Nepal’s government underestimated just how far its youth would go to defend their digital freedom. After the abrupt banning of 26 popular social media platforms, a massive wave of protests swept the country. Now, 19 lives are lost, and the streets remain tense, as Generation Z refuses to be silenced. The Ban That Sparked a Fire On September 4, 2025, Nepal’s Ministry of Communications announced the blocking of major platforms including X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Reddit, and others. The government claimed these companies violated new regulatory requirements. The reaction was swift and intense. Many young Nepalis saw the…
Author: Jitendra Kumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a rare emotional turn during a public address on September 2, sharply condemning the Congress-RJD alliance for what he called a “shameful and vulgar” political low — the verbal abuse of his late mother during a political rally in Bihar. The incident occurred during the “Voter Adhikar Yatra” held in Darbhanga, where a person from the crowd — allegedly encouraged by the surrounding atmosphere — hurled deeply offensive language aimed at Modi’s mother. A video of the abuse quickly spread across social media, sparking massive outrage among the BJP and its supporters. Without naming individuals,…
In a significant development, India has officially walked away from trade talks with the United States, marking a critical shift in the two nations’ economic relationship. According to an ex-senior official familiar with the situation, India’s decision to end the discussions stems primarily from ongoing tariff disputes that have yet to be resolved. This move has raised eyebrows internationally, as both nations have been working toward an economic partnership to benefit their respective industries. However, the unresolved tariff issues have now cast a shadow over the potential for a comprehensive trade agreement between the two countries. The Tariff Issue and…
New Delhi, August 22, 2025 — After sparking intense national debate and triggering street protests across the country, India’s Supreme Court has significantly revised its earlier directive regarding the treatment of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. The apex court has now emphasized a scientific and humane approach: stray dogs that are not aggressive or rabid must be sterilised, vaccinated, and returned to their territories, while only dangerous animals will be held in shelters. The change comes 11 days after an earlier court order that called for the removal of all strays from public areas and their confinement in shelters, a move…
Mumbai is in crisis mode once again, grappling with back-to-back monsoon storms that have led to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). As heavy rainfall pounds the city and the tides rise to dangerous levels, civic agencies are racing to prevent another catastrophic urban flood. The Perfect Storm: Rain + High Tide This week’s extreme weather has seen Mumbai pelted with relentless rain even as the sea threatens to swallow its coastal stretches. The BMC has warned that high tide levels in the Arabian Sea—some rising as high as 4.75 meters—could coincide with the heaviest rain…
Delhi’s road transport landscape witnessed a major shift on August 17, 2025, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two mega-infrastructure projects: the Delhi portion of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur-Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). With a combined investment of ₹11,000 crore, the projects are expected to radically improve traffic movement within Delhi and to adjoining areas of Haryana, including Sonipat, Bahadurgarh, and Gurgaon. A Strategic Leap in Connectivity The two highways, although distinct in design, are part of a unified effort to address Delhi’s chronic congestion issues and reduce reliance on overburdened routes like the Outer…
India’s tax landscape is set for a dramatic transformation as the Central Government works to overhaul the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system into a two-rate structure. The move, targeted for implementation by Diwali 2025, is part of a larger push by the Modi administration to reduce tax burdens and simplify compliance. Described by government sources as a “people-first” reform, the new model is expected to replace the current four primary slabs — 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28% — with just two general rates, supplemented by a few special cases for sin and luxury goods. Proposed Rate Structure Though the…
As the rift between India and the United States deepens under Donald Trump’s second term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is recalibrating India’s foreign policy — and China is emerging as a key part of the strategy. In a quiet but deliberate shift, India and China have begun restoring bilateral relations long frozen by years of mutual distrust. This year alone, direct commercial flights between the two countries resumed for the first time since 2020, and India lifted its ban on tourist visas for Chinese citizens. These gestures, while limited, are the first green shoots of a broader diplomatic recovery. The…
New Delhi — In a significant phone call on August 8, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking another highlight in their countries’ long-standing “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.” Modi thanked Putin for providing a detailed update on the Ukraine conflict and seized the moment to invite him to New Delhi for the 23rd India‑Russia Annual Summit later this year. This exchange comes amid two major developments. First, earlier this week, the U.S., under the administration of President Donald Trump, imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods—bringing the total to 50%—as punishment for…
In a landmark ruling delivered on August 1, 2025, a special court in Bengaluru sentenced former Member of Parliament Prajwal Revanna to life imprisonment for the rape of a 47-year-old domestic worker, underscoring the judiciary’s firm stand against abuse of power by public figures. The court also imposed a fine of ₹11.5 lakh, directing that ₹11.25 lakh be paid as compensation to the survivor. Background: A House Help’s Fight for Justice The survivor, a woman who worked at the Revanna family’s farmhouse in Holenarasipura, filed a complaint in April 2024, accusing Prajwal Revanna of raping her on two occasions in…
On July 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new economic measure targeting India: a 25 percent tariff on all Indian imports to the United States, effective August 1. In addition, India will face an unspecified penalty tied to its ongoing procurement of Russian military equipment and energy—moves that have further inflamed geopolitical tensions. This dual action marks a dramatic escalation in India‑U.S. economic relations and sharply complicates bilateral trade negotiations. Background: From “Liberation Day” to Reconfigured Tariffs Earlier this year, on April 2, 2025—self-dubbed “Liberation Day”—Trump had introduced a reciprocal tariff policy, proposing a 26 percent tariff on Indian goods. Negotiations slowed, and the…
In a striking evolution of India’s national security approach, Operation Sindoor—launched in May 2025—has emerged as a defining moment in the country’s counterterrorism doctrine. Speaking on the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi declared the operation a “calibrated, precise, and message-driven” action that set a new benchmark in India’s military response to cross-border terror. The operation came in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 27, 2025, which killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists from other Indian states. The sheer brazenness of the attack led to unprecedented political pressure and public…