The 85-year-old, who passed away Friday, was part of India's first successful expedition to the Everest, but was wheelchair-bound soon after, following injuring received during 1965 India-Pak war.
More climbers have displayed Covid-like symptoms, but Nepal govt says it hasn't been notified about the situation. Climbers say symptoms can be mistaken for altitude sickness.
One in every four climbers that have attempted to scale K2 lost their lives. In fact, more people have been in outer space than on the peak of this deadly mountain.
Kathmandu stressed that it will unequivocally stand for the ‘One China’ policy, while Beijing said it will defend Nepal’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
According to the measurement done by India in 1954, the height of Mt Everest was last recorded as 8,848m. Nepal decided to measure the height amid debates that it may have changed.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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