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After Nepal ex-PM Oli, former minister Deepak Khadka arrested in Gen Z protests

Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Sunday arrested former energy minister Deepak Khadka in connection with a case linked to last September’s Gen Z protests, an agency official said.

The Times of India

Hrs after oath, Nepal govt arrests ex-PM over Gen Z protest deaths

Police detained Oli from his residence in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, and picked up Lekhak separately. Scores of policemen were deployed outside Oli’s residence after Shah’s first Cabinet meeting decided to act on the panel’s recommendations. On the new administration’s first major act in office, home minister Sudan…

The Times of India

Nepal arrests former prime minister and home minister over deadly 'Gen Z protests' crackdown

Hours after the country's youngest ever leader was sworn in, Nepal police have arrested the former prime minister and home minister over a deadly crackdown on protests in September last year, which killed 76 people and injured at least 2,300 others.

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Nepal arrests former prime minister Oli over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown

Former prime minister arrested under suspicion of negligent killing

The Independent UK

KP Sharma Oli: Nepal’s former prime minister arrested over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown

At least 77 people killed in anti-corruption youth uprising in September, which began over a brief social media ban

The Guardian - AU

Nepal police arrest former prime minister and former home minister over September protest deaths

Police in Nepal arrested former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli over the deaths of dozens of people during violent protests in September that toppled the government and resulted in new elections

The Independent UK

Nepal: Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, ex-home minister arrested over Gen Z protest crackdown

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in a culpable homicide case linked to the September Gen Z protests. Police acted on a commission's report recommending charges for criminal negligence, which resulted in 77 deaths and significant property damage. The arrests follow the…

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Nepal's youngest PM takes oath of office after Gen Z protests toppled previous government

Balendra Shah will lead a government tasked with navigating deep public frustration with Nepal's established parties, who were widely blamed by voters for corruption and chronic political instability.

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Nepali rapper releases new track hours before being sworn in as PM

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The Independent UK

Rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest prime minister

Former Kathmandu mayor seen as symbol of change in Himalayan country roiled by political instability and corruption

The Independent UK

'Historic first': Balendra Shah takes oath as Nepal's youngest Prime Minister

Nepal has a new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, the nation's youngest at 35. A rapper-turned-politician and former Kathmandu mayor, Shah assumes office as the Rastriya Swatantra Party leader. His rise signifies a shift, with his confrontational style against the federal government gaining traction. This appointment follows the RSP's strong performance…

The Times of India

Nepal's new prime minister chooses auspicious time to take oath of office

Nepal’s youngest prime minister will take the oath of office in a ceremony shaped as much by astrology as politics

The Independent UK

Ex-rapper Balen Shah, 35, to take oath as Nepal PM today

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, 35, is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister, a dramatic rise for the former Kathmandu mayor known for his clashes with the federal government. His confrontational style, including a threat to burn down Singha Durbar, propelled him to national fame.

The Times of India

Balen Shah's political rise in Nepal reflects a broader shift after youth-led protests

An engineer-turned-rapper who later became Kathmandu’s mayor is poised to lead Nepal as prime minister after his party won a landslide election

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5 Places Outside India Where Shiva Is Both Divine and Dangerous

There are moments when Nothing outside has changed, yet everything feels different. You start questioning things you once accepted. You feel restless in places that once felt like home. It’s unsettling. But what if that discomfort is not something to fix… but something to listen to? Across the world, there…

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4 Powerful Lord Vishnu Temples Outside India You Must Visit

Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Hindu deity who preserves and balances the universe. Indeed, being a part of the Trimurti alongside Bhagwan Brahma and Maha Dev, Lord Vishnu is believed to be one of the most powerful deities of Hinduism. Also known as Hari and Narayana, the Lord symbolises…

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5 Countries Outside India Where Hanuman Ji Is Greater Than a God

Hanuman Ji does not live in only one geography. His presence reaches from Nepal’s Hanuman Dhoka to Thailand’s Ramakien traditions, from Indonesia’s Prambanan reliefs to Cambodia’s Reamker and Angkor imagery, and into Mauritius, where Hanuman shrines remain part of everyday devotional life. In many of these places, he is not…

The Times of India

As new Nepal PM takes charge, panel seeks prosecution of Oli over deadly Gen Z protests

A government-backed inquiry in Nepal has recommended prosecuting former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and senior officials over the deadly September 2025 uprising, according to a leaked report.

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Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of…

The Conversation

What an ancient devotional text means for the women of Nepal

I first heard the popular “Swasthani Vrata Katha” – a devotional text – recited in Sankhu, a village on the outskirts of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, some 25 years ago.

Times Life

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

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5 Countries Where Durga Is Worshipped As Feminine Power, Not Just a Goddess

There are moments - quiet ones, often at night, when you feel something restless inside you. Not sadness exactly. Not confusion either. Just… a sense that you’re not fully living as yourself. You go through your days doing what is expected. Saying the right things. Playing roles so well that…

The Times of India

Give Green Cards to TPS holders: Florida Democrat introduces new bill. Is it possible?

Representative Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida introduced a new bill, Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would give Green Card to those who have Temporary Protected Status in the US. This status is for the people of war-torn countries or countries hit by natural disasters who can't stay in their country…

The Times of India

He rapped about corruption, now set to run Nepal: Inside Balen Shah’s music

A 35-year-old rapper from Kathmandu, known for writing hard-hitting lyrics on politics, corruption, and social issues, is set to become Prime Minister of Nepal. Balendra Shah, better known by his stage name Balen.

The Times of India

455 South Asians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war: Report

The list of those killed – including citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan – shows casualty figures far higher in some cases than those so far released or acknowledged by govts of the region. The data also names Southasians known to have been recruited into the…

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