Himalaya

Ten arrested over fake helicopter rescue operations in Nepal

Nepal police are investigating a string of insurance frauds linked to helicopter rescue operations in the Himalayas. Ten people have been arrested, and 32 have been charged.

The husband died in the avalanche – "it was impossible to help them"

Wild snowstorms and an avalanche have claimed several lives in a short period of time in the Nepalese Himalayas. In two separate incidents, a total of nine climbers have died, AFP reports.

Hikers Rescued from Mount Everest After Severe Snowstorm

The evacuation of the total 580 hikers who were stuck on Mount Everest's east side in Tibet is complete and the people have been taken to safety, reports the state Chinese media according to BBC.

India Declines Trophy After Tense Cricket Final Against Pakistan

Sport and politics have once again crossed each other's paths. When India defeated Pakistan in the final of the Asian Championships, the team refused to accept the trophy – and the match is compared to the conflict between the countries. ”The result is the same – India wins!”, wrote India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X after the cricket final.

Monsoon Rains Claim Over 200 Lives in Pakistan and India

Nearly 200 people have perished in Pakistan in sudden downpours and deadly landslides. In India, over 60 people are reported to have lost their lives in the heavy monsoon rains. A survivor describes a wall of water that sounded like an earthquake.

Landslide in Northern India Leaves Hundreds Missing in Dharali

A landslide that brought with it a mudslide has swept away parts of a mountain village in the tourist region Dharali, Himalaya, in northern India. A hundred people are missing.

Dalai Lama Criticizes China's Oppression of Freedom During Ladakh Visit

The spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, criticizes China for oppression of freedom during a visit to Ladakh in northern India.

Helicopter Crash in Uttarakhand Kills Seven Pilgrims