Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki will be sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister at President Ram Chandra Paudel’s residence tonight. Her appointment comes four days after KP Oli resigned following massive anti-corruption protests. During her first Cabinet meeting, Karki is expected to recommend a nationwide emergency. Nepal’s Gen Z groups, leading the protests, have agreed to support her leadership under conditions, including the dissolution of Parliament. Their leader Sudan Gurung said a cabinet aligned with youth expectations must be formed. Karki, known for her tough stance on corruption, is an alumnus of Benaras Hindu University (BHU). (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday, his first trip since ethnic clashes broke out in May 2023. The violence killed at least 260 people and displaced thousands. Modi will arrive in Churachandpur, one of the worst-hit districts, to meet displaced families and lay the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 7,300 crore. Later, he will travel to Imphal to inaugurate projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. Officials say the visit aims to promote peace and development. Opposition leaders, however, called the visit “too little, too late” and demanded a concrete plan for justice and rehabilitation. (PC: X)

Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and 3 months in prison for plotting a coup. A Supreme Court panel convicted him by a 4-1 vote, saying he led a criminal group to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office in 2023. The plan allegedly included the assassination of Lula, his deputy, and a judge. Bolsonaro, 70, denies the charges and says he is a victim of political persecution. Known as the “Trump of the Tropics,” he remains under house arrest. Bolsonaro can still appeal the ruling, but his political future looks uncertain. (PC: NDTV)

A new mural by artist Banksy was removed from the Royal Courts of Justice in London just two days after it appeared. The artwork showed a judge striking a protester with a gavel, as the protester held a blood-stained placard. The mural was seen as a comment on Britain’s ban on the activist group Palestine Action. The government labeled the group a “terrorist organisation” in July, sparking mass arrests and criticism from rights groups. Amnesty International called the move “a disturbing legal overreach.” Critics say the ban silences pro-Palestinian voices and restricts peaceful protest in the UK. (PC: Al Jazeera)

At least 86 people have died after a motorised boat capsized in Congo’s Equateur Province, state media reported. The tragedy took place on Wednesday in Basankusu territory. Most of the victims were students returning home. Officials said the cause was likely improper loading and night travel. Survivors described panic as the boat overturned in the river. Rescue teams are still searching for missing passengers. Local authorities have promised an investigation. River travel is common in Congo, but accidents are frequent due to overcrowding and poor safety rules. Families have gathered in Basankusu mourning their loved ones. (PC: The Hindu)

A Suspect In The Killing Of Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Has Been Arrested, US President Donald Trump Confirmed Friday. Trump Told Fox News That “Somebody Very Close To Him” Turned The 22-Year-Old Suspect In, Later Revealing It Was Most Likely His Father, A Minister, Who Brought Him To US Marshals. Kirk Was Shot Dead On Wednesday While Speaking At Utah Valley University In What Officials Called A Political Assassination. Trump Said He Hopes The Suspect Gets The Death Penalty. He Also Announced Kirk Will Receive The Presidential Medal Of Freedom. Kirk’s Casket Has Been Flown To Phoenix. (PC: Times Now)

The Supreme Court on Friday said firecracker bans should apply across India, not just Delhi-NCR. Chief Justice Bhushan R Gavai asked why only Delhi should get pollution-free air while other cities suffer. The court was hearing pleas from firecracker traders who said their business and licenses were being unfairly hit. Traders argued even green crackers were not considered by the Centre and NEERI. The bench said rules should not only affect the poor and workers. The matter will be heard again on September 22. The Centre must file a report on green cracker research before the next hearing. (PC: India Today)

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced that the Yatra will reopen on September 14 after a 17-day suspension. The pilgrimage was halted on August 26 due to a cloudburst and landslide at Ardhkuwari in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, which caused deaths and injuries. The Shrine Board said pilgrims must carry valid ID cards and use RFID-based tracking cards. Devotees should follow the designated route and safety instructions. Repairs and checks have been carried out to ensure the track is safe. The resumption comes just before Navratri, adding spiritual importance for thousands of devotees planning the journey. (PC: India Today)

Nepal will soon see former chief justice Sushila Karki sworn in as interim Prime Minister after days of violent unrest. Sources told CNN-News18 that the decision was reached following meetings between President Ramchandra Paudel, Karki, and Gen Z protest leaders. Protesters had demanded reforms after deadly clashes that killed dozens and injured hundreds. Karki, the country’s first woman chief justice, is widely respected for her fight against corruption and independence in the judiciary. Her appointment is being viewed as an effort to restore calm, rebuild trust, and open the door to sweeping political changes in Nepal. (PC: X)

A SpiceJet flight from Kandla to Mumbai lost a tyre during take-off on Friday, prompting a full emergency call. The Bombardier DHC8-400 aircraft, operating as flight SG-2906, lifted off at 2:39 pm when the control tower saw an object fall on the runway. It was later confirmed to be a wheel with metal rings. Despite the issue, the aircraft continued to Mumbai and landed safely. All passengers disembarked without incident, a SpiceJet spokesperson said. The airline confirmed that the plane taxied to the terminal on its own power after the smooth landing. No injuries were reported.