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Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah's rise in Nepal politics widely seen as symbol of generational change

IANS | March 7, 2026 9:05 PM

Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) When Balen Shah, the former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, chose Jhapa-5 as his constituency to contest the parliamentary elections against former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in the latter’s traditional stronghold, many leading experts had questioned the move despite the rising popularity graph of the rapper-turned politician.

Over 500 Uyghurs arrested in Xinjiang amid Ramadan crackdown by Chinese authorities

IANS | March 7, 2026 9:04 PM

Beijing, March 7 (IANS) China's Xinjiang province has experienced a familiar yet disturbing surge in crackdowns by Chinese authorities during Ramadan with over 500 Uyghurs arrested in the Hotan region alone for "illegal religious activities" including private fasting and gatherings, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan's failure to tackle trafficking lets criminal networks thrive: Report

IANS | March 7, 2026 9:02 PM

Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) Pakistan will continue to see disappearances buried in administrative records rather than investigated as crimes unless trafficking is recognised not only as a humanitarian crisis but also as an institutional vulnerability. Such neglect enables organised criminal networks to flourish and undermines the credibility of the authorities, a report said on Saturday.

Bangladesh: Thousands await return to universities after academic blacklisting and intimidation during Yunus era (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:55 PM

Dhaka: As Bangladesh strives to return back to normalcy in post-Muhammad Yunus era, thousands of students associated with the Bangladesh Students’ League who have been rusticated without due process are waiting to return to their universities.

Christian worker tortured to death in Pakistan amid escalating violence against minorities

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:30 PM

Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) A Christian minority worker in Pakistan’s Punjab province was allegedly tortured to death by his Muslim employers, who then staged the murder to look like suicide by hanging, a report highlighted on Saturday citing allegations made by the victim’s younger brother.

Trump warns of wider Iran strikes

IANS | March 7, 2026 7:08 PM

Washington, March 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that the United States could expand its military targets in Iran, hours after Iran’s President apologised to neighbouring countries caught in the widening Middle East conflict but rejected calls for surrender.

Nepal: PM-in-waiting Balen Shah creates history by beating Oli in Jhapa

IANS | March 7, 2026 6:50 PM

Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah has secured victory from Jhapa-5 in eastern Nepal in the elections for the House of Representatives, defeating former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli by a wide margin in what was described as a battle for the next prime ministership.

Malaysian PM calls for peaceful approach to ease Middle East tensions

IANS | March 7, 2026 6:32 PM

Kuala Lumpur, March 7 (IANS) Malaysia has recently held phone conversations with several Middle Eastern leaders, calling for peaceful approaches and restraint to ease rising tensions in the region.

Pakistan: Killing of 26 protesters, use of lethal ammunition by security forces raises serious concerns

IANS | March 7, 2026 6:07 PM

Islamabad, March 7 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has expressed grave concerns over the deaths of at least 26 people during protests that erupted across Pakistan following the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, last week.

India committed to working closely with new Nepal government: PM Modi

IANS | March 7, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi/Kathmandu, March 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated the people and government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections in the country, stating that, as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people and the new government in the country.

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Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah's rise in Nepal politics widely seen as symbol of generational change

Over 500 Uyghurs arrested in Xinjiang amid Ramadan crackdown by Chinese authorities

Pakistan's failure to tackle trafficking lets criminal networks thrive: Report

Bangladesh: Thousands await return to universities after academic blacklisting and intimidation during Yunus era (IANS Analysis)

Christian worker tortured to death in Pakistan amid escalating violence against minorities

Trump warns of wider Iran strikes

Nepal: PM-in-waiting Balen Shah creates history by beating Oli in Jhapa

Malaysian PM calls for peaceful approach to ease Middle East tensions

Pakistan: Killing of 26 protesters, use of lethal ammunition by security forces raises serious concerns

India committed to working closely with new Nepal government: PM Modi

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