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Toll in Nepal violence rises to 11, Modi calls for dialogue

Violence in Nepal continued unabated on Tuesday as thousands of people...

6.2 quake hits Afghanistan, tremors felt in J & K and Delhi

A high-intensity earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan on...

CNN's Sanjay Gupta under scrutiny over Nepalese surgery

American television network CNN's Indian-origin medical correspondent Sanjay...

'Nepal still new to the culture of safety among adventure companies'

Ten-time Everest summiteer Tendi Sherpa tells Rediff.com contributor Anusha...

Moderate quake jolts Kashmir

A moderate intensity earthquake jolted Kashmir valley early on Tuesday.

5.6 magnitude quake rocks Assam, Meghalaya, Bengal and Bhutan, 3 hurt

India Meteorological Department officials said the quake shook Assam,...

India pledges $1 billion to reconstruct quake-hit Nepal

India asserted that it will strongly stand behind the Nepalese government...

'Both India and China must help Nepal, more so India'

Siddhartha Kaul, president of SOS Children's Villages International that has...

Mount Everest moved 3 cm due to shock of Nepal quake

Mount Everest moved three centimetres during the recent devastating...

41 killed after landslide buries 6 villages in Nepal

At least 30 people were killed in a landslide triggered by the continuous...

Nepal PM calls Modi, invites him to Kathmandu donors' meet

Modi assured Koirala that India would respect and be with Nepal in all its...

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Indian Air Force and the army flew 2,223 sorties, shifted about 11,200...

US marine chopper crash in Nepal killed 13 people: Army

The United States Marine Corps helicopter that crashed in Nepal while...

Nepal testing Maggi noodles imported from India: officials

Nepal is testing Nestle's Maggi noodles imported from India for lead content...

Helicopter crashes in quake-hit Nepal; foreigner among 4 killed

At least four persons, including a foreigner, were killed on Tuesday when...

The master builders of broken Nepal

Helping Hands, a group of young volunteers, hopes to rebuild a "stronger,...

No tsunami, but 7.8 magnitude quake rattles Japan

A strong earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale centered on a...

India simplifies Nepal relief supply process

India on Monday said it has put in place a simplified procedure to expedite...

Bihar issues high alert after Nepal landslide

A high alert has been issued in the state after the landslide in Nepal....

Amid fresh aftershocks, Nepal struggles to rebuild lives

Two tremors struck Nepal on Monday, keeping people on edge as the country...

Thousands relieved as landslide dammed Nepal river resumes flow

A landslide dammed river started flowing normally after sweeping away debris...

Nepal warns India of flash floods after major landslide blocks river

Nepal has alerted India of possible flash floods in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh...

Flood threat in Nepal after landslide blocks river

A massive landslide in western Nepal has blocked a river that also flows...

Nepal quake toll reaches 8,635, over 300 missing

At least 79 foreigners, including 49 Indians have been killed in the...

How these men and women are selflessly helping rebuild Nepal

Anusha Subramanian talks to some of these volunteers, who are helping out in...

India to share lessons learnt in 2001 Gujarat quake with Nepal

"The earthquake has provided a great opportunity for Nepal to rebuild the...

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

Professor Mohammad Ismail Bhat warns of a strong quake waiting to happen in...

Earthquake tremors felt in Nepal, India

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter Scale was felt in Patna and other...

Nepal quake: 8 bodies found from wreckage of US chopper

Charred bodies of all eight soldiers onboard the US Marine chopper that...

Aftershocks haunt Nepal's villages, relief out of reach

Quake after quake continue to jolt the Himalayan nation. Aid is arriving in...

Indian NGO brings relief aid to Nepal village

Denizens of the Nepalese village of Pikhel, who were not receiving...

Nepal suffered up to USD 10 bn loss in quake

Nepal has suffered a loss of up to USD 10 billion in the devastating...

Wreckage of US chopper found in Nepal; toll reaches 117

Rescuers in quake-hit Nepal on Friday located three charred bodies and the...

'We were not prepared' for quake, says Nepalese prime minister

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Thursday said that his government...

Jolted again: Toll in fresh Nepal quake climbs to 110

The death toll in Nepal from this week's earthquake has risen to 110,...

'If a 6.8-quake hits Patna, 5 lakh people will die'

The aftershock of the May 12 earthquake left 19 dead in Bihar. The state...

'The Nepalese are a courageous people'

Despite the devastation that has struck this tiny mountain nation, Dr Vani...

Death toll in high intensity quakes rises to 19 in Bihar

The death toll in the two high intensity quakes that rattled Bihar on...

13 aftershocks keep Nepal on edge, toll in fresh quake rises to 76

Over a dozen aftershocks jolted Nepal on Wednesday, keeping people on edge a...

50 killed in Nepal quake, 17 dead as tremors jolt India

A new 7.3-magnitude earthquake and seven powerful aftershocks struck Nepal...

Quake aftermath: Bihar schools go on early vacation

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday ordered the closure of all...

Tale of two quakes: Horror @ Everest, tremors in Kolkata

The strong temblor that shook Nepal and parts of northern and eastern India...

Nepal quake: PM puts IAF, NDRF on standby

PM Narendra Modi took stock of the situation and directed all authorities...

The DEADLIEST earthquakes from the past 25 years

We once again present a special feature on the ten worst earthquakes that...

Search for bodies in Nepal suspended due to avalanches

Fresh avalanches have forced rescuers to stop searching for bodies in a...

4 fresh tremors hit Nepal as toll crosses 8,000

Four fresh tremors on Sunday jolted Nepal, triggering panic among the people...

Trauma grips Nepal's tremor survivors

The trauma of the deadly earthquake and continuous aftershocks in Nepal have...

How Israeli embassy had a plane full of supplies to Nepal ready in 12 hrs

Israel, which was among the first responders in providing assistance to...

Taj, other monuments safe after Nepal quake: ASI

The Archaeological Survey of India on Friday declared Taj Mahal and all...

Fresh tremors jolt Nepal, death toll climbs to 8,000

Two fresh tremors were felt in Nepal on Friday, triggering panic among the...

This village in Nepal has just 5 sacks of rice and some dal to survive

With relief yet to reach them after 13 days since the devastating...

Did Nepal earthquake shrink Everest's height? Satellite data suggests so

The first good view of the aftermath of Nepal's deadly earthquake from a...

Indian couple recount the horror of killer quake in Nepal

The Jalans from Jaipur came to Nepal to attend their grandson's wedding, but...

Clowns bring smile and laughter in quake-hit Nepal

In Nepal, where more than 7,500 people were killed and hundreds of thousands...

Post-quake renovations begin in Nepal; toll nears 7,700

Nepalese authorities initiated post-quake renovation works on Wednesday,...

After Nepal quake, presidential building no longer safe

Nepal's Rastrapati Bhawan has been declared unsafe for use after the...

India tells UN it is committed to reconstruct Nepal

Having launched the massive relief operation 'Maitri' in quake-hit Nepal,...

Nepal takes charge of post-quake ops as toll mounts to 7,557

The two districts which are the part of Nepal's Bagmati Zone have suffered...

Inside Nepal: Escaping the avalanche to feed puri-bhaji to survivors

Three mountaineers escape the avalanche at Everest Base Camp, come back to...

'NDRF operations stopped in Nepal, troops to return'

India's National Disaster Response Force on Monday began withdrawal of its...

Nepal asks all foreign rescue workers to leave; quake toll reaches 7,365

Rescue teams from India and 33 other countries were on Saturday asked by...

Never imagined we would be received so warmly: Evacuees praise UP govt

Everyone showered praise on UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for having...

'For us, it is like Delhi losing Qutub Minar'

For people living in Kathmandu, the destruction of the iconic Dharhara...

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Nepal draws tourists from China, Europe, USA, Australia and India.

Nature's fury turns Nepal into a ghost town

The scenic mountainous valley, which earlier bustled with presence of...

Quake-hit Nepal needs one million tents for survivors

The earthquake has so far destroyed 1,60,786 houses and damaged 1,43,642,...

Nepal quake: Don't rush to Everest just yet, warn experts

Perhaps it's these "fatal attractions" that have failed to deter...

Nepal quake: 41 Indians killed, IAF evacuations continue

At least 41 Indians are among 57 foreigners killed in Nepal in the powerful...

3/4th of Nepal's buildings unsafe; toll mounts, aid trickles in

An assessments of 2,500 buildings carried out by more than 1,000 local...

India-origin billionaires to build 1,200 houses in Nepal

The number of houses destroyed in quake-hit Nepal is over 160,000

Amidst fresh aftershocks, three more pulled alive from rubble

Two men and a woman were on Sunday pulled out alive from under the rubble of...

Why Is Nepal saying #GoHomeIndianMedia?

The Indian media is facing flak for its coverage of the earthquake disaster...

Nepal quake damages world's oldest Buddhist shrine

The earthquake has threatened the existence of one of the seven...

Death toll exceeds 7,000 as Nepal says no chance of more survivors

The death toll in Nepal's devastating earthquake on Sunday jumped to 7,040...

Nepal's child goddess unscathed in earthquake

When the deadly earthquake battered Nepal last week, major temples in...

Nepal struggles to recover from tremors; toll nears 7,000

Fresh tremors rocked parts of Nepal today, triggering landslides as the...

Epidemic-wary Nepal bans meat in Kathmandu

Issuing a public notice, the Kathmandu District Administration has appealed...

Hundreds of foreigners still stranded in quake-hit Nepal

A large number of foreign nationals including Dutch, Israelis and at least...

Remote areas in Nepal devastated; India offers all help

Nepal's remote mountainous areas have suffered "almost total devastation"...

Rahul visits Nepal embassy, pays tribute to quake victims

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Nepal embassy in...

Over 2,50,000 buildings damaged in Nepal quake

Around 1.4 lakh buildings have been completely destroyed in Nepal due to the...

Moderate intensity quake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 in the richter scale hit the Andaman...

Woman pulled out from wreckage 128 hours after Nepal quake

A 24-year-old woman has been pulled out alive from the wreckage of a...

Man pulled out alive by Indian team 98 hours after Nepal quake

The man was identified as Shiva Shrestha, 37.

Pilgrims recall near-death experience in Nepal

After returning from Nepal, a group of 12 pilgrims on Thursday narrated...

Quake aftermath: Exodus of foreign tourists from Nepal

Foreigners from various corners of the globe to move out of Kathmandu and...

Quake relief: India rushes over 8,000 tents to Nepal

With incessant rains and the hot sun adding to the miseries of quake victims...

Pakistan sends 'beef masala' to Nepal quake survivors

After suffering the wrath of a massive earthquake that left their lives...

15-year-old pulled alive from rubble 5 days after Nepal quake

A team of Nepalese rescuers pulled out Lama, a resident of Nuwakot, after a...

Pak PM calls up Modi to offer quake comfort

Nawaz Sharif also appreciated India's efforts in the rescue operations in...

After quake, frustrated Nepalese protest over slow relief efforts

People in the interior parts of the country are yet to receive any aid.

Nepal Quake: Nepalese students in Delhi raise Rs 66,000 in two hours

Hundreds of Nepalese students studying in New Delhi have turned into foot...

Evacuated nearly 7,000 people from Nepal: UP govt

Nearly 7,000 people have been evacuated from quake-hit Nepal in rescue and...

After quake, Nepal grapples with post-disaster diseases

Diseases like diarrhoea and respiratory infections are a major concern in...

'We just fled; we didn't even have time to take any money'

Left with nothing, many survivors staying at a relief camp in UP, recount...

Angry suvivors heckle Nepal PM over shortage of aid

Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala was greeted with protests on...

I-T Dept creates 'Tatkal' system aid to Nepal quake victims

I-T dept launches Tatkal system for those who desire to help the victims of...

500-year-old temple from which Kathmandu derives its name destroyed

The devastating earthquake that struck the Nepalese capital has turned the...

82 hours trapped with three dead bodies: A survivor's story

The man was trapped inside a hotel in Nepal for 82 hours alongside three...

Bihar orders probe into 'bhukamp' stickers on quake injured

Bihar government has ordered an inquiry into the pasting of stickers on the...

Quake-hit Nepal is now at high risk of landslides

The threat of landslides and mudslides remains high in the earthquake-hit...

Rescuers yet to reach worst-hit Nepal villages; survivors turn angry

Rescuers raced against time to search for survivors still feared trapped...

No way to predict quakes, but lives can be saved: NGRI

Scientists from National Geophysical Research Institute in Hyderabad will...

Quake survivor rescued by IAF made helicopter landing sign with red flowers

An American woman who was rescued by the Indian Air Force from Nepal...

Earthquake in Delhi may claim 8 million lives, warns expert

Indian cities will go down like a pack of cards if hit by a powerful...

Mass cremations in Nepal as quake body count rises

A sombre reminder of the enormity of the tragedy that has now claimed over...

301 people from Maharashtra rescued from quake-hit Nepal

Over 300 people from Maharashtra have been rescued from the earthquake-hit...

Nepalese woman pulled out alive from debris by Indian rescuers

A Nepalese woman was miraculously rescued alive by Indian rescuers 50 hours...

India taps Gorkha soldiers to join in Nepal rescue ops

India on Tuesday enlarged its relief and rescue operations in quake-hit...

20,000 Indian nationals evacuated from Nepal: Pradhan

Altogether 20,000 Indian nationals have been evacuated from quake-torn Nepal...

India evacuates 170 foreigners from Nepal

India has evacuated 170 people of 15 countries including the US, the UK,...

Nepal PM puts toll at 10,000, says rescue ops not effective

Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on Tuesday said that the death toll in...

Nepal quake: Terrified patients refuse treatment inside hospitals

People injured in the deadly earthquake in Nepal are now so traumatised with...

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath...

Nepal quake was a nightmare, say Indian tourists

A 15-member group of tourists from Indore returned home safely after...

Avid woman mountaineer perishes in Nepal avalanche

Her passion for mountaineering knew no bounds but it ended in a tragedy when...

India steps up relief efforts; 6 more NDRF teams sent to Nepal

India on Tuesday pressed six more teams of National Disaster Response Force...

Nepal quake: GIC Re stares at Rs 1,000-cr claim payouts

GIC Re hinted that it may increase its reinsurance premium in Nepal.

Don't panic, evacuation process is in place: India tells citizens in Nepal

India has asked its citizens in Nepal not to panic in the wake of the...

PIX: Of shattered lives and a country in ruins

Capital city Kathmandu is in ruins, its wounded residents live with fear and...

Tibet earthquake toll rises to 25, rescuers struggle to reach out

The death toll in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region due to...

Crisis looms over quake-hit Nepal, toll rises to 4,350

The death toll in the devastating earthquake that has rocked Nepal climbed...

Nepal earthquake a lesson: Insure your property NOW!

The cover will pay only for the construction cost of the building.

How India is helping quake-ravaged Nepal

India has flown in relief material, rescue teams and medical supplies to...

Panic spreads after fresh tremors are felt in Nepal

A majority of people, who were already sleeping in open areas, also panicked.

PM takes stock, pushes for streamlining quake relief

He said all necessary medical help should be given to the injured, including...

After Nepal quake, Delhi chalks out disaster management plan

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a review meeting to discuss...

Why the NDRF finds rescue ops in Nepal difficult

Salvage operations in the earthquake-hit Himalayan country is becoming a...

Congress slams Sakshi Maharaj for linking Rahul's Kedarnath visit to Nepal quake

Controversy's child Sakshi was severely criticised on Monday for linking...

Ramdev adopts 500 orphan children in Nepal

He will render all possible help to them up to fifth standard.

Death toll in Nepal hits 4,000 amid hunt for survivors

The death toll from Nepal's earthquake has risen to over 3,700, two days...

UP govt dispatches 80 buses for those stranded in Nepal

A special relief camp has also been set up in Gorakhpur.

Fresh tremor jolts Bengal, death toll in India rises to 72

Home Secretary L C Goyal said 72 deaths were reported from the four states...

Indian Army brings glimmer of hope to quake survivors

Widening 'Operation Maitri', the Indian Army on Monday moved its rescue...

This quake is worse than Latur, says Nepal survivor

For a 43-year-old doctor from Maharashtra, the sight of a shaking hotel in...

Spain seeks India's help to evacuate their citizens from Nepal

The foreign minister made the request for assistance to Modi who noted that...

Terror-stricken people reluctant to return to homes in Nepal

Two days after the devastating earthquake in Nepal, terror-stricken people...

India evacuates 2,246 citizens from Nepal

The Indian Air Force flew 12 sorties to bring back Indian nationals,...

Sniffer dogs from India, France assisting in rescue ops in Nepal

Rescue teams on Monday deployed specially trained dogs from India, France...

How Facebook, Google tools are helping ease Nepal jitters

With many searching their loved ones after the Nepal earthquake, Google has...

Nepal's devastating quake spares Pashupatinath Temple

The famous 5th century Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu has survived the...

Tourists fight to leave Nepal, chaos at Kathmandu airport

Chaos prevailed at Nepal's only international airport with hundreds waiting...

In Nepal, rescue teams race against time to help people

Ten teams of the NDRF have begun full-fledged relief and rescue operations...

Telugu actor K Vijay dies in Nepal earthquake

He was 25.

Shah Rukh Khan: Prayers with all in Nepal

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India's 125 cr people have made Nepal's pain their own: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the cooperation of states...

Don't believe quake rumours on social media: Govt tells people

As the death toll in Nepal's devastating earthquake mounted, the Indian...

Nepal's latest earthquake was primed in 1934

Geologists have revealed that the Nepal's devastating magnitude-7.9...

History comes crashing down in Nepal

A comparative feature that reveals the true extent of the damage caused by...

Nepal quake: Major insurance claims likely from property damages

Motor insurance claims will also come in, due to the extensive damage to...

High level Indian officials in quake-hit Nepal to coordinate rescue

Headed by additional secretary in the Home Ministry, B K Prasad, the team...

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

The 7.9 Richter Scale temblor that struck Nepal on Saturday also affected...

Quake in Nepal leaves trail of destruction, death toll mounts to 2,400

Massive rescue and relief efforts were mounted by India and other neighbours...

India launches mammoth relief operation in Nepal

Stepping up relief and rescue operations in quake-hit Nepal, India on Sunday...

Rescuers race against time, fear reigns in quake-hit Nepal

Racing against time, rescuers on Sunday waded through tonnes of rubble of...

Rs 6 lakh compensation for kin of those killed in quake

Government on Sunday announced Rs 6 lakh compensation for kin of those...

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal

Heavy rains likely in quake-hit Nepal, warns IMD

Nepal, which is reeling under Saturday's earthquake, is likely to experience...

22 climbers dead in quake-triggered avalanche on Mt Everest

At least 22 climbers have died near the base camp of Mt Everest where...

Air services to Nepal hit again after powerful aftershock

Air services to Kathmandu were hit again on Sunday as flights of Air India,...

Massive earthquake robs Nepal of its UNESCO World Heritage site

Beyond colossal loss of human lives, if there is anything perhaps equally...

India will try to wipe the tears of Nepali people: PM Modi

India on Sunday said it would try its best to "wipe the tears" of the people...

FMCG companies take stock of operations post quake in Nepal

FCMG companies which have plants i Npal may take a hit on revenues.

IAF plane brings back 55 stranded Indians from Nepal

The aircraft C-130J landed in new Delhi with 55 Indian evacuees at around...

Two Indians killed in Nepal earthquake

Two Indians, including the daughter of an Indian embassy employee, were...

IMAGES: Massive quake leaves Nepal ravaged, India hit

There have been at least 15 aftershocks of 4.5 magnitude and higher in Nepal...

Devastating 7.9 quake kills over 1,500 in Nepal

The earthquake with epicentre at Lamjung, around 80 kilometres northwest of...

Nepal quake claims 51 lives across India, NDRF teams sent to Bihar, UP

Over 26 people have lost their lives country in the aftermath of the 7.9...

200 bodies retrieved from debris of Nepal's historic tower

The 50.5-metre-high historic tower was reduced to just its base.

Nepal earthquake is an eerie reminder of 1934 tragedy

The devastating quake of 8.3-magnitude on Richter scale that fateful day of...

Nepal quake: PM directs immediate dispatch of rescue, relief teams

The directives came after he took stock of the situation arising from the...

Nearly 125 Indians stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Nearly 125 people from Maharashtra and Telangana are stranded in Nepal after...

IAF aircraft rushes aid to quake-hit Nepal

Indian Air Force's C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft on Saturday took off from...

Quake aftermath: Flights to Kathmandu hit

Flight services to Kathmandu were on Saturday cancelled or put on hold...

More aftershocks expected in India after Nepal quake, says IMD director

According to Indian meteorological department, tremors were felt in Bihar,...

Soon a satellite to pre-empt earthquakes, courtesy IIT-Madras

IIT-M plans to meet the next milestone of its earth satellite project by the...