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👁 Prince Yadav (left) with brother and Gyan Bindu director Raushan Anand

Khan Sir case: Autopsy indicates no foul play in death of accused in Nepal hotel

June 17,2026 18:54:21 PM

Development comes two days after Gyan Bindu Coaching Institute director Raushan Anand, the brother of the deceased, alleged a conspiracy behind his death

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
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Bihar coaching wars: Brother of institute owner jailed in Khan Sir centre attack found dead in Nepal

June 14,2026 16:41:16 PM

According to Nepal police, Prince had checked into a hotel in Biratnagar in eastern Nepal on Saturday and was found dead in his room the following day.

Sun, Jun 14, 2026
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Sudhan Gurung back as home minister, to reopen file on Nepal royal murders

June 10,2026 05:46:18 AM

Soon after taking charge as Home Minister on Tuesday, Gurung said the file would be reopened, but did not elaborate on whether there would be a fresh investigation into the incident that took place on the night of June 1, 2001.

Wed, Jun 10, 2026
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How Nepal’s millennial PM Balen Shah is empowered by erosion of parliamentary norms by the old guardSubscriber Only

June 01,2026 16:16:58 PM

The rot and decay in the parliamentary system has now become his biggest strength. The 'fast track' that marked the constitution-making process seems to have broken

Mon, Jun 01, 2026
👁 RSP chief Rabi Lamichhane

Nepal ruling party chief Rabi Lamichhane to visit India on June 1

May 26,2026 04:42:02 AM

PM Balendra to skip customary official address on Republic Day.

Tue, May 26, 2026
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Explained: Nepal’s controversial Chief Justice appointment, latest in history of politics influencing judiciarySubscriber Only

May 22,2026 19:30:06 PM

The events also matter for Nepal in that they follow last year’s ‘Gen Z’ protests, which criticised the political establishment, corrupt alliances, and the weakening of state institutions. Similar problems have plagued the judiciary.

Sat, May 23, 2026
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Why Nepal’s Gen Z hope, Prime Minister Balendra Shah, is losing his shine Subscriber Only

May 14,2026 11:41:13 AM

A series of measures by the Shah govt have drawn criticism, from ordinances to push through legislation, to giving the PM veto powers over appointment of Chief Justice, among others.

Sat, May 16, 2026
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Misri’s proposed Kathmandu visit deferred for now; India invites Nepal for big cat summitSubscriber Only

May 10,2026 06:09:06 AM

New Delhi is hosting the IBCA summit on June 1, and leaders of all member states, including Nepal, have been invited. It is likely that Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal would make a visit to India although there has been no confirmation yet.

Sun, May 10, 2026
👁 Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel

Nepal Cabinet resends constitutional council ordinance to PresidentSubscriber Only

May 05,2026 05:24:16 AM

The ordinance seeks to amend the law governing the composition and powers of the six-member Constitutional Council, which recommends appointments for the chief justice and judges of the Supreme Court, ambassadors, commissioners and heads of all 13 constitutional commissions.

Tue, May 05, 2026
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Nepal objects to Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh; India says unjustifiedSubscriber Only

May 04,2026 05:55:28 AM

India said that such claims are “neither justified nor based on historical facts and evidence”, and it remains open to “constructive interaction with Nepal”.

Mon, May 04, 2026
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Nepal govt set to cancel nearly 1,600 ‘politically motivated’ appointmentsSubscriber Only

May 04,2026 05:45:06 AM

The move aims to target politically motivated appointments made by previous governments, including the Sushila Karki-led interim government formed after the ‘Gen Z’ movement, according to the reports.

Mon, May 04, 2026
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Nepal: Balendra Shah govt defers Parliament, opts for ordinancesSubscriber Only

April 30,2026 05:29:55 AM

Official sources said the government has already sent five ordinances to the President for approval in two phases, while the President’s Office is studying their implications.

Thu, Apr 30, 2026
👁 Sudhan Gurung

‘Nothing more important than people’s trust’: Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid row over financial dealingsSubscriber Only

April 22,2026 15:54:35 PM

Sudhan Gurung has been linked to Dipak Bhatta, a power broker who allegedly influenced government contracts and decisions, especially when K P Sharma Oli was the Nepal PM.

Wed, Apr 22, 2026
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Govt prepared to arrest former PM Deuba and his wife ArzuSubscriber Only

April 08,2026 19:54:15 PM

The Kathmandu District Court has granted police permission to arrest the Deuba couple and investigate them in the case.

Wed, Apr 08, 2026
👁 Balendra Shah

Meet Nepal PM’s Cabinet: Inexperienced, yet committed to delivering on promisesSubscriber Only

April 03,2026 22:19:01 PM

A week after assuming office, Balen has successfully showed that vision and actions along with the right teams - cabinet and secretariat - are more powerful components than anything else to garner public trust.

Sat, Apr 04, 2026
👁 RSP Chief Rabi Lamichhane

Nepal’s ruling Rashtriya Swatantra Party asks ‘political appointees’ to leave public officesSubscriber Only

April 03,2026 05:41:36 AM

Nearly 1,200 such positions are said to be occupied by party loyalists.

Fri, Apr 03, 2026
👁 K P Sharma Oli

Tension after jubilation: Days into new Nepal Govt, ex-PM Oli arrested over ‘role’ in protestsSubscriber Only

March 28,2026 20:22:33 PM

Govt says it fulfilled promise to protesters, UML calls it 'illegal,' will move court

Sun, Mar 29, 2026
👁 Balen Shah

Balen Shah’s habitual silence may work to his advantage for a while, but not indefinitelySubscriber Only

March 26,2026 19:44:26 PM

He will be watched and judged for what he does, to some extent for what he does not do, and, equally importantly, for what he chooses to undo

Thu, Mar 26, 2026
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As Nepal’s new PM, Balendra Shah will have to restore the state’s credibilitySubscriber Only

March 11,2026 19:31:48 PM

Good governance, an end to corruption, and political stability have consistently emerged as the Nepali people’s principal aspirations in various surveys. Shah’s real challenge lies there

Thu, Mar 12, 2026
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Gen Z protest deaths in Nepal: Inquiry panel for action against those behind crackdownSubscriber Only

March 09,2026 04:30:25 AM

The commission, however, has not identified any individuals for action, but made it clear that those who ordered the use of force, those who carried out the order and those who did not make any effort to stop it should be investigated, tried and punished under the criminal law. 

Mon, Mar 09, 2026
👁 Nepal Election

Balendra defeats ex-PM Oli, RSP set to form Nepal govtSubscriber Only

March 08,2026 04:38:40 AM

The RSP’s prime ministerial candidate, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, defeated four-time PM K P Sharma Oli of CPN-UML by about 50,000 votes in Jhapa-5 constituency, according to the Election Commission said.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026
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Nepal rejects old guard, Balen Shah, 35, is set to become PMSubscriber Only

March 06,2026 20:26:18 PM

RSP heads for landslide win in first poll post 2025 Gen Z protests

Sat, Mar 07, 2026
👁 Balendra Shah

Nepal Elections 2026: Early counting suggests land slide victory in RSP’s favourSubscriber Only

March 06,2026 09:24:30 AM

While Oli has secured 400-plus votes, Shah was leading with over 1,800 votes.

Fri, Mar 06, 2026
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Nepal Election Results 2026 Highlights : Major traditional parties’ leaders suffer shock defeats; need introspection, analysts saySubscriber Only

March 06,2026 09:04:36 AM

Election Commission Nepal Result 2026 Highlights: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), formed by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, headed towards a sweeping victory in Nepal's first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests, shattering the dominance of established political parties in the politically fragile nation.

Mon, Mar 09, 2026
👁 Balendra Shah

The rise and rise of Balendra Shah: Ex-Kathmandu mayor who backed Gen Z protestSubscriber Only

March 03,2026 19:44:49 PM

Five years after he joined politics, and two months after he joined a party, the 35-year-old could mark the shift the September 2025 protest foretold

Wed, Mar 04, 2026