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Nepal issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Deuba in graft probeNepal has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. He faces allegations of corruption and money laundering. H...
Nepal's ex-PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over alleged role in protest crackdownNepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested Saturday morning over their alleged involvemen...
Nepal election: Balendra Shah's RSP wins 18 seats, leads in 99Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for a major victory in Nepal’s first general election si...
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, ...
Nepal's vote count puts ex-rapper's party ahead in two-thirds of seatsNepali rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's party is leading in over two-thirds of available seats in general elections, outpacing riva...
Polls open in Nepal's first election after last year's youth-led protests toppled the governmentNepal voted on Thursday in its first nationwide election since last year’s youth-led uprising forced the government from power. Nearly 19 m...
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...
Nepal rivals rally on final day of election campaignNepal's election campaign enters its final day on Monday, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with riv...
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...
Nepal’s ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki takes oath as interim Prime Minister amid unrestFollowing K.P. Sharma Oli's resignation amidst anti-graft protests and the dissolution of Parliament, Sushila Karki, Nepal's first female C...
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...
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...
Gen Z Nepal Protests: Is Kulman Ghising now the only choice for PM? Are Sushila Karki and Balen Shah out of the race?Gen Z Nepal Protests: The leadership vacuum comes after the resignation of former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli, which has sparked protes...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...