Nepal’s home minister resigns, second cabinet exit in one month
Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments and other matters.

Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments and other matters.








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Shah’s party represents a reformist wave reshaping the Himalayan nation’s politics since last year’s youth-led uprising.
Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.

Six months after youth-led protests ousted Nepal’s prime minister, people in Kathmandu have been voting in election.

Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician, casts his vote as Nepal holds elections.
Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.
Ex-King Gyanendra Shah was removed from power 20 years ago. Will a Nepal in political flux give him another chance?
Last year’s protests reflected popular disenchantment with established political parties, which are again seeking power.
Two weeks of campaign showed a wave of younger candidates promising to tackle economy and challenge veteran politicians.
His sunglasses and songs are the rage, but the ex-Kathmandu mayor has his sights on Nepal’s top job.

At least 19 people, including a British national, were killed when a bus crashed on Nepal’s Prithvi Highway.