Humans are still evolving, and this remote plateau of the world is the proof scientists neededA study of people living on the Tibetan Plateau suggests that human evolution is still occurring today. Researchers examined women who had ...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Cockroach Janta Party: How an insect jibe united India’s disgruntled jobless youthA mock political party, the Cockroach Janta Party, is gaining massive followers on social media. It represents young Indians' frustration w...
26 May, 2026, 07.57 PM 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
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Indians become Australia’s largest migrant group for the first time, overtaking EnglandIndians are now Australia's largest migrant group, surpassing those from England. This shift highlights changing migration patterns, with o...
01 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Huge methane gas reserve found in western NepalA recent report indicates that western Nepal may possess approximately 430 billion cubic metres of methane gas reserves. This could potenti...
19 Jun, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
At least eight injured in twin earthquakes in western NepalTwo earthquakes struck western Nepal's Jajarkot district within three minutes on Friday evening, resulting in eight injuries and causing st...
05 Apr, 2025, 07.52 PM IST
Why does western Nepal face threat of a bigger earthquake?“There has been a collision between Indian and Eurasian plates going on underground for a long time which has accumulated tremendous energy...
04 Nov, 2023, 04.04 PM IST
Earthquake hits western NepalAn earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude hit western parts of Nepal on Tuesday afternoon, according to the country's National Seismological Ce...
03 Oct, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Western NepalEarthquakes are a frequent occurrence in mountainous Nepal. In April, two moderate-intensity earthquakes recorded as 5.2 and 4.1 on the Ric...
24 May, 2023, 01.21 PM IST
Twin earthquake jolts Western Nepal, no casualties reportedAs per the Seismological Center in Surkhet District in the Western region of Nepal, two earthquakes measuring 4.8 and 5.9 magnitude with ep...
28 Apr, 2023, 04.44 PM IST
4.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Western NepalA 4.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Western Nepal on Tuesday, officials said. The earthquake, with epicentre at Baluwa area of Gorkha distric...
11 Apr, 2023, 11.43 PM IST
Moderate earthquake hits western NepalA moderate earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale shook western Nepal in the wee hours of today but no damage was reported.
19 Dec, 2015, 06.19 PM IST
Curfew imposed in western Nepal for third consecutive dayCurfew continued to remain in force for the third consecutive day today in western Nepal where three persons were killed in police firing d...
13 Aug, 2015, 02.20 AM IST
- India provides Rs 11.68 mn aid to Nepal build old age home, school
Indian government has provided INR 11.68 mn for the construction of an old age home and a school in western Nepal.
28 Mar, 2009, 02.44 PM IST