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OPINION | Charlie assassination: Adds to Trump’s worries
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, has raised serious questions about the radicalisation of ordinary Americans. The United States has witnessed four Presidential assassinations since its independence. Republican leaders have pointed towards “radical left political violence” for the assassination of Kirk, a popular activist who rallied American youths to Donald Trump’s cause.
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Sushila Karki, Gen Z leaders call for Parliament dissolution before interim govt: Local media
The process to form an interim government in violence-hit Nepal has hit a major roadblock as Sushila Karki and Gen Z leaders have demanded dissolution of the Parliament, according to local media reports.
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From Parliament to Presidential Palace: Historical buildings vandalised during Gen Z protests in Nepal
The Gen Z protests in Nepal, which initially started against the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms, have shocked the entire Himalayan nation. The protest, which began on September 8, has claimed 51 lives and has toppled the government of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
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SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Mumbai airport after wheel falls of during takeoff
SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Mumbai airport after wheel falls of during takeoff.
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‘Can’t wear rose-tinted glasses,’ says Russia as peace talks with Ukraine get ‘paused’
The Kremlin said on Friday that the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the three-and-a-half-year war have been ‘paused’.
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Nepal protests: Factions emerge among Gen-Z protesters over interim PM, rivals clash at Army HQ
Tensions flared for the second straight day outside the Nepali Army headquarters in Bhadrakali as Gen Z protesters remained divided over the choice of an interim leader. On Thursday afternoon, rival groups backing former chief justice Sushila Karki and Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah clashed outside the Army complex, arguing bitterly over who should head the interim government.
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India all-rounder joins Hampshire for final two rounds of County Championship
India all-rounder Washington Sundar joined Hampshire for the final two rounds of the County Championship. He was one of the probables to travel with the national team to the UAE for the ongoing Asia Cup, but the team management preferred Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department. Hence, ahead of the home international season, Washington joined the English club to not just keep him fit, but to stay in the reckoning for the Test side.
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OPINION | Suspense over interim govt in Nepal
Nepal’s Gen Z campaigners, on Thursday afternoon, went to meet the Army Chief Gen. Ashok Sigdel for talks on an interim government, with consensus eluding the agitators over who should be made the interim prime minister.
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Siddaramaiah stirs row over promise to rename Shivajinagar Metro Station after St Mary
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s proposal to name a new metro station in Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar after St Mary has stirred major controversy. The BJP has strongly criticised the move, accusing the Congress-led government of disrespecting the Maratha icon Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for the sake of political appeasement.
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Longest Rail Tunnels in India: Rishikesh-Karnaprayag route completed, check others in the list
In a significant development for infrastructure boost in Uttarakhand, India’s longest rail tunnel, running for 14.57 km between Janasu and Devprayag, is completed. The credit for the successful completion of the competition of the project is being attributed to the tunnel boring machine (TBM) operators, who are said to have worked day and night through the difficult, unforgiving terrain of the Himalayan territory.
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