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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.

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'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'

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.

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.

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.'

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

India, China will resolve differences peacefully: Nepal

India, China will resolve differences peacefully: Nepal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Nepal said it was confident that both its "friendly neighbours" India and China will resolve their border stand-off at the Line of Actual Control through peaceful means.

Nepal asks all foreign rescue workers to leave; quake toll reaches 7,365

Nepal asks all foreign rescue workers to leave; quake toll reaches 7,365

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Rescue teams from India and 33 other countries were on Saturday asked by Nepal to leave as it prepared to launch massive operations to rehabilitate millions of uprooted victims of the devastating temblor that has killed at least 7,365 people, including 41 Indians.

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.

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Will get back land from India through dialogue: Nepal PM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

He claimed that India built a Kali temple, created 'an artificial Kali river' and 'encroached the Nepalese territory through deploying the Army' at Kalapani. The river defines the border between the two countries.

Modi holds strategic talks with Nepal, gifts Bodhi sapling, helicopter

Modi holds strategic talks with Nepal, gifts Bodhi sapling, helicopter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with his Nepalese counterpart Sushil Koirala on key strategic issues after which ten agreements, including a pact on $1 billion assistance to Nepal, were inked.

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.

Madhav Nepal sworn-in as Nepal PM

Madhav Nepal sworn-in as Nepal PM

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Madhav Kumar Nepal was sworn-in on Monday as the Prime Minister of Nepal along with two cabinet ministers, capping the three-week long political crisis in the country that eased Maoists out of power after a confrontation with the army.

India protests Bangladesh govt aide's territorial claim

India protests Bangladesh govt aide's territorial claim

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

India has lodged a strong protest with Bangladesh over a now-deleted social media post by a key aide of Bangladesh's interim government that claimed certain areas of Indian territory should be part of that country. The post, which included a map showing parts of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam as belonging to Bangladesh, was made by Mahfuz Alam, a de facto minister in the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. The post sparked backlash and was subsequently deleted. India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reminded all concerned to be "mindful" of their public comments and emphasized the need for responsibility in public articulation.

India, Nepal agree to advance mutual cooperation

India, Nepal agree to advance mutual cooperation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Shringla began his two-day official visit to Nepal on Thursday. He was accorded a warm welcome on his maiden visit to Nepal which is happening at the invitation of Nepal Foreign Secretary Paudyal, amid a strain in bilateral ties following a bitter border row between the two countries.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

8 fresh forest fires in 24 hours in U'khand; Army joins IAF to douse fire

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Efforts have also intensified to extinguish the raging forest fires in the state, especially in the worst-affected areas of Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions, forest officials here said on Sunday.

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

RA&W behind Nepal PM's decision to dissolve parliament?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Did Oli turn to India when he realised that China was backing unity of the Nepal Communist Party rather than the government led by his faction?

'He said, 'I'm Hindu'. They shot him'

'He said, 'I'm Hindu'. They shot him'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Dombivli families shattered in grief and grit. Demand dignity, justice and answers to unanswered questions.

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Why Govt Spends Rs 96,792 Crore On CAPFs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

When the internal security situation spirals out of the control of the provincial law and order machinery, the CAPFs can be called in, providing a security buffer before the Army is deployed.

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The coveted Durand Cup trophy received a grand welcome with two retired Army officers showing their daredevilry by jumping from Kolkata's tallest building -- The 42 -- a 65-floor, 260-metre landmark

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Bangladesh plane with 67 on board crashes in Nepal, 50 killed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The condition of over two dozen people who were admitted to the hospital in Kathmandu is said to be serious.

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Indian Air Force and the army flew 2,223 sorties, shifted about 11,200 people to safer places and transported and dropped about 1,700 tonnes of relief material.

Remote areas in Nepal devastated; India offers all help

Remote areas in Nepal devastated; India offers all help

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Nepal's remote mountainous areas have suffered "almost total devastation" from a powerful quake that claimed over 6,300 lives, aid agencies warned even as relief slowly began to reach far-flung regions amid fresh aftershocks that kept people on edge.

It's untenable: India on Nepal passing bill to redraw map

It's untenable: India on Nepal passing bill to redraw map

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The ministry of external affairs said the artificial enlargement of territorial claims by Nepal is not based on historical facts or evidence.

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

The Nepalis Killed By Hamas

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Nepalis were killed in the Hamas attack.