News for 'Nepal Army'

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Chennaiyin FC beat Tribhuvan Army 3-0 to enter quarter-finals

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Prachanda escapes bomb blast in western Nepal

Prachanda escapes bomb blast in western Nepal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Maoist supremo Prachanda had a narrow escape when his vehicle was targeted with a roadside bomb in western Nepal on Wednesday.

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Army claims to have spotted footprints of 'Yeti'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Taking to Twitter, the army said its mountaineering expedition team spotted the 'mysterious' footprints on April 9 close to Makalu Base Camp.

Bihar issues high alert after Nepal landslide

Bihar issues high alert after Nepal landslide

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A high alert has been issued in the state after the landslide in Nepal. Precautionary measures have been completed," said Bihar's CM.

Fresh tremors jolt Nepal, death toll climbs to 8,000

Fresh tremors jolt Nepal, death toll climbs to 8,000

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Two fresh tremors were felt in Nepal on Friday, triggering panic among the people.

Create conducive environment for successful SAARC meet: Nepal

Create conducive environment for successful SAARC meet: Nepal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Nepal said it 'has received communications' from four member-states -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan and India -- in which they conveyed their inability to participate in the 19th SAARC summit.

Nepal gets another chance at electing constituent assembly

Nepal gets another chance at electing constituent assembly

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The main contest is likely to be between the Maoists and the Nepali Congress, but neither of the parties have retained the support they had in 2008. Shubha Singh reports

Nepal clips King Gyanendra's wings

Nepal clips King Gyanendra's wings

Rediff.com18 May 2006

74 Maoists killed in Nepal

74 Maoists killed in Nepal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Maoists' army begins recruitment

Maoists' army begins recruitment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The Nepal Maoists on Tuesday began a process for fresh recruitment to its guerrilla force to counter the move of the national army to fill vacancies, a decision that threatens to derail the fragile peace process in the Himalayan nation.

36 killed in Nepal bus accident

36 killed in Nepal bus accident

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The death toll in an accident involving a bus carrying 100 passengers including 35 Indian pilgrims in Nepal has reached 36, as more bodies were pulled out of the water on Tuesday.

'Infiltration may be on through Nepal, B'desh'

'Infiltration may be on through Nepal, B'desh'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Infiltration may be on through Nepal, Bangladesh: Army chief

Six Indian armymen reach Everest summit

Six Indian armymen reach Everest summit

Rediff.com26 May 2003

The armymen were part of the Indo-Nepal expedition team, which also included six Nepalese armymen and five sherpas.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

India slams Nepalese minister who said its troops in plainclothes may enter Nepal

India slams Nepalese minister who said its troops in plainclothes may enter Nepal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India on Tuesday strongly condemned as "provocative" and "ill-intentioned" allegations that it is sending soldiers in plain clothes to Nepal amid the ongoing agitation against the new Constitution by Indian-origin Madhesis.

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Moon proposes new mission in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The mission will also review all technical aspects of the electoral process for an assembly to decide on the constitutional future of the country.

2 soldiers killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

2 soldiers killed as Army foils major infiltration bid

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

The infiltrators were intercepted in the wee hours when they were trying to sneak into Rajouri district from PoK.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

China's actions have led to confrontation, mutual distrust: Army chief

China's actions have led to confrontation, mutual distrust: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

His comments came in the midst of the disengagement process between Indian and Chinese armies in Pangong Tso areas in eastern Ladakh where the two sides have been locked in a nine-month standoff.

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Army chief begins rare visit to South Korea

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

It is the first-ever visit by a head of the Indian Army to South Korea.

IAF aircraft rushes aid to quake-hit Nepal

IAF aircraft rushes aid to quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Indian Air Force's C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft on Saturday took off from the Hindon airbase in New Delhi carrying National Disaster Relief Force personnel and relief material to Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquake that has hit the Himalayan country.

China wants Nepal Maoists in power

China wants Nepal Maoists in power

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Security expert B Raman on the emerging situation in Nepal after its PM Prachanda resigned.

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

Nepal Interim Constitution soon

Nepal Interim Constitution soon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The government has said it would not promulgate the interim statute unless the arms management process starts.

India trying to restore Nepal monarchy: Prachanda

India trying to restore Nepal monarchy: Prachanda

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maoist supremo Prachanda has accused it of backing a 'conspiracy' to restore monarchy in Nepal, which had turned into a republic from a kingdom just a year ago. Prachanda, who quit as premier after a dispute with President Ram Baran Yadav over the issue of sacking of the army chief, said the present Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) -led government is 'just a puppet' and efforts are on to 'murder the infant republic'.

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Stepping up relief and rescue operations in quake-hit Nepal, India on Sunday deployed over two dozen aircraft and choppers along with nearly 1000 trained personnel and said the situation in the Himalayan nation was "very, very serious".

India tells UN it is committed to reconstruct Nepal

India tells UN it is committed to reconstruct Nepal

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Having launched the massive relief operation 'Maitri' in quake-hit Nepal, India has told the United Nations that it remains committed to partnering with the neighbouring country's rehabilitation and reconstruction.

India plans air supplies to Nepal

India plans air supplies to Nepal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Wanted Hizbul terrorist apprehended from Indo-Nepal border

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Ahmed was residing in Pakistan since September, 2003. He was involved in many violent attacks against civilians and security forces including an attack on a STF (special task force) camp.

Blockade complete in western Nepal

Blockade complete in western Nepal

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

'Ghosts and spirits' conspiring against Maoists'

'Ghosts and spirits' conspiring against Maoists'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

The Unified CPN-Maoist that had been singing anti-India tune and blaming the Nepal Army for the stalled peace process has now changed its course and blasted on "spirits and ghosts" for hatching conspiracy against the Maoists.

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Bangladeshi Hindus: Why Appeal To Biden?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

It's intriguing that the prime minister now wants his American partner to help protect the Hindu minority in Bangladesh. That's conceding to the Americans a pre-eminence India has always contested, resented and feared, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Toll in Nepal violence rises to 11, Modi calls for dialogue

Toll in Nepal violence rises to 11, Modi calls for dialogue

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Violence in Nepal continued unabated on Tuesday as thousands of people protesting the proposed new Constitution clashed with police in which one person was killed, taking the death toll to 11 and prompting authorities to deploy army in a riot-hit district bordering India.

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

Rediff.com24 May 2015

A massive landslide in western Nepal has blocked a river that also flows through India, forcing thousands of people to flee to safety and triggering fears of a flood, officials said on Sunday.

Nepal not moving closer to China, says Prachanda

Nepal not moving closer to China, says Prachanda

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Dismissing as "ridiculous" India's fears that Nepal was moving closer to China, Prime Minister Prachanda has, however, said there was a "crisis of confidence" between him and the Indian establishment.

Fake currency racket: Kingpin found dead in Nepal

Fake currency racket: Kingpin found dead in Nepal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Majid Manihar's death in Nepal has dealt a body blow to the ongoing probe into the Inter Services Intelligence-sponsored fake Indian currency racket.

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Family members of Dalit icons B R Ambedkar, Jagjivan Ram, Kanshi Ram and other 'prominent people' belonging to the scheduled castes are among those invited for the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, according to sources.

Nepal: Floods, landslides claim 74

Nepal: Floods, landslides claim 74

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The government has mobilized army, police and Red Cross volunteers to carry out rescue works and relief activities in the districts with the help of six helicopters, the officials said.

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Meet Vida and Sophie, army dogs PM Modi spoke about

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Modi also mentioned about 'Balaram', a canine who sniffed out ammunition on the route of the Amarnath Yatra, and 'Bhavana' who searched out an IED in 2002 but died later in an explosion triggered by terrorists.