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Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja among missing climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak

Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.

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Pakistani rescuers find 4 bodies of the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalanche

Rescuers found four bodies after an avalanche struck Broad Peak on Friday. They continue searching for six other climbers despite adverse weather conditions. The climbers lost contact with their base camp after the avalanche hit the mountain. The expedition included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, America, and China. Accidents are…

The Economic Times

Nepal Protests: Why Madhesh region is protesting against PM Balen Shah just months after his rise as a youth icon

Nepal protests in the Madhesh region have intensified after deadly clashes, with PM Balen Shah facing criticism over his delayed response and handling of the crisis.

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Who is Nirmal Purja? Netflix's '14 Peaks' mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks goes missing in PoK after Broad Peak avalanche

Who is Nirmal Purja: Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born British mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks in 189 days and was featured in the Netflix documentary 14 Peaks, is among ten climbers missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday

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Nepal communal violence: Three killed, curfew widens; PM Balendra Shah appeals for calm

Nepal prime minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for unity, restraint and social harmony after at least three people were killed in communal violence that began in Sunsari district and later spread to neighbouring Madhesh province. The violence prompted authorities to expand curfews and tighten security across several districts.

The Times of India

The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

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Four bodies found after climber Nirmal Purja and nine others go missing in avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak

Efforts are underway to retrieve the bodies despite the harsh weather

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10 climbers, including Nirmal Purja, missing after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Ten international climbers, including renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak. A tracking device shows Purja's location has shifted, offering a small hope for rescuers. Poor weather has so far prevented helicopters from taking off, delaying aerial search-and-rescue operations. Authorities were preparing to deploy…

The Times of India

Plot Twist: Hero’s Global EV Debut Didn’t Happen Where Anyone Expected

Hero MotoCorp's Vida EV brand has finally entered its first overseas market, and its choice of Nepal over Europe makes more sense than you might think.

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After eight months, the body of Bikram Lama – Sydney’s ‘birdman’ – is finally going home

Exclusive: A funeral director confirms that the remains of the former international student who died while sleeping rough in Hyde Park will be on its way to his family in Nepal in coming days

The Guardian - AU

Nepal's tiger numbers rise 20 percent to an estimated 429

The number of tigers in Nepal has risen by roughly a fifth over the past four years, wildlife officials say, strengthening the Himalayan nation's reputation for conservation. But as the number of tigers in the wild has risen, the number of tiger attacks on humans has increased with it.

France 24

Curfew extended indefinitely in parts of Nepal bordering India, PM Shah expresses grief over violence

Curfew has been extended indefinitely in Nepal's Sunsari district following communal violence. One person died and several were injured after police fired to disperse clashing groups. Prime Minister Balendra Shah expressed grief and pledged justice for the affected families. An investigation has been initiated into the actions of security personnel…

The Economic Times

India's first direct commercial container freight train reaches Nepal, opening new chapter in cross-border trade and connectivity

The Indian Railways on Tuesday achieved a major milestone in strengthening India-Nepal freight connectivity with the successful operation of the first-ever direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard, Nepal.

The Economic Times

I’m a refugee who reports on America’s ills. I still believe in its promise

Born in a camp in Nepal, I was welcomed to the United States as a child. Loving this country does not mean ignoring its contradictions

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Why India's Gen Z protest movement differs from Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

India's Gen Z-led CJP movement differs from youth uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where anti-establishment protests reshaped politics but delivered limited governance reforms and anti-corruption gains.

The Times of India

A pangolin collected in 1836 sat unnoticed in a museum for nearly 190 years until its DNA revealed a new species

A nearly 190-year-old pangolin specimen sitting on a museum shelf in London has helped scientists confirm the existence of a distinct pangolin species living in Nepal and northern India. Researchers used DNA extracted from the historic specimen, originally collected in 1836, to settle a long-standing taxonomic debate over whether the…

The Times of India

One killed in communal clash near India-Nepal border, indefinite restrictions imposed

One person was killed and several others, including security personnel, were injured in a communal clash in Nepal's Sunsari district along the India border, prompting authorities to impose indefinite restrictive orders in parts of the district from Monday.

The Economic Times

Nepal allows citizens, Indians to carry up to Rs 25,000 in post-2016 Indian currency notes

Nepal's new rule facilitates Indian tourists and Nepalese nationals engaged in cross-border trade. Foreign visitors can bring up to USD 5,000 into Nepal without declaration. Amounts exceeding this limit require customs declaration upon arrival in Nepal.

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Nepal eases post-demonetisation curbs on Indian currency; allows Rs 200, Rs 500 notes

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'We will mint it': Nepal central bank confirms one-rupee coin with disputed map after government U-turn

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the country's central bank, announced on Saturday that it would mint a new one-rupee coin featuring a controversial map showing the territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, which are disputed with India.

The Economic Times

Nepal to retain controversial map on one-rupee coin featuring Uttarakhand's Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura

Nepal's national bank will mint a new one-rupee coin. This coin will feature a map including Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani territories. India claims these areas as part of Uttarakhand state. The government reportedly faced pressure to retain the map on the coin. The coin's size and metal will also be…

The Economic Times

International rights groups warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme Court

International rights groups express serious concern over Nepal's judiciary independence. They warn against government interference with Supreme Court appointments and composition. Recent actions reportedly threaten judicial independence and impartiality. These groups urge respect for judicial integrity and transparent appointments. Reforms should strengthen, not weaken, the rule of law in Nepal.

The Economic Times

Indian men's cricket team get direct entry into Asian Games knockouts

India and three other nations have secured direct entry into the 2026 Asian Games cricket knockout stage. Afghanistan, Japan, and Nepal will compete in preliminary rounds for remaining spots. The draws for both men's and women's tournaments were announced on Thursday. The women's competition begins with quarter-final fixtures from September…

The Times of India

Want to summit Everest? Nepal may first ask climbers to scale 7,000m peak

NEW DELHI: Nepal lawmakers have proposed that climbers seeking an Everest permit should first summit at least one 7,000m peak in the country, part of a wider move to tighten access to the world’s highest mountain after a record spring season that saw 1,008 successful ascents from the Nepal side…

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The one big difference between India’s ‘cockroach’ protests and other revolutions across South Asia

From Bangladesh and Nepal to Sri Lanka, youth-led protests have toppled governments. But one crucial difference makes a similar outcome far less likely in India’s ‘cockroach’ movement, reports Namita Singh

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