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Nepal’s political parties are back to square one. Impact of Gen Z protests fading

For a stable Nepal, the way forward lies in strengthening democratic institutions, ensuring political stability through inclusive dialogue, and upholding the rule of law.

A new generation under surveillance fights back in protests across continents

New York: In 2025, youth-led protests erupted everywhere from Morocco to Nepal, Madagascar and Europe. A generation refused to remain silent in the face...

How India built a bridge in Nepal, one Bollywood blockbuster at a time

Edited by Ranjit Rae, 'Shared Bonds, Strategic Interests' explores the ups and downs of the complex relationship between India and Nepal.

Communal tensions flare up in Nepal’s 2 districts bordering India over TikTok video, mosque vandalised

Protests began Sunday in Dhanusha & spread to Birgunj, a major commercial hub opposite India's Raxaul. Curfew was imposed till Wednesday morning in Birgunj.

Op Sindoor, Gen-Z stir & rise of a dictator. 2025 saw old fault lines & new anger collide in South Asia

South Asia had a tumultuous year as old fault-lines & new anger collided. Borders burned, governments fell and alliances shifted.

Nepal has a new foreign minister—balancing act with army or diplomatic fix?

The appointment of Balananda Sharma for a 70-day term has left many speculating on the challenges Nepal faces on the diplomatic front.

From Washington to Dhaka: Key elections to watch in 2026

As 2025 winds down, ThePrint looks at elections coming up in 2026 that could significantly impact the course of geopolitics.

Pokhara airport project: Nepal’s anti-graft body charges Chinese firm in ‘largest corruption case’

Nepalese officials, Chinese contractor colluded to deliberately inflate costs through fake invoices, overbilling & fraudulent procurement, says commission.

Who has the rights over Nepal’s historic Taleju Bhawani necklace?

In 2021, Nepal’s state department of archaeology submitted a request to the Art Institute of Chicago for the repatriation of the necklace. No action followed.

Mass police resignations in Nepal signal deeper unrest. Internal govt running out of time

The on-ground observations remain pessimistic about the rise of a ‘Naya Nepal’ — a term that found prominence after the advent of democracy in the country in 2008 — following the abolishment of the monarchy.

On Camera

What’s in a name? What Jhumpa Lahiri taught me about belonging and borrowed tongues

My name always arrived before I did, and it arrived carrying questions, which, over time, began to feel like small border checks.

Market Swings in India Surge From Historic Low as Budget Nears

New Delhi: Indian stocks are seeing a resurgence of volatility just weeks after being dubbed the world’s calmest equity market, with growing skepticism sparking...

During Op Sindoor, hackers targeted NSE website 40 crore times in 10 minutes, Exchange CEO says

NSE CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan was speaking at Off The Cuff event hosted by ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. He said that NSE, on average, sees 20 crore cyberattacks each day.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.