Nepal

Nepal’s ex-PM Oli detained over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown
New home minister says arrest of former leader is the ‘beginning of justice’.
Published On 28 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Nepal’s new PM gives message to nation in rap, ahead of swearing in
Published On 27 Mar 2026
Video Duration 01 minutes 12 seconds 01:12
Nepal’s youngest premier sworn in after releasing new rap song about unity
Published On 27 Mar 2026
Now in power, Nepal’s rapper-politician Balen Shah faces new challenge
Published On 27 Mar 2026
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory
Published On 12 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Fuel shortages bring queues, protests around the world
Published On 12 Mar 2026
Video Duration 01 minutes 50 seconds 01:50
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s RSP heads for poll landslide in Nepal
Published On 8 Mar 2026
Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising
Published On 5 Mar 2026
From: NewsFeed
Nepal elections frame new era after youth protests toppled leaders
Published On 5 Mar 2026
Video Duration 01 minutes 06 seconds 01:06

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Rapper-turned-politician votes in Nepal election

Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.

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Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?

Nepal is set to ‌vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.

Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?

Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?

Nepal’s Gen Z threw out old parties. Will it vote for them in key election?

Last year’s protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.

Nepal rivals rally on final day of poll campaign, PM urges citizens to vote

Two weeks of campaign showed a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle economy and challenge veteran politicians.

Balen Shah: Rapper, mayor, Nepal’s next prime minister?

His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal’s top job.

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Bus crash in Nepal kills 19

At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal’s Prithvi Highway.

Mumbai or Kathmandu? Nepal fans light up T20 World Cup despite painful loss

From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.

Nepal fall agonisingly short of shocking England at T20 World Cup

Lokesh Bam’s late heroics with bat are not enough as Nepal are beaten by two-time champions in Group C match in Mumbai.

England beat Nepal by four runs to avoid T20 World Cup shock – updates

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Published on 8 Feb 2026
Markram says South Africa Test success bodes well for T20 World Cup
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Published on 8 Feb 2026
A reminder of news from elsewhere: ICC in Pakistan talks over boycott

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