scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Thursday, March 12, 2026
TopicKP Oli

Topic: KP Oli

Balen Shah’s victory signals the fall of Nepal’s old establishment. India will have to adapt

Nepal’s new mandate marks a political reset. But a full majority in parliament will bring its own set of expectations for RSP.

From streets, GenZ once toppled Nepal govt. They are now fighting battle for reforms up to Parliament

As Nepal election begins 5 March, ThePrint speaks to five prominent faces of the GenZ movement about the shift—and splintering—of youth politics in the country.

BBC documentary on Nepal Gen Z protest can flip upcoming elections. ‘Shot like enemies’

As Nepal heads into snap polls on 5 March, the BBC documentary raises a question that goes beyond what it investigated—why now?

China’s young compare themselves to Nepal’s Gen Z—pragmatic vs street protesters

Chinese Gen Z can’t relate to Nepal protesters. They suspect Western manipulation.

Our take on Nepal revolution, PSA in J&K, VP CP Radhakrishnan and more—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Gen Z gets its way: Nepal’s 1st woman chief justice Sushila Karki takes over as interim govt head

Karki's name was finalised after an initial stalemate as President Ram Chandra Paudel, who had been holding talks with various stakeholders, was not in favour of dissolving Parliament.

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s India visit unlikely this month

Sources indicate that the issue is with the timing. However, in the last few weeks certain irritants have appeared in ties, especially over Kathmandu’s claim on Lipulekh.

How Wang Yi’s visit set back India-Nepal ties

Nepal has raised the territorial issue and reportedly sent a diplomatic note to India. We’re back to where we started.

Modi to meet Bangladesh’s Yunus, Nepal PM Oli & Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Bangkok

The first bilateral meet between Modi & Yunus is set to take place in Bangkok on the margins of the BIMSTEC leaders summit. Dhaka is set to become chair of the regional grouping.

Nepal blocking China’s Panchen Lama visit is rare resistance. It’s not enough

Beijing has been pushing to introduce a Chinese version of Buddhism in Nepal, the same way it is reshaping Tibetan identity through State-controlled narratives.

On Camera

Modi govt organises Rozgar Melas, but vacant posts show its hiring capacity is limited

Before attempting to answer whether the Rozgar Melas are working, it would be useful to take a look at the performance of the Modi govt on this front since it was formed in May 2014.

India’s Russian crude imports approach pre-Trump sanction levels amid Hormuz disruptions & US ‘waiver’

India has already purchased nearly 16 million barrels of Russian crude so far in March 2026, translating to roughly 1.6 million barrels per day, indicating a sharp uptick.

India-Bangladesh relations on track—After military intel chief’s visit, envoy goes to Army War College

In a first during his tenure as High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah addressed JOCAP consisting of tri-forces officers, as New Delhi & Dhaka step up normalisation efforts.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.