Police will soon conduct DNA tests on Mahara and things collected from the complainant’s apartment.

Statements made by ruling party Co-chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal at a Congress tea reception has left many wondering if he seeks support from the opposition, or perhaps from across the border.

The new House Regulations have removed a previous clause that automatically suspended any lawmakers charged with crimes.

Government’s poor show and controversies surrounding some leaders could affect performance during polls, analysts say.

As the country prepares for Dashain holidays, there are fears about the investigation’s progress and about the complainant’s safety.

Analysts say politicians pay lip service to women’s rights but don’t speak out about cases involving one of their own.

The decision to take a 15-day holiday is especially concerning given that thousands of cases remain pending at the courts.

Krishna Bahadur Mahara, who has risen through the ranks over the decades, was embroiled in controversies in the past too.

Before leaving for Singapore in August, many had believed the two co-chairs had agreed to share responsibility, but Oli shows no signs of letting go.

Analysts say Dahal’s statement might be indicative of the current government’s intention of controlling social media.

Although Oli is not pleased with ministers' performance, he has hesitated to reshuffle Cabinet due to party dynamics.

The two parties sign a six-point bilateral agreement amid a training programme conducted by Beijing on Xi Jinping Thought.

Legal experts say there is a need to create a separate constitutional court to deal with disputes.

Tharu activists have long argued that the Tikapur violence was a spontaneous political event and should be treated as such.

Analysts call for ensuring transparency to make such awards prestigious so that recipients can take pride in the honour.