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Indian-Origin Couple Alleges Racial Assault by Chinese Hotel Manager in Switzerland
New Delhi, Sept 9, 2025 A Canadian-based Indian couple has alleged that they were violently attacked by a Chinese-origin hotel manager during their holiday in Switzerland, in what they described as a racially motivated assault. The victims, Nikita and Karan, shared their ordeal on Instagram, with their posts later amplified by content creator Ashish Rajput, drawing widespread attention online. Stay Turns Into Nightmare On June 24, the couple checked into Seehotel Schwert, a lakeside property...
Nepal Faces Escalating Youth-Led Protests: Government Buildings and Leaders’ Homes Targeted Amid Mass Resignations
New Delhi, September 9, 2025 – Nepal is witnessing one of the most intense waves of civil unrest in recent years as nationwide protests led by Gen Z demonstrators continue to escalate. Demonstrators have targeted the homes of top political leaders, government buildings, and even private properties linked to ruling party figures, with multiple reports of arson, vandalism, and violent confrontations with security forces. As of Tuesday afternoon, the situation remains volatile across Kathmandu...
Nepal Reopens Social Media After Deadly Protests by Gen Z
Kathmandu, September 9, 2025 — The Nepal government has lifted its ban on social media platforms after violent protests led by young demonstrators turned deadly, leaving 19 people dead in clashes with police. The announcement came late Monday night from Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, after an emergency cabinet meeting. He said the government had decided to restore access to social media “to address the demand of Gen Z protesters.” At the same...
Four Volunteers Begin Year-Long Mars Habitat Simulation Under NASA’s CHAPEA Mission
New Delhi | Sept 08, 2025 Four volunteers are preparing to embark on a unique year-long mission that simulates what life might be like on Mars. The experiment, part of NASA’s Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA), aims to test human endurance, adaptability, and health under conditions similar to those on the Red Planet. On October 19, Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James Spicer will enter Mars Dune Alpha, a 1,700-square-foot, 3D-printed habitat located...
Nepal Protests Over Social Media Ban Turn Deadly
New Delhi | Sept 08, 2025 Kathmandu witnessed its deadliest unrest in years on Monday as protests against the government’s social media ban spiraled into violence, leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 200 injured. The demonstrations, dubbed the “Gen Z protest” because of the overwhelming participation of students and young people, erupted after the government blocked access to 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. The ban was justified...
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