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Pakistan: Five pilgrims dead after boat turns turtle

ANI Feb 11, 2017 21:32 IST googleads

Larkana [Pakistan], Feb. 11 (ANI): At least five people have died after a boat carrying 30 pilgrims from Naushero Ferzo to the shrine of Pir Muhban Shah in Larkana district overturned in the Indus river on Friday. About 20 people have been reportedly rescued till now and five are said to be missing, reports Geo News. A search operation is underway to find the missing persons. (ANI)

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India welcomes Nepal’s election results: MEA

2026-03-12T11:55:03.175625+00:00 IST

India on Thursday welcomed Nepal's successful elections, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulating Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah on their victory, signalling a fresh chapter in the bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring nations.

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Nepal vote count complete; RSP two seats short of 2/3rd majority

2026-03-11T16:56:49.028894+00:00 IST

The vote counting for the March 5 election in Nepal's House of Representatives has concluded late Wednesday, with Nepal's Election Commission (EC) making final preparations for the official announcement of results.

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Nepal's Balen Shah thanks PM Modi for greetings, congratulates In

2026-03-10T14:57:35.988998+00:00 IST

Shah also extended greetings to India for successfully winning the World Cup title for two consecutive times.

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India-Nepal ties to get stronger under new government

2026-03-10T07:16:42.274948+00:00 IST

Speaking to ANI from Kathmandu, Chaulagain said the incoming leadership would likely receive support from neighbouring countries, including India, to navigate the evolving geopolitical environment and strengthen regional cooperation.

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Balen affiliated RSP maintains lead in Nepal’s vote count

2026-03-10T03:46:21.973452+00:00 IST

With counting completed in 164 out of the total 165 constituencies, RSP has won 125 seats with Nepali Congress has secured 18 seats while the CPN-UML has won nine constituencies. The Nepali Communist Party has secured seven seats under the FPTP category.

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PM Modi congratulates RSP leaders for success in Nepal polls

2026-03-09T16:28:55.278007+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated leaders of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on their electoral victory in the country's national polls and expressed confidence that the bilateral ties will scale new heights with joint endeavours of the leaders of the two countries.

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Nepal: Former PM KP Sharma Oli extends greetings to Balen Shah

2026-03-08T01:39:21.846782+00:00 IST

Former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, on Saturday extended his wishes to Balen Shah on securing victory in the latest parliamentary elections.

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PM Modi congratulates new Nepal govt, assures of cooperation

2026-03-07T14:15:11.135683+00:00 IST

PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to work with Nepal in establishing peace.

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Nepal: Balen defeats Oli with a wide margin, secures PM's post

2026-03-07T13:45:37.923859+00:00 IST

As per the Election Commission, Balen secured 68,348 Votes while former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli trailed behind with 18,734 votes.

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Balen Shah’s RSP heads for landslide victory in Nepal polls

2026-03-07T03:45:06.781526+00:00 IST

Balen Shah's RSP is heading for a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary polls, leading in 98 seats and winning 19. Shah holds a massive lead over veteran KP Sharma Oli, as the RSP nears a simple majority, with party leaders eyeing a two-third majority of 186 seats.