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Nepal elections: Balen Shah's RSP on brink of landslide victory
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), in which former rapper Balendra Shah is a prominent figure, is on the cusp of a huge victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections.
Balen Shah's RSP secures 25 seats, leads in 93
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is headed for a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections.
From mayor to PM? Rise and controversies of Balen Shah
Balen Shah, a former rapper and structural engineer, is poised to become Nepal's next Prime Minister. However, his credibility for the top post has been questioned due to several controversies.
Who is 35-year-old rapper-politician Balendra Shah, Nepal's PM front-runner?
Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, has emerged as the front-runner for the Prime Minister's post in Nepal's recently concluded elections.
Nepal election: Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's RSP leads in initial counting
Nepal is currently counting votes for its first general elections since the 2025 protests that ousted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Nepal holds 1st general election since violent Gen Z protests
Nepal is holding its general election on Thursday, the first since a violent protest led by Generation Z last year.
Rohit Shetty house firing: Nepal funding link found in probe
The recent attack on filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Juhu, Mumbai, has revealed shocking international links.
Indian Youth Congress chief arrested over 'shirtless' AI Summit protest
The Delhi Police has arrested Indian Youth Congress Chief Uday Bhanu Chib in connection with the recent protest by its members at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi last week.
Bus falls into river in Nepal, killing 18
A passenger bus traveling from Pokhara to Kathmandu in Nepal met with a tragic accident early Monday.
Delhi Police calls Youth Congress's AI summit shirtless protest 'Nepal-inspired'
The Delhi Police has arrested four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) leaders for staging a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit in Bharat Mandapam.
Bangladesh's Yunus rakes up India's 'Seven Sisters' in farewell speech
On his last day as Bangladesh's chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus highlighted the tremendous economic potential of a broader regional cooperation encompassing Nepal, Bhutan and India's "Seven Sisters," without mentioning the country's name.
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: India ranks 91st among 182 countries
India has been ranked 91st out of 182 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
'Mary Kom' actor Sunil Thapa dies at 68
Veteran Nepali actor Sunil Thapa, known for his impressive screen presence and contribution to cinema, has passed away at the age of 68.
Nepal withdraws controversial social media bill that sparked Gen-Z protests
The Nepal government has withdrawn the controversial Social Media Bill 2025 from Parliament.
India halves foreign aid to Bangladesh amid rising anti-Hindu violence
India has slashed its foreign aid to Bangladesh by 50%, reducing the allocation from ₹120 crore to ₹60 crore.
Airports adopt COVID-like-measures to combat virus with 75% mortality rate
Airports in Asia have stepped up health surveillance and travel screening after an outbreak of the Nipah virus in eastern India.
Manipur man kidnapped, shot dead; viral video shows him begging
A 38-year-old Meitei man was allegedly abducted and later shot dead by armed men in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Wednesday.
'Maid sedated whole family, stole valuables': Puja Khedkar alleges theft
The Pune police have launched an investigation into a theft at the Aundh bungalow of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar's family.
Unrest in Nepal after mosque vandalized, border with India sealed
Communal tension has escalated in southern Nepal after a video allegedly showing a mosque being vandalized went viral.
Nepal: Plane carrying 55 veers off runway while landing
A Buddha Air turboprop passenger aircraft, an ATR 72-500, veered off the runway while landing at Bhadrapur Airport in Nepal.
Jaishankar hands over Modi's condolence letter to Khaleda Zia's son
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has conveyed India's condolences to Bangladesh on the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.
Rapper-turned mayor Balendra Shah to run for Nepal PM
In a major political development, former rapper and Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah has joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in Nepal.
Head, spinal injuries proved fatal for Tripura student Angel Chakma
A medical report from Graphic Era Hospital in Dehradun has revealed the extent of injuries suffered by 24-year-old Angel Chakma, a Tripura student who died after a brutal assault in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
'Acts of bigotry': US Congressman condemns Bangladesh Hindu lynching
The United States State Department has condemned the "horrific" lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh.
'I'm Indian': Tripura student's last words before racial attack
A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura, Anjel Chakma, succumbed to his injuries in a Dehradun hospital on Friday. He had been battling for his life for over two weeks after a racially charged attack on December 9.
AAP MLA Pathanmajra declared proclaimed offender in rape case
A local court in Patiala has declared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender in a rape case.
FanCode to stream Formula 1 races in India till 2028
FanCode, India's leading digital sports streaming platform, has renewed its broadcast partnership with Formula 1.
Nepal lifts decade-long ban on Indian currency after RBI reform
Nepal is all set to allow the circulation of Indian currency notes higher than ₹100, nearly a decade after such notes were banned.
When in Nepal, don't skip having these crunchy snacks
Nepal, with its diverse culture and traditions, has a lot to offer in terms of snacks.
Earthquake today: 4.2 magnitude tremor strikes Bay of Bengal
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
'Perhaps Chinese...': Nepal ex-envoy on banknote with disputed Indian territories
Former diplomat KP Fabian has urged Nepal to diplomatically engage with India on the disputed territories of Lipulekh, Limiyadhura, and Kalapani.
Worrying: Over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal might burst soon
Nepal is facing a major threat from its glacial lakes, with experts identifying 42 of them as being at high risk of bursting.
Fresh Gen-Z protest erupts in Nepal; curfew imposed
Tensions continue to rise in Nepal's Bara district, bordering India's Bihar state, for the second day as Gen Z protesters clash with Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) cadres.
Who is Talha Anjum, Pakistani singer who waved Indian flag?
Pakistani rapper Talha Anjum, the co-founder of the hip-hop music band Young Stunners, has been making headlines for waving the Indian flag during a recent concert in Nepal.
Mexico: 120, including 100 cops, injured in anti-government protests
Anti-government protests in Mexico City on Saturday left at least 120 people injured, including 100 police officers.
'Modi can't do what Lalu did in 7 lifetimes': Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reacted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi can't match his father Lalu Prasad Yadav's achievements in social justice and Railways profit generation, even in seven lifetimes.
Gen Z protests against Pakistan government spread across POK
In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), a new wave of protests has emerged, this time led by the younger generation.
'Look at Nepal unrest': SC declines plea to ban porn
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking regulation of online content.
How an anime flag has become symbol of Gen-Z resistance
Across the globe, from Africa to Asia, Gen Z-led protests are taking place, and while the reasons behind them differ, one thing remains constant - the symbol being used.
Last known Hindu hostage in Gaza confirmed dead
Bipin Joshi, a Nepalese student who was the last known Hindu hostage held by Hamas, has been confirmed dead. His body was returned to Israel after approximately two years of captivity.