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New PM or Army rule? What’s next for Nepal after deadly protests overthrow government

New PM or Army rule? What’s next for Nepal after deadly protests overthrow government

The Nepal unrest, which began two days ago, forced both Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and President Ram Chandra Poudel to resign, with reports that Oli fled the country soon after stepping down. Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday and set ablaze sevrral governments offices including Parliament. Kathmandu: Nepal is embroiled in its most severe political crisis in recent memory following a dramatic escalation of youth-led protests, known as the Gen Z movement, against the governmentโ€™s abrupt ban on 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. The ban, aimed at enforcing registration and regulatory…
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Gold surges Rs 5,080 to hit all-time high of Rs 1.12 lakh/10 gm in Delhi – What’s causing the rally?

Gold surges Rs 5,080 to hit all-time high of Rs 1.12 lakh/10 gm in Delhi – What’s causing the rally?

Gold, Silver Rates Today: Silver prices also surged by Rs 2,800 to hit a record high of Rs 1,28,800 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Tuesday. New Delhi: Price of precious metal gold zoomed Rs 5,080 to hit a new high of Rs 1,12,750 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday. The prices surged amid weakness in the dollar and are in line with strong global trends. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,07,670 per 10 grams on Monday. Similarly, prices of silver too surged by…
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India and the ‘Gulf’ beneath them as Asia Cup kicks off in the gulf

India and the ‘Gulf’ beneath them as Asia Cup kicks off in the gulf

India are the team to beat in the Asia Cup 2025 as there stands a major gulf between them and the rest of the competition. They have lost just one T20I series in the last two years and have been in a butcher mode in the format. New Delhi: There have been 759 days since that happened. 759 days since someone defeated India in a T20I series. It's more than two years if you calculate. Who were the last to do it? West Indies. The Windies had done it at home in a five-match series 3-2. But a lot has…
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Nepal Gen Z protests: Army urges calm, vows to protect lives as violence grips Himalayan nation

Nepal Gen Z protests: Army urges calm, vows to protect lives as violence grips Himalayan nation

The Army stated that the developments were being carefully analysed and reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the interests and security of the Nepalese people. Kathmandu: The Nepal Army has urged people to maintain peace amid violent protests in the Himalayan nation following the government's ban on social media platforms. The Army stated that the developments were being carefully analysed and reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding the interests and security of the Nepalese people. "We are analysing the latest developments of the Gen Z movement. Nepal Army is always committed to protect the interests and security of Nepalese people, and keeping…
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Barapullah flyover: Central empowered body approves tree cutting for Phase 3 link – Check details

Barapullah flyover: Central empowered body approves tree cutting for Phase 3 link – Check details

Officials said that over 90 per cent of the work at the site is complete, and around 333 trees will need to be cut to complete the project. New Delhi: The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has granted permission for the cutting of trees that are required to complete the construction of the Barapullah Phase-3 flyover. According to government officials, the project will improve the connectivity between East and South Delhi. It has been under construction since 2015 and has had several cost escalations and missed deadlines. The CEC is a five-member committee formulated by the Supreme Court of India to…
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Dewald Brevis becomes most expensive player in SA20 auction, to earn four times more than his IPL salary

Dewald Brevis becomes most expensive player in SA20 auction, to earn four times more than his IPL salary

Dewald Brevis set the stage on fire today at the SA20 auction as expected, as he became the most expensive in the history of the tournament. Pretoria Capitals secured his services for a massive amount of Rs16.5 million after a fierce bidding war with several other teams. Cape Town: Dewald Brevis, who plays for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, has created history in the SA20 auction, becoming the most expensive player in the history of the tournament. He set the stage on fire at the auction today, with most of the teams, apart from the Durban Super…
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Israel carries out airstrikes on Hamas headquarters in Qatar, explosions heard in Doha

Israel carries out airstrikes on Hamas headquarters in Qatar, explosions heard in Doha

IDF has confirmed that it carried out precise strikes on Hamas leadership in Qatar's Doha and vowed to defeat the "terror organisation" responsibble for the October 7 massacre. Doha: Israel on Tuesday carried out airstrikes on Hamas targets in Doha. Explosions were heard in the Qatari capital,ย and plumes of smoke were visible in videos circulating on social media. An Israeli official has confirmed that the countryโ€™s military carried out a strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatarโ€™s capital, according to AP. Qatar, an energy-rich nation on the Arabian Peninsula, saw its state-funded broadcaster Al Jazeera acknowledge the explosion, though without providing…
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8th Pay Commission: Here’s what central government said on constitution of panel

8th Pay Commission: Here’s what central government said on constitution of panel

In January this year, the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission was made, and since then, there has been no considerable progress as employees await the appointment of key panel members as well as the finalisation of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the panel. New Delhi: In a major development regarding the 8th Pay Commission, the Central government has said that it is โ€œactively consultingโ€ state governments on the matter, and an announcement in this regard is likely soon. It is expected that a go-ahead can be given to the constitution of the panel to take the matter forward.ย  Last…
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Aiden Markram sold in SA20 auction thrice more than his price in IPL, becomes second most expensive player

Aiden Markram sold in SA20 auction thrice more than his price in IPL, becomes second most expensive player

Aiden Markram will be earning more than three times what he is paid in the Indian Premier League for the Lucknow Super Giants. Markram was sold for a huge sum of R14 million to the Durban Super Giants after an intense bidding war in the SA20 auction. New Delhi: South Africa T20I captain Aiden Markram briefly etched his name into the history books as he became the most expensive player in the SA20 auction history until Dewald Brevis overtook him. Markram, who led the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to back-to-back titles, parted ways with the franchise and headed to the auctions…
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Nepal Gen Z protest: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India suspend flights to Kathmandu amid crisis

Nepal Gen Z protest: IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India suspend flights to Kathmandu amid crisis

Amid violent protests and political unrest in Nepal, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India suspend flights to Kathmandu, offering refunds and rebooking options to affected passengers. New Delhi: Amid escalating political turmoil in Nepal, major Indian airlines โ€” IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India โ€” have suspended all flights to and from Kathmandu until further notice. The move follows the temporary closure of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, as violent anti-government protests and the resignation of top Nepalese leaders plunge the country into crisis. The airlines have cited passenger safety concerns and the closure of airport operations as reasons for the cancellations.…
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