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News18 Afternoon Digest: Protests Continue in Nepal, Vice President Elections Continue in India & Other Stories

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Demonstrators shout slogans against the Nepal government on Tuesday

Demonstrators shout slogans against the Nepal government on Tuesday

In today’s News18 afternoon digest, we bring to you the latest on Nepal Gen-Z protest, Vice President Elections, Delhi’s Maulana Azad Medical College receives bomb blast threat, and more.

Gen-Z Protests Defy Curfew, Tear Down Barricades As Protests Continue On Day 2

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Gen-Z crowds flooding Kathmandu over a now-revoked social media ban tore down barricades and defied curfew on the second day of their protest on Tuesday, even as Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli urged dialogue and called for calm. At least 19 people were killed as violence flared up on Monday over a controversial social media ban by the Nepalese government. Read more

PM Modi Casts First Vote In Vice Presidential Election; Leaves For Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday cast the first vote in the vice-presidential elections, which are underway in the Parliament House. Former Tamil Nadu BJP President CP Radhakrishnan and former Supreme Court judge are competing for the second-highest office. Read more

‘Should Apologise For The Hurt’: Australian PM Schools Lawmaker Over Anti-India Comments

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, a senator in the centre-right Liberal Party, should apologise for comments suggesting an unsustainable number of Indians were migrating to the country, Australin Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. Price’s comments came after nationwide anti-immigrant protests had blamed Indians for cost-of-living pressures in the country. Read more

iPhone 17 Launch Time Today: When, Where To Watch Apple Awe Dropping Event Live In India

Apple Event 2025 launch date is finally here and later this evening the company will be unveiling its new range of products, including iPhone 17. The new iPhone 17 lineup is tipped to get four models once again but Apple could rejig the lineup by removing the Plus moniker and introducing its new iPhone 17 Air variant, which goes up against Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge in the market. Read more

Delhi’s Maulana Azad Medical College Receives Bomb Threat, Premises Being Searched

A bomb threat email was received at Delhi’s Maulana Azad Medical College on Tuesday, triggering panic on the premises. According to officials, the standard operating procedure (SOP) was immediately activated. Read more

16-Year-Old Abhimanyu Mishra Stuns World Champion D Gukesh, Becomes Youngest In History To…

Abhimanyu Mishra has created history by becoming the youngest ever player in history to defeat a reigning champion in a game of classical chess. The 16-year-old American defeated current world champion D Gukesh in the round five of the ongoing FIDE Grand Swiss on Monday. Read more

Raj Kundra Summoned By Mumbai Police In Rs 60.48 Crore Investment Fraud Case

The Economic Offences Wing on Tuesday summoned businessman and actor Shilpa Shetty’s husband, Raj Kundra, in connection with a Rs 60.48 crore investment fraud case. According to the details, Kundra has been asked to appear for questioning in the case on September 15. Read More

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