KOSH RAJ KOIRALA

Nepal’s modern political history is neither linear nor tranquil. It is a layered chronicle of ruptures and renewals, of suppressed aspirations resurfacing in waves, and of a society repeatedly compelled to redefine its relationship with power. From the blood-soaked courtyards of the Kot Massac...

Minister Gurung is under mounting pressure to resign over undisclosed shareholdings linked to a money-laundering accused businessman, as opposition parties and civil society demand an independent probe while he dismisses the allegations as “sponsored rumours.”

The Balen-led government has outlined a foreign policy framework centred on “balanced and dynamic diplomacy,” positioning Nepal as a neutral and strategic “vibrant bridge” between regional and global powers, as part of its newly unveiled 22-page “National Commitment&rdq...

Highlighting global challenges, Prime Minister Shah stressed that ongoing conflicts disproportionately affect ordinary citizens and said peace must remain a shared priority. He expressed confidence in collective international efforts to promote peace and stability.

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...