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France is seeing big protests due to budget cuts and political tension. The new Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, faces pressure from both right and left. People fear losing wages and pensions. Protests have blocked streets and disrupted trains. With no party in control, many demand new elections. Anger is rising across the country.
Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice, has been appointed to lead the interim government, picked by the Gen Z protestors. She started her legal career as an advocate in 1979 and gradually rose to a Supreme Court justice in 2009. She was the first Nepali female Chief Justice in 2016. She earned fame by judgements against […]
Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice, has been appointed to lead the interim government, picked by the Gen Z protestors. She started her legal career as an advocate in 1979 and gradually rose to a Supreme Court justice in 2009. She was the first Nepali female Chief Justice in 2016. She earned fame by giving judgements […]
Hilton Kathmandu, Nepal’s tallest hotel, was destroyed in violent protests. Built over seven years, it opened in 2024. Protesters, angry over corruption and social media bans, set fire to the hotel. Once a symbol of progress, it now lies in ruins. Nearly 20 people died in the unrest, which also forced Kathmandu airport to close.
During a United Arab Emirates visit, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today visited the IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi Campus. Pradhan inaugurated the Atal Incubation Centre and launched PhD and B.Tech programmes. Pradhan expressed happiness on receiving a warm welcome and also praised the transformation of the campus.
Sushila Karki, former chief justice, will lead the interim government of Nepal as picked by the Gen-Z protesters. The Nepalese army has taken control of the country and made discussions with protestors to make stability and to form the interim government. Many young people chose her to head the interim administration.
The Telangana govt has activated emergency helplines at its New Delhi Bhavan to help stranded citizens in Nepal. Though no injuries are reported, officials are coordinating with the Indian Embassy for safety. Meanwhile, India tightened border security, deploying drones and SSB patrols. It is known that Nepali youth has been protesting against the govt recently.
As Bihar heads into elections, the Hindu ritual of Pind Daan has become a political flashpoint. Lalu Yadav’s family performed the rites in Gaya, while PM Modi is expected to follow. Political jibes and counterattacks have turned the spiritual tradition into a symbolic tool for targeting opponents during Pitru Paksha.
Kathmandu airport reopened after a shutdown caused by violent Gen Z-led protests across Nepal. Despite the move, Air India and IndiGo cancelled all Sep 10 flights, leaving Indian passengers stranded. The army was deployed nationwide, with 27 arrests. Authorities urge travelers to check with airlines for updated schedules amid ongoing tensions.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry today expressed concern over the ongoing violence in Nepal and hoped for fast restoration of peace. They also said that Nepal will handle the domestic crisis properly and that stability will be restored in the country soon. It is known that KP Sharma Oli resigned recently, and he also participated in […]
Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, reportedly with Trump’s late approval, sparked outrage. Qatar condemned the strike as “state terrorism,” accusing the US of betrayal despite close ties and $400 million in deals. Trump’s delayed warning damaged his peace efforts, exposing a double game amid Middle East tensions.
Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of ex-Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal, died from burns after protesters set their home ablaze amid violent Gen Z-led unrest. With 22 dead and 300+ injured, key political residences, including PM Oli’s, were attacked. Oli resigned after consulting the army chief, who advised stepping down to restore order.
A portrait of King Prithvi Narayan Shah behind Nepal Army Chief Gen. Sigdel during his address amid political unrest has stirred speculation about a royal revival. With rising pro-monarchy protests, frustration with governance, and growing nostalgia for stability, the image is seen by many as a symbolic signal amid Nepal’s volatile political climate.
CPI general secretary D. Raja said democracy is under attack, accusing the Election Commission of failing to ensure free and fair elections in Bihar. Speaking at the CPI State meet in Alappuzha, Kerala, he warned that voter rights are being “snatched away” and urged the Commission to uphold its constitutional responsibility neutrally.
Protests turned violent in France today as demonstrators clashed with police, set fires, and blocked roads, leading to 200 arrests. A bus was torched in Rennes, and train lines were disrupted. The unrest follows President Macron’s appointment of Sébastien Lecornu as the new PM after a confidence vote ousted his predecessor.