Lucknow/Patna: Nepal’s government has blocked several major social media platforms since September 4, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (Twitter), and YouTube, allowing only TikTok to operate. The move, aimed at restricting apps not registered with Nepalese authorities, has triggered widespread protests among the youth across the country. The ban has also severely affected India, particularly...
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Tuesday issued emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals amid the escalating unrest in Nepal, where violent ‘Gen Z’ protests have erupted over alleged corruption and the recent social media ban. Indians in Nepal can now contact the embassy for assistance at +977-980 860 2881 and +977-981 032 6134, which...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, September 9, reviewed the devastation caused by heavy monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh, carrying out an aerial survey of the severely affected districts of Mandi and Kullu before landing in Kangra. The state has been battling the aftermath of floods and landslides that have claimed hundreds of lives and...
Malappuram (Kerala): A heartbreaking road tragedy unfolded in Kerala’s Malappuram district, where a father lost his life while saving his young son from a speeding motorcycle. The incident, captured on CCTV, has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers shocked at the father’s final act of bravery. According to reports, the man had parked his...
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals in light of escalating violence in Nepal, which has witnessed one of its deadliest uprisings in recent years. The unrest has culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Tuesday, further deepening the political turmoil. In its advisory,...
New Delhi: A bomb threat email targeting the Delhi Chief Minister’s Secretariat and Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) on Tuesday triggered a large-scale security operation across the capital. Officials confirmed that both locations were immediately placed under heightened security, with bomb squads, fire tenders, and police teams deployed as part of the response. The Delhi...
New Delhi: Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has arrived in India on an eight-day state visit, accompanied by his spouse and a high-level delegation. The visit, which runs from September 9 to September 16, aims to further deepen the strategic partnership between India and Mauritius across defence, trade, investment, maritime security, and cultural...
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has issued a show-cause notice to actor Allu Arjun’s family regarding alleged illegal construction at the Allu Business Park building in Jubilee Hills. The notice, served on September 8 by Circle-18 Deputy Commissioner Sammaiah, questions why the unauthorised structure should not be demolished. According to reports, GHMC had...
Rapper-singer Badshah, currently on his North American tour, went viral after using his hit number Tareefan to poke fun at US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. At his New Jersey concert, Badshah surprised fans by twisting the song’s original lyrics, singing: “Kinni Tariff Chahidiye Trump Ko” (How much tariff does Trump want) instead of “Kinniya...
Kausambi, Uttar Pradesh: A disturbing incident has emerged from Kausambi district, where a woman’s body was transported on a motorcycle to a cremation ground due to the unavailability of a hearse. The incident was captured by a commuter while the body was being taken to the Sato Ghat cremation ground, and the video quickly went...