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Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government

The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding

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Nepal flash floods: Rescue operations halted in Trishuli as heavy rain raises river level

Rescue operations in Nepal's Trishuli region are temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have evacuated people from areas surrounding the rising river as a precautionary measure. Over fifteen thousand security personnel were deployed for search and rescue operations in affected areas. Many people have been rescued, including workers from…

The Economic Times

India releases names of 63 Indian nationals rescued from Trishuli-I project in Nepal

The Ministry of External Affairs released a list of rescued Indian nationals. Sixty-three workers from the Trishuli-I project in Nepal have been safely rescued. Authorities are still attempting to contact 290 other Indian nationals. Twenty-one rescued workers hailed from Tamil Nadu, contributing to the overall effort. This rescue operation involved…

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India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit Nepal

In response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispatched initial relief materials. The disaster, which began in Tibet, wreaked havoc in central Nepal, demolishing entire villages and crucial infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi has pledged comprehensive humanitarian…

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Break Agnipath deadlock, Gorkha veterans press Balen govt as Indian Army chief visits Pokhara

Days before Gen Seth's arrival, hundreds of former Indian Army personnel, their families and Gorkha aspirants marched in Pokhara, urging Nepal prime minister Balen Shah to permit recruitment under Agnipath.

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Nepal Protests: Why Madhesh region is protesting against PM Balen Shah just months after his rise as a youth icon

Nepal protests in the Madhesh region have intensified after deadly clashes, with PM Balen Shah facing criticism over his delayed response and handling of the crisis.

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Why India's Gen Z protest movement differs from Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

India's Gen Z-led CJP movement differs from youth uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where anti-establishment protests reshaped politics but delivered limited governance reforms and anti-corruption gains.

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Is all well in Balen Shah's Nepal? Why protests are testing his promise of change

A little over 100 days into office, Nepal's youngest prime minister is already facing the kind of anger that swept his predecessor from power.

The Times of India

At 80, Trump is among the world's oldest leaders — but not the oldest

US President Donald Trump turned 80 on June 14, becoming only the second sitting US president to reach the milestone while in office, after Joe Biden celebrated his 80th birthday in November 2022 . Trump is also the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, having returned to the White House…

The Times of India

No role for any third parties in resolution of India-Nepal border issue: MEA

India has firmly rejected any third-party role in resolving its border dispute with Nepal. New Delhi stated that bilateral mechanisms are in place to address all aspects of the issue. Nepal's Prime Minister had suggested involving China and the UK. India emphasized that nearly 98 percent of the India-Nepal boundary…

The Economic Times

Why Nepal Suddenly Wants Britain's Help Against India After 210 Years

A border dispute that has existed for more than two centuries is once again making headlines and this time, it is because of an unexpected statement from Nepal's Prime Minister, Balen Shah. During a parliamentary discussion on the long-running Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura dispute with India, Shah made remarks that…

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Nepal, India encroaching on each other's land, UK must step in: PM Balen Shah

NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah backed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the border dispute with India but, in remarks unlikely to go down well with New Delhi, he also urged the UK to take interest in addressing the issue, saying his govt had already discussed it with London and…

The Times of India

Why Nepal’s New Law Is Hurting Common People

What if a rule designed to protect a nation quietly turns into a burden for the very people it aims to serve? That’s the situation unfolding in Nepal right now. Just weeks into power, Prime Minister Balendra Shah is already facing rising protests, public frustration, and political heat. A long-ignored…

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Who is Balendra Shah? The 35-year-old rap star sworn in as Nepal’s youngest PM

Balendra Shah emerged as a leading figure in the youth-driven protests that shook Nepal last year. The hip-hop star was sworn in as its youngest prime minister after dramatic electoral gains, reports Namita Singh

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Why Nepal's vote count crawls: Each ballot paper lifted, shown to reps, okayed before next picked

KATHMANDHU: In Nepal’s vote counting rooms, the pace is set by a single sheet of paper. A ballot is lifted from the pile, unfolded and held up. Party representatives lean forward. One looks closely at the mark. Another nods. Only after everyone in the room is satisfied does the counting…

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Oli’s tabla gift, 'riyaaz' advice to Balen 4 yrs ago turns into Nepal poll’s sharpest irony

Former PM KP Sharma Oli, who once gifted Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah a tabla, congratulated him on his recent electoral victory. Their relationship, initially cordial, soured significantly, culminating in a bitter election contest where Shah defeated Oli by a wide margin, highlighting a stark political shift.

The Times of India

Balen Shah unseats KP Sharma Oli from his constituency; set to become youngest Nepal PM

Nepal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic transformation, as newly elected youth leader Balendra “Balen” Shah unseated veteran politician and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from his parliamentary stronghold. A structural engineer by profession who first rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, Shah has now made history…

The Times of India

Mic-drop mandate as Nepal grooves to rapper Balen’s beat

Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections. This generational shift has seen veteran leaders facing significant defeats, with the urban electorate overwhelmingly backing the new force. The results signal a powerful rejection of…

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Lamichhane: TV star who built RSP that caught Nepal’s imagination in just 4 years

Kathmandu: Few politicians in Nepal rose as quickly as Rabi Lamichhane, 50. Before politics, he was already one of Nepal’s most recognisable faces — a loud, brash TV news presenter whose anti-corruption pitch made him a household name. When he launched Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) just before the 2022 election,…

The Times of India

Balen Shah: Engineer, rapper, mayor, disruptor — Nepal's next PM at 35?

Former Kathmandu mayor and rapper Balendra Shah, known as Balen, is challenging ex-PM KP Sharma Oli in Nepal's parliamentary elections. Balen, who gained prominence through his protest songs and online following, is running on the Rastriya Swatantra Party ticket. His campaign resonates with young voters frustrated by corruption and political…

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‘New Nepal’, old anxieties: Will a Gen Z mandate trigger a new playbook for South Block?

With the close of nominations, the contours of Nepal’s next parliamentary contest on March 5, 2026, have begun to take shape. These elections carry profound implications for India’s strategic interests. The voting comes after a violent Gen Z uprising that ousted the Oli government in September 2025 and reinstated Nepal’s…

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‘More egalitarian’: How Nepal’s Gen Z used gaming app Discord to pick PM

It was a first for an electoral democracy. Backers say it’s more transparent than what politicians do. But it has risks.

Al Jazeera

‘Topple this government’: Nepal’s Gen Z protesters demand mass resignations

Nepal’s PM resigned on Tuesday as protesters set buildings on fire. But calls for broader change are growing.

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