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How the fall of Hindu Rashtra in Nepal gave way to Muslim street veto

Shriti Sagar - 1 August, 2026

The removal of the Hindu Kingdom status stripped away a protective shield for the country's majority culture. When communist ideology dismantled thetraditional guardrail, it gave away to the Muslim street veto.

News Reports

The anatomy of violence: Muslim mob attacks Kanwar Yatra in Nepal, police kills 3 Hindus

Aditi - 31 July, 2026

Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah appealed to people to maintain unity and social harmony and show restraint.

Crime

Nepal violence: Muslim mob attacks Hindu Kanwar Yatra over DJ music, 1 killed, curfew imposed in multiple districts

OpIndia Staff - 30 July, 2026

Authorities in Nepal imposed curfews across multiple districts following communal violence in Sunsari during a Kanwar Yatra procession that left one dead and 24 injured.

News Reports

Medical services in Nepal face disruption as doctors continue a nationwide strike

OpIndia Staff - 29 July, 2026

The shutdown reportedly comes in the aftermath of a violent assault on healthcare staff at Narayani Hospital in Birgunj on Saturday.

Crime

Ketan Agarwal murder case echoes in Haryana: Husband takes wife to girlfriend’s room, shoots her dead

OpIndia Staff - 6 July, 2026

The Crime Branch team arrested both accused soon after their return. They were produced before a court, which sent them to five days of police custody.

MEA issues advisory for Indians undertaking Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, 52 pilgrims stranded in Nepal due to missing documents

OpIndia Staff - 28 June, 2026

The MEA issued an urgent advisory for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims travelling via private operators to ensure they hold valid Chinese visas.

Crime

Allegations against ‘Khan Sir’, questions on post-mortem and changing statements of friends: Mystery around Raushan Anand’s brother Prince Yadav’s death in Nepal deepens

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2026

It is being alleged that Prince Yadav's post-mortem was not conducted properly, as his vital organs were not examined.

News Reports

No, Nepal has not banned Indian mangoes: Government debunks misleading reports, exports continue normally

OpIndia Staff - 11 June, 2026

In a Press Release issued by the ministry, it said the Government of Nepal had officially clarified on 10th June 2026 that no ban had been imposed on Indian mango imports.

Crime