Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned Monday citing moral responsibility after violent protests against social media bans and corruption turned deadly, killing 19 people and injuring 347. Young demonstrators protested the government's decision to block 26 unregistered social media platforms on Friday. Clashes erupted in Kathmandu as protesters breached parliament compound walls, leading police to respond with water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets. Curfews were imposed in Kathmandu and other cities to control the unrest During a party meeting, Lekhak stated: "Unimaginable loss, I resign on moral grounds." The demonstrations represent some of Nepal's worst violence in two decades, with emergency wards overwhelmed by casualties. (PC: X)

At least 19 people, including a 12-year-old, died and over 300 were injured as Gen-Z protesters clashed with police in Kathmandu, Nepal. The demonstrations were sparked by the government’s ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube, and anger over corruption. Protesters broke curfew and entered restricted zones near Parliament, prompting army deployment. Police used water cannons, teargas, and rubber bullets. Curfews were extended in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Amid unrest, Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned. The government may lift the social media ban. Young protesters demanded free expression and an end to institutional corruption. (PC: NDTV)

Two Indian Army soldiers, Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu, died in an encounter with terrorists in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, called Operation Guddar, began after intelligence about terrorist presence in Guddar forest. During the search, terrorists opened fire, leading to a gunfight. Two terrorists were also killed. The Chinar Corps honoured the soldiers, calling their sacrifice “supreme” and praising their courage and dedication. The joint operation involved the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Security forces continue to secure the area and prevent further threats in South Kashmir. (PC: X)

Nepal’s Gen Z shocked the nation by mobilising massive protests despite a ban on 26 social media platforms. WhatsApp and Facebook were blocked, yet tens of thousands of youths filled Kathmandu and Pokhara. They used TikTok, Viber, and VPNs to share updates and organise rallies. Protesters chanted, “Stop the ban on social media,” while waving national flags. Security forces fired bullets, tear gas, and water cannons. At least 16 people died and over 100 were injured. Protesters set the Parliament gate on fire and climbed the building. The government imposed curfew and deployed the army to restore order. (PC: X)

Protests in Nepal against a government ban on social media turned deadly on Monday. At least 18 people were killed, including 16 in Kathmandu and 2 in Itahari. Police clashed with thousands of demonstrators who broke barricades and forced riot police to retreat. Protesters blocked highways, burned tyres, and threw stones at Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s house in Damak. Security forces fired warning shots to control the crowds. A journalist, Shyam Shrestha, was shot with a rubber bullet and is in hospital. The Nepalese army was deployed, and India has placed its border security forces on high alert. (PC: X)

6 people were killed and 8 others injured when two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction. Israeli police said the attackers arrived by car and began shooting at civilians during the morning rush hour. An off-duty soldier and a civilian returned fire, killing both attackers. The dead include five men aged 25 to 79 and a 60-year-old woman. Hamas praised the attack but did not claim responsibility. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed stronger action, while soldiers encircled villages near Ramallah. World leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, condemned the attack as terrorism. (PC: BBC)

At least 16 people were killed and over 100 injured in Nepal after protests against a social media ban escalated. Thousands of young demonstrators, many in school and college uniforms, filled Kathmandu streets demanding accountability and protesting corruption. Police fired tear gas, water cannons, and live rounds after protesters breached barricades near Parliament. Authorities imposed a curfew and deployed the army. The unrest began after the government blocked 26 platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, for failing to register. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli defended the decision as vital for national security, but protesters called it censorship and corruption-driven. (PC: X)

At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal after protests against a social media ban turned violent in Kathmandu. Thousands, many young protesters calling themselves Generation Z, gathered near parliament to oppose the government’s decision to block Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram. Police used water cannons, batons, tear gas, and rubber bullets after demonstrators tried to enter a restricted area. The government said platforms must register to fight fake news, hate speech, and fraud. Protesters called the move authoritarian. A curfew was imposed. Some users are bypassing the ban with VPNs. Two platforms have since registered. (PC: BBC)

Massive unrest erupted in Kathmandu after Nepal’s government banned major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X for failing to register with authorities. Tens of thousands of protestors stormed Parliament, chanting anti-corruption slogans and breaching barricades. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons; one person was killed, prompting army deployment. A curfew was imposed across key government zones. The government cited misuse of social media for hate speech and fraud. TikTok, Viber, and three other apps remain operational. Authorities have authorized force, including rubber bullets, to control the crowd. A bill is under debate to regulate platforms and ensure accountability amid rising tensions.

At least five people were killed and 11 injured in a shooting attack at Jerusalem's Ramot Junction when two Palestinian terrorists boarded a bus and opened fire on passengers during morning rush hour. Israeli police neutralized both attackers - a soldier and armed civilian killed the assailants. The terrorists, believed to be West Bank Palestinians from the Ramallah area, used makeshift "Carlo" submachine guns. Six victims remain in serious condition. Hamas praised the attack as "heroic" without claiming responsibility. The incident occurred after Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to release hostages or face annihilation. Israeli military has encircled Palestinian villages near Ramallah in response to the attack.