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September 10, 2025 3:34 PM

Nepali rapper turned mayor is young people’s favourite in political crisis

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, an unusually youthful elected official in Nepali politics dominated by seasoned legislators, has emerged as a favourite among young people to represent them in an interim government. The capital's 35-year-old mayor, a former rapper who often appears on Instagram and in public wearing a dark blazer and sunglasses, is in the spotlight after deadly protests prompted the resignation of Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli, 73. "You should be our new prime ministe...

September 10, 2025 4:36 PM

Soldiers guard Nepal’s parliament, patrol streets after two days of deadly protests

Soldiers guarded Nepal's parliament and patrolled deserted streets on Wednesday amid a curfew in the capital Kathmandu, after two days of deadly anti-corruption protests forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign. The upheaval in the poor Himalayan nation was unleashed by a social media ban that was announced last week, but was rolled back after 19 people were killed on Monday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to control crowds. The death toll from the protests had risen to 25 b...

September 10, 2025 12:04 PM

Tourists stranded in Nepal as Gen Z protests force Kathmandu Airport shutdown

Hundreds of tourists from India and several other nations have been stranded in Nepal after Kathmandu Airport was shut down due to safety concerns following violent Gen Z protests against alleged corruption and the Oli government’s controversial social media ban. What began as a peaceful youth-led movement quickly spiralled into violent clashes with security forces, leaving several dead. The unrest also saw several top politicians assaulted by mobs, while the homes of leaders were set on fire...

September 10, 2025 10:11 AM

PM Modi expresses anguish over Nepal situation; Cabinet Committee on Security discusses situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation in Nepal, where violent protests have led to the tragic loss of lives, particularly among young people. Expressing deep sorrow over the developments, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of peace, stability, and prosperity in the neighbouring country. “On my return from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab today, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security discussed...

September 9, 2025 10:24 PM

President Paudel urges peaceful dialogue amid Gen Z protests in Nepal

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel on Tuesday appealed to citizens participating in the ongoing Gen Z movement to pursue dialogue and peace, as the country grapples with unrest following Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation. In an official statement, President Paudel stressed that with Oli’s resignation already accepted, “the nation must focus on resolving the crisis without further bloodshed or destruction.” He urged all parties to “remain calm, prevent further harm, and come...

September 9, 2025 4:03 PM

Nepal PM Oli quits as anti-corruption protests spiral

Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday as anti-corruption demonstrators defied an indefinite curfew and clashed with police, a day after 19 people died in violent protests triggered by a social media ban. Oli's government lifted the ban after protests intensified on Monday, with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters trying to storm parliament. Nineteen people were killed and more than 100 injured in the unrest. But there was no let up in the protests on Tues...

September 9, 2025 1:03 PM

Anti-corruption protesters in Nepal defy curfew; India urges restraint amid unrest

Anti-corruption demonstrators in Nepal defied an indefinite curfew on Tuesday, a day after 19 people were killed and over 100 injured in violent protests sparked by a social media ban. Even after the government lifted the ban following an emergency cabinet meeting late Monday, protesters continued to shout slogans calling for Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation. Amid the unrest, India has advised its citizens residing in the country to “exercise caution and adhere to the steps and gu...