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Topic: Nepal

Landmark court orders to 1st same-sex marriage — 2-decade struggle that led to Nepal scripting history

The country registered its first same-sex union earlier this week, five months after its Supreme Court issued an interim order allowing registration of same-sex marriages.

Pro-monarchy stir rocks Kathmandu, protesters demand Nepal be declared ‘Hindu’ state

Tens of thousands of protesters took to streets of Kathmandu Friday, calling for restoration of monarchy. They were led by Durga Prasai, a member of K.P. Oli-led CPN-UML.

Nepal riot use tear gas, water cannon to scatter protesters seeking restoration of monarchy

Protesters tried to dismantle police barricade on outskirts of Kathmandu and march into capital’s centre, prompting riot police to intervene and repel the crowd, witnesses said.

Nepal govt latest to ban Chinese social media app TikTok, creators protest after facing losses

Dozens held protests in Kathmandu, demanding that govt revoke the ban. Several countries have raised concerns over its proximity to Chinese govt, hold over user data across the world.

Nepal bans TikTok over ‘rising hate speech, security concerns’ after new social media rules last week

While the Nepal government announced the ban during a Cabinet meeting Monday, citing TikTok’s negative effects on social harmony, it is unclear when the embargo will come into effect.

Nepal to ban China’s TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

TikTok has already been either partially or completely banned by various countries, including India, with many citing security concerns.

At least 128 killed, dozens injured in Nepal earthquake at midnight

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot. Officials fear the death toll could rise as they were unable to establish contact in the hilly area near the epicentre.

50-yr wait & $215 million debt to China — Nepal’s Pokhara Airport continues to face turbulence

The airport saw its first international flight touch down only on 21 June, a full six months after its inauguration on New Year's Day.

Nepal’s politicians are hiding a democratic deficit. Look beyond the elections.

In 'Nepal', Lok Raj Baral unpacks the idea and practice of democracy in the South Asian nation, disentangling the tensions and balances between representation and governance.

Tremors felt in Delhi, north India as 2 earthquakes hit Nepal

India’s National Centre for Seismology said the quakes measured 4.6 and 6.2 on the Richter scale.

On Camera

Maoism to new constitution—Nepal saw many changes, but the same old politics took control

The volatile situation has brought in more uncertainty in Nepali politics. Gen Z has energy, street power, and aspirations to bring in new leadership, but lacks political acumen.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?