India has stepped up rescue and relief efforts to locate and evacuate its citizens affected by the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) …
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Nepal’s Floods Matter for Far-Away Brahmaputra
by Jayanta Roy Chowdhury 3 minutes readThe deadly glacier burst in Tibet, which triggered a wall of water and mud to drown the narrow gorges of the Bhote Kosi River in neighboring Nepal, has intensified scrutiny …
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Nepal Floods: World Bank Pledges ₹25 Billion as India Mobilizes Emergency Aid
by UNIby UNI 5 minutes readNepal stepped up efforts to coordinate an international response to the devastating floods that swept through northern districts on Wednesday, with the World Bank offering up to ₹25 billion (approximately …
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PM Modi Assures Nepal of India’s Full Support After Deadly Flash Floods
by UNIby UNI 5 minutes readPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conveyed his condolences to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah over the loss of lives in devastating flash floods and assured the neighboring country of …
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Indian COAS Gen Dhiraj Seth Conferred with Honorary General of Nepal’s Army
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readIndian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Nepali Army Headquarters in Kathmandu on Monday during his three-day official visit to Nepal, aimed at …
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Investment strategist Deepmala Dhakal was crowned Miss Nepal World 2026, securing the country’s top beauty pageant title while fulfilling a family dream that began more than three decades ago. The …
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US Visa Data Show India Far Ahead Despite Immigration Curbs
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readEven as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration moves to tighten immigration through stricter visa screening, expanded travel restrictions and tougher scrutiny of foreign students and skilled workers, South Asians continued …
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Choosing the 14th Dalai Lama’s successor has shifted from a religious affair to a major geopolitical concern in Asia. This process will influence the future direction of Tibetan Buddhism and …
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Why South Asians Are at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
by Asian American Health Initiative 3 minutes readType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern in South Asian communities like Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan. Research shows that South Asians are more likely …
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Every Baby Deserves a Healthy Start, No Matter Where They Are Born
by Dr. Bijaya Mishra, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readJune 28 marks International Neonatal Screening Day, a day celebrating one of the remarkable yet often overlooked achievements in modern public health. Every year, millions of babies around the developed …