Shirish B Pradhan And Prashant Rangnekar

Stories by Shirish B Pradhan And Prashant Rangnekar

Balen Shah set to be Nepal's youngest, first Madhesi PM

Balen Shah set to be Nepal's youngest, first Madhesi PM

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is poised to form the next government in Nepal after a decisive victory in the general election, significantly impacting established political parties.

Balen defeats 4-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Balen defeats 4-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is on track for a significant victory in Nepal's general elections, potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

Gen Z impact: Ex-rapper's party heads to sweep Nepal polls

Gen Z impact: Ex-rapper's party heads to sweep Nepal polls

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party is surging ahead in the general elections after Gen Z protests ousted the previous government, signaling a potential new era in Nepali politics.

BJP has turned Shinde's Shiv Sena into doormat: Uddhav

BJP has turned Shinde's Shiv Sena into doormat: Uddhav

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2026

Uddhav Thackeray asserts that his alliance with MNS chief Raj Thackeray is permanent, dismissing speculation about their unity ahead of civic elections.

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2025

Former Nepal speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case dating back three years. He is accused of assisting criminal gangs in selling smuggled gold.

Didn't give order to shoot 'Gen Z' protesters: Oli

Didn't give order to shoot 'Gen Z' protesters: Oli

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2025

Nepal's deposed prime minister K P Sharma Oli has denied that his government gave the shootout order during the 'Gen Z' protests on the first day of the agitation on September 8 that killed at least 19 people.

Nepal PM Karki dials Modi in 1st foreign outreach

Nepal PM Karki dials Modi in 1st foreign outreach

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

PM Modi congratulated Karki on her historic appointment as the first female Prime Minister of Nepal.

Nepal PM vows action against those involved in violence

Nepal PM vows action against those involved in violence

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2025

Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki has vowed to bring to justice those involved in violence and destruction during recent anti-government protests. She also announced compensation for families of those killed during the protests.

Nepal President dissolves House; parliamentary polls in March next year

Nepal President dissolves House; parliamentary polls in March next year

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2025

The house was dissolved with effect from 11 pm on September 12, 2025, according to a notice issued by the President's Office.

Ex-CJ Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first woman PM

Ex-CJ Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first woman PM

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2025

Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is set to lead an interim government, announced by the President's office, following the resignation of prime minister K P Sharma Oli. She will be the first woman prime minister of Nepal.

Nepal Set to Appoint Lady Caretaker PM

Nepal Set to Appoint Lady Caretaker PM

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2025

Nepal's former chief justice Sushila Karki is likely to be appointed as head of a caretaker government, which would conduct fresh elections, addressing the demands of the agitating group

Sushila Karki or Kulman Ghising? Deadlock continues in Nepal over interim govt

Sushila Karki or Kulman Ghising? Deadlock continues in Nepal over interim govt

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

The representatives of youth-led Gen Z, which spearheaded the anti-government protests, held meetings with the top military brass to finalise a transitional government, but the talks hit a roadblock on the issue of who will head it.

What Nepal Gen-Z demands after toppling Oli govt

What Nepal Gen-Z demands after toppling Oli govt

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

Youth-led Gen Z group in Nepal demands Parliament dissolution and Constitution amendment amid anti-government protests and a rising death toll. They emphasize dialogue and warn against political manipulation.

Gen Z leaders hold talks with Nepal Prez at Army HQ

Gen Z leaders hold talks with Nepal Prez at Army HQ

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

Following the resignation of Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli amidst violent protests, the Nepal Army is engaging in discussions with various stakeholders, including representatives of the 'Gen Z' protest group and President Ramchandra Paudel, to establish an interim government and navigate the current political stalemate.

Former CJ, Kathmandu mayor in race for Nepal interim PM

Former CJ, Kathmandu mayor in race for Nepal interim PM

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

Nepal's Gen Z protesters are considering candidates for an interim government following the Prime Minister's resignation amidst widespread protests.

Nepal Army imposes nationwide curfew to curb violence

Nepal Army imposes nationwide curfew to curb violence

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

The Nepal Army has imposed a nationwide curfew to curb potential violence following protests and the Prime Minister's resignation.

Violent protests continue in Nepal, minister's houses targeted

Violent protests continue in Nepal, minister's houses targeted

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2025

The protesters shouted slogans such as KP Chor, Desh Chhod (K P Sharma Oli is a thief, quit the country), "Take action against corrupt leaders".

Nepal PM KP Oli resigns amid violent protests

Nepal PM KP Oli resigns amid violent protests

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2025

Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans.

Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests kill 19

Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests kill 19

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2025

Three days ago, the Nepal government had ordered to ban 26 social media sites, including Facebook and X over their failure to register with the Nepal government.

19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

19 killed as violence erupts in Nepal over social media ban; HM resigns

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2025

At least 19 people were killed and dozens injured on Monday as violent protests by youths rocked the Nepalese capital and certain other areas over the government's decision to ban social media sites, prompting authorities to deploy the army in Kathmandu to control the situation.