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Topic: Kathmandu

In pictures: Kathmandu drowns in grief as young ‘revolutionaries’ laid to rest draped in national flag

Anti-corruption Gen Z protesters who died during violent agitation are being given a martyrs’ farewell, with hundreds turning up to pay their last respects.

Snapshots of historic Singha Durbar, seat of power in Nepal, bruised by Gen Z fury

Among the most notable sites targeted by Nepal's anti-corruption protesters was Singha Durbar, a 1903 palace complex that serves as administrative hub of the Nepali government.

In Kathmandu Valley, violent stir leaves behind an uneasy calm. Curfewed city wears a desolate look

In Nepal's capital, army personnel remain stationed at multiple checkpoints. Limited movement is permitted as essential services are operational.

Death toll in Nepal protests rise to 31. Talks on to establish interim govt

Since the protests started, over 1000 people have been injured while the wife of Former Nepalese PM is currently in critical condition after an arson attack during the protests.

Rapper to mayor & now Nepal’s next hope? Balendra Shah is youth favourite amid national crisis

35-year-old has no political affiliation, is wildly popular on social media & most importantly, credited for having done a good job as Kathmandu mayor in a short while.

Educated, jobless, connected—rebellion in the age of digital disillusionment

Youth aren’t just protesting power, they’re becoming the alternative—Dhaka to Kathmandu

After Gen Z protest, series of jailbreaks in Nepal; 22 inmates detained by SSB trying to enter India

Jailbreaks were reported in Mahottari, Nawalparasi West, Saptari & Kathmandu. India’s SSB took 22 inmates into custody while they tried to sneak in after jailbreak incidents.

Nepal lifts social media ban after anti-corruption protests leave 19 dead, curfew imposed

The govt last week blocked many social media platforms for failing to register with state amid crackdown on fake IDs and hate speech, officials said, fueling anger among the young.

18 killed as plane crashes in Kathmandu airport during take-off, pilot lone survivor

The plane was carrying two crew members and 17 technicians to Pokhara city for maintenance checks, Kathmandu Airport Security Chief Arjun Chand Thakuri said.

Nepal PM Prachanda to seek vote of confidence today, third time within 15 months

A PM is required to cross threshold of 50%, which is 138 votes as per present number of parliamentarians. Dahal is expected to get a comfortable majority.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.