News for 'Nepali'

2 inmates of Patna state-run shelter home die mysteriously

2 inmates of Patna state-run shelter home die mysteriously

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The shelter home came into news when it was recently reported that four of its inmates had tried to run away.

Former Nepal envoy to India charged with working 'against national interest'

Former Nepal envoy to India charged with working 'against national interest'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The diplomat has been also charged with siding with the Nepali Congress opposition in supporting a threat by the Maoist party to topple Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's government, according to reports.

Delhi Golf Club denies entry to Meghalaya woman for 'looking like maid'

Delhi Golf Club denies entry to Meghalaya woman for 'looking like maid'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Tailin Lyngdoh is a Governess to Health Advisor in Assam Government, Dr. Nivedita Barthakur who was also invited for lunch at the Delhi Golf Club by a member. 'I was wearing the traditional Khasi dress -- Jainsem, and they told me this dress was not allowed. They also told me that I look like a Nepali'

Spotted: Dangerous suitcase on PM Modi's Nepal trip

Spotted: Dangerous suitcase on PM Modi's Nepal trip

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Spotted during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Nepal was this suitcase.

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Swaraj in Nepal for SAARC meet; likely to meet Pak counterpart on Thursday

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

It is expected that this meeting could possibly pave the way for a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in the US later this month.

Prachanda files nomination as Nepal PM candidate

Prachanda files nomination as Nepal PM candidate

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Three Madhesi leaders have supported Prachanda's candidacy.

Oli back as Nepal PM 4 days after losing trust vote

Oli back as Nepal PM 4 days after losing trust vote

Rediff.com15 May 2021

President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to Oli, 69, at a ceremony at Shital Niwas, after he was reappointed to the post on Thursday night as the Opposition parties failed to secure majority seats in Parliament to form a new government.

PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

PHOTOS: Valencia pay tribute to Nepal earthquake victims

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Valencia paid tributes to the victims of Nepal earthquake in their match against Celta Vigo during La Liga on Sunday.

Sacked Nepal PM arrested for graft

Sacked Nepal PM arrested for graft

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Police arrested former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba from his residence Wednesday morning around 2:00 am.

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

High-pitched identity politics, which is the norm in the northeast, has continued to compound the boundary problem.

Will resolve issues with India through dialogue: Nepal PM to Gen Naravane

Will resolve issues with India through dialogue: Nepal PM to Gen Naravane

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

PM Oli said that "there has been good friendship between Nepal and India".

Want to make Nepal a HIT: Top 10 quotes from Modi's speech in Nepal's Parliament

Want to make Nepal a HIT: Top 10 quotes from Modi's speech in Nepal's Parliament

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Here are 10 takeaway quotes from the historic speech.

Nepal PM Deuba resigns, Oli sworn-in second time

Nepal PM Deuba resigns, Oli sworn-in second time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Deuba was elected as the 40th prime minister on June 6 with the support from Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre, which is now a part of Left alliance and opting for merger with Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist.

Khurshid to convey support to Nepal elections during visit

Khurshid to convey support to Nepal elections during visit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid's daylong "goodwill" visit to Nepal on July 9 will give him an opportunity to meet top functionaries of its interim election government as well as the leaders of the main political parties.

Nepalese soldier wins Tenzing-Hillary Marathon on Everest

Nepalese soldier wins Tenzing-Hillary Marathon on Everest

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Nepali soldier Bed Bahadur Sunuwar won the world's highest marathon in the snow-covered foothills of Mount Everest.

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.

Nepal's upper house endorses new map proposal

Nepal's upper house endorses new map proposal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Now, the bill will undergo a similar process in the National Assembly, wherein the ruling Nepal Communist Party commands two-thirds majority.

Quiz Time: What is Trisha's profession in Priyadarshan's Khatta Meetha?

Quiz Time: What is Trisha's profession in Priyadarshan's Khatta Meetha?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

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.

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.

In PHOTOS: Meet the world's shortest man

In PHOTOS: Meet the world's shortest man

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Measuring just 59.93 cm, Junrey Balawing, a Filipino who turned 18 on Sunday, was declared the world's shortest man, taking over the title from a tiny Nepali.

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Just what does Modi's CCPA do?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

While there is no change in the strength of the Modi-led CCPA over its two tenures, what has changed is its profile.

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

IM terrorist who escaped during Batla House encounter arrested

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He was a member of Azamgarh (Sanjarmur) module of the IM and was based in Nepal where he was teaching at a school.

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.

He Gave HIV Positive Orphans A Home

He Gave HIV Positive Orphans A Home

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'We have struggled to pay the rent, we have struggled to pay the electricity bill, we have struggled to send them to school, to buy books and uniforms but there was food on the table every day!'

37 killed as Taliban targets newly-graduated police cadets

37 killed as Taliban targets newly-graduated police cadets

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The Taliban's official spokesman, Abdulqahar Balkhi, claimed responsiblity for the attack on Twitter.

Nepal's 5 major parties ask PM to quit

Nepal's 5 major parties ask PM to quit

Rediff.com28 May 2012

"The Prime Minister's unilateral move to conduct fresh election by allowing to dissolve the most representative Constituent Assembly was aimed at capturing power and this has created frustration in the minds of the general public," said a joint statement issued by five parties.

Shrestha wins Surya Nepal Masters after Abhijit falters

Shrestha wins Surya Nepal Masters after Abhijit falters

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Defending champion Abhijit Singh Chadha faltered in the play-off as local favourite Shivaram Shrestha lifted the 20th Surya Nepal Masters golf tournament at the Gokarna Forest Golf Resort in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Five Indian-Americans still in race for US Cong polls

Five Indian-Americans still in race for US Cong polls

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

With the November Congressional polls entering the crucial last 90 days, five Indian-origin candidates, including 25-year-old "young gun" Ranjit 'Rikky' Gill, and a Hindu-American woman remain in the race for the US House of Representatives.

Mukhiyas seek security as violence escalates in Bihar

Mukhiyas seek security as violence escalates in Bihar

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

In the sprawling rural Bihar, elected head of the village panchayats, known as 'mukhiyas' are living in fear in view of increasing threat to their lives.

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

He questioned why only migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given citizenship under the amended law and not the Sri Lankan Tamils.

Protesters attack Nepal PM's motorcade, clash with police

Protesters attack Nepal PM's motorcade, clash with police

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Hundreds of opposition-backed protesters demanding the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai on Monday attacked his motorcade and clashed with riot police at the airport in Khatmandu.

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.

Two killed in explosion in a Christian Institute

Two killed in explosion in a Christian Institute

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

At least two persons, including a woman, were killed and as many people critically injured in a blast in the premises of Christian Institute of Health Sciences & Research at Dimapur in Nagaland on Saturday.

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Nepal PM gets Parliament dissolved amidst infighting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The move comes as the intra-party feud reached climax in the ruling NCP which has been witnessing months long tussle between two factions, one led by 68-year-old Oli and Party's chairman and another led by 66-year-old 'Prachanda', also the executive chair of the party and former premier.

Rapes continue unabated; toddler succumbs in Guj

Rapes continue unabated; toddler succumbs in Guj

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

A rash of rape incidents were reported in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal on Tuesday with minor girls among the victims even as a two-and-a-half-year-old girl in Gujarat died after being allegedly raped and dumped in a bush by her uncle.

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The actress was in the country to shoot a documentary on human trafficking.

Turning trash to treasure: Mt Everest litter becomes art

Turning trash to treasure: Mt Everest litter becomes art

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

A visitor casts a shadow on the ground as she looks at art made from trash picked from Mount Everest at a visual art symposium in Kathmandu.