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All about Lipulekh: The key pass that has India and Nepal locked in a dispute

Among the two routes used for this pilgrimage is the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand. However, Nepal has staked a territorial claim over the pass, stating that it is part of Nepali territory.
Updated on Jun 01, 2026 08:17 am IST

‘Ready to talk with Nepal': India open to resolving dispute over Lipulekh

India on Sunday slammed Nepal's objections to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra's route via Lipulekh, asserting that such "unilateral artificial enlargement" of territorial claims is "untenable."
Published on May 07, 2026 05:43 pm IST

Madhesis protest Nepal's customs duty on good over NRs 100, ruling party MPs raise objection

Madhesis protest Nepal's customs duty on good over NRs 100, ruling party MPs raise objection
Published on Apr 18, 2026 10:37 pm IST

Nepal’s new dawn: RSP’s mandate for change

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), greets his supporters as he celebrates after winning the election, in Damak, Jhapa district, Nepal, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Published on Apr 04, 2026 04:33 pm IST

Nepal ex-PM KP Sharma Oli arrested over 'role' in GenZ protests

Former Prime Minister and Prime Ministerial Candidate of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML), KP Sharma Oli, casts his vote for Nepal's General Elections 2026 at a polling station, in Bhaktapur.
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Nepal ex-PM Oli says didn't order firing on Gen-Z protesters

KP Sharma Oli resigned as Nepal's Prime Minister amid violent protests across the country.
Updated on Sept 27, 2025 08:47 pm IST

PM Modi assures support to Nepal’s caretaker govt to restore peace, stability

During the call, Prime Minister Modi also conveyed greetings to Nepal PM Sushila Karki on their National Day.
Updated on Sept 19, 2025 12:04 am IST

Nepal leadership talks gridlocked as violence eases

Army officers take position following Monday's deadly anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, which was later lifted, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 11 (REUTERS)
Updated on Sept 12, 2025 02:52 am IST

Sushila Karki, among Gen-Z choices for Nepal leader, on India and PM Modi

Sushila Karki has studied at BHU in Varanasi.
Updated on Sept 11, 2025 04:33 pm IST

Huge demonstrations bring down Nepal’s government

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Prisoners burn furniture and other items outside the Dilli Bazaar jail as they try to breakout, following protests against Monday's killing of 19 people after anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban which was later lifted, in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 10
Published on Sept 10, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Nepal officially becomes member of International Big Cat Alliance

Nepal succeeded to almost triple its tiger population to 355 in 2022 (the latest census carried out so far) from a mere 121 in 2009.
Published on Aug 24, 2025 09:32 am IST

Nepal MP claims Pak army delegation in Kathmandu amid standoff with India

The MP laid out the details of the flight from which the Pakistani delegation arrived in Kathmandu
Published on May 06, 2025 05:01 pm IST

Nepal’s FM seeks thorough probe after KIIT Nepali student found dead in room

This is the second such case in less than three months. (File Photo)
Updated on May 02, 2025 10:39 am IST

Nepal says may stop issuing NOC to students if situation does not change

As the situation escalated on campus, KIIT authorities allegedly evicted several Nepali students from the hostel and dropped them at Cuttack railway station without making any arrangements for their travel. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 12:32 pm IST

View from the Himalayas: US freeze on foreign aid leaves Nepal sectors in limbo

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Nepalese porters walk across the Shey La Pass in Dolpo region of the Himalayas. (Getty Images)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 06:54 pm IST

Nepal sets up 5-member panel to probe plane crash that killed 18 | Updates

Fire services and Nepal Police personnel at the Tribhuvan International Airport where a plane crashed claiming the lives of 18 people, in Kathmandu on Wednesday. According to Nepal police, 19 people were onboard.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 10:30 pm IST

Kathmandu shouldn’t politicise map dispute

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Kathmandu: A Rs. 100 Nepal bank note. Nepal government has decided to replace the map of Nepal printed in the background of bank note amounting to Rs. 100 with the new pointed map. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_03_2024_000362B)
Published on May 13, 2024 08:58 pm IST

Gorkha Regiment: A unique, shared history of bravery faces new challenges

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Guwahati, Aug 05 (ANI): Soldiers from the 3rd battalion of the Gorkha Regiment perform during the opening ceremony of the 132nd Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati on Friday. (ANI Photo)
Published on Sept 04, 2023 06:38 pm IST

‘Prachanda’ ditches KP Oli for Dueba in Nepal Presidential election

KP Oli has been left high and dry after ally Prachanda ditched him and supported the Nepali Congress for the Presidential election.
Updated on Feb 25, 2023 12:30 pm IST

Nepal President refuses to sign citizenship law: 5 points on political crisis

Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari
Published on Sept 21, 2022 01:57 pm IST

Nepal plane with 4 Indians onboard missing; reports of loud noise near Jomsom 

The small plane took off at 10:15 am from Pokhara, and lost contact with the control tower 15 minutes later.
Updated on May 29, 2022 04:20 pm IST

Afternoon brief: Yogi Adityanath welcomes Nepal PM to Varanasi

 Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba being greeted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, in Varanasi. 
Published on Apr 03, 2022 01:14 pm IST

Deuba set to become Nepali Congress president after winning party elections

Nepal's prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba 
Published on Dec 15, 2021 07:35 am IST

Opposition parties gear up to form new govt in Nepal after Oli loses trust vote

Nepal President called on all parties to stake claim to form a majority government after PM Oli's failed vote of confidence in the parliament.
Published on May 11, 2021 06:56 am IST

Nepalese labour shortage amid Covid curbs, strained ties upsets Himachal’s applecart

Kotgarh region of Shimla district had a lean crop this season so growers with smaller orchards managed harvesting on their own.
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 04:37 pm IST

Nepal to send updated map to India, international community, says minister

Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli at the parliament.
Updated on Aug 02, 2020 10:56 am IST

Nepal’s political turmoil may get new twist as Madhesi party gets poll panel nod

Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli is facing pressure to quit.
Updated on Jul 12, 2020 02:35 pm IST

Nepal government to ease coronavirus lockdown in some areas

Nepal has recorded over 4,360 cases and 15 deaths due to the disease.
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 04:20 pm IST

Nepal extends coronavirus lockdown till June 14

The Cabinet meeting held on Saturday decided to extend the lockdown. Meanwhile, the government has also decided to suspend all domestic and international flights until June 30.
Published on May 31, 2020 03:12 pm IST

Nepal government resumes search for 4 trekkers, 3 guides missing in avalanche

Climbers await rescue after an avalanche hit in Deurali, Nepal January 18, 2020 in this picture obtained from social media. Picture taken January 18, 2020. Simrik Air/Captain Ananda Thapa.
Updated on Jan 27, 2020 11:53 am IST