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In a milestone moment for Nepal’s digital creator economy, the global social media giant Instagram featured a video by popular Nepali motovlogger Surakshya KC on its official handle on Thursday morning. The recognition marks a rare instance of a major international tech platform spotlighting a Nepali creator to a global audience. Following the post, Instagram’s official account also followed KC’s profile.

According to KC, the collaboration began several months ago when Instagram representatives initiated contact via direct message. After subsequent communication through email, the platform expressed interest in one of her previously published Reels. “Instagram reached out saying they liked a specific Reel I had posted,” KC shared. “After they requested formal permission to share it, I agreed. Seeing a global platform value my work and reach out personally is incredibly encouraging.”

The video was reshared on the @instagram account with the minimalist caption, “In the moment.” Since the feature, the post has garnered significant international attention, drawing a new wave of global viewers to KC’s content. This feature is being viewed as a significant win for the local influencer industry, proving that high-quality Nepali content has the potential to resonate with an international demographic.

Based in Pokhara, Surakshya KC has built a massive following by documenting her motorcycle expeditions across the diverse terrains of Nepal. Her content focuses on adventure, travel logistics, and the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. Currently, she commands a significant digital footprint with over 942,000 subscribers on YouTube, 603,000 followers on Instagram, and 454,000 followers on TikTok. “This shows that our stories and our journeys can reach the world stage,” KC added.

Balendra Shah (Balen) has been elected as the Parliamentary Party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Spokesperson Manish Jha said that the Central Committee meeting held today unanimously passed the proposal of party President Rabi Lamichhane to appoint Shah as the Parliamentary Party leader.

Shah is set to become the Prime Minister from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which is going to form a single government after winning 182 seats in the House of Representative elections held on March 5.

He is scheduled to take the oath of office and secrecy at 12: 34 pm on Friday. 

Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je has been found guilty in a Taiwan court for corruption and misuse of political donations.

Wen-je has been sent to jail for 17 years and was arrested previously in 2024 who was out on bail since September.

BBC reported, he has promised not to give up on his political career and was expected to seek the presidency again in 2028. Wen-je is the founder of the Taiwan People's Party.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Vice President Dr Swarnim Wagle has said that the government's priority now will be good governance and economic restructuring.

Dr Wagle, while attending the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected member of the House of Representatives, expressed the view that the priority of the upcoming government is to ensure good governance along with quality reconstruction.

The RSP has secured 182 seats in the House of Representatives (HoR), the lower house of the Federal Parliament, in the HoR Member election held on March 5.

RSP Senior Leader, Balendra Shah, is being appointed as Nepal's 43rd Prime Minister on Friday.