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Nepal is slowly stabilising after one of the deadliest protest waves in decades, as the appointment of an interim government begins to reshape the political scene. The Gen-Z and Janjati-led demonstrations earlier this month left scores dead, major government buildings torched, and forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation. Former Leaders in Protective Custody Due to threats during the violent unrest, the Nepali Army continues to provide security for two former prime ministers: K.P. Sharma Oli and Sher Bahadur Deuba . Both remain under protection at Shivpuri Army Barracks. Sources say the army relocated Oli on September 10 after protesters stormed his Baluwatar residence. Deuba and his wife, Dr. Arju Rana, were rescued from their Budhanilkantha home after it was set ablaze by demonstrators. Other senior leaders — including former prime ministers Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda,” Madhav Kumar Nepal, Jhala Nath Khanal, and Baburam Bhattarai — were also briefly moved to safe l...

 A long-awaited 50% reduction in data charges, approved by the Cabinet earlier this year, remains in limbo as the Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has yet to take a final decision. The Cabinet had endorsed the proposal in March 2025, with plans to roll out the reduced tariffs by July. However, more than two months past the scheduled rollout, the revised rates have not been implemented. Bhutan Telecom confirmed that it submitted a revised proposal to BICMA about a month ago. The authority is currently reviewing the proposal, leaving consumers uncertain about when they can expect relief from high data costs. Karma, a concerned citizen, remarked that while the Cabinet has already given its approval, the delay now lies with BICMA. He questioned whether the government is actively reminding the regulator or if the authority is progressing on its own pace. “A quick decision would be more impactful for the people,” Karma added, emp...