Kathmandu, September 09: Nepal is grappling with a severe political and social crisis as massive nationwide protests escalate following Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation. The protests, largely driven by the “Gen-Z” movement against corruption, nepotism, and political mismanagement, have turned violent, with demonstrations reported across Kathmandu and other major cities. A viral video shows...
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: 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...
Kathmandu was rocked by fresh violence on Tuesday as the Gen Z protest against the Nepal government entered its second day, with agitators torching the private residences of President Ram Chandra Poudel, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, and several senior leaders. Demonstrators shouted slogans such as “KP Chor, Desh Chhod” (KP thief, leave the country)...
Kathmandu witnessed a second consecutive day of chaos as massive youth-led protests, driven by Nepal’s so-called “Gen Z movement,” escalated against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government. What began as demonstrations against the ban on 26 social media apps has now widened into an anti-corruption revolt, demanding Oli’s immediate resignation. Protesters in Kalanki burned tyres,...
French President Emmanuel Macron suffered a major blow on Monday after Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted in a resounding parliamentary no-confidence vote. Lawmakers voted 364 to 194 against Bayrou, forcing his government to collapse just eight months after he took office. Bayrou, 74, is set to formally tender his resignation to Macron on Tuesday...
Updated: Sep 9th, 2025 Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that a ‘powerful hurricane’ will strike the skies of Gaza City later in the day, making it clear that it was a ‘final warning’ to Hamas to release the hostages and lay down their weapons. Katz stated that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF)...
New Delhi: The Government of India on Tuesday, September 9, issued an advisory for Indian nationals residing in Nepal, following violent protests led by the youth, particularly Gen Z, which have reportedly left at least 19 people dead and hundreds injured so far. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged Indian citizens to exercise caution...
At least 10 people were killed and more than 40 injured after a freight train slammed into a double-decker bus in Atlacomulco, around 130 kilometers northwest of Mexico City, early Monday. Authorities said the tragic accident occurred in an industrial zone filled with warehouses and factories. The state of Mexico’s civil defence agency confirmed the...
Kathmandu: Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned from his post on Monday evening after the country witnessed its deadliest violence in two decades, which claimed at least 19 lives. According to sources, Lekhak submitted his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during an emergency cabinet meeting held at the Prime Minister’s official residence. “The...