Tibet
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Earthquake in Tibet: 5.0 magnitude quake jolts Nepal border town days after flash flood kills 1200
World | Sep 03, 2026, 02:41 PM ISTTibet was shaken by a fresh earthquake of magnitude 5.0 near the border with Nepal and Uttarakhand in India just a few days after catastrophic flash floods left more than 1200 people dead in Nepal alone.
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As concerns mount over Nepal-Tibet flash floods, China censors viral footage showcasing devastation
World | Aug 30, 2026, 08:57 AM ISTAs per reports, China has censored a viral footage of the Nepal-Tibet flash floods that showcased the devastation. This comes amid concerns over the situation in China-ruled Tibet, which has remained inaccessible to foreign journalists following the devastation.
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Two days after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China; rescue ops halted
World | Aug 28, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTThe earthquake struck the Sichuan region of China, two days after the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that has claimed the lives of more than 460 people. However, the quake did not cause any damages.
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Why Pandit Nehru wanted Panchsheel Agreement with China? CDS Anil Chauhan explains
India | Feb 13, 2026, 05:33 PM ISTThe CDS was delivering the keynote address at the Bharat Himalayan Strategy Forum at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, focusing on the concepts of frontiers, borders, and the historical connectivity of the "Middle Sector."
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Tibet; second quake in two days
World | Jan 14, 2026, 02:05 PM ISTTibet was rattled by two earthquakes in quick succession, with a 4.3 magnitude tremor on Wednesday following a 3.8 magnitude shallow quake the previous night, as per the National Center for Seismology.
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China's newly constructed Hongqi bridge collapses after massive landslide | WATCH
World | Nov 12, 2025, 05:30 AM ISTPreliminary findings indicate that geological instability in the steep mountain area was the likely cause. The region reportedly has a history of landslides.
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Xi makes visit to Tibet to celebrate 60 years of Chinese rule: 'Tibetan Buddhism needs to change'
World | Aug 21, 2025, 05:38 PM ISTWhile addressing to a crowd of 20,000 in Lhasa, Xi Jinping highlighted the political importance of the visit amid ongoing tensions over the Chinese occupation of Tibet.
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Why is Lipulekh Pass important and why is it a bone of contention between India and Nepal? Explained
Explainers | Aug 21, 2025, 01:37 PM ISTAlong with Lipulekh, Nepal has claimed that Kalapani and Limpiyadhura are part of its territory. In 2020, it also released a political map showing these three territories as its part, a move that was widely criticised by India.
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China starts construction of mega-dam over Brahmaputra in Tibet: What it means for India?
World | Jul 19, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTChinese Premier Li Qiang announced the start of the construction of the dam at a groundbreaking ceremony in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra River, locally known as Yarlung Zangbo, at Nyingchi City, official media reported.
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Arunachal CM warns of China's 60,000 MW dam as 'water bomb': Know all about mega project
India | Jul 09, 2025, 11:09 PM ISTChina has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, just north of Arunachal Pradesh, triggering alarm in India over flood risks, water flow control and seismic threats.
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Firmly committed to promoting 'freedoms' of Tibetans: US in birthday message to Dalai Lama
World | Jul 06, 2025, 09:39 AM ISTThe Tibetan community in McLeodganj is observing week-long celebrations of the Dalai Lama's birth anniversary on Sunday with a religious conference, youth forum, film screening and prayers for the long life of the Tibetan spiritual leader.
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Dalai Lama alone will decide his successor, says India in clear message to China
India | Jul 03, 2025, 01:24 PM ISTThe Dalai Lama holds a deeply significant position not only for Tibetans but also for millions of his followers around the world. The decision regarding his successor lies solely with the Dalai Lama, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said in a statement.
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Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader
World | Jul 02, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTThe Chinese government has reasserted its claim over the succession of the Dalai Lama, stating that the 15th Dalai Lama must be selected through the Qing dynasty-era “golden urn” method and approved by Beijing.
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Dalai Lama's succession plan: What happens if no successor is named? Explained
World | Jul 02, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTThe Dalai Lama has firmly said that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will choose his successor. The announcement comes amid intensifying concerns over the future of Tibetan Buddhism and a brewing succession conflict between the Tibetan exile leadership and the Chinese state.
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Dalai Lama declines to name successor, empowers Tibetan trust to choose new leader
India | Jul 02, 2025, 11:57 AM ISTDalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism affirmed that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust holds the exclusive authority to recognise his future reincarnation, emphasising that “no one else has any right to interfere in this matter.”
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Namma Bengaluru's language harmony: Fluent Kannada of a Tibetan citizen stuns netizens | Watch
Trending | Jun 17, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTA viral video of a fluent Tibetan national in Bengaluru demonstrates the positive impact of learning regional languages on cultural harmony and respect for the land.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Tibet, tremors felt across the country
World | May 12, 2025, 03:40 AM ISTEarthquake strikes Tibet: Tremors were felt across the country, however, there were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.
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US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials due to restricted access to Tibetan areas
World | Apr 01, 2025, 06:37 AM ISTThis move from the US comes in response to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) long-standing refusal to allow US diplomats, journalists, and international observers into Tibet while Chinese officials enjoy unrestricted access to the United States.
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Earthquake of 5 magnitude jolts Tibet days after major tremors that killed over 100
World | Jan 13, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTAccording to the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC), the earthquake struck near the holy town of Xigaze at 8:58 PM local time on Monday.
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Tibet's Xizang Jolts Up by Another Earthquake: Death count rises to 126 as rescue operation continue
News | Jan 08, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTEarthquakes in Tibet: The Xizang Autonomous Region has declared a level-II emergency response following a recent earthquake. Xizang, also known as Shigatse, is located near the India-Tibet border. But why is this region so prone to earthquakes? Watch the video to find out.