Balen Shah

Balen Shah alters Nepal's delicate India-China balance with a risky foreign policy shift.

Nepal objects to India and China's Kailash Mansarovar Yatra plans via Lipulekh pass.

Nepal's new Prime Minister Balen Shah faces mounting pressure as two ministers resigned within 26 days over accountability concerns, while strict border customs enforcement and surging fuel prices fuel public anger over unfulfilled reform promises.

Indian PM Modi invites Nepalese PM Balen Shah to visit India officially.

Balen Shah reforms Nepal's foreign policy, treating India and China as equals.

Nepal's Foreign Ministry starts implementing governance reforms. The reforms are part of Mayor Balen Shah's 100-Point Plan.

Nepal's PM Balen Shah received greetings from India's PM Modi. PM Modi extended wishes on Shah's swearing-in.

Balen Shah becomes Nepal's prime minister at 35. He is the first Madhesi prime minister, representing the southern plains.

Balen Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, will take oath as Nepal's PM. He rose to fame due to his confrontational style. Shah is set to assume office today.

Balen Shah is set to run Nepal. He previously rapped about corruption.

Rastriya Swatantra Party wins 125 seats in Nepal's House of Representatives

Nepal's vote count slows due to meticulous verification process.

Balen Shah trumps existing system in Nepal, while Bangladesh's Students' Party fails to achieve same goal in neighboring country.

Nepal's election results may impact its complex relationship with India amid protests and border disputes.

International experts weigh in on Nepal's new government led by Balen Shah.

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Prime Minister Balen Shah breaks tradition with a collective meeting of foreign ambassadors.

Nepal's PM Balen Shah accepts Indian PM Modi's invitation to visit India.

Nepal's new Prime Minister Balen Shah treats India and China as equals in foreign policy.

Balen Shah has become Nepal's prime minister after a rapid rise. He won a decisive victory, defeating KP Sharma Oli. His leadership will test Nepal's ability to balance ties with key partners.

Nepal's ex-PM KP Sharma Oli was arrested. He was taken into custody over last year's protests. Oli's arrest occurred a day after Balen Shah took oath.

Balen Shah, a former mayor, is Nepal's new PM. He was named among Time magazine's 'Top 100 Emerging Leaders of 2023'.

Balen Shah, an engineer-turned-rapper, is set to lead Nepal as prime minister. His party won a landslide election. He will become the new prime minister after the election results.

Nepal's Balen Shah expressed willingness to work with India. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulatory wishes.

Balen Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, rises in Nepal's political landscape as a potential future Prime Minister.

Nepal's former PM KP Sharma Oli congratulates Mayor Balendra Shah on electoral victory after bitter contest

Balen Shah beats former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli in Nepal's parliamentary election

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party wins big in elections, led by Balen Shah.

Ashok Swain warns Balen Shah must pivot from spectacle to structural reform.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Nepal in May amid US and China's engagement with Balen Shah.

Prime Minister Balen Shah's diplomatic outreach sparks protocol debate.

Nepal's PM Balen Shah accepts Indian PM Modi's invitation to visit India.

Prime Minister Balen Shah briefed foreign diplomats on the government's current priorities.

Nepal's RSP achieved a stunning victory. The win follows Gen Z protests. A change is sought across Nepal.

Balen Shah, a rapper-politician, is in power in Nepal. He was previously known for being different from other politicians.

Nepal's soon-to-be Prime Minister Balen Shah delivered a post-election message in a rap. The message has gone viral online.

Nepal's new PM faces a panel seeking prosecution of former PM Oli. The panel's move follows deadly Gen Z protests.

Nepal's Balen Shah thanks India's PM Modi for good wishes, congratulates India on World Cup win.

Nepal's election features unusual candidates, including Balen Shah and other Gen Z poll stars.

PM Modi congratulates Nepal on elections, assures cooperation.

Balen Shah's RSP leads Nepal's election with 98 seats, rivals trail behind

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party leads in general election results.