News for 'nepalis'

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Army Chief to visit Nepal with an aim to reset ties

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The Chief of Army Staff is scheduled to hold extensive talks with the top civilian and military brass of Nepal including his counterpart General Purna Chandra Thapa on a range of key issues such as further boosting the management of the nearly 1,800 km-long border between the two countries.

Nepal Prez asks parties to elect new PM within a week

Nepal Prez asks parties to elect new PM within a week

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A day after premier K P Oli resigned, Nepal President called on all the political parties to elect a new prime minister within a week

Former Nepal PM Sushil Koirala passes away

Former Nepal PM Sushil Koirala passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Koirala, who was elected prime minister of Nepal on February 10, 2014, died at his residence in Maharajgunj in the outskirts of capital Kathmandu at 12.50 am (local time), Nepali Congress general secretary Prakash Man Singh said.

Golay's tricky road ahead

Golay's tricky road ahead

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Sikkim's new chief minister will have to achieve growth without compromising nature.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

Hundreds protest against Modi's UK visit

Hundreds protest against Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Protesters representing Sikh, Tamil, Kashmiri, Gujarati, Nepali and women's groups chanted 'Modi Go Home' and 'Back off Modi' as he was welcomed by British Prime Minister David Cameron around lunchtime at 10 Downing Street.

Maoist leader Bhattarai elected Nepal's new PM

Maoist leader Bhattarai elected Nepal's new PM

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Maoist leader Dr Baburam Bhattarai was on Sunday elected Nepal's new prime minister defeating his Nepali Congress rival R C Poudyal, with the Terai-based Madhesi alliance extending crucial support to the former rebel leader.

Nepal gets another chance at electing constituent assembly

Nepal gets another chance at electing constituent assembly

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The main contest is likely to be between the Maoists and the Nepali Congress, but neither of the parties have retained the support they had in 2008. Shubha Singh reports

Nepal: 200 party leaders arrested

Nepal: 200 party leaders arrested

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Can Baichung dethrone India's longest-serving CM?

Can Baichung dethrone India's longest-serving CM?

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Can Baichung Bhutia's Hamro Sikkim party pose a challenge to Pawan Chamling who has not lost an election in 24 years?

Caught! Gangster Ravi Pujari's hitmen in Mumbai

Caught! Gangster Ravi Pujari's hitmen in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

In a breakthrough, Mumbai Police on Monday claimed to have cracked the five-month old module of gangster Ravi Pujari operating in Mumbai, with the arrest of three Nepalis and two Gujaratis, who used to flee to Ahmedabad after carrying out every firing in the city.

Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house

Nepal's apex court orders appointment of Deuba as PM, reinstates house

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

A five-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana issued the verdict stating that President Bhandari's decision to dissolve the lower house upon a recommendation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli was an unconstitutional act, delivering a major blow to the veteran Communist leader who was preparing for snap polls.

SAFF Cup: India thrash Nepal, march into semis

SAFF Cup: India thrash Nepal, march into semis

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

India thrashed Nepal 4-1 at the Trivandrum International Stadium, in Kerala, on Sunday, to finish on top of Group A and seal a place in the semi-finals.

How were thousands of fake Covid certificates issued during Kumbh Mela?

How were thousands of fake Covid certificates issued during Kumbh Mela?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The sordid details of the FIR filed against these companies for issuing fake certificates only reconfirm why the second Covid-19 wave in India came like a storm in the midst of the Kumbh Mela.

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India on Saturday 'strongly pressed' the Russian and Ukrainian governments through multiple channels for an immediate ceasefire in Sumy to ensure a safe passage for around 700 Indian students stuck there as it keeps focus on their evacuation from the war-hit city in eastern Ukraine.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

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.

Former Nepal PM Koirala passes away

Former Nepal PM Koirala passes away

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

Nepal's five-time Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, who had been unwell for several months, died here today after multiple organ failure.

Nepal parties to extend Constituent Assembly term

Nepal parties to extend Constituent Assembly term

Rediff.com29 May 2010

Nepal political parties on Friday night agreed to extend the term of Constituent Assembly by one year as part of a crucial deal under which Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal agreed to step down.

PHOTOS: Prez confers honorary rank of General on Nepal Army chief

PHOTOS: Prez confers honorary rank of General on Nepal Army chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

He was honoured 'in recognition of his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering the long and friendly association with India'.

Avalanche hits Nepal peak; 5 South Koreans among 9 killed

Avalanche hits Nepal peak; 5 South Koreans among 9 killed

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

A heavy snowstorm followed by a landslide buried the base camp at an altitude of 3,500 metres when the climbers were waiting for a fair weather to move towards higher camps.

Why do our neighbours dislike or suspect us?

Why do our neighbours dislike or suspect us?

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'China held a meeting on the One Belt One Road and India boycotted it.' 'However, all of India's neighbours attended, except for one, Bhutan.' 'India warned those attending that the partnership with the Chinese would come at a heavy price, but almost nobody heard us.' 'The question is: Why not?' asks Aakar Patel.

CBSE exams for Classes 10, 12 to begin from May 4

CBSE exams for Classes 10, 12 to begin from May 4

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Tuesday the schedule for classes 10 and 12 board exams which will begin on May 4.

PM Modi bats for cricket for boosting India-Nepal ties

PM Modi bats for cricket for boosting India-Nepal ties

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, batted for cricket and highlighted the role of Indian Premier League in strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Nepal.

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Indian claims to the Ram story and ownership could be challenged from more places than one, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

BSP MLA in sexual exploitation case

BSP MLA in sexual exploitation case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

While summoning the MLA, the court also rejected the final report filed by the CBCID where the victims have claimed that the accused are their husbands.

Hold timely elections to end the impasse in Nepal: India

Hold timely elections to end the impasse in Nepal: India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Postponing elections could lead to the collapse of the interim election government without an alternative arrangement, reports Shubha Singh

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.

India-origin billionaires to build 1,200 houses in Nepal

India-origin billionaires to build 1,200 houses in Nepal

Rediff.com3 May 2015

The number of houses destroyed in quake-hit Nepal is over 160,000

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.