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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!'

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Rishi Kapoor-Kamal Haasan-Dimple connect

The Rishi Kapoor-Kamal Haasan-Dimple connect

Rediff.com6 May 2020

What happened on the sets of Saagar. The role Irrfan desperately wanted to play. What Sayani Gupta is up to.

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.

China rushes to prevent split in Nepal Communist Party

China rushes to prevent split in Nepal Communist Party

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Nepal plunged into a political crisis last Sunday after Oli, known for his pro-Beijing leanings, in a surprise move, recommended dissolving the 275-member House, amidst a tussle for power with former prime minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.

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.

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.

Indian football captain Chhetri gets hitched!

Indian football captain Chhetri gets hitched!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday tied the knot with long-time girlfriend Sonam Bhattacharya, daughter of Mohun Bagan legend Subrata Bhattacharya, at a grand wedding ceremony in Kolkata on Monday.

Bihar court acquits 11 Nepal Maoist leaders

Bihar court acquits 11 Nepal Maoist leaders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

A Bihar court on Friday acquitted 11 Nepali Maoist leaders after hearing the state government's petition for the withdrawal of criminal cases against them. Two days after the state government filed a petition in the Patna civil court for the withdrawal of cases, Additional District Judge Bashishtha Narain Singh ordered the acquittal of the Nepal Maoist leaders after holding a hearing on the petition.

IN PICS: Bal Thackeray turns 86

IN PICS: Bal Thackeray turns 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray turned 86 on Monday. The Sena chief's birthday was celebrated with enthusiasm with thousands of activists across the state visiting his residence Matoshri in suburban Bandra.

NIA busts terror funding module of Hafiz Saeed's outfit

NIA busts terror funding module of Hafiz Saeed's outfit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

According to the FIR, some Delhi-based individuals were receiving funds from FIF operatives based abroad and were using it for terror activities.

India, Nepal agree to advance mutual cooperation

India, Nepal agree to advance mutual cooperation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Shringla began his two-day official visit to Nepal on Thursday. He was accorded a warm welcome on his maiden visit to Nepal which is happening at the invitation of Nepal Foreign Secretary Paudyal, amid a strain in bilateral ties following a bitter border row between the two countries.

Bihar: Court issues NBW against 11 Nepalese Maoists

Bihar: Court issues NBW against 11 Nepalese Maoists

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

A Bihar court issued fresh non-bailable warrants of arrest against 11 Nepali Maoist leaders who include 2 politburo members and six lawmakers on Thursday for their alleged involvement in anti-India activities.

SAARC leaders treated to all vegetarian fare at retreat

SAARC leaders treated to all vegetarian fare at retreat

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

From traditional Nepali thali to Gujarati basundi with jalebi, it was a lavish vegetarian spread of cuisines laid out for the SAARC leaders as they met in the cooler climes of exotic Dhulikhel resort for a retreat session.

Warne's advice to up-and-coming leg-spinner Lamichanne

Warne's advice to up-and-coming leg-spinner Lamichanne

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Lamichanne said keeping things simple and working hard have been the keys to success for him

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Coronavirus panic hits tourism in Kathmandu

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

'Fear of this virus has created havoc. No one want to take risks by visiting.'