• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  Nepal general elections on March 5: What it means for India-Nepal ties?

  India | March 05, 2026 4:08 IST

  Nepal general elections 2026: Nepal is holding parliamentary elections on March 5, a year after a youth-led uprising forced out the government chosen in the last elections.

• 

  18 dead in Nepal after bus plunges into river in Dhading

  World | February 23, 2026 8:36 IST

  At least 18 people have lost their lives after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a river in Dhading district, Nepal, according to police officials.

Advertisement
• 

  Curfew imposed in southern Nepal after violent clashes between two groups, check restrictions

  World | February 21, 2026 17:04 IST

  Nepal: Under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, the District Administration Office has prohibited movement of people, organising gatherings, assemblies, rallies, and demonstrations within the curfew zone.

• 

  From participants to powerhouses: Surge of Associate nations at T20 World Cup 2026

  Cricket | February 10, 2026 13:43 IST

  We are only into the fourth day of the T20 World Cup and the fans have already witnessed quite a few thriller in the group stage matches. Teams like Nepal, Netherlands and the USA have performed exceptionally well and it seems that the upset in only around the corner in the World Cup.

• 

  ENG vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: England beat Nepal by four runs

  Cricket | February 09, 2026 21:21 IST

  ENG vs NEP T20 World Cup 2026 Live Cricket Score: Nepal is pulling it back, chasing a target og 185 runs. Nepal's batters have put in an exceptional performance. Paudel is causing severe problems here.

• 

  13 killed, over 30 injured after bus plunges into gorge in Nepal's Baitadi near Pithoragarh

  World | February 06, 2026 14:13 IST

  A passenger bus in Nepal's Baitadi district plunged 200 metres into a gorge. killing 13 people and injuring 34 others. The accident occurred near the Pithoragarh border which prompted immediate rescue operations.

• 

  Four ministers in Sushila Karki govt resign to contest March 5 general elections in Nepal

  World | January 21, 2026 11:44 IST

  The general elections were necessitated after K P Sharma Oli resigned as prime minister on September 9 last year, following violent protests by the youth-led Gen Z group against his government over corruption and a ban on social media.

• 

  'Can play central role': Sri Lankan MP's message for India amid turmoil in Bangladesh, Nepal

  World | January 08, 2026 16:57 IST

  Namal Rajapaksa said South Asia needs greater regional coherence to withstand emerging crises and respond collectively to shared challenges. India's leadership can play a crucial role in maintaining long-term peace and stability in the region, the Sri Lanka MP added.

• 

  Nepal: Birgunj on edge as curfew extended after mosque vandalism triggers religious tensions

  World | January 06, 2026 9:28 IST

  Nepal's Birgunj continues to face heightened tension as the curfew is extended following a mosque vandalism and Quran burning incident in Dhanusha. Protests by both Muslim and Hindu groups escalated into clashes, prompting police action and multiple arrests.

• 

  Birgunj lockdown: Nepal imposes curfew till 8 am today amid communal clashes, mosque vandalism

  World | January 05, 2026 23:59 IST

  The flashpoint in Dhanusha district saw youths trash a mosque in retaliation for purported anti-Hindu slurs in a TikTok video posted by two Muslim youths—now detained. By Sunday, fury exploded in Birgunj: crowds burned tires, ransacked a police post, and scuffled with officers.

• 

  Nepal's Buddha Air flight with 51 onboard skids off runway during landing | VIDEO

  World | January 03, 2026 10:07 IST

  Nepal Police said the incident occurred during the landing process and confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely rescued.