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Nepal protests: Kathmandu airport reopens amid violent Gen Z protests
World | Sep 10, 2025, 05:27 PM ISTNepal protests Gen Z: Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, which was shut down due to widespread Gen Z-led protests across Nepal, has officially reopened on Wednesday.
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Nepal tops South Asia as the country most reliant on remittances - Here’s why it matters
Business | Sep 10, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTNepal’s overreliance on remittances doesn’t indicate a good state of economy since the money sent by migrant workers is indicative of survival, not growth.
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OPINION | Uneasy calm in Nepal: All hopes rest on Army
India | Sep 10, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTAmid the violent protests, either the army takes over or a new leader is allowed to form a government. Kathmandu Mayor and famous Nepali rapper Balendra Shah seem to be the frontrunners.
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Nepal Gen Z protests: Prohibitory orders enforced amid unrest, army warns against arson
World | Sep 11, 2025, 06:47 AM ISTNepal Protest: Nepal has plunged into political turmoil after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down as Gen Z-led demonstrations gripped Kathmandu and several other regions of the country.
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PM Modi expresses anguish over violence in Nepal, appeals for peace and stability
India | Sep 09, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTPM Modi appealed for peace as Nepal plunged into violent anti-government protests, prompting the army to step in after PM Oli's resignation.
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New PM or Army rule? What's next for Nepal after deadly protests overthrow government
World | Sep 09, 2025, 09:33 PM ISTThe Nepal unrest, which began two days ago, forced both Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Ram Chandra Poudel to resign, with reports that Oli fled the country soon after stepping down. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday and set ablaze sevrral governments offices including Parliament.
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Nepal protesters torch former PM Jhalanath Khanal's house, wife Rabilaxmi burnt alive: Local media
World | Sep 09, 2025, 09:31 PM ISTNepal protest: Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, was inside her house when it was set ablaze by a mob in Kathmandu amid violent anti-government protests in the country.
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Nepal echoes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: Anti-Govt protests across South Asia follow similar patterns
Explainers | Sep 09, 2025, 05:48 PM ISTWidespread youth-led protests in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal over corruption, governance failures, and economic hardship have toppled long-standing regimes, reflecting shared regional and global crises.
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Who is Balen Shah? The rapper-turned-mayor at center of Nepal protests and Gen-Z's chosen leader
World | Sep 09, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTBalendra Shah, widely known as Balen, is the mayor of Kathmandu and a rising political figure in Nepal. Originally recognised as a rapper and engineer, he entered politics as an independent and won the mayorship in 2022, defying the dominance of established parties.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters | WATCH
World | Sep 09, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters
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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns amid deadly Gen Z protest, likely to flee to Dubai
World | Sep 09, 2025, 03:28 PM ISTNepal protests: As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial resignations, PM Oli has assigned acting responsibilities to Deputy Prime Minister ahead of the planned departure.
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Protesters torch homes of Nepal President and KP Sharma Oli, ministers flown to airport
World | Sep 09, 2025, 03:34 PM ISTGen Z protesters have reportedly torched Former Nepal Prime Minister Oli's residence and stormed the president's home as well.
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Gen Z protest: Nepal PM Oli likely to flee to Dubai as private jet ready for him, claim sources
World | Sep 09, 2025, 02:15 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest latest update: As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial resignations, PM Oli has assigned acting responsibilities to Deputy Prime Minister ahead of the planned departure.
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Nepal Gen Z protests: Why a social media ban feels like an identity crisis
Lifestyle | Sep 09, 2025, 02:06 PM ISTNepal’s social media ban has unleashed a wave of Gen Z protests, both online and offline, turning digital freedom into a fight for identity. Let's know how a social media ban can feel like an identity crisis.
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Who is Sudan Gurung? The face behind Nepal's Gen Z violent protest
World | Sep 09, 2025, 12:58 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: Army issues stark warning amid looting and arson in Himalayan nation
World | Sep 10, 2025, 06:15 AM ISTProtests led by Nepal’s Gen Z continued for a second day on Tuesday, despite local administrations in three districts of the Kathmandu Valley imposing a curfew from the morning.
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Nepal: Fresh protests erupt in Kathmandu as demonstrators demand PM Oli's dismissal
World | Sep 09, 2025, 12:21 PM ISTNepal Gen Z protest: Protesters were seen throwing stones at police as fresh violence erupted during protests in Kathmandu. The ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites in the country was lifted on Monday night.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: India 'closely monitoring' situation, asks its nationals to exercise caution
India | Sep 09, 2025, 12:05 PM ISTThe Nepal government has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites after violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured.
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Nepal's Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigns after Gen Z protests over social media ban
World | Sep 09, 2025, 10:55 AM ISTNepal’s Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned from his post on Tuesday. This comes following the death of 19 people during youth-led “Gen Z” protests on Monday.
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Nepal lifts ban on social media after violent protests that left 19 dead, over 300 injured
World | Sep 09, 2025, 06:43 AM ISTGen Z protest in Nepal: The deadly protests on Monday turned violent when some protesters entered the Parliament complex, prompting police to use water cannons, tear gas, and live rounds to disperse crowds, eyewitnesses said.