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A 28-year-old man hailing from Mizoram was taken into custody by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence in Lucknow, where authorities uncovered 5.24 kg of heroin valued at Rs 10.48 crore. This courier was reportedly on a mission from kathmandu to Delhi, lured by a monetary reward of Rs 50,000.

IRCTC launches its first Bharat Gaurav tourist train to Nepal, connecting India to iconic destinations like kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan National Park. This 9-night, 10-day "Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra" from Indore offers an all-inclusive cultural and spiritual experience, boosting tourism ties. Bookings are now open for this unique cross-border journey.

Nivesh Karki, executive director and co-founder of Pioneer Adventure, the expedition agency handling the dead climbers, said, “They fell ill while descending at high altitude. We are working out how to retrieve the bodies.”

Until 2010, outfits like Adventure Consultants and Himex (New Zealand), Alpine Ascents International and International Mountain Guides (US), and Jagged Globe (UK) dominated Everest, while Nepalis worked merely as employees for these firms.

Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was allegedly murdered in a chilling plot orchestrated by a Canada-based suitor who traveled to India via Nepal. Police recovered her decomposed body from a canal six days after her abduction, suspecting she was shot inside her car and then dumped. The prime accused, Sukhwinder Singh, allegedly targeted her due to marriage and financial disputes.

A Punjabi singer, Inder Kaur, was found dead in Neelon Canal five days after her alleged kidnapping at gunpoint. Her car, found nearby with blood stains, suggests she was murdered before being dumped. Police have arrested the father and friend of her former boyfriend, Sukhwinder Singh, who recently returned from Canada.

Two young men from Bagalkot embarked on a 7,000 km motorcycle journey to Nepal's Muktinath temple, traversing four states in just 22 days. Their adventure included visits to numerous religious sites and the Himalayas. They navigated challenging terrains, extreme temperatures, and even encountered unexpected hospitality from a Nepali Gorkha soldier, making this expedition a truly unforgettable experience.

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Nepal’s current law treats any sexual relationship involving a person below 18 as rape, regardless of consent, while the legal marriage age in the country is 20.

The assessment highlights the growing vulnerability of Himalayan countries to extreme weather events and multi-hazard disasters driven by climate change and fragile mountain terrain.

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah faces opposition's protests for his absence during a crucial parliamentary session. Opposition leaders walked out, demanding accountability. Finance minister's response on the PM's behalf further fueled criticism, raising concerns about democratic traditions and parliamentary norms. This marks a significant challenge for the newly elected leader.

As one of Himalaya’s oldest pilgrimage traditions opens for another season, Nepal is asking why India and China are using a route it claims as its own

The Tata Group-owned carrier on Wednesday announced a series of cuts and suspensions across international routes between June and Aug 2026 owing to continued airspace restrictions in certain regions and record-high jet fuel prices impacting long-haul and international operations.

Recognized as a reincarnated lama at age two, 19-year-old Jalue Dorje traded his American teen life of video games and pizza for monastic robes in the Indian Himalayas. He recently fulfilled a prophecy by making his first mandala offering, embracing his spiritual path while subtly retaining his American identity.