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India open to engaging with Nepal to resolve boundary issues

India open to engaging with Nepal to resolve boundary issues

Rediff.com29 May 2020

"India is open to engaging with all its neighbours on the basis of mutual sensitivity and mutual respect, in an environment of trust and confidence. This is a continuous process and requires constructive and positive efforts," Srivastava said.

Bangladesh PM Hasina, Seychelles VP arrive for Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Bangladesh PM Hasina, Seychelles VP arrive for Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

In addition to participating in the swearing-in ceremony, the leaders will attend a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, it said.

Nepal Prime Minister K P Oli loses vote of confidence

Nepal Prime Minister K P Oli loses vote of confidence

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Prime Minister Oli secured 93 votes in the lower house of parliament during a special session convened on the directives of President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

2021 World T20 champions Australia will be mindful of the dangers of taking Bangladesh lightly.

Indian killed in firing by Nepal Police on UP border

Indian killed in firing by Nepal Police on UP border

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

A young man was killed after the Nepalese Police allegedly fired at three Indians who had gone across the border from Pilibhit district to attend a fair in Nepal's Kanchanpur.

U-19 Asia Cup: India meet Pak on Dec 10

U-19 Asia Cup: India meet Pak on Dec 10

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The tournament final will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on December 17. All group matches and semi-finals will be played at the ICC Academy Ovals 1 and 2.

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".

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup.

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015. Data from Calcutta Tea Traders Association (CTTA) shows that the average price of Darjeeling tea at Kolkata auctions for January-December 2023 was Rs 319.74 per kg. The last time it dipped below this level was in 2015 at Rs 285.71 per kg.

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.

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stepped up its watch on the import of unbranded gold jewellery amid a spurt in seizures on international borders and from importers. During FY24, the CBIC and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) jointly seized about 5 tonnes of gold, 30 per cent more than what they did in FY23. In FY23, 3.5 tonnes of gold was confiscated.

Nortje recalled; SA pick uncapped duo for T20 World Cup

Nortje recalled; SA pick uncapped duo for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

South Africa have picked the uncapped duo of batter Ryan Rickelton and seamer Ottniel Baartman in their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup

Nepal parliament set to clear new map amid dispute with India

Nepal parliament set to clear new map amid dispute with India

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Nepal recently released the revised political and administrative map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura.

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

T20 WC: Big-hitting Windies face South Africa in must-win clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

West Indies will need their all-round firepower against a rampaging South Africa in their must-win final Super Eight clash.

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

PM Oli didn't mean to debase Ayodhya's value: Nepal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the remarks made by Prime Minister Oli 'are not linked to any political subject and have no intention at all to hurt the feelings and sentiments of anyone'.

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Be careful! Volunteers warn unsuspecting cricket fans at Asiad

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Cricket is bidding to join the programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and a decision is expected soon. Gaikwad said his players were enjoying their first major multi-sport Games as athletes and fans.

Firing victims' kin say Nepal soldiers crossed border to Indian side

Firing victims' kin say Nepal soldiers crossed border to Indian side

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

While recounting the harrowing experience, Kishore said that during the firing he had rushed towards the Indian side but Nepal Army personnel hit him with a rifle butt and took him to Nepal's Sangrampur.

Nepal protests to India over link road to Kailash Mansarovar

Nepal protests to India over link road to Kailash Mansarovar

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The Lipulekh pass is a far western point near Kalapani, a disputed border area between Nepal and India.

Nepal for talks to resolve border row, seeks review of friendship treaty

Nepal for talks to resolve border row, seeks review of friendship treaty

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

In an address at the Indian Council of World Affairs, he said Nepal wants to take the relations with India to the next level, but at the same time added: "We should be mindful equally that healthy relations require continuous nurturing, creative thinking, promptness and readiness to understand each other in changing dynamics."

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

When I Sang Jana Gana Mana On Everest

When I Sang Jana Gana Mana On Everest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'On May 21 we started our final summit attempt at 5 pm. On May 22 at 4.10 am we summited Everest.'

Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath as Nepal's PM for record 5th time

Sher Bahadur Deuba takes oath as Nepal's PM for record 5th time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The 75-year-old veteran politician and Nepali Congress President took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bidya Devi Bhandari during a swearing-in ceremony which was delayed by over two hours.

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Afghanistan aim to upset South Africa in T20 WC semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Without belittling the poised run of the Proteas, Afghanistan have been the revelation of this ICC showpiece.

T20 World Cup: Nortje's fiery 4/7 powers SA to easy win over SL

T20 World Cup: Nortje's fiery 4/7 powers SA to easy win over SL

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Anrich Nortje demolished Sri Lanka with career-best figures of 4/7 as South Africa exploited the bounce on offer to secure a six-wicket win in their T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

Onus on them for talks: Sources after Nepal revises map

Onus on them for talks: Sources after Nepal revises map

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

According to India's assessment, the release of the new political map by Nepal and obtaining a legal backing to it from the lower house of Nepalese Parliament were part of a "myopic" agenda to gain mileage in domestic politics.

Hizbul terrorist Matto an expert in RPG, AK-47; cops suspect bigger plot

Hizbul terrorist Matto an expert in RPG, AK-47; cops suspect bigger plot

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

But the officials are still interrogating him about his last destination before reaching Delhi.

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Mirzapur 3 Review: Too Much Gore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Pankaj Tripathi anchored the first two seasons with his performance. Here, he is made to sit it out for most of the show, and none of the actors, except for a fiery Ali Fazal, have the charisma to hold the viewer's attention, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'The deepening of China-Nepal relations need not cause heartburn in India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ansar Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam Haider, Seema's Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting custody of his four children.

Nepal: 4 held for possessing uranium 'smuggled' from India

Nepal: 4 held for possessing uranium 'smuggled' from India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Four Nepalese nationals were arrested here on Saturday for possessing 2.5 kilogrammes of unprocessed uranium, with one of them claiming that her father-in-law 'brought' it from India where he worked in a uranium mine some 20 years ago, police said.

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

T20 WC: NZ face Afghanistan's spin challenge

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots.

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's PM for 5th time

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's PM for 5th time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Previously, Deuba served as Nepal's prime minister four times from June 2017-February 2018, June 2004-February 2005, July 2001-October 2002 and September 1995-March 1997.

SIT to probe 4,000 UP madrasas receiving foreign funds

SIT to probe 4,000 UP madrasas receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

An official said the SIT will examine if the money was used on any illegal activities, like terrorism or forcible religious conversion.

Asia Cup 2023 Schedule

Asia Cup 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The schedule of Asia Cup 2023.

World leaders congratulate Modi on third term

World leaders congratulate Modi on third term

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

From India's neighbourhood and extended neighbourhood, presidents of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Iran, Seychelles and prime ministers of Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Mauritius have sent congratulatory greetings to Modi.

Mount Everest's new height is 8,848.86 metres, say Nepal and China

Mount Everest's new height is 8,848.86 metres, say Nepal and China

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The new height is 86 cms more than the previous measurement.

U19 World Cup: Australia blank England; SA, Bangladesh win

U19 World Cup: Australia blank England; SA, Bangladesh win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Australia blanked England while South Africa and Bangladesh showed their bowling prowess with mighty wins over Zimbabwe and USA respectively. In the 16th-place play-off, Afghanistan fought off a spirited USA side to win a low-scoring thriller.

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

India announce team for Under-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India are the most successful team in the U19 Asia Cup having won the title eight times.

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

NZ-WI in crunch match; rain looms over England again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

PM Modi meets Nepal PM Oli, discusses India-Nepal ties

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

PM Modi held comprehensive talks with his Nepalese counterpart K P Oli, who is on a six-day visit in New Delhi.