Gurdip Singh And Shirish B Pradhan

Stories by Gurdip Singh And Shirish B Pradhan

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.

Singapore's ruling party sweeps back to power

Singapore's ruling party sweeps back to power

Rediff.com   4 May 2025

Singapore's long-ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, has secured a landslide victory in the country's general election. The PAP won 87 of 97 seats, with voters endorsing the party's focus on stability and economic security amidst global uncertainties. Wong expressed gratitude for the strong mandate and vowed to tackle concerns about the cost of living and housing. The results mark a significant win for the PAP, which has been in power since Singapore's independence in 1965.

Former Nepal King fined by civic body for vandalism

Former Nepal King fined by civic body for vandalism

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2025

Former King Gyanendra Shah was on Saturday issued a letter demanding fine by Kathmandu's civic body following the damage caused to public property and environment during the pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital a day before.

Foreign investors to increase participation in NSE IX

Foreign investors to increase participation in NSE IX

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2024

Trading turnover on NSE IX has been witnessing an uptrend and this momentum is likely to continue thanks to the growing global interest in the overall India growth trajectory, MD & CEO of NSE International Clearing Neeraj Kulshrestha has said. Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) on Monday Kulshrestha said foreign investors are likely to further increase their participation in GIFT City NIFTY.

Nearly 200 killed, 33 missing in floods, landslides in Nepal

Nearly 200 killed, 33 missing in floods, landslides in Nepal

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2024

Hundreds of people are facing a shortage of food, safe drinking water and sanitation in Kathmandu following the natural disaster, according to eyewitnesses.

Pilot lone survivor, 18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff

Pilot lone survivor, 18 killed as plane crashes during takeoff

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2024

A Nepalese private plane crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday, killing 18 people aboard, including a child, and seriously injuring the pilot -- the only survivor.

3 Indians among crew held on Singapore ship with drugs

3 Indians among crew held on Singapore ship with drugs

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2024

They are allegedly the owners of the drugs and had commissioned the trip, police commissioner-general Marthinus Hukom, head of the Indonesian National Narcotic Agency, told reporters at a press conference in Batam.

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2024

The leader of Nepal's largest communist party was appointed as prime minister on Sunday by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead the coalition government with the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in Parliament, apart from other smaller parties.

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Rediff.com   29 May 2024

Investigators found that the aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, was flying at its cruise altitude of 37,000 ft south of Myanmar and near an area of developing storms in the afternoon when turbulence started to cause fluctuations between +0.44g and +1.57g for 19 seconds.

22 Singapore Airlines passengers suffered spinal injuries

22 Singapore Airlines passengers suffered spinal injuries

Rediff.com   24 May 2024

The oldest patient at the hospital is 83, while the youngest is a two-year-old child who suffered a concussion.

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Death during turbulence: Singapore Airlines says...

Rediff.com   22 May 2024

Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in the investigation into the London to Singapore flight which encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others.

3 Indian Naval ships in Singapore ahead of South China Sea deployment

3 Indian Naval ships in Singapore ahead of South China Sea deployment

Rediff.com   7 May 2024

The visit is part of the "Op Deployment of #IndianNavy's @IN_EasternFleet to the #SouthChinaSea," it said, amidst China flexing its muscles in the South China Sea.

Nepal's Rs 100 note to feature new map with disputed Indian territories

Nepal's Rs 100 note to feature new map with disputed Indian territories

Rediff.com   4 May 2024

India maintains Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura belong to it.

Air India set to receive new aircraft every six days in next 18 months: CEO Campbell Wilson

Air India set to receive new aircraft every six days in next 18 months: CEO Campbell Wilson

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2023

Air India has ordered 470 aircraft to serve the Indian economy and is set to receive a new aircraft every six days over the next 18 months, CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Friday. He was speaking at the 67th Assembly of Presidents of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines here. "We have new aircraft, we are recruiting many, many new crew and staff, improving the training regime and there is more work to do and we are making good progress," he said.

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

157 killed, 160 injured as strong earthquake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2023

According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre, the earthquake with an epicentre in Jajarkot district was recorded at 11.47 pm.

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

10 Nepali students killed, 4 hurt in Hamas attacks in Israel

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2023

In a press statement, the foreign ministry here said 10 Nepali nationals lost their lives in the recent attack by Hamas in Israel.

Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore president in first contested polls in 12 years

Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore president in first contested polls in 12 years

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2023

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin Singapore-born economist, registered a landslide victory in Singapore's presidential election on Friday, winning over 70 per cent of votes in the country's first contested presidential polls since 2011.

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Indian woman who fell from Singapore cruise ship dies

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2023

The Indian couple was on a four-day cruise on the Spectrum of the Seas which was on the way back to Singapore from Penang on Monday morning when the 70-year-old Jakesh woke up to find his wife missing from their room.

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2023

The passengers aboard the helicopter are reported to be five Mexican nationals, whose identities have yet to be disclosed and pilot senior captain Chet B Gurung, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported

Nepal PM's remark on India stirs up storm; Oppn demands his resignation

Nepal PM's remark on India stirs up storm; Oppn demands his resignation

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2023

The main Opposition party Communist Party of Nepal-(Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML) disrupted the National Assembly meeting on Wednesday, demanding the prime minister's resignation. The meeting has been postponed to 1 pm Thursday.