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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.

The Economic Times

Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in Beijing

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, improving connections, and boosting trade. Nepal reaffirmed its support for the one-China policy, while China showed interest in furthering Belt and Road Initiative projects.

The Economic Times

After India visit, Nepal foreign minister arrives in China to outline new government's policy

Nepal foreign minister Shishir Khanal arrived in China on Sunday for talks with top Chinese officials amid expectations of a reset in bilateral ties following the Rastriya Swatantra Party's massive victory in the Himalayan nation earlier this year.

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Nepal arrests former prime minister Oli over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

Former prime minister arrested under suspicion of negligent killing

The Independent UK

Rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister

Former Kathmandu mayor seen as symbol of change in Himalayan country roiled by political instability and corruption

The Independent UK

‘Foreign hand, Gen Z data addiction’: 5 ways TV anchors missed the Nepal story

Nepal is in free fall. Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has resigned as youth-led protests engulfed Kathmandu. Deputy PM and Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel was beaten up by protesters. Former PM Khanal’s wife was set ablaze. And Nepal's army chief is now set to take control amid a political…

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How 2022 showcased Modi govt’s diplomatic clarity in response to global affairs, regional thrust

As 2022 nears its end, the national capital’s public transport lifeline, the Delhi Metro, has its advertising space replete with the government showcasing India’s year of the G-20 presidency. But the lead role of the multilateral group, and the entailing 200 meets and the pageantry of the summit to be…

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Prachanda becomes Nepal PM with support from Oli-led CPN-UML

KATHMANDU: Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday appointed CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the new Prime Minister.

The Times of India

Prachanda set to become Nepal's next PM

KATHMANDU: In a dramatic turn of events on Sunday, opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties extended their support to CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda", who is now set to become the next Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Times of India

What are the key issues in Nepal’s national elections?

About 18 million people are eligible to vote for members of parliament and seven provincial assemblies in Sunday polls.

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