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Bangladesh protests intensify as group demands ban on Indian work permits over Osman Hadi killing
Tensions in Bangladesh have escalated sharply following the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, triggering widespread protests and renewed anti-India sentiment across the country. A radical student outfit linked to Hadi, Inqilab Moncho, has issued a strong ultimatum to the interim Yunus administration, demanding sweeping action within strict deadlines, including the suspension of work permits issued to Indian nationals. The group announced its demands during a protest gathe
Bangladesh protests intensify as group demands ban on Indian work permits over Osman Hadi killing
Tensions in Bangladesh have escalated sharply following the killing of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi, triggering widespread protests and renewed anti-India sentiment across the country. A radical student outfit linked to Hadi, Inqilab Moncho, has issued a strong ultimatum to the interim Yunus administration, demanding sweeping action within strict deadlines, including the suspension of work permits issued to Indian nationals. The group announced its demands during a protest gathe
Oxford Union debate row grows as Sai Deepak disputes Pakistan’s claims
Senior advocate Sai Deepak has challenged the account presented by the Pakistan High Commission in the United Kingdom regarding a scheduled debate between Indian and Pakistani speakers at the Oxford Union. The event, which was expected to feature prominent figures from both countries, became the centre of a controversy after the Pakistan High Commission publicly claimed that Indian participants withdrew at the last moment, resulting in what it described as a walkover. Deepak rejected this ver
Oxford Union debate row grows as Sai Deepak disputes Pakistan’s claims
Senior advocate Sai Deepak has challenged the account presented by the Pakistan High Commission in the United Kingdom regarding a scheduled debate between Indian and Pakistani speakers at the Oxford Union. The event, which was expected to feature prominent figures from both countries, became the centre of a controversy after the Pakistan High Commission publicly claimed that Indian participants withdrew at the last moment, resulting in what it described as a walkover. Deepak rejected this ver
Nepal Imposes Curfew As New Gen Z Protests Spark Fresh Political Unrest
Authorities in Nepal have imposed a strict curfew in parts of Bara district after fresh clashes broke out between Gen Z protestors and supporters of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli’s CPN-UML party. The district administration confirmed the curfew will remain in effect until 8 pm local time on Thursday to prevent further violence and restore normalcy. The situation worsened on Wednesday when both young protestors and CPN-UML workers held simultaneous rallies in the Simara region. Tension
Nepal Imposes Curfew As New Gen Z Protests Spark Fresh Political Unrest
Authorities in Nepal have imposed a strict curfew in parts of Bara district after fresh clashes broke out between Gen Z protestors and supporters of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli’s CPN-UML party. The district administration confirmed the curfew will remain in effect until 8 pm local time on Thursday to prevent further violence and restore normalcy. The situation worsened on Wednesday when both young protestors and CPN-UML workers held simultaneous rallies in the Simara region. Tension
Bangladesh Erupts In Violent Clashes After Sheikh Hasina Death Verdict; Two Killed
Bangladesh witnessed massive unrest on Monday as clashes broke out across Dhaka and several other regions following the International Crimes Tribunal’s death penalty verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ruling, linked to charges of incitement, killings and failure to prevent atrocities during the student-led uprising of 2024, triggered violent confrontations between Awami League supporters, rival groups, and security forces. Two people lost their lives as highways were b
Bangladesh Erupts In Violent Clashes After Sheikh Hasina Death Verdict; Two Killed
Bangladesh witnessed massive unrest on Monday as clashes broke out across Dhaka and several other regions following the International Crimes Tribunal’s death penalty verdict against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The ruling, linked to charges of incitement, killings and failure to prevent atrocities during the student-led uprising of 2024, triggered violent confrontations between Awami League supporters, rival groups, and security forces. Two people lost their lives as highways were b
Gen Z Leads Protests in POK Against Shehbaz Govt Over Fees and E-Marking
The streets of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) are once again engulfed in protests, this time led by Gen Z students angered by rising tuition fees and a controversial digital evaluation system. What began as a small student-led protest over unfair exam results has evolved into a large-scale anti-government movement targeting the Shehbaz Sharif administration. Demonstrations first erupted in Muzaffarabad, where students voiced outrage over the newly introduced e-marking system. The i
Gen Z Leads Protests in POK Against Shehbaz Govt Over Fees and E-Marking
The streets of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) are once again engulfed in protests, this time led by Gen Z students angered by rising tuition fees and a controversial digital evaluation system. What began as a small student-led protest over unfair exam results has evolved into a large-scale anti-government movement targeting the Shehbaz Sharif administration. Demonstrations first erupted in Muzaffarabad, where students voiced outrage over the newly introduced e-marking system. The i
Historic Moment: Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki Sworn In As Nepal’s First Woman PM
Nepal has entered a historic chapter as Sushila Karki, the country’s former chief justice, was sworn in as its first woman Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan was attended by President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat, and India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava. Karki’s appointment comes after days of widesp
Historic Moment: Ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki Sworn In As Nepal’s First Woman PM
Nepal has entered a historic chapter as Sushila Karki, the country’s former chief justice, was sworn in as its first woman Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan was attended by President Ram Chandra Paudel, Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav, Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat, and India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava. Karki’s appointment comes after days of widesp
Ceasefire Broken: India Warns Pakistan After LoC Violations Post Operation Sindoor
On May 11, India issued a strong warning to Pakistan following a series of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, despite a ceasefire agreement reached earlier that day. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the Indian Armed Forces have been instructed to respond firmly to any further violations. This heightened alert comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched by India on May 7, as a counter-strike to the Apri
Ceasefire Broken: India Warns Pakistan After LoC Violations Post Operation Sindoor
On May 11, India issued a strong warning to Pakistan following a series of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, despite a ceasefire agreement reached earlier that day. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that the Indian Armed Forces have been instructed to respond firmly to any further violations. This heightened alert comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, launched by India on May 7, as a counter-strike to the Apri









