Nepal Gen Z Protests

As one of Himalaya’s oldest pilgrimage traditions opens for another season, Nepal is asking why India and China are using a route it claims as its own

Police detained Oli from his residence in Bhaktapur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, and picked up Lekhak separately. Scores of policemen were deployed outside Oli’s residence after Shah’s first Cabinet meeting decided to act on the panel’s recommendations. On the new administration’s first major act in office, home minister Sudan Gurung said, “Promise is promise. No one is above law. Former PM Oli and former HM Lekhak are taken under control. It’s just the beginning of justice.”

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, 35, is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister, a dramatic rise for the former Kathmandu mayor known for his clashes with the federal government. His confrontational style, including a threat to burn down Singha Durbar, propelled him to national fame.

Nepal's government has revoked its ban on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter following violent protests that resulted in 19 deaths. The unrest, largely fueled by young demonstrators dubbed "Gen Z," was triggered by the social media restrictions.

Dozens of protesters bearing placards that said “Lies will be routed and truth prevail” demonstrated in front of the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Monday.

On this day six years ago, Nepal's major political parties, then marginalised by an aggressive king Gyanendra, signed an agreement with the underground Maoist guerrillas secretly in New Delhi with India's blessings.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Prachanda said though the Maoists were morally responsible for the murder, it was committed by criminal elements who had infiltrated the party.

KATHMANDU: Kanak Mani Dixit, a prominent Nepali journalist arrested by authorities, was released after five hours in detention on Monday.

The Delhi High Court dismissed a businessman's plea alleging government negligence in his wife's death during nepal protests. The court deemed the case unsuitable for writ jurisdiction, citing the need to examine disputed facts. It suggested a Public Interest Litigation for broader consideration of citizen assistance abroad. The petitioner withdrew his plea.

Police officials said an estimated 1,000 people had gathered on a major thoroughfare in Kathmandu for the third day, where seven foreign nationals were arrested.

NEW DELHI: VHP on Wednesday welcomed the release of three Indians held hostage in Iraq and said the abductors were "forced" to free them following the protests in Nepal over the killing of 12 of its nationals.

The anti-corruption protests in Nepal inadvertently led to the capture of four men in Delhi involved in selling stolen phones across the border. Police seized 202 devices from Mukesh Kumar, Vrindavan, Vicky Kumar, and Vikas Pandey, who sourced the phones from Delhi snatchers and pickpockets.

Medical examinations confirm at least 33 Nepalese anti-corruption protesters died from "live bullets" fired by "high-velocity firearms," marking the first official acknowledgment of such force. This revelation follows unrest that killed 74 and injured thousands, ultimately leading to PM KP Sharma Oli's resignation. The findings contradict Oli's earlier claims, intensifying scrutiny on the government's response to the demonstrations.

The two sides discussed the major demands put forth by the Joint Democratic Madhesi Front (JDMF), the main agitating group of the Terai region but no agreement was reached in the matter.

In Kathmandu, youth-led protests against a social media ban and political corruption turned violent, resulting in fatalities and injuries. Sparked by the "Nepo Kid" campaign highlighting the lavish lifestyles of politicians' children, demonstrators clashed with police near Parliament. The government defends the ban as regulatory, while critics decry it as an assault on free speech amid rising unrest.

Madhesis' protest in Nepal against the country's re-drafted constitution has affected several districts of UP bordering the Himalayan country even as people came out on the streets in large numbers and burned effigies of their prime minister Sushil Koirala in the border town of Banke on Thursday.

An Indian couple's vacation in Kathmandu turned tragic when violent protests engulfed the city. Ramveer Dola and his wife, Rajesh, were trapped in the Hyatt Regency when it was set ablaze. In a desperate escape attempt, Rajesh fell and sustained fatal injuries. Separated amidst the chaos, Ramveer's frantic search ended with the devastating news of his wife's death.

Massive protests erupted in Kathmandu against the government's social media ban, leading to violent clashes between police and demonstrators. Protesters, demanding the restoration of access to platforms like Facebook and Instagram, faced police aggression, resulting in nine deaths and numerous injuries.

The Gen Z protest in Nepal has tragically escalated, marked by violence and bloodshed, prompting concern from Nepali and Bollywood celebrities. Rohit Saraf, known for 'Mismatched,' has expressed his prayers for Nepal, emphasizing that no struggle should cost innocent lives and advocating for dialogue and peace. Manisha Koirala also shared an emotional post, lamenting the violence against those demanding justice.

Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss bilateral relations amidst growing unrest in Nepal over demands to reinstate the monarchy. The meeting comes after violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu, reflecting increased pressure on the Nepalese government.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the Election Commission and the government of enabling "vote theft," warning of potential Nepal-like street protests in India if such practices continue unchecked. Speaking in Lucknow, Yadav cited past Uttar Pradesh polls, alleging caste-based appointments of officials and instances of election manipulation in Rampur, Mirapur, and Ayodhya.

As former heroes face public outrage and rejection, political instability, unemployment and scandals have triggered violent protests amid calls for a return to monarchy and a Hindu state