South Asia
Nepal’s Crisis Highlights Challenges for Muslim Minority in Hindu Nation
The Muslim population, now over 5% and largely in the Terai region, faces economic and social marginalisation despite steady growth.
NEW DELHI – Nepal is...
Crisis-prone Nepal Plunges Deeper into Chaos after PM Oli’s ResignationÂ
KATHMANDU — Faced with the intense pressure from Gen-Z protests that resulted in the death of 19 people, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli...
Protestors in Nepal Demand Government Overhaul, Decry ‘Rampant Corruption’
Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has called an all-party meeting for Tuesday evening after the situation in the country worsened following violent demonstrations
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At Least 16 Killed, Several Injured as Police Open Fire at Nepal Youths Protesting Social Media Ban
KATHMANDU --- At least 16 people were killed and several injured on Monday as Nepal police opened fire on protesters demonstrating against a government...
Curfew in Nepal as Youths Protest over Ban on Social Media Platforms; PM Oli Defends DecisionÂ
KATHMANDU — Youths belonging to Gen Z held protests in Nepal on Monday against alleged corruption and the government's decision to ban social media...