Nepal
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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India | Sep 09, 2025, 12:05 PM ISTThe Nepal government has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites after violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured.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.
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Nepal: 19 dead, Home Minister resigns as Gen Z protest turns violent; PM Oli stands firm | 10 points
World | Sep 08, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTNepal is facing a deepening political crisis after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli refused to lift a controversial social media ban, triggering Gen Z-led protests that turned deadly and led to the Home Minister's resignation.
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Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after protests leave 19 dead, cites moral responsibility
World | Sep 08, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTViolent protests erupted in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and other areas on Monday over the government's decision to ban social media. The protests prompted the government to deploy the army and additional forces and issue shoot-at-sight orders, which ultimately led to the death of 19 people.
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Nepal Gen Z Protest: PM KP Sharma Oli's house attacked in Damak
World | Sep 08, 2025, 08:06 PM ISTNepal Gen Z Protest: Initially the agitators were protesting in front of the Damak Municipality office, but moved to Oli's residence, and hurled stones. This forced the police to fire warning shots to bring the situation under control.
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'Ready to lead this country': What Nepal's Gen Z protesters said on govt action
World | Sep 08, 2025, 07:03 PM ISTNepal Gen Z Protest: The youth, particularly Gen Z, are protesting against the Nepal government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and YouTube. The ban was imposed after the social media platforms failed to register with the government.
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Nepal Protest: A look at Kathmandu's controversial bills that aim to 'tighten control' on society
World | Sep 08, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTNepal has banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and X, after they failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline. Earlier, Nepal had given social media platforms to register themselves within seven days from August 28.
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Nepal Gen Z protest: What led to huge agitation in Kathmandu and what are their demands? Explained
Explainers | Sep 08, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTNepal: The massive protests erupted after Nepal on Thursday banned social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube among others for failing to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline.
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Nepal Gen Z protest Highlights: 19 killed in violence; govt forms committee to investigate facts
World | Sep 08, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTSeveral social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered platforms, leaving users angry and confused.
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Nepal: Massive Gen Z protests erupt in Kathmandu over social media ban, 14 dead
World | Sep 08, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTProtest in Nepal: The curfew, imposed by Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Chhabilal Rijal under Section 6 of the Local Administration Act, is effective from 12:30 pm to 10 pm on Monday.
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Nepal bans 26 social media platforms including Facebook and YouTube: What is the issue
Technology | Sep 04, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTCurrently, only five platforms are allowed to operate in Nepal, including TikTok and Viber. The government has banned 26 platforms, such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
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Brahma Kumaris marks Dadi Prakashmani's 18th death anniversary with over 10,000 blood donation camps
India | Aug 24, 2025, 06:44 PM ISTThe sheer scale of the blood donation camps has brought attention to the possibility of breaking a world record. With over 10,000 camps organised in just three days, this event is on track to be recognised by Guinness World Records, provided it continues to grow in scale.
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Why is Lipulekh Pass important and why is it a bone of contention between India and Nepal? Explained
Explainers | Aug 21, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTAlong with Lipulekh, Nepal has claimed that Kalapani and Limpiyadhura are part of its territory. In 2020, it also released a political map showing these three territories as its part, a move that was widely criticised by India.
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'Untenable': Centre slams Nepal's remarks on India-China trade through Lipulekh pass
India | Aug 21, 2025, 07:04 AM ISTIndia and China on Tuesday agreed to resume border trade through Lipulekh pass and two other trading points. In 2020, Nepal triggered a border row by issuing a political map that showed Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh as part of the country.
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Sacred triangle: Sitamarhi, Punaura Dham and Janakpur unite to celebrate Sita's divine legacy
India | Aug 08, 2025, 02:03 PM ISTSitamarhi, Punaura Dham, and Janakpur together form a deeply revered spiritual route that traces the life and legacy of Goddess Sita—from her miraculous birth to her divine marriage—uniting mythological heritage with cross-border cultural devotion.
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Pakistan terror groups LeT, JeM may use Nepal route to strike India: Nepalese official
World | Jul 12, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTThe seminar placed a strong emphasis on the need for enhanced counter-terrorism collaboration across South Asia. The speakers also urged all regional stakeholders to shun double standards when it comes to tackling terrorism.
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WATCH: Rhino crashes wedding, leaves guests stunned and the internet can't stop laughing
Trending | May 28, 2025, 11:50 PM ISTThe incident also prompted some to imagine being in the moment themselves. “Imagine being the DJ and trying to keep the vibe going during that!” one commenter wrote.