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Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of…

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What an ancient devotional text means for the women of Nepal

I first heard the popular “Swasthani Vrata Katha” – a devotional text – recited in Sankhu, a village on the outskirts of Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, some 25 years ago.

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12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

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5 Countries Where Durga Is Worshipped As Feminine Power, Not Just a Goddess

There are moments - quiet ones, often at night, when you feel something restless inside you. Not sadness exactly. Not confusion either. Just… a sense that you’re not fully living as yourself. You go through your days doing what is expected. Saying the right things. Playing roles so well that…

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Give Green Cards to TPS holders: Florida Democrat introduces new bill. Is it possible?

Representative Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick of Florida introduced a new bill, Respect for Essential Workers Act, which would give Green Card to those who have Temporary Protected Status in the US. This status is for the people of war-torn countries or countries hit by natural disasters who can't stay in their country…

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He rapped about corruption, now set to run Nepal: Inside Balen Shah’s music

A 35-year-old rapper from Kathmandu, known for writing hard-hitting lyrics on politics, corruption, and social issues, is set to become Prime Minister of Nepal. Balendra Shah, better known by his stage name Balen.

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455 South Asians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war: Report

The list of those killed – including citizens of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan – shows casualty figures far higher in some cases than those so far released or acknowledged by govts of the region. The data also names Southasians known to have been recruited into the…

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4 Places Outside India Where Shiva Temples Exist

There is something deeply timeless about Lord Shiva. He is not bound by geography, language, or even religion in the conventional sense. While India is home to countless sacred Shiva temples, what many people don’t realize is that the devotion to Shiva has travelled far beyond Indian borders. Across continents…

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China demands investigation after Nepal college burns hundreds of copies of Xi Jinping’s book

Incident sparks calls on social media to hold culprits accountable to avoid souring relations with China

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Helicopter overturns and crashes in eastern Nepal while landing, one injured—Watch

An Air Dynasty helicopter carrying a dead body and five passengers crashed while attempting to land in a field in Nepal's Khotang district. One passenger sustained injuries, while the pilot and other passengers were unharmed. High winds or dust during landing are suspected as contributing factors to the incident.

The Times of India

The Himalayan Monal: The Rare and Colorful Jewel of Mountains

The Rare and Beautiful Himalayan Monal

Spotted in high-altitude Himalayan forests, the Himalayan Monal thrives in cool alpine meadows and dense mountain woodlands.

Himalayan Monals can also dig up to 25cm in the ground while looking for food. They have strong claws and beaks that help them dig deep while…

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Nepal bus accident: 7 Indian pilgrims killed, several injured after vehicle plunges into valley

Tragedy struck in Nepal as a passenger bus carrying Indian pilgrims veered off a mountain road, plunging into a valley. At least seven Indians lost their lives, with nine others injured. The pilgrims were returning from the revered Manakamana Temple when the devastating accident occurred near Shahid Lakhan village.

The Times of India

The 35-year-old rapper set to become Nepal’s next prime minister

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Who is Balendra Shah? The 35-year-old rap star set to be Nepal’s youngest PM

Balendra Shah emerged as a leading figure in the youth-driven protests that shook Nepal last year. The hip-hop star could soon be leading the country as its youngest prime minister after dramatic electoral gains, reports Namita Singh

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Noodles king in soup: Nepal’s only billionaire loses in much-talked-about result

Kathmandu: In an election that mauled former PMs, dynastic heirs and party strongmen, the Balendra 'Balen' Shah wave did not spare Nepal’s richest face either. Binod Chaudhary, the country’s sole Forbes-listed billionaire, the face of the popular Wai Wai noodles empire and sitting Nepali Congress MP from Nawalparasi West-1 in…

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Why Nepal's vote count crawls: Each ballot paper lifted, shown to reps, okayed before next picked

KATHMANDHU: In Nepal’s vote counting rooms, the pace is set by a single sheet of paper. A ballot is lifted from the pile, unfolded and held up. Party representatives lean forward. One looks closely at the mark. Another nods. Only after everyone in the room is satisfied does the counting…

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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to be Nepal PM after party’s landslide election win

Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra party secures thumping victory in first poll since gen Z protests that toppled government

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Balen Shah unseats KP Sharma Oli from his constituency; set to become youngest Nepal PM

Nepal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic transformation, as newly elected youth leader Balendra “Balen” Shah unseated veteran politician and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from his parliamentary stronghold. A structural engineer by profession who first rose to prominence as the mayor of Kathmandu, Shah has now made history…

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Mic-drop mandate as Nepal grooves to rapper Balen’s beat

Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections. This generational shift has seen veteran leaders facing significant defeats, with the urban electorate overwhelmingly backing the new force. The results signal a powerful rejection of…

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'We voted for you, now do your job': Nepal’s Gen Z warn new leaders

KATHMANDU: For many young Nepalis, Friday’s historic verdict came with a clear call for the Himalayan country's new leaders: 'We voted for you. Now get to work'.

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Lamichhane: TV star who built RSP that caught Nepal’s imagination in just 4 years

Kathmandu: Few politicians in Nepal rose as quickly as Rabi Lamichhane, 50. Before politics, he was already one of Nepal’s most recognisable faces — a loud, brash TV news presenter whose anti-corruption pitch made him a household name. When he launched Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) just before the 2022 election,…

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Plaid Cymru plans to share wind farm profits with local people – here’s how that idea has been tried elsewhere

When wind turbines rise above a Welsh hillside, who should benefit financially? Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth believes it should be local communities.

The Times of India

Nepal elections results 2026: Full list of winners

Nepal's Gen-Z uprising has yielded early results in parliamentary polls, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) making significant inroads. The RSP has secured key seats in Kathmandu and is leading in over 110 constituencies nationwide. Notably, RSP leader Balendra Shah is ahead of former PM KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5.

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Meet the rapper-turned-politician set to be Nepal’s next prime minister

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Nepal’s 35-year-old rapper-mayor Balendra Shah heads for landslide win in general election

Rastriya Swatantra Party led by rapper-turned-mayor crosses 100 seats mark

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