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Nepal lifts ban on social media after 19 protestors killed in a single day
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Government of Nepal has lifted the ban on social media after 19 protestors were killed on Monday, who were on the streets demanding measures to curb corruption and end the ban.
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Security tightened along Indo-Nepal border amid violent protests in Kathma
Updated : 7 months ago IST
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
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Nepal: Committee formed to investigate Monday's violence that claimed 19 l
Updated : 7 months ago IST
An emergency cabinet meeting on Monday evening formed an investigation committee to look into the day's violence, which so far has claimed 19 lives.
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"Voices from Margins": Side event at Human Rights Council highlights urgen
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), together with partners, hosted a side event on Monday at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva titled, "Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia." The event brought to attention religious persecution faced b
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Nepal sees deadliest protests in nearly 20 years; 19 killed amid social me
Updated : 7 months ago IST
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
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Principles of international trading system should be protected, increasing
Updated : 7 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called for promoting fair economic practices, noting that the world requires constructive and cooperative approaches to promote trade that is sustainable and that increasing barriers and complicating transactions will not help. He called fo
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World seeking stable environment for trade, economic practices should be f
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The world is seeking a stable and predictable environment for trade and investment and it is imperative that economic practices are fair, transparent and to everyone's benefit, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday and noted that international trading system based on princ
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"Washington Sundar will be missed": Kaif questions India's two genuine all
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Team India's Asia Cup campaign will kickstart from September 10 onwards against the UAE. The Men in Blue have two in-form all-rounders in Hardik and Axar, who played a crucial role in India's ICC Champions Trophy win with both bat and ball. While Axar's increasing maturity with the bat to
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Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns from post after worst violence i
Updated : 7 months ago IST
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.
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Death toll rises to 19 in Nepal's 'Gen Z' protest, highest since 2006 move
Updated : 7 months ago IST
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
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18 killed, 200 injured as Nepal protests against social media ban turn vio
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Protests against Nepal's social media ban turned violent, leaving 18 dead and over 200 injured. Demonstrators clashed with security forces across Kathmandu and other cities, prompting curfews in several areas. Hospitals struggled to treat the injured, and authorities are yet to confirm th
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India-Nepal border on alert as protests erupt in Nepal
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Authorities have issued an alert along the India-Nepal border in view of ongoing protests in Nepal, top sources said.
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