Tag: श्रावण शिवरात्रि 2025

Amidst devastating floods in Nepal, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has launched two emergency helpline numbers (+977–9808602881 and +977–9810326134) to assist Indian nationals. The advisory urges citizens to use these dedicated contacts for immediate support, evacuation, or relief as heavy rains continue to cause widespread damage and disruption.

Nepal plunged into its worst unrest in decades as thousands of Gen Z-led protesters stormed and set fire to the federal parliament in Kathmandu, forcing Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign. Triggered by corruption scandals and a controversial social media ban, the violent clashes left at least 19 dead and over 300 injured, shaking the Himalayan nation’s political stability.

India’s 17th Vice Presidential election witnessed an impressive 96% turnout of MPs, marking a historic contest between NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc’s candidate, former Supreme Court Judge B. Sudershan Reddy. With voting concluded in Parliament House, counting is underway and results are expected later this evening.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly announced GST 2.0 policy has been described by BJP leader Vivek Monu Bhandari as a historic and people-centric reform. He said the decision will bring major relief to citizens battling inflation and simplify business for small traders. Essential items like milk, pulses, paneer, and insurance will now be completely tax-free, while daily-use goods such as soap, tea, coffee, and ghee will attract only 5% tax. Bhandari stressed that GST 2.0 is not just a tax reform but a true “master stroke” by Modi Ji, strengthening both “Ease of Living” and “Ease of Doing Business,” while bringing festive cheer to households across the country.