In a candid interview with India Today TV, Former Foreign Minister Narayan Prakash Saud reflects on Nepali youths' disillusionment, corruption, and the challenges facing the interim government.
Nepal's new cabinet led by PM Sushila Karki cancelled all KP Sharma Oli-era proposals, declared mourning for Gen Z protest victims and recognised them as martyrs, during the first meeting of the interim government.
The names of Kulman Ghising, Om Prakash Aryal, Rameshore Khanal, and Bala Nanda Sharma have been sent to Nepal's President as Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki finalises her Cabinet.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Nepal Gen Z core committee members Tanaka Dhami and Arjun Shahi said the movement was aimed at pushing for a corruption-free political system and better opportunities for young Nepalese. Read what they have to say about the deadly protests and the future of the nation.
The student urges Nepal's new government to prioritise education reform, noting that a Bachelor of Pharmacy takes longer in Nepal than in neighbouring countries, delaying workforce entry.
India Today visited casinos near the India-Nepal border in cities like Dhangadhi and Kanchanpur, where the aftermath of recent violent protests is clearly visible. Several of these facilities were targeted during the unrest, and were vandalised and looted.
In Kanchanpur, Nepal, protesters targeted not just government establishments but also private properties. The city's largest casino became a victim as a massive crowd stormed the venue in the evening, vandalising the property and looting cash and valuables.
Normalcy is returning to Birgunj after days of violent protests, with shops reopening and streets bustling as curfew restrictions ease. The unrest, triggered by a social media ban, gave way to youth-led demands for accountability and reforms. Amid this, Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court, was sworn in as the country's first female Prime Minister on Thursday. Citizens now look to her government for better education, jobs, and an end to corruption.
Speaking to India Today, several citizens expressed their demand for a corruption-free government and voiced hope that the new administration will deliver justice and stability.
This India Today report from Nepal highlights how the border closure due to Gen Z protests has impacted local bus operators. For three to four days, the border has been shut, leading to a complete lack of passengers and causing significant financial strain for bus owners and drivers.
Following widespread Gen Z protests against corruption, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, making her the first woman to hold the office.
Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is likely to take oath as the head of an interim government in Nepal at 8:45 pm today, according to sources.
The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in Nepal has climbed to 51, according to Nepal police. Officials have confirmed that the deceased include one Indian woman and three police personnel.
Nepal has been witnessing Gen Z–led protests since September 8 against corruption and a ban on social media sites.
Nepal's economy is in turmoil as hotels report empty rooms, essentials turn costly, and businesses struggle to pay salaries. The crisis has spread across tourism, trade, and daily commodities, leaving uncertainty ahead of the festive season.
Political uncertainty grips Nepal following violent, Gen Z-led anti-government protests that have left over 25 people dead. With the army in control of the capital, Kathmandu, and a nationwide curfew in effect, a blueprint from the protestors for a new government has been accessed. The demands include the dissolution of parliament, fresh elections within eight months, and the formation of a powerful judicial commission. This commission's primary role would be to probe the assets of all political parties and their leaders amid widespread charges of corruption and nepotism.
Infighting has broken out amongst Gen Z activist groups in Nepal, with clashes reported outside the army headquarters in Kathmandu. The division comes as talks begin for the formation of an interim government, following the ousting of the country's political elite.
Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has released a statement saying he is making efforts to find a solution for the country within the constitutional framework.
Nepal's former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's party has reacted to the youth-led protests that resulted in his ouster, labelling the movement as 'anarchy'.
Groups of young demonstrators, who have spearheaded Nepal's biggest protests in decades, got into heated arguments over who would lead the interim government. The argument outside Army headquarters soon spiralled into scuffles.
A group of Gen Z protesters proposed former Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising to head Nepal's interim government, citing his administrative experience and notable achievements in the energy sector.
An intriguing aspect of Sushila Karki's life is the chequered past of her husband, who was involved in Nepal's first plane hijacking in which famous Bollywood actor Mala Sinha was on board.
