Houses of Nepal PM Oli, other top leaders torched as unrest escalates

IANS | September 9, 2025 2:01 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) As the demonstrations continued for the second day in Nepal on Tuesday, protestors torched and vandalised the houses of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Prime Ministers Sher Bahadur Deuba, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and several other ministers.

Nepal PM Oli calls all-party meet as protests intensify

IANS | September 9, 2025 1:35 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has called an all-party meeting for Tuesday evening after the situation in the country worsened following violent demonstrations that left 19 people dead and hundreds injured.

Investment pact with Israel to create more high-skill jobs in India

IANS | September 9, 2025 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) signed between India and Israel is expected to pave the way for increased bilateral investments between the two countries, which presently stands at a total of $800 million, thereby benefiting businesses and economies in both countries.

India to host Artificial Limb Fitment Camp in Trinidad and Tobago; 800 to benefit

IANS | September 9, 2025 12:14 PM

Port of Spain, Sep 9 (IANS) Reaffirming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to healthcare assistance in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the Indian High Commission in Port of Spain announced that a 50-day Artificial Limb Fitment Camp will be held from October to November, providing free artificial limbs to 800 beneficiaries.

Nepal, like many nations, no stranger to youth unrest

Jayanta Bhattacharya | September 9, 2025 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The midnight return of social media sites on screens in Nepal following a government decision for restoration may help assuage the Gen Z, who were using such platforms to express frustration over corruption, nepotism, and shrinking economic opportunities.