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Chopper crashes in Nepal; Japanese among 6 killed

Chopper crashes in Nepal; Japanese among 6 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A woman has miraculously survived the accident.

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

'China has been active in Nepal for a decade'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

'Keeping its financial interests in mind, China wants no enmity with the Nepalese government.'

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Jai Hind Ki Sena!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Every Indian must visit the National War Memorial in Delhi where every soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland is remembered in gold letters.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

41 killed after landslide buries 6 villages in Nepal

41 killed after landslide buries 6 villages in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

At least 30 people were killed in a landslide triggered by the continuous rainfall that has buried six villages in Nepal's mountainous northeast.

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Widening 'Operation Maitri', the Indian Army on Monday moved its rescue mission outside Nepal's capital into the epicentre of the devastating earthquake.

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Film folk celebrated Mahashivratri on Wednesday by visiting temples and performing pooja, and posting pictures online.

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Nepalese authorities initiated post-quake renovation works on Wednesday, including inspection of homes to evaluate safety.

French experts begin probe into Nepal plane crash

French experts begin probe into Nepal plane crash

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The nine-member team is enquiring with the airlines' staff and concerned authorities in Pokhara to understand details of the ATR-72 aircraft crash.

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.

156 dead in Nepal landslide; search called off

156 dead in Nepal landslide; search called off

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Nepal government on Wednesday declared dead the 123 people missing in the country's worst landslide in over a decade, taking the death toll from the disaster to 156, as the search for the bodies buried under the debris was called off.

Kukis, Meiteis serve in same unit with harmony because....: Gen Dwivedi

Kukis, Meiteis serve in same unit with harmony because....: Gen Dwivedi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

India's Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, emphasized the Indian Army's role as a "melting pot" and cited the harmony between Kuki and Meitei soldiers in the same units as an example of the force's unifying nature. He made the remarks during a lecture in Pune, highlighting the Army's efforts to promote unity and integration within its ranks. General Dwivedi also touched upon the Army's role in internal security in Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast, and the upcoming Olympics.

Crisis in Nepal over Army chief's sacking

Crisis in Nepal over Army chief's sacking

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav has directed Army Chief Gen Rukmangad Katawal, sacked by Prime Minister Prachanda, to continue in office in a face-off between the two leaders that threatens to escalate the political crisis and derail the peace process.

1 worker found dead in Assam coal mine on Day 3 of rescue

1 worker found dead in Assam coal mine on Day 3 of rescue

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The body of one of the nine workers trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by army divers on Wednesday on the third day of the rescue operations, officials said.

Nepal flood-landslide kills 240, India announces 30 mn package

Nepal flood-landslide kills 240, India announces 30 mn package

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

India on Saturday announced a relief assistance of NRs 48 million for the victims of recent floods and landslide in different parts of Nepal, which has claimed nearly 220 lives in two weeks.

Woman pulled out from wreckage 128 hours after Nepal quake

Woman pulled out from wreckage 128 hours after Nepal quake

Rediff.com1 May 2015

A 24-year-old woman has been pulled out alive from the wreckage of a building in Nepal, 128 hours after a deadly 7.9-magnitude tremblor devastated the Himalayan nation.

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft has been recovered from the accident site on Monday, as a search is on for the four persons still missing after the plane with 72 people, including five Indians, on board crashed into a river gorge while landing at Nepal's newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara.

India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

India to provide 2 military helicopters to Nepal for polls

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Close on the heels of providing nearly 770 vehicles, India said it would loan two military helicopters to Nepal for use by personnel engaged in security duties for the upcoming Constituent Assembly polls.

Indian among 31 killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Indian among 31 killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

An Indian woman, Mamata Devi Thakur, died in the accident, police said.

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

India-Pakistan: 'China Could Create Problems'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'If there is a military standoff eyeball to eyeball on the western border, the Chinese could create problems by making movements in the north, in our northeast, which could involve us tying down some forces there so that could stretch our military actions.'

Nepal's move on new map may backfire, say experts

Nepal's move on new map may backfire, say experts

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'The redrawing of the map with the inclusion of Kalapani area by Nepal and endorsement from the House of Representatives shows the KP Oli government's move to gain cheap popularity in the name of nationalism'

RAW chief meets Nepal Prime Minister Oli

RAW chief meets Nepal Prime Minister Oli

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

His visit comes ahead of the upcoming official trip of Indian Army chief Gen M M Naravane to Nepal in the first week of November. Goel called on Prime Minister Oli at his official residence at Baluwatar on Wednesday evening, the premier's press advisor Surya Thapa told PTI.

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Rescuers in quake-hit Nepal on Friday located three charred bodies and the wreckage of a US Marine helicopter that went missing while delivering aid in the devastated Himalayan nation as death toll from the fresh quake reached 117 amid three fresh tremors.

Wreckage of missing plane found in Nepal; all 23 people on board killed

Wreckage of missing plane found in Nepal; all 23 people on board killed

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

A small plane carrying 23 people, including two foreigners, on Wednesday went missing in a mountainous area in Nepal amid poor visibility.

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

He said that the army has tried to neutralise foreign terrorists along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch.

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Army jawan arrested for murdering wife, daughter in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Ram Prasad, the accused, allegedly carried out the act early on Sunday morning, they said, adding the arrest was made after the post-mortem report found death by strangulation and burns.

India plotting our downfall, say Nepalese Maoists

India plotting our downfall, say Nepalese Maoists

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

India plotting our downfall, say Nepalese Maoists

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

Rediff.com23 May 2015

At least 79 foreigners, including 49 Indians have been killed in the devastating earthquakes, according to a statement by the Nepal police.

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Four fresh tremors on Sunday jolted Nepal, triggering panic among the people already battered by the devastating earthquake and over 150 aftershocks as the death toll crossed 8,000.

Full freedom given to army to retaliate Pak action along LoC: Source

Full freedom given to army to retaliate Pak action along LoC: Source

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The Indian Army has been inflicting heavy casualties to Pakistani troops while replying to Pakistani shelling along the LoC in the last few weeks.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

General Naravane's UAE and Saudi Arabia visits communicate India's long awaited arrival in the domain of integrated foreign policy where the diplomatic and the military domains both complement each other much more substantially, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

India supports united, prosperous and strong Nepal: Modi

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Modi said Nepal and India can benefit if they cooperate and work together for the promotion of five Ts: Tradition, Trade, Tourism, Technology and Transport.

Nepal PM blames Indians for spreading COVID-19

Nepal PM blames Indians for spreading COVID-19

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Speaking about the COVID-19 pandemic in Parliament on Tuesday, Oli said it has become very difficult for Nepal to contain the spread of the deadly virus due to the flow of people from outside.

India reacts sharply to Nepal releasing new map

India reacts sharply to Nepal releasing new map

Rediff.com21 May 2020

"This unilateral act is not based on historical facts and evidence. It is contrary to the bilateral understanding to resolve the outstanding boundary issues through diplomatic dialogue," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Nearly 150 of 1,500 Mansarovar pilgrims stranded in Nepal evacuated

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Two pilgrims -- Leela Narayanan Mandredath, 56, of Kerala and Satya Laxmi of Andhra Pradesh -- have died due to high altitude sickness in Simikot and heart attack in Tibet respectively, the Indian Embassy said.

Assam coal mine tragedy: Bodies of 3 more labourers recovered

Assam coal mine tragedy: Bodies of 3 more labourers recovered

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The body of another worker, who was trapped inside a coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district, was recovered on Saturday from the quarry during rescue operations, an official said.