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Nepal Gen Z protest: Former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife assaulted at Kathmandu residence | Video

Angry youths participating in the protest have also targeted the Singha Durbar complex, the Parliament building, and the private residences of senior political leaders, engaging in arson and vandalism. Kathmandu: In an unprecedented escalation of anti-government protests in Nepal, former Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, Arju Rana Deuba, the country's Foreign Minister, were assaulted by enraged demonstrators amid a violent Gen-Z-led uprising across the capital. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, as political turmoil deepened following the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. Assault on Deuba and Wife at home In a…

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Nepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters | WATCH

Nepal Gen Z protest: Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel beaten up by protesters New Delhi: Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel was beaten up by demonstrators during violent anti-government protests in Nepal. The attack occurred as thousands of Gen Z protesters clashed with security forces across the capital, Kathmandu, and other cities.  PM KP Sharma Oli resigns amid growing unrest  In the face of mounting pressure, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned from his position, just hours after protesters stormed his office, chanting anti-government slogans. The resignation follows several days of violent clashes between demonstrators and police, which have left…

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Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigns amid violent Gen Z protest, likely to flee to Dubai

As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial resignations, PM Oli has assigned acting responsibilities to Deputy Prime Minister ahead of the planned departure. Kathmandu: Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday amid violent protests in Kathmandu over alleged corruption. Oli stepped down shortly after hundreds of demonstrators entered his office shouting anti-government slogans. Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli likely to flee to Dubai Nepal's Prime Minister is likely to leave for Dubai as a private jet has been placed on standby for him. As the protests intensified for the second day amid multiple ministerial…

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Who is Sudan Gurung? The face behind Nepal’s Gen Z violent protest

Nepal Gen Z protest: Violent protests by youths against a government ban on social media sites rocked Nepal, with police's use of force leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured. Kathmandu: Nepal is witnessing one of the deadliest youth protests in years after the government banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and X, leaving at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured. The unrest also prompted the resignation of Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, who stepped down amid growing criticism of the government’s handling of the situation. Prime Minister KP Sharma…

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Nepal Gen Z protest LIVE: Fresh violence erupts, residences of PM Oli and Prachanda attacked

Demonstrations continued for a second consecutive day on Tuesday across Nepal, even after the government announced it had lifted the controversial ban on social media platforms. Protesters intensified their demands, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. New Delhi: Nepal protests: Social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter) were banned in Nepal, sparking massive Gen Z-led protests that have left at least 19 dead and many injured. What began as a government crackdown on unregistered social media sites escalated into widespread anti-government demonstrations across Kathmandu and other major cities, including Pokhara, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Bharatpur,…

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Israeli newspaper article hails Modi’s approach, highlights what Netanyahu can learn from Indian PM

Israeli defence expert Shalom in an article highlighted what Israel can learn from India,while connecting it to India's relations with the United States. Jerusalem: Israel should learn how to make "national honour" a "strategic asset" from India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, despite "verbal assaults from US President Donald Trump," did not rush to apologise and upheld national honor, according to Israeli defence policy expert Zaki Shalom.  In an op-ed in The Jerusalem Post, Shalom, a senior fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy, said highlighted what Israel can learn from PM Modi, while connecting…

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After Home Minister, Nepal’s Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigns

Nepal’s Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned from his post on Tuesday. This comes following the death of 19 people during youth-led “Gen Z” protests on Monday. New Delhi: Nepal’s Agriculture Minister Ramnath Adhikari resigned from his post on Tuesday. This comes following the death of 19 people during youth-led “Gen Z” protests on Monday.   Developing story...

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Trump denies claim as Democrats release letter to Epstein purportedly signed by US President

Donald Trump refuted such claims and said he did not write the letter or create the drawing of a curvaceous woman that surrounds the letter, and he filed a USD 10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal for earlier reporting on his link to the letter. Washington: The US Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied. The letter was included as part of a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, a wealthy and well-connected financier who was once a…

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France: Far-left party calls for Macron’s resignation hours after govt collapses in confidence vote

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was removed from office after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The far left further demanded President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation. New Delhi: French lawmakers delivered a major blow to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, voting 364 to 194 to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou in a confidence vote. The result forces the resignation of Bayrou’s short-lived government and leaves Macron scrambling to name his fourth prime minister in just one year. Bayrou, a long-time political ally of Macron, was appointed in December 2024. His downfall came after he called the confidence vote…

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Nepal lifts ban on social media after violent protests that left 19 dead, over 300 injured

Gen Z protest in Nepal: The deadly protests on Monday turned violent when some protesters entered the Parliament complex, prompting police to use water cannons, tear gas, and live rounds to disperse crowds, eyewitnesses said. Kathmandu: In a significant development, the Nepal government announced that it has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites in the country after violent protests by the Gen Z left at least 19 people dead and over 300 others injured. Making the announcement, Nepal Minister for Communication, Information and Broadcasting Prithvi Subba Gurung said that the government has withdrawn its earlier decision…

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