India, Sept. 12 -- Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in on Thursday as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, becoming the country's first woman to hold the post after days of violent protest and turbulence.

The ceremony took place at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Kathmandu, capping days of political speculation and intense negotiations.

The oath was administered by President Ram Chandra Paudel in the presence of Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat.

Following the ceremony, it was formally decided that general elections will be held on March 5, 2026.

As interim leader, she is expected to head a small caretaker cabinet tasked with steering the country toward fresh elections.

The breakthrough co...