At least 14 killed in Nepal protests triggered by social media ban; Aadhaar should be treated as valid proof for SIR exercise, says Supreme Court, and more in The Hindu’s top news on September 8, 2025.

At least 16 people were killed in Nepali police fire on Monday when protests against a government social media ban turned deadly in the capital Kathmandu....

The government retreated from the ban amid anger over violent dispersal of demonstrators protesting graft, inequality and social media controls.

Young protesters are demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

Protesters are agitating against corruption and a ban on major social media platforms.

Nepal protests LIVE: Follow live updates from The Hindu on the protests in Nepal against corruption and the government’s recent ban on social media platforms

At least 14 killed in Nepal protests triggered by social media ban; Aadhaar should be treated as valid proof for SIR exercise, says Supreme Court, and more in The Hindu’s top news…

At least 13 people were killed in Nepal when protestors clashed with police over a social media ban in the country. More than 200 people have been injured.

A Kathmandu District Administration Office spokesperson says police used water cannon, batons and rubber bullets.

At least 200 others have been injured in demonstrations against the ban and alleged government corruption

At least 19 reportedly killed while demonstrating against ban on platforms including Facebook and Instagram

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Nepal’s Communications and Information Technology Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung said the ban was ‘withdrawn’.

Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.

Thousands joined the ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations, which protesters said reflected their frustration with the ban and anger over alleged corrupt officials

The government’s lethal crackdown on young protesters has deepened a crisis sparked by a social media ban and long-standing corruption.

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has ordered an investigation into the deaths of at least 19 protesters, who were killed in clashes with police over online restrictions and…

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Nepal protests: Unprecedented protests in Nepal by youth against social media ban turn violent, leaving 19 dead and 100 injured.

According to the latest reports, at least 19 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded in clashes between demonstrators and police