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67 Nepal prison escapees held so far at India border

All the prisoners were caught from different check posts along the India-Nepal border connecting Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, & West Bengal states, said Sashastra Seema Bal officials.

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.

‘This is who we are’—as dust settles, Kathmandu residents pick up brooms, hand out food & water

Targeting of govt buildings in Kathmandu during Tuesday’s rampage left heaps of debris and waste on the streets, which the locals are now cleaning up without any institutional help.

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.

Nepal Army extends curfew in Kathmandu till 12 Sept as protests, political unrest continues

Army said essential service vehicles and institutions would be allowed to operate, and shops selling daily necessities will remain open from 6-9 am and 5-7 pm Thursday for citizens.

At least 12 prisoners injured after Nepali Army open fires to prevent mass escape from jail

Kathmandu: Around 12 to 13 inmates were injured after the Nepalese Army fired shots on Thursday morning to stop a mass escape attempt at...

Nepal protest shows Gen Z believes in comeuppance—not due process

This is a generation that has been made mincemeat. Whether it’s Nepal, Sri Lanka, or Bangladesh, each country’s youth has been slapped with crisis after crisis.

No comment on Nepal, take nod from Nadda—BJP’s gag order to its leaders after Bihar Dy CM’s comment

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary had blamed Congress for current situation in neighbouring country, saying there would have been peace & happiness had Nepal been part of India.

Political prisoner to Nepal’s only woman Chief Justice, Sushila Karki is Gen Z’s pick to lead interim govt

Nepal’s only woman Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, has been endorsed by representatives of Gen Z movement to lead interim govt day after widespread protests led to fall of Oli govt.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.