Nepal’s legendary mountaineer Kami Rita Sherpa made history today by breaking his record for the highest number of ascents of Mt. Everest as he scaled the world’s highest peak for the 29th time. According to Rakesh Gurung, Director at the Tourism Department in the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the 54-year-old veteran climber reached
Israeli forces have issued fresh evacuation orders in Rafah as they prepare to expand their attacks on the southern Gaza city. The move has sparked a backlash from international groups. The Israeli military ordered people in central Rafah and other areas to evacuate on Saturday. It had earlier issued a notice calling on civilians in
The budget for the ST community has been increased many-fold than the previous Congress government. Students from the ST community have also been provided with scholarships. Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said this at Pursurah of Hooghly in support of the party’s Arambagh Lok Sabha constituency candidate today. Mr. Modi said
Heavy rain brought floods and landslides to Indonesia’s province of West Sumatra, killing at least 28, with four still missing, authorities said on Sunday. The national disaster management agency said in a statement that flooding since Saturday night had brought mud to the Tanah Datar regency, affecting five sub-districts. The agency said its latest assessment
As the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 draw near, the region of Ladakh is witnessing a surge in voter engagement, led by State Icon UT Ladakh, Phunchok Ladakhi. Combining the serenity of yoga with the thrill of archery, the event aims to educate and inspire citizens to participate actively in the democratic process. The event, held
In IPL Cricket, Rajasthan Royals were 103 for 3 in 16 overs against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai when reports last came in. Earlier, Rajasthan Captain Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bat first. For fourth-placed CSK, it is important to win both their remaining matches as they
In Chess, India’s R Praggnanandhaa scored yet another victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen of Norway to keep himself afloat even as Wei Yi of China stretched his lead to a massive 2.5 points in the Superbet rapid and blitz tournament. With nine rounds still to go in the blitz event, Wei Yi has
Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, Nepal’s Ambassador to India, has arrived in Sikkim accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Kalpana Sharma, to attend the 38th Board Meeting of the India Nepal Foundation. The ambassador was warmly welcomed at the Rangpo Facilitation Centre by local dignitaries including Mr. Thendup Lepcha, SDM Rangpo, and Mr. Sanjiv Khati, President
Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his government will not give reservation on the basis of religion. Addressing a rally in Barrackpore in support of party’s Lok Sabha constituency, Mr Modi said that Congress is thinking about taking away reservation for SC, ST and OBCs and give reservation on the
The first phase of polls in Odisha, a significant event in the democratic process, will take place tomorrow. This phase will witness voting in Kalahandi, Koraput, Nabarangpur, and Berhampur Lok Sabha seats and 28 assembly seats under it. The political landscape is heating up, with 37 candidates for four Lok Sabha seats and 243 candidates