Nepal

Nepal's new govt unveils ambitious 100-point plan to tackle corruption, modernise State

At the heart of the Nepal's 100-point reforms agenda lies a direct challenge to one of the most entrenched political traditions. The government has announced that political student unions will be banned from university campuses within 90 days, replaced by non-partisan Student Councils.

Who is Nepal’s ex-PM KP Sharma Oli, arrested over deadly crackdown on Gen-Z protests?

Nepal’s former PM Khadga Prasad (KP) Sharma Oli was arrested on Saturday (March 28) morning over his alleged involvement in last September’s deadly crackdown on Gen-Z anti-corruption protests. He, along with his ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak, is being held at the Kathmandu Police Office and would be produced before the court on Sunday

Rapper Balen Shah takes charge as Nepal's prime minister

Following a landmark election, 35-year-old former rapper and Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has been sworn in as Nepal's youngest Prime Minister.

Nepal’s judicial commission seeks ex-PM Oli’s prosecution for deaths in ‘Gen-Z protests’

A judicial commission investigating the violence during last year's 'Gen-Z protests' has recommended the prosecution of then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli for 'negligence' for failing to prevent dozens of deaths. If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years.

Short showers, long petrol queues and cold dinners: Asia pays the price for a war it didn't start

The Iran-Israel war has triggered a severe energy crisis across Asia, disrupting daily life from fuel shortages and factory shutdowns to government rationing, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade chokes global oil and gas supplies

Explained: Challenges ahead for Nepal’s new govt led by 35-year-old Balen Shah

Balendra Shah is all set to become the next prime minister of Nepal following his party's win in the recent general elections. While the country is looking for change after the deadly Gen-Z protests, the new government now faces the far harder task of fixing the Himalayan nation's ailing economy

Nepal's final poll result confirms landslide for Balendra Shah amid hope for economic revival

The engineer-turned-rapper-turned-politician's victory reflects a generational shift in the Himalayan country where over 40 per cent of the nearly 30 million population is under 35.

Nepal and India should seize the Balen Shah moment to reset ties

Kathmandu deserves every encouragement possible as the new order settles down, irrespective of the roadblocks and challenges it will undoubtedly face

Is Balendra Shah as next Nepal PM good news for India?

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, is set to be Nepal’s next prime minister as his party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has swept the polls. India’s ties with Kathmandu have seen ups and downs in recent years. Will the youth leader help bring them back on track?

Rapper-turned-politician Shah defeats four-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah grinned and flashed a V for victory sign on Saturday as Election Commission officials confirmed he had defeated veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in their parliamentary constituency.