Nepal
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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.
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Nepal Gen-Z protests: Death count reaches 31, over 15,000 inmates escape from different jails
World | Sep 11, 2025, 01:05 PM ISTNepal's Gen Z protests have turned increasingly violent, with the death toll rising to more than 30. Security forces, backed by the Nepal Army, are struggling to restore order while Indian paramilitary troops detained 13 escapees near the border.
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Indian airlines resume Kathmandu flights, add special services to bring back stranded people
India | Sep 11, 2025, 06:41 AM ISTFlights between India and Nepal are resuming from today after Tribhuvan International Airport reopened on Wednesday evening. Air India, IndiGo and other carriers are operating extra services to bring back stranded passengers.
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Who is Sushila Karki? A look at Nepal's first woman PM and her India connection
World | Sep 12, 2025, 09:41 PM ISTSushila Karki was the first female Chief Justice of Nepal. She was born on June 7, 1952, in Biratnagar, Morang district. She graduated from Mahendra Morang College, went on to earn a master’s degree in Political Science from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
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Nepal protests: Sushila Karki, former chief justice, named by Gen-Z to lead interim government
World | Sep 10, 2025, 06:54 PM ISTNepal protests: Sushila Karki has been named by the Gen-Z protesters as their representative to hold talks with Army to establish an interim government in the country after days of violent stir which led to toppling of KP Sharma Oli's government.
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Nepal protests: Kathmandu airport reopens amid violent Gen Z protests
World | Sep 10, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTNepal protests Gen Z: Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, which was shut down due to widespread Gen Z-led protests across Nepal, has officially reopened on Wednesday.
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Nepal tops South Asia as the country most reliant on remittances - Here’s why it matters
Business | Sep 10, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTNepal’s overreliance on remittances doesn’t indicate a good state of economy since the money sent by migrant workers is indicative of survival, not growth.
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OPINION | Uneasy calm in Nepal: All hopes rest on Army
India | Sep 10, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTAmid the violent protests, either the army takes over or a new leader is allowed to form a government. Kathmandu Mayor and famous Nepali rapper Balendra Shah seem to be the frontrunners.
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Nepal Gen Z protests: Prohibitory orders enforced amid unrest, army warns against arson
World | Sep 11, 2025, 06:47 AM ISTNepal Protest: Nepal has plunged into political turmoil after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down as Gen Z-led demonstrations gripped Kathmandu and several other regions of the country.
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PM Modi expresses anguish over violence in Nepal, appeals for peace and stability
India | Sep 09, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTPM Modi appealed for peace as Nepal plunged into violent anti-government protests, prompting the army to step in after PM Oli's resignation.
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New PM or Army rule? What's next for Nepal after deadly protests overthrow government
World | Sep 09, 2025, 09:33 PM ISTThe Nepal unrest, which began two days ago, forced both Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Ram Chandra Poudel to resign, with reports that Oli fled the country soon after stepping down. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday and set ablaze sevrral governments offices including Parliament.
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Nepal protesters torch former PM Jhalanath Khanal's house, wife Rabilaxmi burnt alive: Local media
World | Sep 09, 2025, 09:31 PM ISTNepal protest: Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, was inside her house when it was set ablaze by a mob in Kathmandu amid violent anti-government protests in the country.
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Nepal echoes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Anti-Govt protests across South Asia follow similar patterns
Explainers | Sep 09, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTWidespread youth-led protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal over corruption, governance failures, and economic hardship have toppled long-standing regimes, reflecting shared regional and global crises.
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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: 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 resigns amid deadly Gen Z protest, likely to flee to Dubai
World | Sep 09, 2025, 03:28 PM ISTNepal protests: 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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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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Nepal Gen Z protests: Why a social media ban feels like an identity crisis
Lifestyle | Sep 09, 2025, 02:06 PM ISTNepal’s social media ban has unleashed a wave of Gen Z protests, both online and offline, turning digital freedom into a fight for identity. Let's know how a social media ban can feel like an identity crisis.
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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.