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World Suicide Prevention Day: From policy to people, here’s how several nations are tackling crisis

According to the WHO, suicide remains a critical public health issue worldwide, resulting in over 700,000 deaths annually. Each loss impacts families, communities, and societies deeply, creating significant social, emotional and economic challenges. New Delhi: September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), a global initiative organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) with the World Health Organization (WHO) as a co-sponsor. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and emphasising that it is a preventable tragedy. According to the WHO, suicide remains a critical public health issue worldwide, resulting in over 700,000 deaths annually. Each…

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Gen Z protest: Anxious Nepali students living in India put travel plans on hold, here’s what they say

Nepal Gen Z protest: A first-year DU student said the reports of deaths and destruction had shaken him. "I never thought students would be killed for raising their voice. It feels like the country is being torn apart," he said. New Delhi: At a time when violent protests rocked their nation, the anxious Nepali students in India said they have put their travel plans on hold and call up their families repeatedly as they are fearful of their safety. The student-led "Gen Z" protests in Nepal which started against a government ban on social media expanded into a…

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Trump looks forward to speaking with ‘very good friend’ Modi, says trade talks will be finalised soon

Taking to social media, Trump said he was "pleased to announce that India, and the United States of America, are continuing negotiations to address the Trade Barriers between our two Nations." Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he feels “certain” that Washington and Delhi will come to a “successful conclusion” in trade talks and he looks forward to speaking with his "very good friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coming weeks. Trump says there will be no difficulty in trade talks "I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the…

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Nepal stir: Protesters torch President’s residence in Kathmandu, loot items | Video

Earlier, KP Sharma Oli resigned as Nepal’s Prime Minister amid massive unrest. Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans. Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel has accepted his resignation. Kathmandu: Protesters in Nepal’s Kathmandu on Monday stormed the President's residence, setting it on fire amid intense demonstrations against the government’s social media ban. Thousands of people took to the streets in a violent uprising, with some entering the residence and looting several items. Thick smoke filled the sky as the unrest escalated, marking one of the most turbulent episodes in the nation's recent…

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President Ram Chandra Poudel resigns as violent protests push Nepal on edge

This came shortly after KP Sharma Oli relinquished his post as Nepal’s Prime Minister amid severe anti-corruption protests. Kathmandu: Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel on Tuesday resigned from his post following violent protests against social media ban by the government. This came shortly after KP Sharma Oli relinquished his post as Nepal’s Prime Minister amid severe anti-corruption protests. A group of protesters forcefully entered the President’s official residence and set it on fire. They also looted various items from the presidential palace. Besides, the private home of KP Sharma Oli in Nepal was also vandalised. Protestor assault several leaders Violent…

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Nepal protesters torch former PM Jhalanath Khanal’s house, wife Rabilaxmi burnt alive: Local media

Nepal protest: Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of former PM Jhalanath Khanal, was inside her house when it was set ablaze by a mob in Kathmandu amid violent anti-government protests in the country. Kathmandu: Former Nepal prime minister Jhalanath Khanal’s wife, Rabi Laxmi, was burnt alive on Tuesday after anti-government protesters set her house ablaze in Kathmandu as the violent protests turned even lethal after KP Sharma Oli's resignation as the Prime Minister, along with several of his ministers. Rabi Lakshmi Chitrakar, Khanal's wife, was inside the house, located in the capital's Dallu area, when protesters set it ablaze. She suffered…

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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 government’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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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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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, and plumes of smoke were visible in videos circulating on social media. An Israeli official has confirmed that the country’s military carried out a strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar’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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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 — IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India — 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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