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Why Pandit Nehru wanted Panchsheel Agreement with China? CDS Anil Chauhan explains
India | February 13, 2026 17:33 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 | January 14, 2026 14:05 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 | November 12, 2025 5:30 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 | August 21, 2025 17:38 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 | August 21, 2025 13:37 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 | July 19, 2025 23:17 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 | July 09, 2025 23:09 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 | July 06, 2025 9:39 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 | July 03, 2025 13:24 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 | July 02, 2025 14:42 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 | July 02, 2025 13:11 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 | July 02, 2025 11:57 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 | June 17, 2025 17:19 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 3:40 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 | April 01, 2025 6:37 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 | January 13, 2025 23:40 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 | January 08, 2025 12:59 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.
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Another earthquake hits Xizang region in Tibet as death count from massive quake rises to 126
World | January 08, 2025 8:35 ISTEarthquakes in Tibet: Xizang Autonomous Region has issued a level-II emergency response to the quake. Xizang also known as Shigaste is close to the border with India. Shigatse is considered one of the holiest cities of Tibet.
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Massive earthquake in Tibet kills over hundred, causes widespread devastation | In Pics
World | January 07, 2025 22:32 ISTWhile at least 126 were killed, nearly 188 were injured in the strong earthquake that shook the high-altitude region of Tibet autonomous region and Nepal. The tremors were also felt in India and Bhutan.
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Another earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hits Xizang region in Tibet, second in 5 hours
World | January 07, 2025 20:08 ISTEarlier in the day, another earthquake had hit Dingri County in Xigaze City, located in the Xizang Autonomous Region that left at least 53 people dead, 62 injured and caused extensive damage, including the collapse of numerous buildings.
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