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CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman Madhav Kumar Nepal has placed emphasis on people's economic and social transformation through industries by developing national capital.

In a message of best wishes on the occasion of Democracy Day today, Nepal, the former Prime Minister, further said that social transformation can be achieved through economic development only in the federal democratic republican system of governance achieved through a long struggle.

Asserting that autocracy is not acceptable at all times, Chair Nepal said that it would be easier to establish social justice, equality, political and economic rights of all classes, castes and religions under a federal democratic republican system. 

The official X account of Pakistan’s government was suspended in India on Thursday, two days after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists.

According to Firstpost, the account was withheld by the Indian side in response to a legal order.

The development comes after India's government cut ties with Pakistan on Wednesday in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam.

For users outside India, the @GovtofPakistan account remains accessible.

Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been indicted for alleged bribery over his former son-in-law’s employment at a Thai airline.

The Jeonju District Prosecutors’ Office announced Thursday that Moon is accused of receiving illicit benefits between 2018 and 2020 through the son-in-law’s appointment and compensation from a company controlled by ex-lawmaker Lee Sang-jik, according to Reuters.

Prosecutors claim Moon’s son-in-law received 5.95m baht ($177,500) in salary and living expenses, which they allege was a bribe in exchange for Lee’s appointment as head of the SMEs and Startups Agency.

Lee is also indicted for bribery and breach of trust. Moon, Lee, and their legal teams have not responded to the charges, Reuters reported.

Moon served as president from 2017 to 2022.

In reaction to a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 people—25 Indians and one Nepalese tourist, India has declared a number of important diplomatic and strategic steps against Pakistan.

According to Firstpost, the Indian government has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which was a long-standing water-sharing arrangement between the two countries.This suspension will remain in effect until Pakistan takes credible and irreversible steps to end its support for cross-border terrorism.

Additionally, India has closed the Attari-Wagah border crossing, a key land route between the two countries, with immediate effect.  The government has also revoked all visas issued to Pakistani nationals under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES), requiring those currently in India under this scheme to leave within 48 hours.

Further actions include the deportation of Pakistan's military, naval, and air advisors stationed in New Delhi, who have been deemed persona non grata and given one week to leave. India would also withdraw its own defense, navy, and air advisors, as well as five support personnel, from the High Commission in Islamabad, Firstpost reported.

These actions reflect a decisive shift in India’s approach to cross-border terrorism and signify a substantial escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday for rejecting a proposed US peace deal that includes recognizing Russian control of Crimea. Trump called Zelensky’s stance a barrier to ending the war, urging him to choose between peace or prolonged conflict, BBC reported.

The US-backed proposal, essential to recent talks, would create a truce along the current combat lines and legally acknowledge Russia's annexation of Crimea, terms Ukraine strongly opposes.

As Secretary of State Marco Rubio withdrew from peace talks in London, Vice President JD Vance warned the US could walk away from negotiations if Kyiv refuses to engage, according to BBC.

Zelensky reiterated Ukraine’s refusal to concede any occupied territory, saying it violates the constitution and international law.

A dozen states have filed a lawsuit in the Court of International Trade, challenging President Trump’s tariff policy as unconstitutional and economically harmful.

The lawsuit claims that Trump's administration utilized the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs without a valid national emergency, bypassing Congress, which has tariff-setting authority, according to CNN.

Plaintiff states include Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, and Vermont.

White House spokesperson Kush Desai justified the tariffs, claiming they were required to handle a "national economic emergency ", CNN reported.

The Justice Department has yet to respond.

More than 150 people were injured in Istanbul on Wednesday when a powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest in recent years struck the city, causing widespread panic, Reuters reported.

The tremor, which struck Istanbul's European side, caused over 50 aftershocks and was felt as far away as Ankara, Turkey's capital, 275 miles distant. Many inhabitants fled in fear, with 151 hurt after jumping from buildings, though none are in severe condition.

Several earthquakes have struck Istanbul, but this one sounded particularly alarming. Scientists have long warned that a big earthquake might strike the city at any time, and incidents like this serve as sharp reminders of the city's constant vulnerability to its citizens, according to Reuters.

Kathmandu University (KU) has launched a large-scale inter-college sports tournament titled ‘KU Running Shield-2082’, marking a return to organized university-level sporting events after more than a decade. The tournament began on April 18 at the university’s central campus in Dhulikhel and aims to promote extracurricular engagement as part of the university’s broader commitment to student development beyond academics.

Although this is the first edition of the KU Running Shield in its current format, it builds upon KU’s earlier tradition of hosting major sports festivals, says the organizer. The event includes participants from all seven of KU’s constituent schools and 12 affiliated colleges, competing in a range of sports. The competition features track and field events such as the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters, 5,000 meters, long jump, high jump, and shot put, alongside team sports like football, cricket, volleyball, and basketball. Indoor games such as table tennis, badminton, and chess are also part of the tournament. All events are organized for both male and female participants, ensuring inclusive participation.

The points table remains competitive, with the Kathmandu University School of Law currently in the lead, followed closely by the School of Medical Sciences. Several key finals are yet to take place, and the overall outcome of the tournament remains open.

“There is optimism that the tournament will become an annual event, contributing to the university’s goals of promoting teamwork, physical fitness, and leadership skills among students,” says the organizer. Krishna Sundar Thapa, Associate Director of the Student Welfare Directorate, highlighted the tournament’s importance in providing a platform for holistic student growth, noting that the participation of both constituent schools and affiliated colleges, as well as the inclusion of gender-inclusive events, reflects KU’s aim to foster a dynamic and balanced university experience.