India, Sept. 14 -- Nepal's interim prime minister Sushila Karki assumed office on Saturday, following weeks of Gen Z-led protests over corruption and unemployment that forced KP Sharma Oli to resign.

A cabinet expansion is expected later in the day, PTI reported.

Karki, 73, was sworn in on Friday night as Nepal's first woman prime minister, ending days of political uncertainty after the abrupt resignation of Oli in the wake of widespread anti-government demonstrations against a social media ban and alleged corruption.

After taking charge, Karki said, "Those involved in the incident of vandalism will be investigated. My team and I are not here to taste the power. We won't stay for more than 6 months. We will hand over the responsibility...