Gen Z protest: Nepal PM Oli likely to flee to Dubai as private jet ready for him, claim sources
World | Sep 09, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest latest update: As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial resignations, PM Oli has assigned acting responsibilities to Deputy Prime Minister ahead of the planned departure.
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Who is Sudan Gurung? The face behind Nepal's Gen Z violent protest
World | Sep 09, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Army issues stark warning amid looting and arson in Himalayan nation
World | Sep 10, 2025, 06:15 AM ISTProtests led by Nepal’s Gen Z continued for a second day on Tuesday, despite local administrations in three districts of the Kathmandu Valley imposing a curfew from the morning.
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Nepal: Fresh protests erupt in Kathmandu as demonstrators demand PM Oli's dismissal
World | Sep 09, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Protesters were seen throwing stones at police as fresh violence erupted during protests in Kathmandu. The ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites in the country was lifted on Monday night.
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Nepal's Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigns after Gen Z protests over social media ban
World | Sep 09, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTNepal’s Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned from his post on Tuesday. This comes following the death of 19 people during youth-led “Gen Z” protests on Monday.
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Nepal Gen Z Protest: PM KP Sharma Oli's house attacked in Damak
World | Sep 08, 2025, 08:06 PM ISTNepal Gen Z Protest: Initially the agitators were protesting in front of the Damak Municipality office, but moved to Oli's residence, and hurled stones. This forced the police to fire warning shots to bring the situation under control.
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'Ready to lead this country': What Nepal's Gen Z protesters said on govt action
World | Sep 08, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTNepal Gen Z Protest: The youth, particularly Gen Z, are protesting against the Nepal government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and YouTube. The ban was imposed after the social media platforms failed to register with the government.
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Nepal Protest: A look at Kathmandu's controversial bills that aim to 'tighten control' on society
World | Sep 08, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTNepal has banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and X, after they failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline. Earlier, Nepal had given social media platforms to register themselves within seven days from August 28.
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Kathmandu Gen Z stir: Protests erupt over ban on social media platforms in Nepal | Pics inside
World | Sep 08, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTNepal government on Thursday banned social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, among others, for failing to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline.
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India welcomes Nepal's stand to accommodate Madhesi concerns
India | Dec 21, 2015, 07:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: India has welcomed the Nepal government's decision towards addressing some of the key concerns raised by agitating Madhesi-based political parties in the Himalayan country.“External Affairs Minister was informed by Nepal's Deputy PM and
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PM' s motorcade stoned, Nepal demands Protest
World | Jun 18, 2012, 09:54 PM ISTKatmandu, Jun 18: Hundreds of protesters demanding the resignation of Nepal's prime minister on Monday attacked his motorcade with stones and clashed with riot police.Supporters of the opposition Nepali Congress party attempted to block Prime