As Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down, several names have emerged for the post of interim prime minister. But the spotlight has shifted to 54-year-old Kulman Ghising , the former chief of the Nepal Electricity Authority, who is seen as the frontrunner for interim prime minister.
In the United States, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The gunfire, reportedly from a rooftop sniper, erupted as Kirk was answering questions on gun violence.
Back home, a Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over allegations tied to her citizenship status.
Here are top 5 stories of the day
Nepal PM Oli steps down; Ghising emerges as frontrunner
Amid mounting unrest, Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigned on September 9, citing the “extraordinary situation”. Former Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising has emerged as the strongest candidate for interim Prime Minister. The 54-year-old technocrat is widely respected for his clean image. After Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah stepped aside, the Gen Z movement formally backed Ghising to lead the interim council. Read full story
Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while addressing students at Utah Valley University. The gunfire came from a rooftop sniper while Kirk was fielding questions on gun violence, sparking chaos and a campus lockdown. Police have launched an intense manhunt, examining multiple crime scenes. Two individuals briefly detained were later released, as the investigation continues. Read full story
Delhi court dismisses plea against Sonia Gandhi
A Delhi court has rejected a plea seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over claims that her name was added to voter rolls before she became an Indian citizen. Additional chief judicial magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasia dismissed the petition, which alleged Gandhi was registered as a New Delhi voter in January 1980. The complainant’s counsel had argued that Gandhi’s citizenship status at the time made the entry invalid. Read full story
SC collegium clears three for HC Chief Justiceship
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of three judges as chief justices of different high courts. Justice PB Bajanthri, currently acting as chief justice of Patna high court, has been proposed as its permanent chief justice. Justice Soumen Sen of the Calcutta high court has been recommended for Meghalaya high court, while Justice M. Sunder of Madras high court is set to take charge in Manipur high court. Read full story
India pins hopes on Neeraj Chopra at Tokyo World Athletics Championship
Tokyo will host the World Athletics Championships 2025 from September 13–21, with India fielding a 19-member squad. Leading the charge is Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra, who will return to defend his javelin crown after his Budapest triumph in 2023. With Chopra spearheading India’s challenge, the Tokyo edition promises high anticipation for athletics fans. Read full story
In the United States, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The gunfire, reportedly from a rooftop sniper, erupted as Kirk was answering questions on gun violence.
Back home, a Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over allegations tied to her citizenship status.
Here are top 5 stories of the day
Nepal PM Oli steps down; Ghising emerges as frontrunner
Amid mounting unrest, Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli resigned on September 9, citing the “extraordinary situation”. Former Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising has emerged as the strongest candidate for interim Prime Minister. The 54-year-old technocrat is widely respected for his clean image. After Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah stepped aside, the Gen Z movement formally backed Ghising to lead the interim council. Read full story
Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while addressing students at Utah Valley University. The gunfire came from a rooftop sniper while Kirk was fielding questions on gun violence, sparking chaos and a campus lockdown. Police have launched an intense manhunt, examining multiple crime scenes. Two individuals briefly detained were later released, as the investigation continues. Read full story
Delhi court dismisses plea against Sonia Gandhi
A Delhi court has rejected a plea seeking action against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over claims that her name was added to voter rolls before she became an Indian citizen. Additional chief judicial magistrate Vaibhav Chaurasia dismissed the petition, which alleged Gandhi was registered as a New Delhi voter in January 1980. The complainant’s counsel had argued that Gandhi’s citizenship status at the time made the entry invalid. Read full story
SC collegium clears three for HC Chief Justiceship
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of three judges as chief justices of different high courts. Justice PB Bajanthri, currently acting as chief justice of Patna high court, has been proposed as its permanent chief justice. Justice Soumen Sen of the Calcutta high court has been recommended for Meghalaya high court, while Justice M. Sunder of Madras high court is set to take charge in Manipur high court. Read full story
India pins hopes on Neeraj Chopra at Tokyo World Athletics Championship
Tokyo will host the World Athletics Championships 2025 from September 13–21, with India fielding a 19-member squad. Leading the charge is Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra, who will return to defend his javelin crown after his Budapest triumph in 2023. With Chopra spearheading India’s challenge, the Tokyo edition promises high anticipation for athletics fans. Read full story
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