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Political tensions have escalated in Chhattisgarh following an increase in electricity rates. The Congress party has announced a phased agitation against the hike, while Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai...
In a fiery assembly speech, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin categorically denied jailing any government employee for protesting, setting his DMK rule apart from predecessors. The exchange unfolded on the...
Jammu and Kashmir's government is on the verge of a significant overhaul of its reservation policy for government jobs and educational institutions. A crucial cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow,...
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated on Thursday that in India, expressing love for Prophet Mohammad is met with more resistance than professing love for Modi. His remarks were made amidst ongoing...
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly condemned the arrest of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and others. The AIMPLB has decided to postpone the nationwide strike scheduled for...
The political climate in Uttar Pradesh has intensified following the controversy surrounding the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign and the subsequent police actions in Bareilly. While several organizations...
Following the violent clashes in Leh on September 24th, triggered by demands for the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule and granting it statehood, the Head of the Northern Command of the...
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) and transferred to Jodhpur Central Jail. He has been placed in a high-security ward with 24-hour...
Sonam Wangchuk is a prominent figure in the movement advocating for statehood for Ladakh. He recently concluded a hunger strike initiated to bring attention to the region's demands. An engineer,...
Following a hunger strike led by social activist Sonam Wangchuk, which demanded the inclusion of the Union Territory of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule and the granting of full statehood, the Ministry...
Protests in Leh, Ladakh, demanding full statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution have intensified. The demonstrations, led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, turned violent...
The controversy that began in Kanpur has now spread to other cities in the country, and the images coming from those places are concerning. The Muslim community is angry and protesting with signs...
The Dasara festival commenced at the renowned Chamundi Temple in Mysore, Karnataka. The inauguration was performed by Booker Prize winner, Muslim Banoo Mushtaq. This event sparked considerable...
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has announced renewed protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. This decision follows an interim ruling by the Supreme Court regarding the amendment....
Following the tragic death of 19-year-old NEET aspirant Deepak Gupta in Gorakhpur, allegedly at the hands of cattle smugglers, law enforcement has arrested key suspect Rahim after an armed encounter....
Ongoing violence in Nepal continues to disrupt daily life, with sporadic incidents reported across the country, particularly in Kathmandu. The army has taken control, leading to a slight improvement...
The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry is collaborating with Air India and IndiGo to repatriate Indian citizens stranded in Nepal following the closure of Kathmandu airport due to recent protests. Union...
The repercussions of the Nepal protests are being felt across the border in India. Reports indicate that protesters have targeted villages near the India-Nepal border. On Wednesday, demonstrations...
Following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep concern over the ongoing violent protests in Nepal. The demonstrations, fueled by...
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his deep sorrow regarding the ongoing violence in Nepal on Tuesday. He described the protests as 'heart-wrenching' in a social media post. Following his return from...
The situation in Nepal has become precarious. Large-scale protests have erupted, with both youths and a significant number of people taking to the streets. Reports indicate that the foreign minister...
Tensions are rising in Maharashtra regarding the Maratha reservation issue, potentially leading to conflict between the Maratha and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities. The decision by the...
A crucial meeting regarding the Maratha reservation was convened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The meeting, held at Varsha residence, included key figures such as Radhakrishna...
Political tensions are escalating in Bihar, marked by rallies and heated statements. Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Rights Yatra' has gained momentum with the inclusion of Chief Ministers Revanth Reddy and MK...
A Class 10 student from a private school in Ahmedabad was fatally stabbed by a younger student following a dispute, prompting significant protests and acts of vandalism by parents and local residents...
Public outcry has erupted in Bhiwani, Haryana, following the death of a 19-year-old teacher. The widespread anger prompted the suspension of internet services in Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri for a...
The echoes of the SIR (Systematic Irregularities in Registration) controversy resonated in Parliament on the 17th day of the monsoon session. Opposition members created a ruckus, throwing paper at...
The third day of the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament commenced at 11 am. Opposition parties were poised to intensify their calls for discussions regarding the Pahalgam terror attack and the...
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, attended the MP-MLA court in Lucknow. The appearance was in connection with a defamation case concerning alleged controversial statements he...
Protests erupted outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar following the death of a 20-year-old student from Balasore, who had attempted self-immolation. Congress workers were detained by police during the...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of 16 individuals for alleged illegal cattle slaughter during Eid-ul-Adha. Authorities recovered cattle parts from various locations...
In Sitamarhi, Bihar, Ganesh Singh, also known as Manohar Sharma, the former district president of the Brahmarshi Sena, was shot dead. The incident triggered outrage among the villagers. Angered...
Recent political upheaval and a coup in Nepal have created a tense situation. The resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Ramchandra Paudel led to widespread unrest. From Kathmandu...
Following recent events in Nepal, including a 'Gen Z' movement and jailbreak incidents, the Bihar government has taken immediate steps to reinforce security arrangements in the border districts. A...
Protests in Nepal have escalated, with the movement among young people turning increasingly volatile. Despite restrictions on internet media, the protests show no signs of abating. Amidst the unrest...
The Bihar Bandh, called in response to offensive language used against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's deceased mother, is impacting Patna. BJP workers initiated the bandh by setting fires and...
In Vaishali, Bihar, a RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal) party block general secretary, Shivshankar Singh, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred in the Bidupur police station...
In the Dulhinbazar police station area of โโJhabuchak village in Patna district, Bihar, a woman died following a police altercation. The deceased, identified as Radhika Devi, wife of Satendra Bind,...
The 'Gen Z generation,' born between 1997 and 2012, witnessed the rapid development of technology, which is now clearly impacting them. This generation is more tech-savvy than millennials, yet these...
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is gearing up for widespread protests across Pakistan, demanding access to their incarcerated leader, Imran Khan. These demonstrations are fueled by...
A severe wheat shortage is gripping Gilgit-Baltistan, causing widespread distress and sparking renewed anger towards Islamabad. Residents are enduring long queues outside ration shops daily, often...
The public movement that had been ongoing for several days in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) has come to an end. Following an agreement between the PoK government and the Awami Action Committee...
Following the unrest in Nepal, Gen Z in Morocco has taken to the streets, staging protests since the final weeks of September. The discontent among the youth has spread across the nation, mirroring...
The government of Shehbaz Sharif has made considerable efforts to quell the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK). A committee of ministers and leaders has been dispatched to PoK to negotiate...
Large-scale protests have erupted in France, leading to the closure of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Demonstrations, which began on Thursday, involved thousands of people voicing their opposition to the...
Following movements in Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Madagascar, Morocco is now experiencing a Gen Z rebellion. Thousands of young people have taken to the streets, with the protests...
The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK) is deteriorating, with increasing protests against the Pakistani government and military. Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a prominent leader of the Awami Action...
The interim government of Nepal has imposed a travel ban on several prominent figures, including former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. Others restricted from leaving the country include former Home...
Following protests against the government in Bangladesh last year, the party of Sheikh Hasina is facing a difficult situation. Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country after a coup on August 5th...
President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of troops to Portland and immigration centers nationwide. This decision marks Trump's latest move involving the use of the military in domestic...
KP Sharma Oli, Nepal's former Prime Minister, has voiced strong criticism of the current government, labeling it the 'Gen-Z government' and alleging its formation was unconstitutional. Oli stated...
Thousands of Gen-Z individuals took to the streets in dozens of Italian cities. Schools and colleges were shut down due to the large crowds of young people. Trains were also stopped in several...
Protests took place across all 26 states and the federal district of Brazil on Sunday, with citizens voicing their opposition to a potential amnesty for former President Jair Bolsonaro and his...
Intensified Israeli air and ground operations in Gaza resulted in the deaths of 91 Palestinians in a single day, including family members of a prominent doctor and civilians attempting to flee...
The Gen-Z group has called for the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak concerning their alleged role in the shooting during anti-government protests on...
Following improvements in Nepal's law and order, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens to exercise caution while traveling to the country. The Embassy stated...
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, addressed a program held on the occasion of Constitution Day. She stated that it is the responsibility of all Nepali citizens to protect and...
Following youth movements in Nepal and public pressure in Indonesia, the Philippines, a Southeast Asian nation and neighbor to China, faces a major political crisis. Millions are set to take to the...
During violent protests in Nepal, a coup took place. Protesters stormed the parliament. KP Sharma Oli was forced to flee his residence and resign from the position of Prime Minister. Following this,...
Recent anti-government rallies and violent demonstrations in Nepal have severely impacted the country's tourism industry. These protests coincided with the start of the peak tourist season. According...
Echoing concerns arising in the Arab world regarding the concept of an Islamic army, a similar sentiment is brewing in Britain. Massive demonstrations have erupted on the streets, with chants of...
A historic youth-led movement unfolded in Nepal this month, sparked by a government ban on social media platforms. Faced with censorship, Generation Z utilized innovative technologies to organize and...
Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, announced that those involved in the violence and destruction during the anti-government protests across the country last week would be brought to justice....
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, assumed office on Sunday following her swearing-in on September 12th. After taking charge, Karki stated that an investigation would be conducted into...
Central London was the scene of a large-scale demonstration on Saturday, September 14, 2025. Over 100,000 individuals participated in far-right, anti-immigration protests, leading to clashes. Several...
President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Poudel, dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday, acting upon the recommendation of newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki. A notice from the President's...
The youth-led protests in Nepal have subsided, but the nation has endured significant repercussions to reach this point of relative calm. The country is grappling with a new wave of political...
Nepal is facing a severe political and social crisis, triggered by widespread anger over government failings, corruption, and increasing inequality. The movement, primarily driven by Gen Z, led to...
Initially, Balendra Shah, the mayor of Kathmandu, was considered a potential interim Prime Minister of Nepal. Supported by Gen-Z activists, he faced competition from retired Chief Justice Sushila...
Nepal is experiencing a highly dramatic period in its politics. Following street protests led by the youth, a crucial meeting took place in Kathmandu. President Ram Chandra Paudel, former Chief...
Following three days of widespread unrest, Gen Z protesters formally presented their ten-point agenda during a press conference in Kathmandu on Thursday. Representatives of the youth movement,...
The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has tragically climbed to 31, according to officials at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital's Department of Forensic...
Following the resignation of KP Sharma Oli, Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, remains politically charged. Disagreement surrounds the interim prime minister, with Generation-Z divided over the...
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah declared his support for the establishment of an interim government tasked with organizing new elections in Nepal. In this announcement, he endorsed former Chief Justice...
Ongoing protests spearheaded by Nepal's Gen Z are challenging the government's actions, particularly a controversial social media ban. The demonstrations, fueled by demands for accountability and...
Protests by Gen-Z demonstrators, which began on Monday, continued into Tuesday. Despite the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, the country remains in turmoil. Taking advantage of...
Amidst escalating protests in Nepal, driven by Gen Z's discontent over social media restrictions and corruption, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah has emerged as a significant figure. His actions and...
Demonstrations and unrest have swept across France following President Emmanuel Macron's decision to appoint a new Prime Minister. Protesters took to the streets, blocking roadways and igniting fires...
Following recent demonstrations in Nepal, France has become the scene of escalating unrest. The 'Block Everything' movement, a new protest initiative, initiated a wave of actions on Wednesday...
Recent political turmoil in Nepal, following similar events in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, has sparked questions about the influence of international powers. The protests, initially...
The Oli government in Nepal failed to control public outrage, or perhaps, failed to understand the public mood. This discontent had been simmering for years, waiting for a spark. The result was a...
Nepal is currently experiencing significant political and social upheaval. The movement, which began against social media bans and rising corruption, has now turned violent. The situation has...
All airports in Nepal, including Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, have been closed until Wednesday at noon due to ongoing protests. Flights were suspended from Tuesday at 2 PM due to...
Violent protests in Nepal, stemming from a social media ban, have led to a significant incident: the escape of over 1,500 prisoners from various jails. According to police officer Heramba Sharma, the...
Approximately 400 Indian citizens are stranded at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, due to ongoing protests. Numerous flights have been canceled as a result of the demonstrations,...
Following his resignation on Tuesday, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has left Kathmandu. The departure occurred via a military helicopter, with the destination remaining undisclosed. This...
In the midst of escalating anti-corruption protests in Nepal, former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife became targets of violence on Tuesday. Videos circulating on social media depict...
Amidst escalating unrest in Nepal stemming from Gen Z protests, India is closely monitoring the situation. India expressed hope that peace would be maintained, and all issues resolved peacefully...
Nepal, a neighboring country of India, is currently facing a deep political crisis. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has announced his resignation. The anger of the youth is unabating, from Kathmandu to...
A deadly youth uprising erupted in Nepal on Monday following the government's ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X, on September 4th. The police responded to...
The escalating protests in Nepal, fueled by social media bans and accusations of corruption, have turned violent. Demonstrators engaged in widespread unrest across several cities, including the...
Following widespread protests across Nepal, resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals and numerous injuries, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli issued a formal statement. The demonstrations, organized by...
Following violent clashes, the KP Oli government in Nepal is on the defensive. The ban on social media sites has been lifted. This decision was made late at night after an emergency cabinet meeting....
Following violent protests in Kathmandu, the Nepalese government has removed its ban on social media. The ban, initiated on September 4, was lifted after 19 protestors were killed during...
Following violent clashes in Nepal, the Oli government has reversed its stance. Thousands of Gen-Z youth demonstrated in Kathmandu and other cities against a ban on social media apps. The protests...
A battle is brewing between the ruling powers and the youth in Nepal, representing a rebellion of the new generation. This is a protest by Gen-Z against the increasing corruption within the aging...
Following violent demonstrations, the Nepalese government has lifted its ban on social media platforms. The protests, which erupted in Kathmandu and other areas, were in response to the ban and...
The Nepali government has lifted its ban on social media applications following escalating protests, primarily led by Gen Z, which led to violent clashes with law enforcement. The Minister for...
Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, is experiencing significant unrest, with protests resulting in at least 14 fatalities. The demonstrations, spearheaded by Generation Z, commenced on Monday and are...
Following the Nepali government's decision to restrict access to social media platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and X, widespread unrest has erupted. The youth, representing Gen-Z, have...