Nepal on Boil: Gen-Z Protests Force PM KP Oli’s Resignation, Violence Spreads to Parliament
Nepal is witnessing its deadliest political unrest in years as violent Gen-Z protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign on Tuesday, plunging the Himalayan nation into deep uncertainty. The protests, largely led by youth demanding accountability over corruption, restrictions on freedoms, and police brutality, have now spiraled into nationwide violence, leaving at least […]
Mob Attacks DTCP, Police Team During Demolition Drive in Gurugram; One Injured
Tension flared in Gurugram’s Kankrola village on Monday afternoon when a mob attacked a Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) demolition team and accompanying police personnel. The clash left the driver of an earthmover seriously injured and forced officials to retreat.The attack was a reaction by locals to stop the demolition of illegal structures. […]
Nepal Withdraws Social Media Ban After Deadly ‘Gen Z Revolution’
Kathmandu: Succumbing to mounting pressure from the streets, Nepal’s government late Monday announced it was lifting its controversial ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and X, after violent clashes left at least 20 people dead and more than 300 injured nationwide. The decision came after an emergency cabinet meeting, where Minister for Communication […]
19 Dead as Nepal’s Gen Z Leads Mass Protests Over Social Media Ban
Kathmandu: Nepal witnessed its deadliest unrest in decades on Monday, with at least 19 people killed and more than 100 injured as protests erupted across the country. Demonstrations, largely led by young people, spread from the capital, Kathmandu, to other cities after the government blocked access to Facebook and 26 different social media platforms. In […]
Madhya Pradesh: Three Workers Die in Gas Leak at Pithampur Factory, Probe Ordered
Dhar: Three workers died on Sunday after inhaling poisonous gas while cleaning a chemical tank at a lubricant oil factory in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, highlighting once again the recurring safety lapses in hazardous workplaces across India. The incident took place at 8:30 pm at Shri Sagar Lubricant Oil Factory in the Bagdun police station […]
From $56 Billion to $1 Trillion: Musk’s New Tesla Deal Explained
Tesla has never done things the conventional way — and neither has Elon Musk. On September 5, Tesla’s board unveiled a pay package for its CEO that could make him the world’s first trillionaire. The number is so staggering that it overshadows Musk’s already jaw-dropping $56 billion package from 2018, which went down in history […]
Putin Extends Rare Peace Offer to Ukraine, Acknowledges EU Membership Rights
In a striking departure from his usual rhetoric, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended an invitation to Ukraine for peace talks in Russia, pledging full security guarantees for Kyiv’s delegates. The announcement, made in Vladivostok at an economic forum, marks one of the few occasions in the three-year war that Moscow has openly signaled […]
American Man Slams H-1B Visa Policy After Indian Friend Forced to Leave US
An American data scientist has sharply criticized the United States’ H-1B visa policy after his Indian friend was forced to return home when she couldn’t find a new job within the mandatory 60-day grace period. The H-1B visa is a U.S. work visa for skilled foreign professionals in fields like tech, engineering, and medicine. It’s […]
If Betrayed Over Maratha Quota, Will Defeat Them in Polls: Manoj Jarange
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday issued a sharp warning to Maharashtra’s ruling parties, saying that if the community is betrayed over reservation, they will “make them bite the dust” in the elections. He also reiterated that his agitation is aimed at securing OBC category inclusion for the entire Maratha community. Jarange was speaking […]
Kuki-Zo Groups Sign Peace Pact With Centre, Manipur’s Territorial Integrity To Be Maintained
In a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur, two prominent Kuki-Zo groups — the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) — signed a re-negotiated Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Centre and the Manipur government on Thursday. The pact commits all parties to maintaining Manipur’s territorial integrity, relocating designated […]