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Varanasi, Sept 13 (UNI) Newly appointed Prime Minister of Nepal Sushila Karki completed her postgraduate studies in political science from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1975. The neighbouring country is now moving towards peace. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Sushila Karki as the Prime Minister of the interim government last night. Karki met Durga Prasad Subedi, prominent youth leader, while studying at BHU. According to former student union president Anil Srivastava, the newly appointed PM of Nepal often used to study for hours in the library. Former BHU professor Deepak Malik said that during the anti-monarchy movement in Nepal, Durga Prasad Subedi emerged as a prominent leader of the youth. "This movement was led by BP Koirala. Sushila Karki was also very influenced by this movement. At that time, Banaras used to be the stronghold of Nepali Congress leaders," he said. According to Prof Malik, Kashi can be called the first political school of Sushila Karki. "While studying here, she participated in many movements," he added. Prof Malik said that when he went to Kathmandu in November 2024, Sushila Karki invited him to her house for dinner. She likes Banaras very much and often refreshes the memories of her studies at BHU.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Nepal's first female chief justice, Sushila Karki, is set to take charge as interim head, stepping in to run the poor Himalayan nation after anti-graft protests plunged it into the worst political crisis in decades. Karki's appointment on Friday came days after violence led to the deaths of at least 51 people and forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday. A judge who displayed zero tolerance of corruption, Karki is known for taking on powerful interests, in a stance that may have cost her the top judicial post, as the government moved to impeach her less ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Sushila Karki on taking oath as the prime minister of an interim government in Nepal, and underscored India's commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring country. Modi posted the message on X, a day after former chief justice Karki took oath as Nepal's first woman prime minister to lead an interim government, ending days of political uncertainty after the abrupt resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli following widespread protests. ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described Nepal as India's ''close friend and trusted partner'' and that both nations are bound by shared history, faith and a collective journey forward. Addressing a public meeting in Imphal, he said he wished to address his ''friends in Nepal from the soil of Manipur'' and expressed confidence that Prime Minister Sushila Karki will pave way for peace, stability and prosperity in the country. ''Nepal, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, is a close friend and trusted partner of India,'' Prime Minister Modi said and congratulated Mrs S ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public meeting in Manipur's capital, Imphal, on Saturday, 13 September 2025, said, "For the last few days, the youth of Nepal have been engaged wholeheartedly in cleaning and painting the streets of the country. I have also seen their pictures on social media. Their positive thinking and work not only inspire but are also a clear indication of Nepal's new rise." PM Modi was referring to the Gen Z group that led the anti-government protests in Nepal. He also congratulated Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on assuming office ...Read More >
Sushila Karki, former chief justice of Nepal and a likely frontrunner for the country's interim premiership, has drawn attention for her husband's role in a plane hijacking 52 years ago. Ms Karki is married to Durga Prasad Subedi, a former youth leader of the Nepali Congress, whom she reportedly met while studying at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi. Mr Subedi was reporterdly part of Nepal's first plane hijacking on June 10, 1973. On board the plane was Hindi film actress Mala Sinha. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs will hold a meeting on Friday. During the meeting, the committee will record evidence of experts/non-official witnesses in connection with the examination of the subject 'Future of India-Bangladesh Relationship'. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been the chairperson of the Committee of the External Affairs since September 2024. India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Dhaka, criticising the role of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in allowing the destruction and projectin ...Read More >
VARANASI: Nepal's first woman PM (of an interim govt), Sushila Karki, has an MA in political science from Banaras Hindu University in 1975, and a husband from the same university who carried out Nepal's first hijacking. Durga Prasad Subedi, the husband, was one of three men who commandeered a Royal Nepal Airlines de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft in 1973 that had Bollywood star Mala Sinha among the passengers. Speaking fondly of Karki (73), Prof Dipak Malik, a retired BHU professor and former director of Gandhian Institute of Studies, said: "We have had a cordial relationship with her sin ...Read More >
Aizwal (Mizoram) [India], September 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram's first railway, the Bairabi-Sairang, which will ensure connectivity of the northeastern state to the rest of India. During the inauguration, Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering marvel of constructing such a line in the challenging Himalayan region. Also Read | 'India Committed to Peace and Prosperity': PM Narendra Modi Wishes Sushila Karki on Becoming Nepal's Interim Prime Minister. He also highlighted how PM Modi started the "Act-East policy" an upgrade fro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Calm returned to Nepal with the swearing in of a new interim Prime Minister, Shushila Karki, who is also the former Chief Justice of the country. Violent protests had broken out in Nepal following an agitation by Gen Z, which eventually led to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and dozens of ministers resigning. Many had expected the crisis to drag on, but there was a firm message from President Ramchandra Paudel and Nepal's army chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel. The President had written to the representatives of Gen Z that a leader must be appointed soon, and t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): BJP President Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that there are no differences in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the impending appointment of a new Bihar Chief Minister, as Nitish Kumar will be taking oath as Rajya Sabha MP. In an interview with ANI, Nitin Nabin said that the process is moving forward in a structured manner. "There are no differences anywhere; everything is proceeding as per schedule. Nitish Kumar is taking the oath of office in the Rajya Sabha on the 10th," he said. "BJP has always respected the gathbandhan dharma, and that is why e ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, in his first reaction to the ongoing situation in Nepal, cautioned against ignoring seemingly minor issues, warning that they can escalate into major problems. Speaking at the fifth convocation ceremony of the Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on Saturday, Adityanath said, "You must have seen what happened in Nepal. People ignored social media and now look at the consequences. The situation they are facing now shows how such neglect can disrupt development and progress, and create widespread confusion." He said, ...Read More >
New Delhi (Vishvas News). Following the recent Gen-Z protests in Nepal, a viral social media post claims that Balendra Shah has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of the Himalayan nation. However, Vishvas News, in its investigation, found this claim to be false. In reality, Sushila Karki has become the new interim Prime Minister of Nepal. She took the oath on September 12, 2025. Instagram user 'sofia_bano.7' shared the viral post on September 14, 2025, with the caption, "Balendra Shah became the new Prime Minister of Nepal." See the archive link of the post here. Using keyword search ...Read More >
KATHMANDU/NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - At least 33 of the demonstrators killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal this month were struck by "live bullets" fired from "high-velocity firearms," the medical institute that conducted the postmortem examinations told Reuters. The findings were described to Reuters by a member of the forensic medicine department of the Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. An institute spok ...Read More >
New Delhi: The razing of a Durga temple in Dhaka's Khiliket area has cast a long shadow over India-Bangladesh ties, reviving questions about the safety of religious minorities in post-Hasina Bangladesh. With reports attributing the demolition to pressure from radical Islamist groups, the incident on Thursday represents a potential inflection point in India's foreign policy approach toward its eastern neighbour. "We understand that extremists were clamouring for demolishing the Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during a regular media ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI India tonight welcomed the formation of a new interim government in Nepal, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, and expressed hope that it will help in fostering peace and stability. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a late night statement, also said that India as a close neighbour will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of their people. "We welcome the formation of a new Interim Government in Nepal, led by Right Honourable Mrs Sushila Karki. We are hopeful that this would help in fostering peace and stability. "As a close neighbo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): Former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Jayant Prasad has pointed out that Sushila Karki's appointment as interim Prime Minister has come at a crucial time for the country, describing her as an "independent" and "fair-minded leader" who can provide stability and ensure elections are held, unlike the prolonged political deadlock seen in Bangladesh. Speaking to ANI, Prasad said, "Nepal was desperately in search of a stabilising influence, and I think this is a good development because Sushila Karki is known to be an independent and a fair-minded person, and she' ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Sushila Karki on assuming office as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, reaffirming India's support for peace and stability in the neighbouring country. "On assuming office as interim Prime Minister of Nepal, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Hon'ble Sushila Karki. India remains fully committed to the peace, progress, and prosperity of our brothers and sisters in Nepal," PM Modi said in a post on X, written in Nepali and Hindi. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Karki, a former ...Read More >
Imphal, Sep 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment." Addressing a rally in the Manipur capital, Modi said, "I want to congratulate Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians." Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday night became Nepal's first woman prime minister to lead an interim government. He added, "Karki occupying the top post of that country is an example of women's empowerment. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and p ...Read More >
Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sent a powerful message across the border to Nepal, where a historic political transition is underway.Modi used the stage in Imphal not only to address the people of the state but blended diplomacy with emotion, while hailing the civic spirit of Nepal's youth, who played a pivotal role in the country's recent upheaval.Highlighting "a notable aspect of recent developments in Nepal that has not received much attention", Modi said that over the past two to three days, young men and women in Nepal have been seen diligently cleaning and painting the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sep 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment". Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase. "I want to congratulate Sushila Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nepal ...Read More >
New Delhi (AsiaNews) - Nepal is India's third neighbour to see a youth-led uprising successfully overthrow the country's government. The first one was in Sri Lanka in 2022 and the second in Bangladesh in 2024. For New Delhi there is an added concern since the Himalayan country borders China's Western Theatre Command, which represents a direct route to the Indo-Gangetic plains. India and Nepal share an open border of more than 1,750 kilometres, and ties between their peoples run deep, with some 3.5 million Nepalis living and working in India, some even without visas or passports, thanks to a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI): The Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Supreme Court to conduct a fact-finding Inquiry into the allegations of unlawful acquisition of animals in Vantara, a dedicated wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has submitted its report in a sealed cover. A bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and Prasanna B. Varale recorded the submission, which includes annexures and supporting materials on a pen drive, stating, "It is accepted and directed to be taken on record." Also Read | 'India Committed to Peace and ...Read More >
New Delh (NDTV)i:The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday welcomed the formation of an interim government in Kathmandu led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki. Expressing hope that the move would "help foster peace and stability" in the Himalayan nation, the MEA said India "will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries." "We welcome the formation of a new Interim Government in Nepal, led by Right Honourable Mrs Sushila Karki. We are hopeful that this would help in fostering peace and stability. As a close neighbour, a fel ...Read More >
Imphal, Manipur: PM Narendra Modi says, "Today, from this land of Manipur, I will also talk to my colleagues in Nepal. Nepal is a friend of India, a close friend. We are connected by shared history, by faith, and are moving forward together. Today, on behalf of the countrymen, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Smt. Sushila ji on assuming charge as the Prime Minister of the interim government in Nepal. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nepal. Sushila ji's taking oath as the first woman Prime Minister of Nepal is a very good example of women ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nepal's interim government, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, expanded the cabinet on Monday and inducted three ministers with the promise of better governance and improved economy for which the country's Gen-Z launched the protests last week. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to the new ministers. Former MD of the Nepal Electricity Authority, Kulman Ghising, will head the Ministry of Energy, Urban Development and Physical Infrastructure. Om Prakash Aryal will head the Ministry of Law and Home Affairs, and Rameshwor Khanal will take charge of the Minis ...Read More >
KATHMANDU/NEW DELHI - At least 33 of the demonstrators killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal in September were struck by "live bullets" fired from "high-velocity firearms", the medical institute that conducted the postmortem examinations told Reuters. The findings were described to Reuters by a member of the forensic medicine department of the Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. An institute spokesperson subsequently verified the account, marking the first official confirmation that live ammunition was use ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, June 26: India on Thursday strongly condemned the demolition of the Durga Mandir (temple) in Dhaka, criticising the role of Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in allowing the destruction and projecting it as a case of illegal land use. "We understand that extremists were clamouring for demolishing the Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka. The interim government, instead of providing security to the temple, projected the episode as a case of illegal land use and allowed the destruction of the temple today," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing here. "This has res ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 12: Ending days of political uncertainty and unrest in Nepal, President Ram Chandra Poudel on Friday appointed former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the country's interim Prime Minister. The move came after the fall of K P Sharma Oli's government, which collapsed following violent protests triggered by a controversial social media ban and allegations of corruption. The appointment of Karki, 73, marks a historic moment as she becomes Nepal's first woman prime minister, tasked with restoring calm and addressing the demands of a restless generation. Karki's app ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment". Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase. "I want to congratulate Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians. I am confident that she will pave the way for peace, stability, and prosperity in Nepal," the PM said. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nepal's former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on Friday created history as she took oath as the country's interim Prime Minister after violent nationwide protests led to the ouster of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office to Karki, 73, at the President's Office. Besides President Paudel and the newly-elected PM, Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat were present. Fresh elections will be held in Nepal within six months. Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance, is the first woman to lead the count ...Read More >