Physiotherapists are not medical doctors, cannot use ‘Dr.’ prefix: DGHS
The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the ‘Dr.’ prefix, as they are not medical doctors. In a letter dated September 9, DGHS Dr. Sunita Sharma stated that by using the
IANS / 10 Sep, 2025
Nepal’s turmoil rekindles monarchy talk but a return looks unlikely
The Prime Minister, President and scores of ministers have reigned in Nepal following the massive Gen Z uprising. Violence broke out leaving over 20 dead, the Parliament and the Supreme Court were set on fire. The question now is
IANS / 10 Sep, 2025
Nepal: Infiltration of vested groups destroyed public and private properties, says GenZ leader
KP Khanal, one of the GenZ leaders who called for protests against corruption and a ban on social media apps, said that the infiltration of vested groups during the movement resulted in violence that left nearly two dozen people
IANS / 10 Sep, 2025
Even healthy children can be severely affected by RSV: Study
Even healthy, full‐term babies are at significant risk of intensive care or prolonged hospitalisation from serious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections — especially during the first three months of life, according to a study. RSV is a common cause
IANS / 10 Sep, 2025
Army takes charge of law and order in Nepal
The Nepali Army has assumed responsibility for maintaining law and order, as the security institution announced a nationwide curfew on Wednesday, effective until Thursday morning. This measure was taken due to the ongoing risks of unrest in the country.
IANS / 10 Sep, 2025
Indian borders on high alert following violent protests in Nepal
In the wake of violent protests that have gripped Nepal over the past two days, central agencies have issued a major security alert along the India-Nepal border, cautioning that miscreants could exploit the unrest to trigger violence in adjoining
IANS / 10 Sep, 2025
Air India, IndiGo cancel Kathmandu flights as tensions rise in Nepal
Air India and IndiGo on Tuesday cancelled their flights between Delhi and Kathmandu as the neighbouring country plunged deeper into chaos after intense pressure from Gen-Z protests that resulted in the death of 19 people. Air India said in
IANS / 09 Sep, 2025
Indian citizens advised to defer travel to Nepal until situation stabilises: MEA
India on Tuesday advised its citizens to defer their travelling plans to Nepal until the situation stabilises in the neighbouring country following the death of 19 people in widespread protests which also resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister
IANS / 09 Sep, 2025
Security heightened at Indo-Nepal border in Bengal; trucks, tourists stranded
Security has been stepped up at the Indo-Nepal border in West Bengal in the wake of the Gen Z movement in the Himalayan country that has claimed 19 lives and injured scores of people. At least 100 Indian truck
IANS / 09 Sep, 2025
CM Lalduhoma reviews arrangements for PM Modi’s Mizoram visit, railway project inauguration
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday held a meeting with senior officials to review preparations for the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang new railway project on September 13, officials said. An official of the
IANS / 09 Sep, 2025
ECI to intensify scrutiny of groups seeking status of political party
The ECI on Tuesday decided to step up scrutiny of applicants seeking registration of their associations as a political party and issued instructions for an intensified verification of the antecedents of the founding members, an official said. “To remove
IANS / 09 Sep, 2025
CP Radhakrishnan elected new Vice President
NDA nominee and Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan was on Tuesday elected as the new Vice President, securing a comfortable victory in what was billed as a rare ‘South vs South’ electoral contest. Announcing the results, Rajya Sabha Secretary-General P.C.
IANS / 09 Sep, 2025
