The question now is whether the RSP will succumb to the internal factionalism and political inertia that have historically undermined the country’s governments.

Inisa BK died after what police say was forcible sexual assault. Her father learned only after her death that the school had spoken to one accused’s family—and said nothing to him.

Kathmadnu, March 16 -- As the dust of the House of Representatives elections begins to settle, the Gaddachauki border point in Kanchanpur district is once again witnessing a familiar and sombre exodus ...

Surkhet, March 16 -- Indra Bahadur BK had a simple explanation for why he left Nepal six years ago to work as a security ...

Nepal’s “Gen Z revolution” achieved historic and unexpected electoral success—but transformational change remains elusive.

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s success at the Nepalese ballot signifies a triumph for Gen Z demonstrators across ...

Whether the RSP can deliver on its many promises remains to be seen. But one thing is already clear: The March 5 election has fundamentally changed Nepali politics.

Shah, popularly known as Balen, is the 35-year-old prime ministerial candidate of the RSP who defeated four-time prime minister KP Sharma Oli, the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal.

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Nepal heads into a crucial election with three ...

Overseas Nepali workers bankroll their families and buttress the economy, making them a key constituency in elections next week -- but they cannot vote themselves. The Himalayan republic votes on ...