KATHMANDU,SEP 11 : Representatives of the protesting ‘Gen Z’ group, Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel were holding talks at the army headquarters in Bhadrakali on Thursday to pick a leader to run an interim government, sources said. Former chief justice Sushila Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and two others were […]Continue Reading
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NEW DELHI, SEP 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused urgent listing of a plea seeking cancellation of the cricket match between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup. The matter was me ntioned before a bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi by a lawyer for urgent listing. “What is the […]Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, SEP 11 : In the tragic roll call of violence in American public life, Charlie Kirk’s name joins what has fast become a long list. The influential 31-year old commentator, who cast his young professional life rousing other young people to embrace or debate his brand of conservatism, was slain doing what he does […]Continue Reading
NEW DELHI, SEP 11 : Vice President-elect C P Radhakrishnan is expected to take the oath of office on Friday, sources said. The swearing-in ceremony is likely to take place at 9.30 am at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath, sources within the government and the BJP said. However, an official confirmation […]Continue Reading
NEPAL, SEP 10 : Nepal’s Gen Z protesters, who forced the ouster of Prime Minister KP Sharma-led government, have laid out a series of political and social demands, calling for sweeping reforms in governance and investigation into assets looted by politicians over the past three decades. The movement has declared that all those who lost […]Continue Reading
NEW DELHI,SEP 9 : Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan, the ruling NDA’s nominee, was on Tuesday elected as the Vice President of India after securing 452 first preference votes in the Electoral College. Announcing the results, Rajya Sabha Secretary-General PC Mody said that Radhakrishnan defeated Opposition candidate Justice (retired) Sudershan Reddy, who polled 300 Continue Reading
NEPAL,SEP 9 : Nepal was plunged deeper into political turmoil on Tuesday after President Ram Chandra Poudel resigned, just hours after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down amid massive anti-corruption protests that have rocked the Himalayan nation. The twin resignations come as demonstrators, largely driven by Gen Zers’ anger over corruption and nepotism, Continue Reading
NEW DELHI, SEP 9 : India on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the ongoing unrest in Nepal, following violent protests against a government-imposed social media ban that left at least 19 dead and over 300 injured. “We are closely monitoring the developments in Nepal since yesterday and are deeply saddened by the loss of many […]Continue Reading
NEW DELHI, SEP 9 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast the first vote as polling opened at 10 am for the high-stakes Vice Presidential election. Voting will continue until 5 pm, with counting scheduled to begin at 6 pm. The NDA’s candidate, C P Radhakrishnan, is contesting against Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy, the nominee […]Continue Reading
NEPAL, SEP 8 : At least 16 people were killed and several injured on Monday as Nepal police opened fire on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media sites in Kathmandu. “Sixteen people have sadly died,” Shekhar Khanal, spokesman for the Kathmandu valley police, told AFP. “About 100 are under treatment, including police.” […]Continue Reading
