'Oli's ego has turned to ashes': Nepal residents react after PM’s resignation amid protests

IANS | September 9, 2025 4:45 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) As Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests sweeping across the country, the announcement on Tuesday was met with mixed emotions - from anger to relief - as citizens accused him of leading a "corrupt" and "oppressive" government and some declared that "Oli’s ego has turned into ashes".

GST rate cuts come as booster shot for agriculture & dairy sectors

IANS | September 9, 2025 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The reduction in GST (Goods and Services Tax) rates has come as a boon for the agriculture and dairy sectors as they will lead to major benefits for small and medium farmers, according to a statement issued by the Union Ministry of Agriculture on Tuesday.

VP election: 97.57 pc polling percentage recorded till 3 P.M.

IANS | September 9, 2025 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A total of 762 out of 781 parliamentarians have cast their votes in the Vice Presidential election as of 3 P.M. on Tuesday.

Crisis-prone Nepal plunges deeper into chaos after PM Oli's resignation

IANS | September 9, 2025 3:15 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) Faced with the intense pressure from Gen-Z protests that resulted in the death of 19 people, Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned from his post on Tuesday afternoon. Oli submitted his resignation letter to President Ram Chandra Poudel, citing the abnormal situation in the country as protests intensified against his rule throughout the country.

VP election imposed as Dhankhar didn't follow BJP's line, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

IANS | September 9, 2025 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday said political parties should not forget that the Vice-Presidential election has been "imposed" because Jagdeep Dhankhar, who was holding the post, was not "following the line of the BJP".

Youth of Bengal should learn from Nepal: BJP leader hails Gen Z protest against corruption

IANS | September 9, 2025 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Amid the ongoing political upheaval in Nepal following the violent Gen Z-led protests, BJP leader Arjun Singh, on Tuesday, praised Nepal’s youth for rising against corruption and urged young people in West Bengal to take inspiration from them.

Figures favour INDIA Bloc VP candidate, claims Shiv Sena-UBT as election underway

IANS | September 9, 2025 2:19 PM

Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) As voting in the Vice Presidential election was underway on Tuesday, Shiv Sena-UBT spokesperson Anand Dubey expressed confidence in the Opposition's chances, claiming that the numbers appear to favour the INDIA bloc.

Flood-hit farmers in Delhi to get compensation soon: CM Rekha Gupta

IANS | September 9, 2025 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that her government is preparing to provide compensation to farmers whose crops got damaged by rain and flood.

Big day for democracy; BJD, BRS should have voted, says AAP MP on VP election

IANS | September 9, 2025 1:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) As the Vice-Presidential election is currently underway, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Ashok Mittal on Tuesday called it a "big day for democracy", emphasising the significance of voting and participation in the democratic process.

JD(U) criticises Oppn over VP pick; Tejashwi reaffirms support for Sudershan Reddy

IANS | September 9, 2025 1:17 PM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) As voting continued in the Vice-Presidential election, political rhetoric intensified with parties from both sides expressing confidence and trading barbs. While the ruling NDA maintains it has a clear path to victory, opposition leaders are rallying behind their candidate and hoping for cross-party support.

Politics

'Oli's ego has turned to ashes': Nepal residents react after PM’s resignation amid protests

GST rate cuts come as booster shot for agriculture & dairy sectors

VP election: 97.57 pc polling percentage recorded till 3 P.M.

Crisis-prone Nepal plunges deeper into chaos after PM Oli's resignation

VP election imposed as Dhankhar didn't follow BJP's line, says Priyanka Chaturvedi

Youth of Bengal should learn from Nepal: BJP leader hails Gen Z protest against corruption

Figures favour INDIA Bloc VP candidate, claims Shiv Sena-UBT as election underway

Flood-hit farmers in Delhi to get compensation soon: CM Rekha Gupta

Big day for democracy; BJD, BRS should have voted, says AAP MP on VP election

JD(U) criticises Oppn over VP pick; Tejashwi reaffirms support for Sudershan Reddy

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