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PM Balen makes history as Nepal’s first PM from Madheshi-origin, breaking Brahmin-Chhetri dominance for centuries

Addressing the nation from the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar on Thursday, PM Karki said the elections had delivered a clear mandate for change and dispelled doubts about the ability of any party to secure a majority under the current electoral system.

However, differences persist within the party. President Rabi Lamichhane has maintained that the government should adhere to earlier understandings and retain 18 ministries. Party leaders say negotiations are ongoing to reach a middle ground before the final cabinet is announced.

A long-simmering border dispute between Nepal and India has resurfaced, posing an early diplomatic challenge for the incoming government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

Party insiders said discussions are centred on building a compact and efficient executive, in line with commitments made in the party’s election pledges. While leaders are exploring the possibility of reducing ministries to as few as 15, the upper limit is expected to be set at 18—down f...

As geopolitical tensions simmer across the Middle East, their ripple effects are being felt far beyond the region—reaching even Nepali households. One such case surfaced on Friday, when the government confirmed that a Nepali national has been detained by Iranian authorities in the strategicall...

An explosion struck a camp of Nepali soldiers deployed in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, but all personnel are safe, the Nepali Army said on Sunday.

As the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) edges closer to securing an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives (HoR), attention is increasingly focused on the ambitious set of reforms the party promised in its election manifesto.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party’s breakthrough signals a profound shift in Nepali politics, as voters reject traditional loyalties in favor of transparency, accountability, and fresh leadership.

Except for minor incidents at a few polling stations, voting proceeded smoothly nationwide.