A road accident in Nepal resulted in the deaths of seven pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, India, and injured seven others. The group was traveling to the Manakamana Temple in Gorkha district.

Painting stories, one stranger at a time  The Kathmandu Post

Nepal's newly formed government is confronted with persistent challenges that have plagued the nation for years.

A political party created just four years ago and led by an ex-rapper has swept Nepal's parliamentary poll, results published by the electoral commission on Thursday showed.

Former rapper’s fledgling political party sweeps Nepal’s first post-revolt election  AP News

His track Nepal Haseko (“Nepal is smiling”), first released in 2015 but re-released last year, became an anthem.

The election of a former rapper in Nepal is being celebrated as a significant victory for protesters, signaling a shift in the political landscape.

Nepal's Balen Shah thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his good wishes on the party's electoral success and stated his commitment to working with India to strengthen bilateral ties.

The counting of votes under the Proportional Representation system is still under way and is expected to conclude by the night of March 10,” Nepal EC said

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured nearly 76 per cent of the seats in the House of Representatives in a sweeping electoral victory.

The Nepal elections have seen a diverse range of winners, including a rapper-turned-politician, social activists, promoters of education, and hard-working mayors.

The vote was the first since deadly September 2025 youth anti-corruption protests toppled the government.

Neither the commission chief nor the government released any names of persons responsible for shooting at Gen-Z protesters and other related issues yet after the report submission

Thursday's general election was the first since violent youth-led protests toppled the government in September.

Observers say it's high time the former mayor evolved and grew, as well as became more mature, diplomatic and friendly with journalists, opponents and, most importantly, friendly neighbours like India and China.

Tragedy struck in Nepal as a passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims veered off a mountain road, plunging into a valley. At least seven Indians lost their lives, with nine others injured.

An article reflecting on the voice of the people in Nepal and Bangladesh, suggesting significant public sentiment or electoral outcomes in these nations.

A young political party led by a rapper has secured a significant mandate in Nepal, marking a notable shift in the country's political landscape.

Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party won a majority in Nepal’s parliament with 182 seats.

In direct elections, RSP won 125 of the 165, and secured another 57 in PR votes, leaving them only two seats short of securing a powerful two-thirds majority

The election result signals Nepal’s democratic evolution and India needs to play a supportive role

Scientists explain how the rocks forming Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, originated from the bottom of an ancient sea before rising to nearly 8,848 meters above sea level.

In Nepal's 2026 election, rapper Shah's political party is reportedly close to securing a two-thirds majority, nearing a supermajority.

​As many as 59 parliamentarians under 40 have been elected in Nepal’s lower house​  phnompenhpost.com

Nepal election: A lesson in honouring a people's uprising  The Daily Star

Parliament building still under construction. Where will new lawmakers convene?  kathmandupost.com

An inquiry panel in Nepal has recommended action against those responsible for the crackdown on Gen Z protests, following deaths during the demonstrations.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu praised Indians as top diplomats globally, highlighting their integration skills and India's growth potential amid stable governance.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party is poised to form the next government in Nepal, with the article explaining the party's rise and the 'Balen effect' influencing its success.

Seventy-seven people were killed during youth-led protests that led to the toppling of Nepal’s prime minister, with families of victims now hoping for significant change.

India will need to be careful about reiterating the old mantras of cultural, historical and religious ties; it should now invest in developing a new idiom of responding to the naya Nepal

Nepal has resorted to selling half-filled cooking gas canisters to its citizens, a measure taken due to supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East war.

Guglielmo Arena is Nepal men’s football team’s new head coach  The Kathmandu Post

In the past two editions of the T20 World Cups, Nepal's fans have flooded the stands, be it in Texas or in Mumbai.

Nepal has announced plans to ration cooking gas due to widespread panic among the public over an impending shortage, prompting concerns about household supplies.

Analysts say the party’s drive to deliver on promises of change that brought it to power could strain democratic norms, with few voices in the House to keep it in check

Nepal’s incoming government has signalled it will pursue a more pragmatic foreign policy centred on national interests, as the newly victorious Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) seeks to recalibrate relations with both China and India after years of shifting political alignments. In its election manifesto, RSP pledged to pursue “balanced and dynamic diplomacy” with both neighbours, emphasising economic cooperation, cross-border connectivity and trade while transforming Nepal from a “buffer state...

The Daily Star reported on the Nepal Congress, a major political party in Nepal.

Balendra Shah’s party won a landslide in the election that followed Nepal’s Gen Z revolution. His style is pugnacious.

A name that is increasingly echoing through Nepal's political corridors is Balen Shah, the rapper-turned-politician who has risen rapidly in the country's political landscape and is now being seen as…

An analysis of Nepal's political situation suggests a rejection of traditional politics, but also notes that the impact of new political forces might be exaggerated.

Nepal's election commission is facing a slow vote counting process, with each ballot paper meticulously lifted, shown to representatives, and approved before the next is counted.

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is on course to become Nepal's next prime minister, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.

Balendra Shah: Nepal’s rapper politician who took on the old guard and won  The Straits Times