Pushpa Kamal Dahal: From Guerilla leader to three-time PM of Nepal

Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal for a third time, a day after President Bidya Devi Bhandari appointed him as the new premier.

WION Dispatch: Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' takes oath as Nepal's PM for third time

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, known by nom de guerre Prachanda “Prachanda”, on Monday took oath as Nepal's new prime minister for the third time, one day after he was appointed as the new premier by President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ sworn in as new prime minister of Nepal

Ending the dramatic political chaos in Nepal, CPN-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" was on Sunday appointed as the prime minister for the third time after receiving support from opposition CPN-UML and other smaller parties.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' appointed as Nepal’s PM with Oli-led CPN-UML’s support

Following last month's election, which resulted in a hung parliament, former Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal, often known as "Prachanda," who spearheaded a decade-long uprising against Nepal's monarchy, was named prime minister for a third time in an alliance with the main opposition.

Nepal: Dahal’s Maoist party won 32 seats, all set to become PM

Nepal: Dahal walks out of alliance with Deuba, joins hand with Oli

Following last month's election, which resulted in a hung parliament, former Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal, often known as "Prachanda," who spearheaded a decade-long uprising against Nepal's monarchy, was named prime minister for a third time in an alliance with the main opposition from which he has walked off, breaking the coalition, in recent news.

Nepal: Pushpa Kamal Dahal, CPN-UML to form government

French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is believed to have killed more than 20 western backpackers in the 1970s and 1980s has returned to France after spending nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.

'Bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj arrives in France, announces plan to sue Nepal over 'fabricated' cases

Nepal's ruling coalition has intensified talks to choose its Prime Ministerial candidate. The deadline given by the President Bidhya Devi Bhandari ends today, in the light of which leads of the coalition will be meeting in the afternoon.

Nepal: Ruling coalition leaders to hold meeting, deadline to name new Prime Minister

On Wednesday, the Nepalese Supreme Court issued an order for Sobhraj's release, citing his senior age and poor health. Sobhraj, a 78-year-old French national born to an Indian father and a Vietnamese mother, arrived on a commercial flight shortly after 7 a.m. at Paris's main international airport.

WION Fineprint: Serial killer Charles Sobhraj arrives in Paris on commercial flight from Nepal

Notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, son of an Indian and Vietnamese couple, was deported to France on Friday after he was released from a prison in Nepal where he served his maximum sentence for committing a series of murders across Asia in the 1970s.

'The Serpent' returns: 'Bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj flown back to France after his release from Nepal jail

Charles Sobhraj also known as the 'Bikini Killer' will walk free from the prison after 19 years. The fascination with Sobhraj's persona continues even after years as OTT shows bring his story back to life. Priyanka Sharma asks: Is this creating a murder celebrity culture?

Gravitas: Nepal court orders release of Charles Sobhraj

Charles Sobhraj, a notorious serial killer who has been imprisoned in Tihar since nearly two decades on charges of numerous infamous killings, was granted release on medical and humanitarian grounds by Nepal's top court on Wednesday. Sobhraj has been serving a life sentence in a Nepalese prison for the past 19 years.

WION Dispatch: Charles Sobhraj released from prison after 19 years on 'age grounds'

Charles Sobhraj also known as the 'Bikini Killer' will walk free from the prison after 19 years. The fascination with Sobhraj's persona continues even after years as OTT shows bring his story back to life.

The 'Bikini Killer' released after 19 years of imprisonment

Nepal: 78-year-old killer released after 19 years behind bars | Charles Sobharaj Release

Sher Bahadur Deuba, the prime minister of Nepal and president of the Nepali Congress, won the parliamentary party (PP) leader election. He has defeated his main rival, party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa, by a margin of 39 votes, according to officials.

WION Dispatch: PM Sher Bahadur Deuba elected leader of Nepali Congress Parliamentary party

The Nepalese Supreme Court, on Wednesday (December 20), ordered the release of a French national serial killer and conman, Charles Sobhraj, who is serving his time in prison in Nepal after being convicted for the murder of two North American tourists in the country.

WION Fineprint: Serial killer Charles Sobhraj to be set free on Friday

The Nepalese Supreme Court, on Wednesday (December 20), ordered the release of French serial killer and conman, Charles Sobhraj, who is serving his time in prison in Nepal after being convicted for the murder of two North American tourists in the country.

Explained: The life of Charles Sobhraj also known as the ‘Bikini Killer’ and ‘The Serpent’

Nepal's Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who had been serving a life sentence in the Himalayan republic since 2003 on the charge of murdering two North American tourists — Connie Jo Bronzich and his Canadian companion Laurent Carrière — in 1975.

Nepal’s Supreme Court orders release, deportation of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj

Sher Bahadur Deuba, the prime minister of Nepal and president of the Nepali Congress, won the parliamentary party (PP) leader election on Wednesday, defeating his main rival, party general secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa, by a margin of 39 votes, according to officials.

Nepal: PM Sher Bahadur Deuba elected leader of Nepali Congress Parliamentary party

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa have filed their candidacy for the post of parliamentary party leader.

Nepal: Deuba, Thapa file candidacy for parliamentary party leader post

Nepal's president called on the country's political parties to try to form the new government within a week after last month's inconclusive national election. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: Nepal President wants new PM by Christmas

Nepal's President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Sunday asked the political parties of the country to complete the formation of a new government in a week after the national elections were held last month which produced inconclusive results.

Nepal president grants one-week time to parties for forming new government

The ruling Nepali Congress party has emerged as Nepal’s single largest party after winning 89 seats in the 275-member parliament in a general election last month, and its leader, Sher Bahadur Deuba, looks set to stay on as prime minister.

WION Dispatch: Ruling Nepali Congress wins 89 seats, Deuba likely to remain PM

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