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13 March 2026

A display of the Xiaomi Mijia Smart IH Rice Cooker 2 (4L) takes place during the Mobile World Congress at the Fira de Barcelona. This next-generation kitchen appliance features a three-stage variable pressure system (1.0x, 1.2x, and 2.0x) and a 1390W induction heating (IH) coil that provides 360-degree uniform thermal distribution. Controlled via the Xiaomi HyperOS ecosystem, the device is powered by a dedicated Cortex-M4 based micro-controller that manages over 3,000 localized cooking profiles accessible through the Mi Home app. The unit highlights its 3mm five-layer titanium-coated inner pot and an integrated color touchscreen LCD on the lid, which utilizes dual NTC temperature sensors to maintain precision within 0.1?C to optimize rice glucose levels. The smart cooker is demonstrated alongside other AIoT devices as part of Xiaomi's seamless smart home integration during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026.

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8 March 2026

Gauri Bahadur Karki, former Chief Justice and Chair of the high-level inquiry committee formed to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, arrives at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers to submit the final report in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as an end to the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Officials carry the bound investigation report prepared by a high-level inquiry commission during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025 as they arrive at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as an end to the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, briefs the media after submitting the report to the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, 2026, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as the end of the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, briefs the media after submitting the report to the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, 2026, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as the end of the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, briefs the media after submitting the report to the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, 2026, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as the end of the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, briefs the media after submitting the report to the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, 2026, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as the end of the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, walks out of the Office of the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as an end to the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, briefs the media after submitting the report to the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, 2026, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as the end of the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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8 March 2026

Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member of the high-level commission to investigate the atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protest of September 2025, briefs the media after submitting the report to the Prime Minister on March 8, 2026. The inquiry commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, submits its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on March 8, 2026, investigating the casualties and destruction during the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, 2025. A team including commission coordinator Karki, former DIG Bigyanraj Sharma, and legal expert Bishweshwor Bhandari hands over the report at the Office of the Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar. The Gen-Z protest of September last year calls for transparency and accountability, as well as the end of the social media ban, and turns violent near the federal parliament. In response, police forces use water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition, even firing from within the parliament building after protestors breach the gates and set the entrance ablaze. At least 77 people are confirmed dead in the protest to date, while nearly two dozen protestors are shot by the security forces on a single day. The next day, after rising violence and protest, then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is adamant about leaving power, resigns and is succeeded by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister. Oli publicly denies accusations of ordering a crackdown on protestors, but his administration is heavily criticized for its handling of the unrest.

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15 February 2026

Former Nepali energy minister and chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising (center), addresses the media during the manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 15, 2026, for the upcoming election next month. The party pledges commitments ranging from free treatment services to expanded mental health care and the provision of specialist doctors at the local level. According to the manifesto, every citizen is entitled to free treatment through designated health institutions. The party also announces targeted programs for women and children affected by malnutrition. To expand healthcare access in remote and rural areas, the party plans to operate mobile clinics and telemedicine services. Giving special priority to mental health, the party commits to ensuring psychosocial counseling services in every ward. In light of the growing prevalence of mental health issues, it aims to make such services accessible at the community level. The manifesto also includes plans to expand specialist services at primary health centers and local health institutions. It pledges to appoint at least one specialist doctor in each local level, including orthopedic, gynecology, and pediatric specialists, enabling citizens to receive quality and accessible care locally. Through these programs, the Ujyalo Nepal Party aims to bring healthcare services within reach of all citizens, prioritize rural and remote populations, and strengthen the overall health system.

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15 February 2026

Former Nepali energy minister and chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising (center), addresses the media during the manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 15, 2026, for the upcoming election next month. The party pledges commitments ranging from free treatment services to expanded mental health care and the provision of specialist doctors at the local level. According to the manifesto, every citizen is entitled to free treatment through designated health institutions. The party also announces targeted programs for women and children affected by malnutrition. To expand healthcare access in remote and rural areas, the party plans to operate mobile clinics and telemedicine services. Giving special priority to mental health, the party commits to ensuring psychosocial counseling services in every ward. In light of the growing prevalence of mental health issues, it aims to make such services accessible at the community level. The manifesto also includes plans to expand specialist services at primary health centers and local health institutions. It pledges to appoint at least one specialist doctor in each local level, including orthopedic, gynecology, and pediatric specialists, enabling citizens to receive quality and accessible care locally. Through these programs, the Ujyalo Nepal Party aims to bring healthcare services within reach of all citizens, prioritize rural and remote populations, and strengthen the overall health system.

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15 February 2026

Former Nepali energy minister and chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising (center), addresses the media during the manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 15, 2026, for the upcoming election next month. The party pledges commitments ranging from free treatment services to expanded mental health care and the provision of specialist doctors at the local level. According to the manifesto, every citizen is entitled to free treatment through designated health institutions. The party also announces targeted programs for women and children affected by malnutrition. To expand healthcare access in remote and rural areas, the party plans to operate mobile clinics and telemedicine services. Giving special priority to mental health, the party commits to ensuring psychosocial counseling services in every ward. In light of the growing prevalence of mental health issues, it aims to make such services accessible at the community level. The manifesto also includes plans to expand specialist services at primary health centers and local health institutions. It pledges to appoint at least one specialist doctor in each local level, including orthopedic, gynecology, and pediatric specialists, enabling citizens to receive quality and accessible care locally. Through these programs, the Ujyalo Nepal Party aims to bring healthcare services within reach of all citizens, prioritize rural and remote populations, and strengthen the overall health system.

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15 February 2026

Former Nepali energy minister and chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising (center), addresses the media during the manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 15, 2026, for the upcoming election next month. The party pledges commitments ranging from free treatment services to expanded mental health care and the provision of specialist doctors at the local level. According to the manifesto, every citizen is entitled to free treatment through designated health institutions. The party also announces targeted programs for women and children affected by malnutrition. To expand healthcare access in remote and rural areas, the party plans to operate mobile clinics and telemedicine services. Giving special priority to mental health, the party commits to ensuring psychosocial counseling services in every ward. In light of the growing prevalence of mental health issues, it aims to make such services accessible at the community level. The manifesto also includes plans to expand specialist services at primary health centers and local health institutions. It pledges to appoint at least one specialist doctor in each local level, including orthopedic, gynecology, and pediatric specialists, enabling citizens to receive quality and accessible care locally. Through these programs, the Ujyalo Nepal Party aims to bring healthcare services within reach of all citizens, prioritize rural and remote populations, and strengthen the overall health system.

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15 February 2026

Former Nepali energy minister and chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party, Kulman Ghising (center), addresses the media during the manifesto unveiling ceremony in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 15, 2026, for the upcoming election next month. The party pledges commitments ranging from free treatment services to expanded mental health care and the provision of specialist doctors at the local level. According to the manifesto, every citizen is entitled to free treatment through designated health institutions. The party also announces targeted programs for women and children affected by malnutrition. To expand healthcare access in remote and rural areas, the party plans to operate mobile clinics and telemedicine services. Giving special priority to mental health, the party commits to ensuring psychosocial counseling services in every ward. In light of the growing prevalence of mental health issues, it aims to make such services accessible at the community level. The manifesto also includes plans to expand specialist services at primary health centers and local health institutions. It pledges to appoint at least one specialist doctor in each local level, including orthopedic, gynecology, and pediatric specialists, enabling citizens to receive quality and accessible care locally. Through these programs, the Ujyalo Nepal Party aims to bring healthcare services within reach of all citizens, prioritize rural and remote populations, and strengthen the overall health system.

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14 February 2026

A cadre of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) holds a copy of the election manifesto in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 14, 2026. The right-wing pro-monarchist party places the monarchy as its highest priority, promising reform of the electoral system and a two-tier governance structure at the center of its political agenda. Releasing its manifesto for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, the RPP reiterates its commitment to reinstating Nepal as a Hindu state, restoring the monarchy as a guardian institution, and scrapping the provincial structure. The party proposes abolishing the provinces and adopting a two-tier governance model consisting of a strong central government and empowered local levels. It also advocates for a Vedic Sanatan Hindu state with full religious freedom and interfaith harmony, along with a non-party-based local governance system. In the manifesto, the RPP states that Nepal's next destination should be a strong, prosperous, and developed nation guided by the ''Prithvi Path'' philosophy. The party argues that national politics largely serves political parties and leaders rather than the country and its citizens.

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