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What is Nepal's Federalism and Why Hasn't It Worked?
The long read: A decade of constitutional promise meets political reality. Transforming a unitary state into a federal republic was meant to bring governance to the doorsteps of the people. Instead, it has created a new layer of bureaucracy that critics say is bankrupting the nation.
How Nepal's Remittance Economy Really Works
$10 billion flows home — but at what human cost? Beyond the numbers lies a generation of missing fathers and a fragile stability built on exported labor.
Understanding Glacial Lake Outburst Floods in the Himalayas
The ticking time bombs above Nepal's villages. As temperatures rise, these hanging lakes threaten to wipe out entire downstream civilizations in minutes.
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Election Eve Silence Period Commences
As of midnight March 3, Nepal has entered the 48-hour 'silence period' preceding the March 5 general elections. All forms of campaigning are strictly prohibited as the Election Commission deploys monitoring teams across 165 constituencies.
Interim PM Karki's Final Address to the Nation
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki delivered a televised address urging a 'ballot-led transformation,' emphasizing that this election is a direct result of the youth-led protests that toppled the previous administration.
Middle East Conflict: US-Iran Strains Escalate as Netanyahu Denies Endless War
Israeli PM Netanyahu has denied that the current conflict with Iran will lead to an 'endless war,' asserting that the Iranian regime is at its weakest point. However, tensions remain high as Iranian strikes target regional infrastructure.
The Rise of 'Agentic AI': Self-Verification Reduces Human Oversight
Industry analysts in 2026 are shifting focus from large model size to 'smarter' models. A major breakthrough is 'Self-Verification,' where AI systems verify their own work, reducing human oversight.
Balen Shah vs KP Oli: Nepal's Election of a Generation
The March 5 general election pits 35-year-old rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah against 73-year-old political veteran KP Sharma Oli in a head-to-head Jhapa-5 battle that has become the symbol of Nepal's generational reckoning.
Why Nepal's Gen-Z Revolution is Only Just Beginning
The uprising that toppled KP Oli was not just about a social media ban; it was a fundamental rejection of a political class that has failed to deliver for decades.