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East Bengal crowned SAFF women's club champions

East Bengal crowned SAFF women's club champions

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

East Bengal FC on Saturday clinched the title of the inaugural edition of the SAFF Women's Club Championship with a dominant 3-0 win over hosts APF FC in the summit clash at the Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu.

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Prisoners escaping from Nepal caught at Indian border

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has apprehended approximately 60 individuals along the India-Nepal border, many suspected to be jail escapees from Nepal amid ongoing unrest. Security has been heightened in the region.

Hilton Hotel set on fire in Nepal, security chiefs call for peace

Hilton Hotel set on fire in Nepal, security chiefs call for peace

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The Nepali Army and heads of security agencies have jointly appealed for restraint and dialogue as protests escalate following the Prime Minister's resignation. Demonstrations have turned violent, with protesters targeting government buildings, political figures' homes, and private property.

Violent protests continue in Nepal, minister's houses targeted

Violent protests continue in Nepal, minister's houses targeted

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The protesters shouted slogans such as KP Chor, Desh Chhod (K P Sharma Oli is a thief, quit the country), "Take action against corrupt leaders".

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who arrived in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into a fast-flowing river in central Nepal on Friday.

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

An Indian Air Force plane will bring the bodies of the Maharashtra pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Nepal to Nashik on Saturday, officials have said.

1 killed, 2 injured as Nepal police opens fire on Indian nationals

1 killed, 2 injured as Nepal police opens fire on Indian nationals

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

An Indian national, Laagan Yadav, 45, has been taken into custody by the Nepal border police, they said. Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General (DG) Kumar Rajesh Chandra told PTI in Delhi that the incident took place around 8.40 am 'deep inside Nepalese territory'.

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Nepal frees Indian detained during altercation along border

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Nepal's border guarding force on Saturday released the Indian national who was detained for allegedly trying to snatch a weapon from one of their personnel during an altercation which sparked tension on the Indo-Nepal border along Bihar's Sitamarhi district, an official said.

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz has resigned after the team's elimination in the group phase of the Copa America Centenario, Paraguayan FA (APF) sources said on Sunday.

13 SSB troops released after being detained by Nepal police

13 SSB troops released after being detained by Nepal police

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nepal on Sunday briefly detained 13 personnel of India's SSB, who allegedly entered the country with arms while chasing suspected smugglers near Jhapa district, bordering Bihar.

Nepalese cops cross border to take shelter in Indian posts

Nepalese cops cross border to take shelter in Indian posts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In an unprecedented incident, over three dozen armed Nepalese police personnel crossed the border and took shelter in frontier posts of Sashastra Seema Bal.

Review: Ankith Pallavi & Friends

Review: Ankith Pallavi & Friends

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Ankith Pallavi & Friends is a pedestrian love story with nothing new. Hence, there is nothing much to look for in it.

Christmas recipe: Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

Christmas recipe: Date and Walnut Loaf Cake

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

Readers share their Christmas recipes. You can share yours too!

'Copa America prize money not in doubt '

'Copa America prize money not in doubt '

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

South American soccer's governing body CONMEBOL has enough prize money to get through the Copa America.