Nepal
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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's Communist party reacts after KP Oli arrested: 'No ground for arrest, political revenge'
World | Mar 28, 2026, 10:11 AM ISTFormer 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 | Mar 28, 2026, 07:57 AM ISTSoon 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 | Mar 27, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTPresident 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 | Mar 18, 2026, 01:42 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 18, 2026, 01:36 PM ISTNepal 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 | Mar 16, 2026, 06:33 AM ISTAccording 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 | Mar 15, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTA 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 | Mar 09, 2026, 09:27 PM ISTPM 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 | Mar 07, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTNepal'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 | Mar 07, 2026, 09:41 PM ISTNepal 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 04:24 PM ISTRSP 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 01:11 PM ISTBalen 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 | Mar 06, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTNepal 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 | 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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275 seats, 18.9 million voters: Polling in Nepal underway after Gen Z protests last year | Key point
World | Mar 05, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTThe 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 08:19 AM ISTNepal 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 | Mar 05, 2026, 07:13 AM ISTNepal'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.
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Nepal general elections on March 5: What it means for India-Nepal ties?
India | Mar 05, 2026, 04:08 AM ISTNepal 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.
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18 dead in Nepal after bus plunges into river in Dhading
World | Feb 23, 2026, 08:36 AM ISTAt 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.