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World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

World lauds ISRO for Chandrayaan-3's success

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India scripted history as the ambitious third Moon mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) touched down on the Moon's south pole, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first nation to land on the uncharted surface.

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

6 Offbeat Places to Find Summer Cool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

Check out football legend Bhutia's plans for Lok Sabha polls

Check out football legend Bhutia's plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia, who launched the Hamro Sikkim Party in April, said his outfit will form a coalition with anyone wanting to work for the betterment of his state.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane arrives in Nepal on crucial visit

Army Chief Gen MM Naravane arrives in Nepal on crucial visit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Gen Naravane on Tuesday said he was eagerly looking forward to the visit and exuded confidence that it will go a long way in strengthening the "bonds of friendship" between the armies of the two countries.

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

India must keep a close eye on Nepal after Prachanda's takeover: Experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Former Nepalese foreign minister Ramesh Nath Pandey observed that the current situation is not encouraging for India-Nepal ties, saying the "present leaders" created irritants in the relationship in the past.

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Nepal crash: Black box recovered, 35 bodies identified

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft has been recovered from the accident site on Monday, as a search is on for the four persons still missing after the plane with 72 people, including five Indians, on board crashed into a river gorge while landing at Nepal's newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara.

US may remove Nepali Maoists from terror list

US may remove Nepali Maoists from terror list

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The United States is considering removing the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist from the list of terrorist organisations after its stunning performance in the constituent assembly elections. Earlier, the US ambassador to Nepal had met Maoist chairman Prachanda, where the Maoist chief suggested that the US should remove the Maoists from its terrorist list. The US is also likely to pull out a negative travel advisory about Nepal that lies posted on the State Department's website.

WB: Adivasis, Nepali voters a key factor in Dooars

WB: Adivasis, Nepali voters a key factor in Dooars

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Ethnic divisions are likely to dominate elections in West Bengal's Dooars region, which has 12 assembly seats, with the choice of the adivasi and Nepalese-origin electorate likely to be a deciding factor.

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

Recipes: Pharsi Masu, Pomelo in Coriander Chutney

Recipes: Pharsi Masu, Pomelo in Coriander Chutney

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Why eat simple when you can try something royal?

A Vigil for Afghanistan

A Vigil for Afghanistan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Scenes from the world over after the Taliban captured Kabul.

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 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.

India begins last phase of 'Op Ganga', asks students to reach Budapest

India begins last phase of 'Op Ganga', asks students to reach Budapest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Separately Indian embassy in Kyiv also urged its nationals who are still in Ukraine to register themselves for the evacuation process under 'Operation Ganga'.

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Rediff.com21 May 2022

A labourer was killed and three rescued after a part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the union territory's Ramban district, officials said.

Nepal redraws political map by incorporating 3 Indian areas

Nepal redraws political map by incorporating 3 Indian areas

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Nepal last month released the revised political and administrative map of the country laying claim over the strategically key areas, more than six months after India published a new map in November 2019.

Army Chief's 3-day Nepal visit begins today

Army Chief's 3-day Nepal visit begins today

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Gen Naravane's visit to Nepal from November 4-6 is largely aimed at resetting bilateral ties that came under severe strain following a bitter border row between the two countries.

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.

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

"India that exists now wasn't there in the past. India at that time was divided into different factions," caretaker PM Oli said.

Delhi courtroom shootout: 2 gangsters arrested

Delhi courtroom shootout: 2 gangsters arrested

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

A few days ago, the Crime Branch had taken jailed gangster Tillu Tajpuriya -- one of the prime conspirators -- in its custody to grill him about Gogi's killing.

Janhvi's in the mood for PINK!

Janhvi's in the mood for PINK!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Stars get ready for Christmas ...

Nepal PM Prachanda resigns as per pact

Nepal PM Prachanda resigns as per pact

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The pact was to run the government on a rotational basis until elections to the parliament are held.

Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Nepal counterpart

Army Chief Gen Naravane meets Nepal counterpart

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Naravane is scheduled to meet Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Friday.

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

India last month reacted angrily to Nepal showing the three areas as Nepalese territory in the new map and cautioned the country that saying such "artificial enlargement" of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it. India has been maintaining that these three areas belong to it.

Saudi diplomat did horrific things to us... even his guests raped us: Nepali women

Saudi diplomat did horrific things to us... even his guests raped us: Nepali women

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The external affairs ministry has sought for a detailed report from the Gurgaon Police on the alleged sexual assault on Nepalese women at a Saudi diplomat's residence in the locality.

Don't miss! 7 breathtaking pics from Darjeeling

Don't miss! 7 breathtaking pics from Darjeeling

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The mesmerising hill station located in West Bengal is a must visit place for every travel enthusiast, says Hitesh Harisinghani.

Momos, pork chilli...these pics will make you hungry

Momos, pork chilli...these pics will make you hungry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com shares his food pics from Darjeeling and Gangtok.

India-Nepal relations: Close neighbours tread a precarious path

India-Nepal relations: Close neighbours tread a precarious path

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The contrived controversy over the so-called blockade of the India-Nepal border has obscured the perilous path on which the current ruling elite in Nepal are taking the country towards.

P S Golay sworn in as Sikkim CM

P S Golay sworn in as Sikkim CM

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Former chief minister Pawan Kumar Chamling and senior Sikkim Democratic Front leaders were conspicuous by their absence at the swearing-in.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

Nepal's Ambassador to India recalled for not cooperating

Nepal's Ambassador to India recalled for not cooperating

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Nepal on Friday recalled its ambassador to India over charges of non-cooperation and indulging in anti-government activities.

Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map

Nepal delays discussion in parliament to amend constitution for updating map

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The government had registered the amendment proposal in Parliament on May 22 after releasing the new political map of Nepal depicting Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limipiyadhura as its territories on May 18.

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Lok Sabha passes bill seeking to link Aadhaar with Voter ID amid din

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

A bill to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Nepal outfits appeal to China

Nepal outfits appeal to China

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Just ahead of Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao's visit to India, several Nepali groups have urged Beijing not to support the monarchy with arms.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's PM for 4th time

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's PM for 4th time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The 70-year-old was the only contender in the election.

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Death toll in Nepal crash rises to 51, Bangladeshi experts join probe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The Dhaka to Kathmandu US-Bangla Airlines flight, with 67 passengers and four crew members on board, caught fire after it careened off the runway and ploughed into a football ground near the Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday.