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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Six Pakistani Soldiers, Five Terrorists Killed in TTP Attack on Paramilitary Headquarters
Peshawar: Six soldiers and five terrorists were killed on Tuesday after security forces foiled a major attack by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on the headquarters of the Federal Constabulary (FC) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district. According to Pakistan’s military, the assault began when militants attempted to breach the FC headquarters by ramming an explosive-laden vehicle […]
‘Border Peace Like an Insurance Policy’: PM Modi Raises Terrorism Issue With President Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, underlining that peace and tranquility along the India-China border is like an “insurance policy” for the overall relationship. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the Prime Minister flagged cross-border terrorism as a […]
Trump Vows Supreme Court Fight After Appeals Court Strikes Down Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to take his fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court, pushing back against a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals that struck down most of his signature trade measures as unlawful. “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT! Today a Highly Partisan Appeals Court incorrectly said that our […]
Modi, Ishiba Set $65 Billion Investment Target, Unveil Five-Point Roadmap for India–Japan Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo for the India-Japan Economic Forum, underscoring the deepening economic partnership between the two nations. Speaking to industry leaders, Modi outlined a five-point roadmap aimed at taking bilateral cooperation to the next level. “Japan has always been a trusted partner in India’s […]