kathmandu connection

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.

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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.

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.

Air India is temporarily rationalizing several international routes between June and August 2026 due to operational and economic pressures, including airspace restrictions and high fuel prices. This decision will impact thousands of international travelers during the peak summer season, with significant changes to North American, European, Australian, and Southeast Asian networks.

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

Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst

Recent state election results reveal a resurgence of anti-incumbency, Hindu vote consolidation, and the enduring appeal of Narendra Modi. Factors like women's safety concerns, the rise of cash transfer schemes, and Gen Z's political awakening also played significant roles. The article delves into these ten decisive elements shaping India's electoral landscape.

A viral video from Nepal shows a one-horned rhinoceros calmly urinating on a public street, with a local woman fearlessly collecting its urine. This unusual scene, occurring near Chitwan National Park, highlights the remarkable coexistence between humans and wildlife in the region, challenging perceptions of fear and separation.

Matatirtha Aunsi, celebrated yesterday in Nepal, honors mothers with rituals and gift-giving. Known as "Aama ko Mukh Herne Din," it's a day to express gratitude for unconditional love. The festival also involves remembering deceased mothers at the Matatirtha temple, reinforcing the profound spiritual connection between children and their mothers.

Kanpur police have arrested Rohit Tewari, a Class XII passout, for managing 30 illegal kidney transplants by posing as a doctor. The racket, exposed on March 31, involved luring poor individuals to sell kidneys and selling them to wealthy patients for exorbitant prices. Tewari, who was on the run, has been identified as the mastermind behind the operation.

Bihar is set to boost global air connectivity with direct international flights from Patna and Gaya. The state government is inviting bids for services to Kathmandu, Sharjah, Bangkok, Colombo, and Singapore, offering Viability Gap Funding to airlines. This initiative aims to enhance tourism and economic ties, with flights potentially launching this summer.

Balen Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, has been sworn in as Nepal's new prime minister following a significant election victory. Voters embraced his reformist agenda, a departure from traditional leadership. His wife, poet Sabina Kafle, plays a supportive role, with their relationship blossoming from shared appreciation for words and art.

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in a culpable homicide case linked to the September Gen Z protests. Police acted on a commission's report recommending charges for criminal negligence, which resulted in 77 deaths and significant property damage. The arrests follow the swearing-in of new Prime Minister Balendra Shah.