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Social Media ban: Nine protesters killed in Nepal
Tehelka
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September 8, 2025
As many as nine people have died and over 80 injured as a protest against banning social media apps in Nepal turned violent on Monday. This comes after Gen-Z protesters took to the streets to oppose the ban imposed on 26 social media apps...
Nepal’s Gen Z hits the streets to protest social media ban, corruption
The Hindu
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September 8, 2025
At least 10 people have been reported killed as police fired at protesters, mostly Nepal’s tech-savvy Generation Z, on Monday (September 8, 2025) who took over the streets of Kathmandu and other major cities to protest against corruption and the...
Protesters in Nepal clash with police as govt blocks social media
ABC News - New York
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September 8, 2025
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Nepal's capital Monday to vent their anger against a decision by authorities to block most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube, saying that the...
Nepal On Boil: 9 Killed, Several Injured in 'Gen Z' Protest Against Social Media Ban
Free Press Journal
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Kathmandu: Lakhs of youth have taken to the streets in massive protests against the ban on social media in Nepal. At least nine people reportedly died as the police opened fire on the protesters. According to reports, several people also sustained...
GST 2.0 Buzz Busted: CBIC Debunks False Social Media Claims
Zee News
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New Delhi: The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has dismissed a viral social media message that falsely claimed new GST transition benefits would take effect from September 22, 2025. According to the misleading message, the...
Nepal Police Clash with Youth Over Social Media Ban
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama KATHMANDU – At least one person died and dozens were injured on Monday after Nepali police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters who tried to break into parliament during a demonstration against a social media ban...
Facebook & Instagram ban sparks deadly riots as ‘Gen Z protest’ descends into violence with at least 14 killed in Nepal
The Scottish Sun
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September 8, 2025
AT least 14 people are dead after mass demonstrations against a major social media ban in Nepal led to clashes between protesters and cops. Thousands of "Gen Z" Nepalis have taken to the streets to protest their government's decision to block 26...
Kaduna: Kachia residents lament neglect, appeal for media, govt attention
Daily Post
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September 8, 2025
Residents of Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have cried out over the underreporting of recurring bandit attacks and kidnappings, appealing to major media organisations to draw attention to their plight. In a statement signed by Rev....
Nepal: Atleast 14 Dead As Massive Gen Z Protests Erupt Over Social Media Ban
Zee News
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At least 14 people have died and more than 100 others sustained injuries in violent clashes in Kathmandu, Nepal, as Gen Z demonstrators took to the streets to protest against government corruption and a recent ban on several popular social media...
Nepal boils in violent protest: Gen Z flood to streets opposing corruption and social media ban, 16 protestors die
Organiser Weekly
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Days after the Nepal government imposed a blanket ban on the social media platforms of the country, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, youths took to streets questioning the government’s decision. On September 8, Monday, atleast sixteen...
Users angry and confused: At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
RTL Today
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September 8, 2025
At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption. Several social media...
Atlantic City’s Wonder Bar Posts Fun Social Media Challenge
Cat Country 107.3 - New Jersey
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September 8, 2025
A popular Atlantic City bar is shaking things up with a fun social media challenge. There have been a lot of fun, different, and weird challenges on social media lately. My favorite was golfer Bryson DeChambeau hitting golf balls over his house...
At least 10 dead in Nepal protest over social media ban: police
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Kathmandu, Nepal 08 September, 2025, 16:24 Demonstrators carrying Nepal's national flag stage a protest outside the Parliament in Kathmandu on September 8, 2025, against social media prohibitions and corruption by the...
September 8, 2025 The Monday News Round-Up
Radio 570 WNAX - South Dakota
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THREE INJURED IN PLANE CRASH AT BROOKINGS REGIONAL AIRPORT BROOKINGS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities in Brookings reported that a Beechcraft, single-engine, four-seat plane crashed on the property of the Brookings Regional Airport on...
FT closes down The Next Web tech conference and news service
DutchNews
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September 8, 2025
The Next Web (TNW), the annual Amsterdam tech conference and news website bought by the Financial Times in 2019, is winding down. TNW is ending events and media business by the end of September “following a strategic review”, the FT confirmed to...
Nepal protests: What we know as 16 killed in Gen Z stir after social media ban
Mint
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September 8, 2025
Nepal Protests: Violent demonstrations erupted in Kathmandu after the government announced a ban on social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, citing their failure to register with authorities amid a crackdown on misuse. 16...
Infosys to train 150 Karnataka journalists in digital media and AI skills
Telengana Today
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September 8, 2025
The Karnataka Media Academy has signed an MoU with Infosys under its CSR programme, Springboard, to train 150 journalists in digital skills, AI, and personality development. The initiative prioritises district-level and women journalists, aiming...
Nepal's social media bans and corruption: What actually triggered Gen Z protests in Baneshwar, Kathmandu?
The Week
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Thousands of Nepali youth marched the streets of Kathmandu to protest against government corruption and the recent decision to ban 26 popular social media platforms. The demonstrations had resulted in an angry clash with Nepalese police, which has...
International Media Covers Nepal's GenZ Movement
Ratopati
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September 8, 2025
International news media are giving significant coverage to the ongoing GenZ movement in Nepal. Major global outlets are reporting on the widespread protests led by the country's youth. BBC Highlights Protests Against Social Media Ban The BBC has...
"They’re so funny” - Rashid Khan names two Indian stars for the best social media ahead of 2025 Asia Cup
Sportskeeda
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September 8, 2025
Afghanistan T20I captain Rashid Khan named two Indian cricketers whose social media posts he enjoys the most ahead of 2025 Asia Cup. During a casual chat with ESPNCricinfo, the spinner revealed that he enjoyed the videos uploaded by Shikhar Dhawan...