First, there are the migrant workers who leave families behind to work as cooks, domestic help, security guards, or in low-paid jobs across Indian cities. They remain Nepali citizens, move back and …
From parliament to luxury hotels, Nepal’s protest movement targeted the elite
As protesters in Nepal stormed parliament this week forcing the prime minister to quit, luxury hotels and residences were attacked by arsonists amid anger at the lavish lifestyle of the elites in one …
Nepal turmoil adds to India’s woes in South Asia
Though Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also India’s close neighbours in South Asia, Delhi’s relationship with Kathmandu is special because of historic people-to-people, economic and strategic ties. Nepal …
Gen Z Protest: What’s next for Nepal? Can it recover faster than Sri Lanka or Bangladesh? Explained
The grim scenes in Nepal bring back memories of Sri Lanka’s 2022 economic crisis and Bangladesh’s 2024 political turmoil. The protest in all these three country were led by the youth.
CJI cites Nepal, Bangladesh unrest to laud strength of Indian Constitution
Violent unrest in neighbouring Nepal and the constitutional breakdown in Bangladesh last year found mention in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
A parliament in flames, a leader toppled. Nepal’s Gen-Z protesters ask: what comes next?
What began as a Gen Z-led social media movement against the lavish lifestyles of “Nepo Kids” led to the ousting of a Prime Minister and the deadliest social unrest Nepal has seen in decades.
‘Vandalism Will Draw Tough Action’: Nepal Army Chief Takes Charge Amid Crisis
As chilling images of death, destruction and arson come in from Kathmandu after nationwide protests toppled the KP Sharma Oli government, the Nepalese Army has taken charge of ensuring calm in the …
A social media ban, corruption and ‘Nepo Kids:’ What we know about the deadly protests that ousted Nepal’s leader
Nepali protesters, angered by a bloody crackdown, defied a police curfew and took over the streets of the capital Kathmandu on Tuesday, setting fire to the Supreme Court, parliament and other …
Ashok Raj Sigdel: Nepal Army Chief And Key Crisis Leader
Nepal Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel has urged citizens to remain calm and protect public and private property as the country remains in the throes of a political crisis.
Who is Ashok Raj Sigdel, Nepal’s Army chief, stepping in to calm violent Gen Z protests?
Sigdel was appointed as the 45th Chief of Army Staff on September 9, 2024, by President Ram Chandra Paudel. In December 2024, he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army by …