Celebration across Nepal as Balendra Shah's RSP party claims 'two-thirds majority' in parliamentary pollsHundreds of supporters took to the streets across Nepal, singing, dancing, and celebrating as former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, ...
06 Mar, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Nepal Election results 2026: Who is Balen Shah? All about rapper-turned politician and Gen-Z's favourite, a frontrunner for PM postBalen Shah Nepal Election 2026: Balendra Shah, also known as Balen Shah, is a rapper-turned politician and also a frontrunner for the Prime...
06 Mar, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Nepal records 6% turnout till 9.30 am in first election since govt-toppling Gen Z protests last yearNepal elections: More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will be exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representativ...
05 Mar, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Nepal elections: Balen Shah, former rapper and mayor, vying for PM, launches campaign in KathmanduFormer Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, known as Balen, has stepped up his campaign ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary election, launching a r...
28 Feb, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor challenges veteran leaderNepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah is preparing for the biggest fight of his political life -- a head-to-head battle with veteran le...
10 Feb, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Months after Gen Z protests, four PMs in fray for March 5 polls in NepalFour former prime ministers are contesting Nepal's general elections following Gen Z protests against the old guard. Despite youth demands ...
21 Jan, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Nepal polls: New-gen candidates challenge old guard Oli for top postNepal's election campaign is intensifying. Three parties have named their prime ministerial candidates. The Communist Party of Nepal (Unifi...
19 Jan, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Deadlock over Nepal's interim govt continuesNepal is under curfew after Gen Z protests. The army is enforcing stay-at-home orders in Kathmandu. Protesters freed prisoners and set buil...
12 Sep, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
Nepal: Gen Z leaders hold talks with President Paudel at Army HQ for interim govt formationFollowing Prime Minister Oli's resignation due to student protests, Nepal's President and Army Chief are in talks to establish an interim g...
11 Sep, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
Public movement allowed for few hours amid extended prohibitory orders in violence-hit NepalNepal Army extended prohibitory orders in Kathmandu Valley, allowing limited public movement as the nation recovers from violent protests t...
11 Sep, 2025, 09.50 AM IST
From courtrooms to rap battles: Nepal Gen Z backs ex-chief justice Sushila Karki for interim rule while rapper-mayor Balen Shah emerges as PM contenderNepal Gen Z protests are rallying behind two contrasting figures — Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female Chief Justice known for her credibil...
10 Sep, 2025, 06.58 PM IST
Nepali rapper turned mayor is young people's favourite in political crisisBalendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, is gaining popularity among young Nepalis. They want him to represent them in an interim government....
10 Sep, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
Nepal unrest: Army takes charge, Kathmandu Mayor emerges as successor, India on alert, China silent & moreNepal faces a severe crisis as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned amidst violent anti-corruption protests led by 'Gen Z'. Protesters tar...
10 Sep, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Former Nepal King Gyanendra fined by Kathmandu civic body for vandalismKathmandu's mayor issued a fine to former King Gyanendra Shah for the damages caused during violent pro-monarchy protests in the city. The ...
29 Mar, 2025, 08.38 PM IST
Nepal Deputy PM Bishnu Prasad Paudel sustain burn injuries while inaugurating Pokhara Tourism fairNepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya sustained burn injuries when hydrogen-filled balloons ...
15 Feb, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
Adipurush Row: Nepal bans screening of Hindi filmsThe screening of Om Raut-directed Adipurush has been halted nationwide, after the movie, a retelling of epic Ramayana, was banned in Kathma...
20 Jun, 2023, 02.44 PM IST
India ready to be 'Sherpa' to help Nepal scale mountain of success: Narendra ModiModi stressed on the special relation shared by the two neighbours and admired Nepal's spirit of resilience and commitment towards democrac...
12 May, 2018, 04.52 PM IST