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Nepal Gen Z Protests: Shivana Shrestha, the Singer Caught in the #NepoKids Firestorm
Shivana Shrestha is married to Jaiveer Singh Deuba son of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. (Photos: Facebook) Weeks before the violent protests in Nepal, Nepalese social media was running the trend #NepoKids. Videos and photographs of...

Nepal’s new normal
Nepal is gradually returning to normal after curfews were officially lifted on Saturday following Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s appointment as temporary executive head following this week’s violent unrest that toppled the government. Karki...

Nepal Citizens Hold Candlelight Vigil at Bouddhanath Stupa to Honour Gen Z Victims of September 8 Protest (Watch Video)
Kathmandu, September 13: Nepali citizens gathered outside Bouddhanath Stupa on Saturday evening to hold a candle march in memory of those who lost their lives during the recent anti-corruption protests across the country. People from all walks of...

Nepal’s first woman PM takes charge amid post-protest calm
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, was...

Nepal returns to calmas first woman PM takes charge
Kathmandu – Nepal’s capital on Saturday took a step back towards normality after deadly anti-corruption protests, as daily life returned with a curfew eased and an interim prime minister sworn into office. Soldiers scaled back their presence on...

Nepal returns to calm as first woman PM takes charge, visits wounded
KATHMANDU: Nepal’s newly appointed interim prime minister began work on Saturday by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, was...

Nepal returns to calm as first female PM takes charge
Nepal's newly appointed interim prime minister began work today by visiting young protesters wounded in the deadly anti-corruption rallies that ousted her predecessor. Sushila Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, was tasked a day earlier...

Nepal Gen Z Sparks 2025 Discord Uprising, Forces PM Oli Resignation
The Digital Frontlines of Nepal’s Youth Uprising In the shadow of the Himalayas, Nepal’s Generation Z has orchestrated a political earthquake, leveraging the gaming chat app Discord to topple a government and reshape the nation’s future. What...

Nepal’s 2025 Social Media Ban Sparks Deadly Protests, PM Oli’s Resignation
In the Himalayan nation of Nepal, a government-imposed ban on major social media platforms has spectacularly unraveled, sparking widespread protests and reshaping the country’s political discourse in unexpected ways. What began as an attempt to...

Nepal Holds Candle March To Honour Victims Of Sept 8 Protest
Nepali citizens gathered outside Bouddhanath Stupa on Saturday evening to hold a candle march in memory of those who lost their lives during the recent anti-corruption protests across the country. People from all walks of life, students, monks,...

Nepal’s Political Turmoil: Parliament Dissolved, Elections Set for March 2026 Amid Historic Appointment of First Female Prime Minister
In a dramatic turn of events that has gripped the Himalayan nation, Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives on Friday, setting the stage for fresh elections on March 5, 2026. The decision,...

Nepal’s Gen Z Revolt Topples PM After Social Media Ban
Young Nepalis have exploded onto the streets of Kathmandu and other cities in a wave of protest that marks Nepal’s most violent unrest in decades. What began on 8 September 2025 as a reaction to a sudden ban on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and...

‘New rise of Nepal’; Did PM Modi praise Nepali youth in Manipur rally? – here’s what he said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commended Nepali youngsters for their efforts in rebuilding the country following the violent protests of the past five days. He stated that Nepali youths are working hard to clean and paint the roads in...

Nepal Will Rise: Voices of Courage and Hope
A wave of courage and conviction has swept across Nepal, driven by a deep love for the country and its people. In recent days, thousands have peacefully protested, facing shields, tear gas, and bullets with unwavering determination. Their march is...
How Hilton Kathmandu, Nepal’s tallest hotel, was built and destroyed in hours
Nepal’s skyline was clouded with smoke this week after Hilton Kathmandu, the country’s tallest hotel, was destroyed during violent anti-government protests. Dramatic footage showed the glass tower engulfed in flames as demonstrators, largely from...

The world this week | India welcomes Nepal’s interim govt; trade talks with EU at a crucial stage; Israel intensifies offensive
Nepal’s interim PM, Sushila Karki, has a herculean task to accomplish, the most urgent being to mend deep divisions in the society, primarily political. India-EU trade talks have reached a decisive stage, but agriculture, dairy and the Carbon...

‘Signal of a new dawn’: From Manipur, PM Modi hails Nepal’s youth, PM Sushila Karki
During his visit to strife-torn Manipur Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement on the current political turmoil in Nepal, hailing the formation of an interim government led by Sushila Karki in Kathmandu.He described the...

Nepal, US turmoil a reminder for Malaysia, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said ‘Malaysia is far better off’ compared with many other countries. PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says the turmoil in other countries should serve as a reminder of the importance of peace and stability....

World News | Chinese Embassy Officials Interfere in Nepal's Local Issues, Claims Lobsang Sangay
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Former Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay highlighted China's growing influence in South Asia, particularly in Nepal, accusing Chinese Embassy officials of interfering directly in local affairs....

Kirk assassination suspect expressed opposition to activist's views | Hot off the Wire
Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist's views, had become 'more political'...