India

China’s mega dam will be ‘water bomb’: Arunachal MP

Experts expressed deep concern over the proposed Great Bend Dam on Yarlung Tsangpo, the Brahmaputra’s upstream in Tibet

India overhauls teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter China

About 600 monasteries scattered across the northern states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh offer training in four types of Tibetan and Indian Buddhist tradition

Is India prone to major earthquake threat following disasters in neighbouring countries? Know here

A series of earthquakes in Pakistan and Tibet raises concerns about a potential major quake in India, which is largely unprepared. Nearly 59% of the country is at risk, especially in populous cities.

US restricts Chinese officials' visas over access to Tibetan areas

China seized control of Tibet in 1950 in what it describes as a 'peaceful liberation' from feudalistic serfdom.

Tawang monks, village chiefs retrace Dalai Lama’s route during flight from Tibet

A 300-member group began the 100-km trek along the Freedom Trail in Arunachal Pradesh on April 1

Dalai Lama receives Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability

The award was presented by Gold Mercury International, a globally recognised think tank and international non-governmental organisation (INGO) dedicated to promoting peace, governance and sustainable development.

Case Against Tibetan National For Raping NRI Woman In Himachal: Cops

An FIR has been filed by an NRI against a Tibetan national at the Women Police Station in Dharamshala, with charges of criminal intimidation and rape, according to information provided by SP Kangra.

Humans Survived In "Uninhabitable' Ice Age Climate 25,000 Years Ago: Study

The researchers unearthed 427 artefacts, including stone tools and the first ochre pieces- the red-coloured rock used in ancient art- ever discovered in Tibet.

Local ticket to Manipur | In Guwahati, Manipuri Rice Hotels are testaments to stories of community and food

Much like Kolkata’s Chinatown and Dharamshala’s Little Tibet, Guwahati’s Manipuri Basti is a microcosm of the people and their culture. And nowhere is it more pronounced than in its rice hotels

Is JEE Main Session 2 Clashing With CBSE Board Exam?

On the first day of JEE Main Session 2 exam, CBSE has scheduled language paper exams of various subjects.

World News Today Live Updates on March 11, 2025 : In new book, Dalai Lama tells followers to reject any successor chosen by China

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2 Chinese-Origin US Nationals Enter Sikkim Illegally, Pushed Back

Two US nationals of Chinese-origin were pushed back from the Rangpo checkpost on March 9 it was found that they had entered Sikkim without proper clearances

Earthquake today: Tiben shaken by 4.2 magnitude quake

The region is prone to seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions, with earthquakes regularly impacting the area.

7 Offbeat Weekend Getaways From Bengaluru For Your Next Escape

Bengaluru might be a bustling tech city, but these lesser-known weekend breaks prove that a scenic weekend break is always within reach.

S Jaishankar Says Donald Trump's Move Towards Multipolarity Suits India

The US administration under President Donald Trump is moving towards multipolarity which suits India's interests, and the two nations have agreed on the need for a bilateral trade pact, External...

Army jawan’s desperate search for missing mother moves public at Tirupati Collectorate

Muthu, posted at the Indo-Tibetan border, has been searching for his 67-year-old mother, who went missing at the Tirumala temple laddu counters on February 10

Avalanche Alert! Disaster authorities issues warning for Uttarakhand, J&K over next 24 hours. Check Details

Disaster management authorities issued warning for parts of Uttarakhand, and J&K for an avalanche in the next 24 hours.

2 Days On, Ops Continue To Rescue 4 Trapped In Uttarakhand Avalanche

More than 50 workers were trapped after an avalanche hit a construction camp in Uttarakhand's Chamoli on Friday. 50 workers were rescued, but four of them later died of their injuries.

"Woke Up To Mountain Of Snow": Uttarakhand Avalanche Survivor Recalls Horror

Most of the 19 people who were rescued and brought to the Army Hospital here had injuries on their back, head, hands, and legs.

Uttarakhand avalanche: 14 more labourers rescued, 8 remain trapped

District Disaster Management Officer N. K. Joshi said Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel based in Mana resumed the rescue operation in the morning

Rain Alert Amid Avalanche Rescue, 9 Workers Still Trapped In Uttarakhand

47 workers of the Border Roads Organisation were rescued from the debris of an avalanche that hit Uttarakhand, while 8 are yet to be retrieved.