The Latest Breaking News from Balen Shah

Nepal PM Balendra Shah likely to visit India in November-end; what's on agenda

Balendra Shah is expected to remain in New Delhi, where he will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet other senior ministers. The two sides are also expected to sign several agreements and memorandums of understanding. PM Modi had invited Balen Shah to visit India at a…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Nepal braces for another 'large flood' as authorities issue warning along Budhi Gandaki River

Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued a flood warning for areas along the Budhi Gandaki River, urging people to stay away from the river up to Trishuli Dobhan until the flood passes.

The Times of India · Oct 11

Nepal battered by severe rain: 21 dead, 5 missing as floods, landslides worsen

In Nepal, heavy rainfall has caused devastating floods and landslides, resulting in 21 lives lost and extensive damage. Authorities have evacuated around 3,000 residents from perilous areas to guarantee their safety. This deluge follows the earlier Bhotekoshi floods, which had a death toll of over 1,400. As rescue efforts continue,…

The Times of India · Sep 27

India dispatches first relief aid to flood-hit Nepal

In response to the horrific flash floods in Nepal that claimed 157 lives and left over 750 individuals unaccounted for, India swiftly dispatched initial relief materials. The disaster, which began in Tibet, wreaked havoc in central Nepal, demolishing entire villages and crucial infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi has pledged comprehensive humanitarian…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Break Agnipath deadlock, Gorkha veterans press Balen govt as Indian Army chief visits Pokhara

Days before Gen Seth's arrival, hundreds of former Indian Army personnel, their families and Gorkha aspirants marched in Pokhara, urging Nepal prime minister Balen Shah to permit recruitment under Agnipath.

The Times of India · Aug 18

Nepal Protests: Why Madhesh region is protesting against PM Balen Shah just months after his rise as a youth icon

Nepal protests in the Madhesh region have intensified after deadly clashes, with PM Balen Shah facing criticism over his delayed response and handling of the crisis.

The Economic Times · Jul 31

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 · Jul 27

Is all well in Balen Shah's Nepal? Why protests are testing his promise of change

A little over 100 days into office, Nepal's youngest prime minister is already facing the kind of anger that swept his predecessor from power.

The Times of India · Jul 20

At 80, Trump is among the world's oldest leaders — but not the oldest

US President Donald Trump turned 80 on June 14, becoming only the second sitting US president to reach the milestone while in office, after Joe Biden celebrated his 80th birthday in November 2022 . Trump is also the oldest person ever inaugurated as president, having returned to the White House…

The Times of India · Jun 17

No role for any third parties in resolution of India-Nepal border issue: MEA

India has firmly rejected any third-party role in resolving its border dispute with Nepal. New Delhi stated that bilateral mechanisms are in place to address all aspects of the issue. Nepal's Prime Minister had suggested involving China and the UK. India emphasized that nearly 98 percent of the India-Nepal boundary…

The Economic Times · Jun 2