Amid ongoing protests and political chaos in Nepal, a prominent ‘Gen Z’ youth leader has suggested former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the interim Prime Minister. With PM Oli’s resignation and unrest gripping Kathmandu, the proposal signals growing youth-driven calls for change.
India slammed 'ill-informed' Swiss remarks at the UNHRC, asking Switzerland to focus on its own issues of racism and xenophobia. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi stressed that as UNHRC president, Switzerland should avoid false narratives and address systemic discrimination at home instead of targeting India.
Why is Nepal facing mounting challenges despite its strategic importance? In this exclusive interview with Author and Professor Dr. Anshuman Behera, we break down Nepal’s biggest issues: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its impact, political instability and fragile governance, rising unemployment and youth frustration and corruption and erosion of public trust. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdgvJ9k2qaY
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has dominated politics since 1955, but recent years have been marked by both significant successes and major scandals. From a massive political funding scandal implicating top leaders to historic election losses and shifting public trust, the LDP faces an existential crisis. WATCH.
Nepal’s ongoing unrest reached new heights as the Nepali Army was deployed at Kathmandu’s Dillibazar Jail after inmates launched protests demanding release. This move comes amid nationwide anger over corruption and the recent violent clashes that shook the capital.
ISRO chief V Narayanan hailed India’s unmatched space achievements, declaring that the nation leads the world in nine major areas. From Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions to advanced cryogenic rocket engines, Narayanan credited ISRO for putting India at the top with record-breaking satellite launches.
Protesters stormed Kathmandu streets once again against the Oli government, raising slogans over corruption charges and the controversial social media ban. With tensions escalating, the Nepal Army has been deployed around Parliament to prevent any unrest, as anger continues to spread across the capital.
Heavy rainfall in Agra led to a rise in the Yamuna river’s water level around the Taj Mahal, raising concerns of flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely to prevent any damage near the historic monument.
In a dramatic U-turn, Nepal’s government has lifted its controversial ban on 26 social media apps after violent nationwide protests left 19 people dead. The ban, seen as an attack on free speech, sparked massive youth-led demonstrations across the country.
France plunged into political chaos as Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government collapsed after losing a massive no-confidence vote. Yet, amid the turmoil, celebratory scenes erupted in cities, reflecting relief and anticipation for change. President Macron now faces the tough task of naming a new PM.
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