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Nepal's capital Kathmandu is in chaos following violent protests, arson, and the collapse of government institutions, with the army in control and protests demanding an interim leader, amid fears of a military coup and ongoing violence that has resulted in deaths and injuries.
Protests in Kathmandu against Nepal's ban on 26 social media platforms turned violent, resulting in at least 16 deaths and injuries, with police firing on protesters who claimed they were peaceful. The government imposed a curfew amid ongoing clashes.
The mayor of Kathmandu has banned all Indian films in the city until the dialogue "Janaki is daughter of India" is removed from the Prabhas and Kriti Sanon starrer Adipurush, which is a retelling of Ramayana. The ban was announced after the morning shows of the film were canceled over security reasons. The dialogue was eventually removed and passed by the Nepal Censor Board, but the mayor still believes that showing the film as it is will damage Nepal's nationality, cultural unity, and national identity. The film has collected Rs. 240 crores at the box office globally.
A flydubai flight from Kathmandu to Dubai experienced a bird strike during takeoff but returned to the United Arab Emirates. The engine caught fire shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, but the fire was under control, and the Boeing 737-800 plane had 167 passengers on board. The aircraft landed normally in Dubai just after midnight local time, and further inspection would be conducted.