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The Independent UK · Mar 6

Nepal’s 35-year-old rapper-mayor Balendra Shah heads for landslide win in general election

Rastriya Swatantra Party led by rapper-turned-mayor crosses 100 seats mark

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Nepal election results: Balendra Shah’s RSP ahead in early trends as vote counting begins

Nepal's parliamentary election vote counting is underway following months of protests that led to an interim government. Early trends show the new Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, leading in several constituencies, challenging established parties. The election, triggered by widespread demonstrations against corruption and economic issues, aims…

The Times of India · Mar 6

Nepal Ex-chief Justice Tipped To Lead Political Transition

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is the leading choice for interim leader, a representative of the "Gen Z" protesters said Thursday, after deadly demonstrations toppled the prime minister.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025

Nepal’s social media ban sparks deadly protests, but deeper grievances fuel the fire

Nepal’s prime minister, KP Sharma Oli, resigned on September 9 as his country reeled from some of its worst unrest in decades. A government ban on 26 social media apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube and X, triggered widespread protests. The police responded violently, 19 people were killed and hundreds more…

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

Next Nepal PM Could Be Balendra Shah After Violent Protests Forced Sharma Oli to Step Down — Why Do Gen Z Like Him?

The deadly protests forced Nepal Prime Minister Sharma Oli to step down. Now, Gen Z are rooting for Balendra Shah to be their new leader. But, who is this man?

International Business Times UK · Sep 10, 2025

Nepal protesters have torched parliament and toppled the government. So what happens now?

ANALYSIS: Nepal’s political class has been effectively wiped out in an extraordinary 24 hours of unrest. With no obvious leaders among the student movement that swept Kathmandu, there are few candidates remaining to take the country forward. Namita Singh reports

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Morning Digest | Manipur CM asks Mizoram counterpart to protect Meiteis; Indian medicines under lens in Sri Lanka, and more

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The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Kathmandu Mayor bans Bollywood films after Adipurush row

He described the dialogue as misleading as Sita is believed to have been the daughter of King Janak of Janakpur. The controversy in Nepal is the latest to hit the film which has been in the eye of a controversy over controversial dialogue.

The Hindu · Jun 18, 2023

Nepal: Rapper Balendra Shah becomes new Mayor of Kathmandu

A Nepali rapper Balendra Shah has been elected as the mayor of the capital city Kathmandu. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 27, 2022