Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, was sworn in as interim Prime Minister on 12 September 2025. She became the first woman in the country’s history to lead the government. Her appointment followed weeks of protests over corruption, nepotism, and a nationwide social media ban.

In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), a massive ₹1 lakh crore (₹100,000 crore) employment initiative aimed at supporting both jobseekers and employers across India. Incentives for First-Time Workers Under the scheme’s Part A, individuals securing their first private-sector job and