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The theatrics of new Home Minister

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Sudan Gurung’s first weeks as Home Minister have been marked by high‑profile arrests, hands-on public gestures, and frequent social-media announcements, but his approach raises questions about governance, protocol, security, and the line between what actual work is and theatrics.

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Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

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For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

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Although legal provisions allow 60 days after appointment, the party went a step ahead in it’s ‘citizen contract’ promising to make their properties public before …

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Oli and Lekhak’s arrests rest on a commission under ethical scrutiny, on a report not formally published that only the government has its hands on, …

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Sunsari-1 lawmaker alleges threats to life and family, online abuse and misinformation. The video in question was later deleted.

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Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sworn in a 15-member council of ministers, retaining key ministries himself. Controversial figure Sudan Gurung, linked to the September protests, …

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The oath of office marks the start of a new parliament, new government. The oath taken by new parliamentarians and the Prime Minister formalises their …

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Senior-most member Arjun Narsingh KC administered the oath of office and secrecy to 274 lawmakers on Thursday.

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First, fragments of the report were in the public eye. Then came the full report. But PM Karki, who commissioned the inquiry, is mum about …

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The President administered the oath to the 78-year-old lawmaker ahead of the first House meeting. The remaining 274 MPs will be sworn in on Thursday.

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Pun’s attack on Aryal, based on unverified claims, reveals the fragility of “new politics,” where misinformation and personal attacks overshadow accountability.

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Home Minister Aryal is set for the lone expert seat in the upper house, while Shrestha’s NTNC appointment revives past nepotism controversies, raising questions about …

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With the apex court refusing to stay the EC’s decision, Sah’s nomination remains cancelled, confirming Matrika Prasad Yadav as the declared winner.

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