Nepal
Unrest now a regular occurrence in South Asia
India is looking at a rapidly shifting political landscape along its Himalayan frontier, with the dramatic fall of K P Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal and the sudden emergence of youth-driven protests bringing increasing unrest to the country.
Nepal appoints Sushila Karki, its first woman prime minister amid political unrest
Nepal has appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as its interim prime minister, marking the first time in the country’s history that a woman has led the government.
Naked Nepali minister chased into river by furious protesters
The episode, captured in videos came on the heels of a dramatic attack on the parliament building, where protestors set fire to sections of the legislature just hours earlier.
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Nepal’s PM quits, minsters evacuated as violent protests intensify
Several government residences came under attack. Nepal’s Army evacuated ministers from their homes in Bhaisepati by helicopter as demonstrators torched properties.
Nepal’s market weakens as violence grips country
Nepal’s equity market slumped on September 8, 2025, as the NEPSE index fell 35.99 points, or 1.32%, to close at 2,672.25, extending losses from the previous week’s 30.05 point decline.