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‘Won’t flee amid political turmoil,’ says deposed Nepalese PM KP Sharma Oli

Oli adds that he intends to stay and fight politically, accusing the current 'groundless govt' of trying to 'strip' him of his security & 'official privileges'.

Unemployment fuels Nepal crisis as youth migrate to survive. ‘Hopeful about new govt, but I won’t return’

Addressing corruption & unemployment is top expectation from Nepal’s new leader Sushila Karki. According to Nepal Labour Migration Report, unemployment rate is above 20% among youth.

Nepal uprising ‘distraction’ for New Delhi & India’s top buyer of Russian oil escapes Trump’s wrath

Trump’s USD 100,000 H-1B thunderclap & its impact on India keep getting global media attention. ‘Could accelerate shift by multinationals to expand operations in India’. 

Nepal ex-PM Oli takes shot at India in 1st statement post ouster, warns of threat to Nepal’s sovereignty

While he didn’t name India in Facebook post, he spoke of 2015 blockade, his moves ‘to reduce Nepal’s dependence on single neighbour’ & ‘conspirators & false narrative’ in GenZ protests.

‘Karki’s interim govt not constitutional or legal, but legitimate’—Nepal ex-law minister Govinda Bandi

Bandi speaks to ThePrint on youth protests in Nepal, Karki’s appointment as PM on basis of ‘wisdom, necessity & momentum of street’ & ‘need for accountability not revenge’.

Nepal ex-PM Bhattarai says ‘old guard became what it fought against, youth will rebuild nation’

In an exclusive interview, he talks about what lies ahead for his country. 'Can't go back to monarchy,' he says. ‘Gyanendra & monarchy don’t even have 2–3% support in Nepal’. 

Once loyal only to the King, now a kingmaker. How Nepal Army guided nation through political collapse

In a region where militaries have often usurped civilian power—Pakistan, Myanmar, even Bangladesh—Nepal’s army has maintained a reputation for professional restraint.

Why Nepal’s elderly watched from the sidelines as Gen Z took on political class, toppled Oli govt

Nepal's protests and subsequent overthrow of govt was mostly Gen Z's doing. While older generations were happy to sit it out, they too think it was a movement whose time had come.

In pictures: Victory for Nepal’s Gen Z has come at a cost. A nation bids goodbye to its heroes

At least 70 people, mostly men between the age of 20 and 27 were killed in the violent protests that erupted last week in Nepal.

Nepal’s Gen Z are out on the streets, again. This time as volunteers, picking up the pieces

The newly formed organisation, Sangam, meaning ‘confluence’, symbolises coming together of the East and West through five determined teenagers in aftermath of Gen Z uprising in Nepal.

On Camera

Trump’s 100% pharma tariffs call for Indian firms to reimagine drug exports. Act quickly

If the US is attempting to force localisation, India should respond aggressively with a proactive agenda. Here’s how.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.