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Sunday, September 14, 2025
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Topic: Social media

Wife of Nepal ex-PM Jhalanath Khanal succumbs to burns sustained when protesters torched their house

Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar was in the house when protesters set it ablaze. She was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but passed away, Khabarhub reported, citing family sources.

‘Exercise caution’—India tells citizens in Nepal to stay cautious as protests intensify

In a statement on Tuesday, the MEA said it is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation and hopes the landlocked country ‘exercises restraint’ & addresses issues through dialogue.

Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 die in protests over social media ban

Lekhak submitted his resignation letter to PM Oli during an emergency cabinet meeting after the bloodiest day in 20 years during protests over corruption & social media ban.

At least 19 killed in police firing, why youth of Nepal are on warpath with Oli govt

Fresh protests have erupted after Oli govt enforced overnight ban on 26 social media platforms for refusing to comply with new norms. But at heart of movement lies something deeper.

Turkey restricts access to social media, YouTube amid Opposition’s call for rallies

Netblocks says the access blockage began after the Republican People's Party (CHP) called for rallies after police barricaded its offices in Istanbul.

Karnataka Bar Council’s ultimatum to lawyers—remove ‘promotional reels’ by 31 Aug or face action

While some bar councils issued similar orders in past, it's first time a state bar body set a compliance deadline. It said violations will invite action under Advocates Act 1961.

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

From Bengaluru traffic to Modi govt’s diplomacy, Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia is ruffling feathers

What began as a series of acid-laced questions about India’s GDP growth on record, soon escalated into an all-out punditry marathon.

Once anti-tech, Taliban is now media-savvy. A tongue-in-cheek video invites Americans to Afghanistan

Over the years, the Taliban have become savvy social media users, turning it into a propaganda tool. A promo video stands out for its humour, imagery, and irony.

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Manipur has seen too much pain to be seduced by promises

Nehru learned the truth the hard way when 3,000 Nagas walked out of his 1953 rally. The people of the Northeast aren’t easily seduced by baubles.

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.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.