India, Iran to talk safe passage through Hormuz at BRICS meetIndia and Iran will discuss safe passage for Indian ships carrying energy through the Strait of Hormuz. Talks will occur during the BRICS S...
11 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costsHundreds of climbers are attempting Mount Everest despite an unstable ice block and increased costs. The Khumbu Icefall route, crucial for ...
07 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
ECI rolls out ‘Democracy Express’ in Darjeeling to drive voter awarenessThe Election Commission of India organised a voter awareness campaign in North Bengal. The iconic Darjeeling toy train was used to encourag...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
India hosts first BRICS Sherpas’ meet of its chairship in New DelhiIndia hosted the first BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas meeting in New Delhi. The gathering focused on India's 2026 Chairship priorities. The...
11 Feb, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of pioneering Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92Kanchha Sherpa, the last survivor of the historic 1953 Mount Everest expedition, has passed away at 92. He was part of the team that saw Ed...
16 Oct, 2025, 11.06 PM IST
How did a poor sherpa climb Mt Everest 29 times? Know his struggles, and achievements in detailSherpa Kami Rita has scaled Mt Everest for the 29th time since 1994. He has broken his record. The government of Nepal facilitated the requ...
13 May, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
India proposes ease of business norms at G20The first draft revised declaration, to be discussed by the G20 sherpas at their third meeting under the Indian presidency beginning Thursd...
13 Jul, 2023, 12.41 AM IST
India to push for tangible outcomes on issues confronting global economyThe second G20 Sherpa meeting began on Thursday with side events on digital public infrastructure and green development. Kant said the Sher...
31 Mar, 2023, 01.03 AM IST
Emerging economies keen to replicate India's digital transformation: G20 Sherpa Amitabh KantG20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said he also highlighted the digital initiatives taken in the healthcare sector such as the Cowin app for implement...
06 Dec, 2022, 05.23 PM IST
Security tightened in UP districts bordering Nepal ahead of PM's visit to AyodhyaThe forces have stepped up vigil along the border in Maharajganj, Siddharthanagar, Shrawasti and Bahraich, Additional Director General of G...
30 Jul, 2020, 01.10 PM IST
Avalanche hits Nepal peak; 5 South Koreans among 9 killedFive South Korean climbers including team leader Kim Chang-ho along with their Nepali support staff were killed in the incident, Sherpa sai...
13 Oct, 2018, 01.19 PM IST
Body of Indian climber found on Everest, fourth fatality in a weekEverest has been climbed by over 7,300 people since 1953 when Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary made their pioneer...
27 May, 2016, 03.21 PM IST
G20 countries account for 85% of global GDP, 75% of world tradeThe G20 summit since 2008 is a platform where political leaders of the member countries also meet to discuss the global economic situation.
15 Jun, 2015, 11.23 AM IST
Navigate with Google Maps to the edge of Mount EverestGoogle Maps announced in a blog post recently that it has officially made it to the Mount Everest.
19 Mar, 2015, 11.33 AM IST
Startups such as Padhaaro and SeekSherpa offering micro tours, local attractions to touristsPadhaaro, Tushky.com and SeekSherpa offer micro tours, cuisines and hobby activities for tourists across the country, by crowdsourcing loca...
17 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Death toll in worst-ever Everest accident rises to 13Seven of the 12 bodies have been handed over to their families in the Everest region, while the other five were taken to Kathmandu.
19 Apr, 2014, 03.48 PM IST
- World pays last respects to Everest conqueror Hillary
Sherpas, mountaineers and a grateful nation mourned Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary at a state funeral on Tuesday, more than half a ce...
22 Jan, 2008, 03.44 PM IST