How digitally empowered youth confronted and ousted Oli government in Nepal

Baidya Bikash Basu | September 16, 2025 9:36 PM

Kathmandu: A violent uprising shook Nepal last week with the so-called Gen Z protestors representing the youth demanding systemic reforms. The upheaval in the Himalayan nation sparked by allegations of political corruption and a social media ban has left at least 72 people dead and more than 1,000 injured. The protesting mobs torched the country's parliament, hotels, shops and chased politicians after setting fire to their properties. They demanded an end to corruption, more jobs and economic reforms with a more accountable government.

Realism and caution must be adopted in efforts to add momentum to warming India-China ties: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:32 PM

Sofia, Sep 16 (IANS) The recent diplomatic engagement between India and China is hardly a reset as there are a number of strategic, security, and economic challenges that complicate the diplomatic thaw and bilateral ties, a report stated on Tuesday. As India and China engage in diplomatic activities, caution and realism must guide the next phase of efforts to add momentum to warming ties, it mentioned.

PM Modi, Denmark counterpart Frederiksen vow to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership

IANS | September 16, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Denmark counterpart Mette Frederiksen held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday during which they reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership between the two nations across sectors like trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing and sustainable development.