Security agencies in India have stepped up vigilance along the Indo-Nepal border following large-scale violent protests in Nepal against the government over alleged corruption and the government's ban on 26 unregistered social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube
Nepal saw its deadliest protests in two decades on Monday, leaving 19 dead, including a child. Violence erupted over corruption and a social media ban. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned, curfews were imposed, and the government formed a 15-day investigation committee. The UN urged rest
Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned following violent protests against corruption and a social media ban that left 19 people dead. Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu, Butwal, Bhairahawa, and Itahari to control unrest and prevent further gatherings, rallies, and protests.
At least 19 protestors were killed in Nepal as security forces fired on demonstrations against social media bans and government corruption. The National Human Rights Commission urged restraint, fair treatment for victims, and peaceful protests, calling the use of excessive force "regretta
The Gen Z protests in Kathmandu against corruption and the social media ban have left 14 dead, with many others injured. Hospitals are struggling to manage the large number of patients, and authorities say the identities of several deceased and injured people are yet to be confirmed.
Protests erupted outside Kathmandu Parliament against Nepal's ban on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, turning violent as police fired on demonstrators. Nine people died, and protestors vandalised the Parliament gate, with witnesses accusing authorities of indiscriminate firing and suppress
Nepal Police said, "Nine people have lost their lives as protest turned violent in Kathmandu as people staged a massive protest against the ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other social media sites, leading to clashes between police and protesters."
A Gen Z protester has reportedly died and several others have been injured as nationwide demonstrations against government corruption and the recent social media ban intensified, particularly in Kathmandu's New Baneshwor and Damak in Jhapa district on Monday, as reported by The Himalayan
Massive protests led by Generation Z demonstrators erupted in Kathmandu on Monday against corruption allegations against the government and the recent ban on several major social media platforms, The Kathmandu Post reported.
Speaking with reporters, Tejashwi Yadav said, "Crime and corruption have increased. This is the situation of Bihar. See the condition of education, irrigation, and healthcare. Bihar is the worst when it comes to per capita income and per capita investment. Bihar is in last place in terms
The sleuths of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption of Assam police caught a government employee red-handed while he accepted a bribe of Rs 5000 from a person in his office in Guwahati, officials said.