Nepali Army Chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel arrived in India on Tuesday for a four-day visit, which will focus on strengthening military ties and exploring new opportunities for defence cooperation. This visit comes just weeks after the official trip of Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to Nepal. During his stay from December 11 to 14, General Sigdel will meet with senior Indian military officials to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaboration. Upon his arrival in Delhi, he was warmly welcomed by the Indian Army. This visit marks an important step in enhancing the relationship between the two countries' armed forces. Watch video for more.
11 December,2024 12:30 PM IST
The UP Police achieved a significant breakthrough in the Bahraich violence by arresting five suspects near the Nepal border. Two of the accused, Sarfaraz and Mohammad Talib, were injured in an encounter with police while attempting to escape. This incident has reignited a political debate surrounding the UP government's controversial ‘encounter policy’. The Congress party criticized the state administration, linking the Bahraich violence to its failures. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav also condemned the government, suggesting the encounters were a distraction from their inadequacies. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called for legal consequences for the suspects instead of extrajudicial measures, highlighting the problematic "Thok Denge" stance of the UP CM. Conversely, BJP leaders defended the police's actions, labeling them as justified responses to criminal activity. The unrest in Bahraich follows the violent death of Ramgopal Mishra during a community clash, raising further concerns about public safety.
18 October,2024 10:30 AM IST
Kathmandu, Nepal, has been severely affected by recent heavy rains, leading to devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 170 lives in just 24 hours. Additionally, 68 people are reported missing, and around 100 have sustained injuries due to the Nepal flood horror. The relentless downpour, driven by moisture from the Bay of Bengal, has left many residential areas submerged, disrupting daily life and forcing locals to navigate knee-deep waters. In response to the crisis, the government has mobilized over 20,000 security personnel, including the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police, to conduct search and rescue operations across the valley. The region, already vulnerable to seasonal monsoon effects, is grappling with swollen rivers that have overflowed onto roads and bridges, exacerbating the situation. Communities are now rallying together as they face the aftermath of this natural disaster, seeking assistance and support in the recovery efforts. Watch video for more.
30 September,2024 10:18 AM IST
Several neighborhoods in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, were inundated following intense rainfall that caused widespread flooding. The relentless downpours have resulted in over 100 confirmed fatalities. The flooding has disrupted daily life, with residents seen navigating through knee-deep water. In response, the government has mobilized more than 20,000 security personnel for search and rescue efforts. The Nepal Army, Armed Police Force (APF), and Nepal Police have successfully rescued 1,415 individuals from various locations in the valley. As the annual monsoon rains in South Asia brought heavy showers across the region, many rivers in Nepal overflowed, inundating roads and bridges. Watch video for more.
29 September,2024 12:37 PM IST
Actress Patralekhaa, who plays the role of an air hostess in Anubhav Sinha’s web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her experience shooting in a cramped space among a hundred others. She recalls catching a viral infection, doing difficult scenes such as the slapping one, and how wearing the uniform gave her a sense of duty. Watch the video for more.
25 September,2024 07:40 PM IST
Actor Naseeruddin Shah plays the role of Cabinet Secretary Vinay Kaul, IAS, based on Prabhat Kumar, in the web series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’. Talking about his memories of the December 1999 incident, the veteran actor said that he feared the hijack would trigger another wave of Islamophobia. He also likened working with seasoned actors like Pankaj Kapur in the Anubhav Sinha directorial to 'being in heaven'. Watch the full video for more.
04 September,2024 09:34 PM IST
Pooja Kataria, a survivor of the IC 814 hijack, offers a compelling firsthand account of the 1999 ordeal. Her narrative covers the harrowing experience of the hijack, including religious conversions imposed by the captors and the psychological impact on the passengers. Kataria highlights the critical role played by the Indian Government, particularly the complexities involved in the negotiations at Amritsar. She also points out significant security lapses at Kathmandu airport that contributed to the hijack's success. Reflecting on media portrayals, Kataria critiques the Netflix web series on the incident, particularly addressing the Bhola-Shankar controversy, which she feels misrepresents key aspects of the story. Watch video for more.
04 September,2024 03:01 PM IST
Netflix's new series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' has been accused of deliberately changing the names of hijackers and giving them Hindu code names. At a press conference in Mumbai, director Anubhav Sinha was repeatedly questioned by a journalist about the controversy surrounding the series. Sinha first asked, “Aap laga rahe hein aarop?” He lost his cool when he kept asking the journalist if he had watched the show, and did not get a direct answer. Watch the full video to see what transpired at the event which was also attended by veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur and more.
04 September,2024 02:43 PM IST
On July 24, tragedy struck as a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. Sadly, 18 people lost their lives, including 17 technicians and one crew member. Miraculously, only the captain survived the tragic Nepal plane crash and is currently receiving medical treatment. The plane was headed to Pokhara for routine maintenance when the accident occurred. Firefighters swiftly responded to the scene, battling through the wreckage to handle the aftermath. This incident has once again brought scrutiny to Nepal's aviation industry, which has a troubling safety record. Since 2000, around 300 lives have been lost in aviation accidents in Nepal, raising serious concerns about the industry's safety standards and practices.
25 July,2024 12:19 PM IST
A Sauyra Airlines plane crashed at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. The plane burst into flames after it skidded off the runway within minutes of taking off. The impact of the crash caused a significant fire, sending a large plume of smoke into the air. Over 18 people out of 19 onboard died on the spot in the tragic Nepal plane crash. The passengers, comprising crew and technical staff, were on board the Pokhara-bound Saurya Airlines plane when it caught on fire. According to the eyewitnesses, the incident occurred around 11 AM on Wednesday. The visuals of the tragic incident has been caught on camera. Recounting the harrowing experience of witnessing the Nepal plane crash that claimed 18 lives, the eyewitnesses said that if the plane wouldn't have hit the container, it would have definitely hit the residential area.
24 July,2024 05:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
