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Nepal protests: Gen Z leaders meet Prez, army chief to form interim govt

Representatives of the protesting 'Gen Z' group, Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel were holding talks at the army headquarters in Bhadrakali on Thursday to pick a leader to run an interim government, sources said. Former chief justice Sushila Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and two others were among those being considered by the protesting Gen Z group to lead the interim government, they added. The interim leader will replace Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, who resigned on Tuesday following a violent student-led agitation. An Army spokesperson confirmed that discussions are ongoing with various stakeholders. He, however, did not provide any names. We are holding rounds of talks with different stakeholders. The talks are mainly focused on finding a way out from the current stalemate and at the same time maintaining law and order situation in the country, the Army spokesperson said. There were dozens of youths eagerly waiting outside the Army .

Nepal on the brink: Ruling elites increasingly out of sync with the people

Nepal's youth-led protests, triggered by a sweeping social media ban, have exposed deep political and economic rot, forcing PM Oli's resignation and leaving the country at a crossroads

Three dead in clashes in Nepal prison, over 15,000 inmates escape

At least three inmates died during clashes with security personnel in a Nepal jail on Thursday while more than 15,000 prisoners escaped from more than two dozen prisons across the country since the violent anti-government protests erupted in the Himalayan nation. These latest deaths take the number of inmates who died during clashes with security forces to eight since violence erupted on Tuesday as part of the massive anti-government demonstrations led by Gen Z group across Nepal. The violent agitation forced prime minister K P Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday, following which the Nepal Army imposed restrictions due to a serious law and order situation across provinces. On Thursday morning, three inmates were killed and 13 others injured after a violent clash broke out between prisoners and security personnel at the Ramechhap district prison in Madhesh province, the police source said. The confrontation began when inmates attempted to break out of the facility by causing an explosio

Who is Sushila Karki, the choice of GenZs set to lead Nepal's interim govt?

Known for her anti-corruption stance, Sushila Karki is set to head the interim government after KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid nationwide protests in Nepal

Nepal Army extends curfew in Kathmandu, other districts amid ongoing unrest

In a statement on Thursday, the Army said that essential service vehicles and institutions would be allowed to operate

Nepal unrest: Ex-PM's house set ablaze, Parliament torched; key updates

Nepal is witnessing large-scale protests by young people over corruption, rising unemployment, and a temporary social media ban imposed by the government

Gen-Z protesters across Asia challenge old guard, demand lasting reform

These demonstrations also highlight how collective youth action can force governments into retreat

Former Nepal PM Khanal's wife critical, undergoing treatment: Report

Former Nepalese prime minister Jhala Nath Khanal's wife Ravi Laxmi Chitrakar, who sustained serious burn injuries, is critical and undergoing treatment at a hospital, a media report said on Wednesday. A mob set the house belonging to Khanal on fire in the Dallu area of Kathmandu on Tuesday. Chitrakar, who was trapped inside the house, sustained serious burn injuries. Some Nepalese media outlets on Tuesday reported that she succumbed to her injuries at a hospital. However, The Kathmandu Post newspaper on Wednesday reported that Chitrakar's health condition is stable but critical. "Her health condition is critical and as it was at the time she was brought in for treatment, said Dr Kiran Nakarmi, director at the Kirtipur Hospital, where she was rushed in a serious condition.

News highlights: Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki to head interim Nepal govt, local media reports

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Nepal GenZ protest: Ex-CJI may be interim PM; Army imposes curfew

Over the last two days, Nepal has been wracked by youth-led protests over corruption, rising unemployment and a temporary social media ban imposed by the government

Fitch ups India’s GDP forecast, Centre clears transport projects in Bihar, Nepal unrest & more

Fitch Ratings has raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% from 6.5%, citing strong domestic demand. The global rating agency said robust real incomes will boost consumption.

Nepal airport to resume ops from 6 pm Wed; Indian airlines cancel flights

Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has announced that it will resume services from Wednesday evening, 24 hours after closing its operations due to violent anti-government protests. The announcement comes hours after the TIA authorities had earlier said the airport would remain closed until further notice following the massive violent protests across Nepal, leaving hundreds of foreign nationals stranded. In a notice on Wednesday evening, the TIA management has asked the passengers concerned to contact their respective airline companies for re-confirmation (of their flights). The flight operations would resume at 6 pm, the notice said. The decision to resume operations was made following a meeting of the airport's security committee on Wednesday, the notice said, adding, all domestic and international flights, which had been suspended since September 9, are now cleared to operate. Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updated flight schedul

5 juveniles killed in Nepal prison clash as over 7,000 inmates escape

At least five juvenile inmates died during a clash with security personnel at a jail in western Nepal, while more than 7,000 prisoners escaped from different jails across the country during the violent anti-government protests, according to media reports. The massive anti-government demonstrations across Nepal that forced Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday led to a serious law and order situation across districts, prompting the Nepal Army on Wednesday to impose nationwide restrictive orders followed by a curfew. Inmates took advantage of the protests and tried to escape from jails, resulting in clashes across several prison facilities since Tuesday. "Five juvenile inmates died in a clash with security personnel at the Naubasta Correctional Home in Naubasta Regional Jail located in Baijnath Rural Municipality-3 of Banke on Tuesday night, The Rising Nepal newspaper said. The five juvenile inmates were killed and four were seriously injured when police opened fire duri

China urges all sections in Nepal to properly handle issues, restore order

China on Wednesday urged all sections of Nepal to "properly handle" domestic issues, and restore social order and stability after violent protests led to the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. China and Nepal are traditional friendly neighbours, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here, commenting for the first time on the situation in Nepal. We hope all sections of Nepal will properly handle domestic issues, restore social order and regional stability as soon as possible, he said in response to a question. Lin, however, did not comment on the resignation of Oli, regarded as a pro-China leader instrumental in deepening Kathmandu's strategic ties with Beijing. Oli, who was recently in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and the September 3 military parade commemorating the victory over Japan in World War II, resigned on Tuesday, following mass protests across Nepal. He quit after hundreds of agitators entere

Mamata shifts stay to monitor Nepal situation amid network issues

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is on a three-day administrative tour of north Bengal, shifted her place of stay from the Kanyashree bungalow to Uttarkanya due to mobile connectivity issues, a senior official said on Wednesday. "It is reported that there were network issues at the Kanyashree bungalow, which made it difficult for her to stay updated on the developments in Nepal. As a result, the CM shifted to Uttarkanya on Tuesday night to monitor the situation more closely," the official told PTI. Later, the Trinamool Congress posted a photo of the party supremo sitting in 'Uttarkanya' and monitoring the situation in the riot-hit neighbouring nation. Uttarkanya is a building in Siliguri which houses the temporary state secretariat for the North Bengal Development Department of West Bengal "The unfolding situation in our neighbouring country, Nepal, is a matter of deep concern. Placing the interests of the state above all else, our compassionate Chief Minister, remai

Ex-envoys urge Centre to stay alert as turmoil grips India's neighbourhood

As Nepal plunged into chaos in the face of massive anti-government protests, various former Indian ambassadors said New Delhi must watch this unfolding situation "very closely," with some underlining that India's neighbourhood is "indeed in turmoil" which is not a healthy sign. They cited instances of public protests, largely led by youth, that had led to political upheavals and the toppling of governments in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in recent years. The Himalayan nation reeled under a grave political crisis with Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigning on Tuesday amid large-scale demonstrations in Kathmandu, and protesters setting on fire the Nepalese leader's private house in Balkot and attacking the residences of various former ministers. Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal on Monday, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured. Veteran diplomat Venu Rajamony said what is happening in Ne

Nepal President to meet protestors, urges peaceful resolution via dialogue

He will be meeting with a delegation of the protestors, along with the Nepalese Army

Violent protests will stop, we want new rules: Nepal 'Gen-Z' protester

Demanding good leadership from the parties and the administration, the protester said that he hopes that the youth will get more opportunities in the country

India keeps close watch on Nepal crisis: Curfew, unrest and key updates

Late on Tuesday, the Nepal Army announced the deployment of army personnel and other security forces to maintain order following the Prime Minister's resignation

Who is Balendra Shah, the Kathmandu mayor backing Gen Z protesters?

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, an rapper-turned-engineer-turned-politician, has emerged as the new political face in Nepal as Gen Z-led protests toppled Prime Minister KP Oli