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'India will continue to work even...': This is what PM Modi tells world leaders after taking oath
World | Jun 10, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTPM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and 'SAGAR Vision'. He emphasised that in his third term, India will continue to work for the peace, progress and prosperity of the region in close partnership with the countries.
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Bangladesh MP's brutal murder case: Nepal hands over one of prime suspects to India
World | Jun 07, 2024, 05:40 PM ISTMohammad Siyam Hussain is believed to be one of the prime accused in the brutal murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar. The Awami League MP came to India and went missing on May 17, after which it came to light that he was murdered in Kolkata and his body was chopped to pieces.
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Nepal recalls ambassadors from 11 nations, including India. Here's why
World | Jun 07, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTThe Nepalese government recalled envoys from 11 countries, including Shankar Sharma in India, on Thursday despite reported reluctance from its foreign minister. Kaji Shrestha said some of these envoys performed well, and the decision would send an undiplomatic message to the world.
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India's neighbouring Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutanese leaders congratulate PM Modi on victory of NDA
World | Jun 04, 2024, 10:31 PM ISTAs Narendra Modi is set to win a rare third term in office, India's neighbouring nations including Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepalese leaders took to social media, and congratulated him for NDA's victory.
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Indian climber dies after reaching Mount Everest's highest peak, 8th death this season
World | May 28, 2024, 06:38 PM ISTA 46-year-old Indian climber, previously rescued from Mount Everest, passed away in Nepal. With Banshi Lal's recent demise, Nepali tourism authorities have confirmed that this season's casualties on the world's highest peak have now reached eight.
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List of all 20 squads for ICC T20 World Cup 2024
Cricket | May 24, 2024, 10:28 PM ISTHere is a list of all squads participating in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC published a mandate that all 20 teams participating in the T20 World Cup have to announce their squads for the T20 World Cup before May 25, 2024.
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Budhha Birth Anniverasary: Devotees gather in Nepal to celebrate Gautam Buddha's birth anniversary
News | May 24, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTNearly 100 monks, half of them from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), India, held a special prayer next to the pond in the Maya Devi Temple premises for world peace. Watch to know more!
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Nepalese climber Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt Everest for 30th time, creates second record in 10 days
World | May 22, 2024, 02:35 PM ISTThe 54-year-old legendary mountaineer reached the 8,849-metre peak at 7:49 am local time, according to Tashi Lakpa Sherpa, Chief Executive Officer at the 14 Peaks Expedition high-altitude sports company. Kami summited the peak for the 29th time only 10 days ago.
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Nepal PM Prachanda wins vote of confidence for the fourth time since becoming Prime Minister
World | May 20, 2024, 04:19 PM ISTThe main opposition Nepali Congress permitting, Dahal won a floor test on Monday for the fourth time since becoming prime minister on December 25, 2022.
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Nepal President's advisor resigns after criticising inclusion of Indian territories in Rs 100 note
World | May 13, 2024, 01:25 PM ISTChiranjivi Nepal, the economic advisor to President Ram Chandra Paudel, termed the decision to include Indian territories in the map on Nepali Rs 100 notes as "inappropriate". Former PM KP Sharma Oli, under whose regime Nepal had first published the controversial map, slammed Chiranjivi's remarks.
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Nepal's ruling coalition party splits, govt manages narrow majority in parliament
World | May 07, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTThe split came after JSP-N chair and deputy PM Upendra Yadav was rumoured to ally with the opposition to topple the Prachanda government. As many as 29 central committee members and seven lawmakers jointly applied to the Election Commission to form a new party.
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Nepal's Rs 100 note to include map showing disputed territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, Kalapani
World | May 04, 2024, 10:58 AM ISTA meeting was chaired by Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal after which the decision to print the new currency note was taken. Nepal claims Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani and published a map in 2020 incorporating all three regions, prompting an angry response from India.
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Nepal's broadband services are disrupted in most parts of country and it has India link I DETAILS
World | May 02, 2024, 11:34 PM ISTBroadband internet faced disruptions across numerous regions of Nepal due to Indian vendors, who are primary bandwidth suppliers to Nepali private operators, halting services owing to payment defaults.
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5 international road trips one can take from India
Fashion | Apr 09, 2024, 02:17 PM ISTEmbark on unforgettable adventures with these five international road trips from India, exploring diverse landscapes, cultures, and cuisines. From the ancient Silk Route to the scenic Karakoram Highway, each journey promises breathtaking vistas and enriching experiences.
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Nepal Mayor's daughter missing from Goa found two days after massive search operation
World | Mar 27, 2024, 12:35 PM ISTThe desperate father said Aarti had been staying at an Osho meditation centre in Goa for the past few months. He added that the last location was unknown but added someone had seen her near Ashwem Beach.
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What is Holi and why does India among other South Asian nations celebrate it? PICS INSIDE
World | Mar 24, 2024, 04:41 PM ISTTypically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora, the festival celebrates love and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation — a time to embrace the positive and let go of negative energy.
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Nepal cheers as boisterous crowds celebrate Holi festival in Kathmandu with coloured powder I WATCH
World | Mar 24, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTFor one of Holi's most well-known traditions, celebrants clad in all white, come out to the street and throw coloured powders at each other, leaving behind a kaleidoscope of pigments and joy.
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Nepali citizens fighting in both Russia and Ukraine, over 700 families ask Moscow for help: Report
World | Mar 13, 2024, 07:20 PM ISTHundreds of Nepali citizens are reported fighting for the Russians against Ukraine. A small number of Nepali citizens are serving in the Ukrainian Army, too, but both conflicting nations have not shared the details with the government of Nepal.
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Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda wins vote of confidence in Parliament
World | Mar 13, 2024, 03:58 PM ISTThis came nearly ten after Prachanda broke the alliance with two opposition parties and formed a new coalition government with KP Sharma Oli-led Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) party.
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Thousands of Hindu devotees throng Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Mahashivratri | WATCH
World | Mar 08, 2024, 02:00 PM ISTMahashivratri is the biggest festival of the Hindu Community - dedicated to Lord Shiva - and is widely celebrated in India and Nepal. This occasion marks the anniversary of the divine marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and also celebrates Lord Shiva's Tandava dance.