A communal confrontation in Nepal’s Sunsari district, located close to the country’s border with India, has left one person dead and more than a dozen others injured, including security personnel. The violence, which erupted after tensions between members of two religious communities, has prompted local authorities to impose indefinite restrictive orders in several parts of...
In a significant development in an ongoing criminal investigation, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jahangir Khan was arrested by the West Bengal Police’s Special Task Force (STF) near the India-Nepal border after allegedly remaining on the run for several days. The arrest marks a major breakthrough for investigators pursuing multiple allegations linked to extortion and other...
The India-Nepal border has returned to normal, bringing relief to citizens and traders as cross-border movement resumes without restrictions. The development comes soon after Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki took oath of office, leading to improved relations and gradual restoration of trade activity. While movement of people has fully resumed, Indian vehicles are still...
The Uttar Pradesh government has placed the entire state on high alert amid escalating unrest and protests in neighboring Nepal. Authorities have sealed all border districts and ordered round-the-clock patrolling and surveillance to prevent any law-and-order issues from spilling over into Indian territory. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna has instructed all border district...
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...