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Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Leaders from around the world extended their greetings to India on its 76th Republic Day, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations and expressing hope for a stronger future. The Indian diaspora across the globe celebrated the occasion with enthusiasm at Indian missions abroad, where the national tri-colour was unfurled, accompanied by cultural performances and patriotic fervour. The celebrations highlighted the strong bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and its global partners.

8 Maoists, including 5 Nepalis, arrested in Patna

8 Maoists, including 5 Nepalis, arrested in Patna

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

They were engaged in getting three seriously injured Nepali Maoists treated in a private nursing home in Patna.

'Nepali man languishing in Pak jail for no crime'

'Nepali man languishing in Pak jail for no crime'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Nepali man languishing in Pak jail for no crime: Report

Nepali Congress leader Shailaja Acharya dies at 65

Nepali Congress leader Shailaja Acharya dies at 65

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Nepal's first woman deputy prime minister and senior Nepali Congress leader Shailaja Acharya died today following a long battle with pneumonia and Alzheimer's.

Pilot lone survivor, 18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff

Pilot lone survivor, 18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

A Nepalese private plane crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday, killing 18 people aboard, including a child, and seriously injuring the pilot -- the only survivor.

245 Indians return from Bangladesh amid violence

245 Indians return from Bangladesh amid violence

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The 15,000 Indians including 8,500 students are safe, external affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing.

'Real' Ayodhya is in Nepal, Lord Ram is Nepali: Nepal PM

'Real' Ayodhya is in Nepal, Lord Ram is Nepali: Nepal PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Although the real Ayodhya lies at Thori in the west of Birgunj, India has claimed the Indian site as the birthplace of Lord Ram'

Sobhraj plans wedding with 20-year-old Nepali girl

Sobhraj plans wedding with 20-year-old Nepali girl

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Sixty-four-year-old Charles Sobhraj has found new love in Nepal, with the 'Bikini killer' already planning a wedding after getting 'engaged' to a 20-year-old girl in the Himalayan state. "I met her just two months ago and now we are in love, and I hope we will marry after I get released," Sobhraj told PTI from Kathmandu's Central Jail.

Maldives deports 43 Indians for 'committing crimes'

Maldives deports 43 Indians for 'committing crimes'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The Maldives has deported 186 foreigners, including 43 Indians, after accusing them of committing crimes like visa violations and drug offences, according to a media report.

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

With the support from eight political parties, 78-year-old Poudel's victory was certain. His rival Subas Chandra Nebmang had support of former prime minister KP Sharma-led CPN-UML.

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

'We want to think we are playing to qualify for Super 8'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Nepal will aim to finish off on a high when they when they take on Bangladesh in their final group game of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city.

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah on Sunday said no Hindi film will be allowed to run in Kathmandu Metropolitan City until the dialogue "Janaki is a daughter of India" in Adipurush is removed not just in Nepal but also in India

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kerala on Friday said a tearful goodbye to most of the 23 victims from the state who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy -- one of the biggest incidents to ever affect the state's expatriate community known for their dedication and hard work.

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Prez candidate row: Jolt to Prachanda as ex-PM Oli's party withdraws support

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The exit of CPN-UML may not immediately affect the Prachanda-led government, which is supported by the Nepali Congress which has 89 lawmakers in the House.

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

42 Indians among 49 killed Kuwait apartment fire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Most deaths were due to smoke inhalation while residents were sleeping, and a significant number of occupants were evacuated, they added. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in the Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate, officials said, adding that the building reportedly had 195 people living in it, who are workers of the same company.

India will try to wipe the tears of Nepali people: PM Modi

India will try to wipe the tears of Nepali people: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

India on Sunday said it would try its best to "wipe the tears" of the people of Nepal and do all it can to help them tide over the crisis following the devastating earthquake.

'Indians don't want to leave Israel'

'Indians don't want to leave Israel'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'If this had happened anywhere else, Indians would have been desperate to leave. But not in Israel.'

Nepal's former TV anchor Lamichhane becomes Prachanda's deputy

Nepal's former TV anchor Lamichhane becomes Prachanda's deputy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party, which was formed just months ago, won 20 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives and is the third largest party among the ruling alliance.

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

'Pro-China' Prachanda returns as Nepal PM for 3rd time

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

In a dramatic turn of events, Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' was appointed as the new prime minister of Nepal by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Sunday.

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

'It Slowly Dawned On Me That I Had Won'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'I want to believe that now the world is my oyster.'

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Qatari spokesperson stated that Mossad will provide the Qataris with a list of Palestinian inmates who are likely to be released.

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.

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Prachanda takes oath as Nepal's new PM for third time

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Prachanda took the oath of office and secrecy from President Bhandari at an official ceremony at Shital Niwas.

Army officer kills lover for pressuring him to marry her

Army officer kills lover for pressuring him to marry her

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

An army officer allegedly killed a 30-year-old woman with whom he was in an extramarital relationship after she started pressuring him to marry her, the police said on Monday.

'Now China Is Afraid'

'Now China Is Afraid'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'Ladakh will be dealt with in Modi's third term.'

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Recipe: Bok Choy Rice Porridge Soup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A popular Chinese green like bok choy does very well in soup too.

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Baga for Fun, Gokarna for Sun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pakistani student thanks India for rescuing her from Ukraine

Pakistani student thanks India for rescuing her from Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'I want to thank the Prime Minister of India for supporting us'

Prachanda to visit India soon in his first foreign trip as PM

Prachanda to visit India soon in his first foreign trip as PM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Nepali prime ministers traditionally choose New Delhi for their first foreign visit after being sworn-in.

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

At least 200 Israelis killed in Hamas's worst ever attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A surprise attack by Hamas militants from Gaza at daybreak killed at least 200 Israelis on Saturday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "war" and said his country would extract an "unprecedented price" from its enemy.

Prohibitory orders in Uttarakhand town ahead of Hindu mahapanchayat

Prohibitory orders in Uttarakhand town ahead of Hindu mahapanchayat

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Communal tension has been brewing in Purola and some other towns of Uttarkashi district after two men, one of them Muslim, allegedly tried to abduct a Hindu girl on May 26.

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Gaza war: India seeks observance of humanitarian law

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Days after an attack on a hospital in Gaza triggered global outrage, India on Thursday called for strict observance of international humanitarian law.

Where's This Man Going?

Where's This Man Going?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

We live in an Odd, Odd, World!

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.

Maha family killed in Nepal crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple

Maha family killed in Nepal crash cremated at Pashupatinath temple

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The bodies of four Indians, who were among 22 people killed in the Tara Air plane crash in Nepal's mountainous Mustang district, were cremated on Thursday at the sacred Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu.

Black box of crashed Nepal plane recovered

Black box of crashed Nepal plane recovered

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The plane was found scattered at an altitude of 4,200 metres, a four-hour uphill hike from the centre of Thasang Village Municipality.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.