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0:00It's March 27th. This is Global News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the world. I'm Cory with the story. Nepal's 35-year-old political newcomer, Baylan Shah, is set to become the country's youngest prime minister ever. He's taken the oath on Friday after a huge election win at exactly 12.34 pm, that timing lines up perfectly with the 1-2-3-4, numerological pattern chosen by Hindu priests as the most lucky moment. The ceremony falls on Ram Navami, a big Hindu festival celebrating the birth of God Rama. Shah will then head to his office at 2.15 pm, another sequential number, combo scene as a good sign. And Nepal, where over 80% of people are Hindu, astrology guides everything from weddings to new jobs. Shah hails from Kathmandu with family roots in the southern Terai region. He rose to fame supporting a youth-led revolt last September that ousted the old government amid deadly protests.

1:00Voters turn to him to fix years of corruption and shaky politics from the big parties. The swearing in before President Ramshandra Padel, includes traditional Hindu rights like Kong Shell blowing and chance from priests and Buddhists. Lamas. Shah plans to bring in his new cabinet right there, with diplomats watching. This blend of modern politics and ancient traditions signals hope for Nepal's 30 million people as Shah tackles tough challenges ahead.