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'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? World’s highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single dayA record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascen...22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST- IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios CSK, MI and other teams: Who’s in, who’s hanging by a thread, and what each team needsIPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios (Google Trends): The IPL 2026 league stage is intensifying as only a few matches remain before the...07 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
- Amarnath Yatra 2026 to begin from July 3: Check important dates, registration details, eligibilityThe annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Registration opens April 15, with pilgrims a...12 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- Molehill of greed out of a mountainConquering Mount Everest is not just a test of endurance but an expedition of the spirit. Once a beacon for colonial aspirations, it now sy...10 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- What are Santa Ana winds? Why they cause extreme fire risk in CaliforniaSanta Ana winds are returning to Southern California, ushering in warmer temperatures for the weekend. Expect peak gusts of 35 to 55 mph, w...04 Apr, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- Nepal mulls stricter safety rules for Everest climbersNepalese authorities are weighing proposals to improve safety on the world's highest mountain, including requiring aspiring Everest climber...19 Feb, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- Woman left to freeze near peak of Austria’s highest mountain identified as prosecutors charge boyfriend with negligent homicideAn inexperienced climber, Kerstin Gurtner, tragically froze to death near the summit of Austria's Grossglockner after her experienced boyfr...07 Dec, 2025, 07.37 AM IST
- Pakistan will not restrict mountaineering expeditions despite the recent deaths of climbersDespite recent climber deaths, Pakistan hasn't issued mountaineering restrictions, according to an official, emphasizing climbers' awarenes...17 Aug, 2025, 01.41 PM IST
- Famed Sherpa guide will attempt to climb Mount Everest for 31st time, break his own recordKami Rita, a renowned mountain guide, is set to embark on his 31st Mount Everest expedition, potentially reaching a record-breaking 32 asce...20 Apr, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
- Nepal ends solo expeditions on Mount Everest, other 8000-metre peaksNepal has implemented new regulations requiring one mountain guide for every two climbers on peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mt Everest...05 Feb, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
- Why climbing Mount Everest will get more expensive this year. Know the costNepal has announced a 36% hike in Mount Everest climbing permit fees, raising the cost from $11,000 to $15,000 for the first time in nearly...22 Jan, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
- Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for Everest climbersNepal will increase Mount Everest climbing fees by more than 35% for the first time in nearly a decade. The new permit fee will be $15,000,...22 Jan, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
- Mount Taranaki miraculous survival: Man tumbles down 600 metres but survivesIn an incredulous survival incident, a mountaineer falls 600 metres and survives with minor injuries. Know about the miraculous survival st...11 Sep, 2023, 10.06 PM IST
- Mount Everest: Is 'climate change' behind record number of deaths?As many as 12 people have died climbing Mt. Everest this year. Is the "climate change" one of the main reasons?09 Jun, 2023, 08.58 PM IST
- Terrain posed challenges but mission most satisfying: Lt Col Hemant Raj on trekker's rescueRaj, who led the Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) team that rescued the young trekker from the face of a mountain cleft through a breath-taki...10 Feb, 2022, 04.26 PM IST
- Norwegian climber 1st to test positive on Mount EverestA Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where h...23 Apr, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
- Nepal reopens its mountains including Everest despite Covid pandemic uncertaintyThe Himalayan country shut its borders in March just ahead of the busy spring season when hundreds of mountaineers usually flock to the cou...31 Jul, 2020, 01.50 PM IST
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