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Nepalese porters working on high-altitude treks in Uttarkashi are now required to register online as foreign nationals with passport and visa details. This new directive has stalled peak-season expeditions and created uncertainty for trekking agencies, who argue it violates the India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, 1950.

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Sri Lankan police apprehended 173 Indian nationals, alongside 25 Nepalese and other foreigners, in a significant cybercrime sweep across southern resort towns. Suspects, aged 25-35, face charges including visa abuse, illegal employment, and cybercrime offenses. This follows earlier detentions of Chinese and Vietnamese nationals, highlighting a broader crackdown on international syndicates exploiting Sri Lanka's connectivity.

Uttarakhand police have informed the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes that none of the six accused in the Anjel Chakma murder case belong to Scheduled Tribe groups, contradicting earlier claims. This clarification came during a review meeting where petitioners also raised concerns about bail granted to two minor accused and the absconding prime accused.

Footballer Abneet Bharti, currently with Academia del Balompie Boliviano, suffered a career setback after a cycling accident in Bolivia left him injured and unable to play. Bharti’s dream of representing India has already been hindered by bureaucratic challenges, but he remains determined to earn his first cap despite ongoing obstacles.

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Security agencies have thwarted a major plot to arm the capital with advanced weapons, uncovering a cross-border syndicate linked to Pakistan. Eighteen sophisticated firearms were seized from nine suspects allegedly planning to distribute them nationwide. Investigators are also examining the involvement of a figure connected to a previous arms case, highlighting ongoing threats.

In a significant crackdown on illegal trade, Assam Rifles foiled an attempt to smuggle 102 bags of 'anchiri', a prized medicinal herb valued at around Rs 36 lakh, at the Mizoram-Myanmar border. This potent plant, revered in traditional healing practices for its potential to combat ailments like cancer, was being transported along the Sekul river.

Delhi Police arrested Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a 'most wanted' operative, after a month-long operation. Lone, who allegedly ran a cross-border terror network from Bangladesh on ISI's directions, was instrumental in radicalizing youth for terror attacks. His arrest effectively disrupts a revived terror pipeline.

The crime branch of Pune police on Wednesday arrested Nepalese national Soam Bahadur Tamang (25) at Nashik for the murder of Nepalese maid Sanju Sangram Tamang (30) in a flat on Handewadi road on July 3.

According to a notice issued by Nepal Embassy in New Delhi, Nepalese must have a visa if they are entering India from Pakistan, China, Hong Kong and Macau. Similarly, Nepalese travelling to Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Lebanon, are required to acquire No Objection Certificate (NOC) from respective Nepalese embassies.

The directorate of health services began vaccination of nepalese nationals and those without photo IDs on Saturday, prompting 750 people in Panaji and at least 250 in Siolim to get their first dose against Covid-19 by the end of the day.

While setting aside the judgment of Special Judge (II), Shimla, wherein a Nepalese national was sentenced rigorous imprisonment for 10 years along with fine of Rs one lakh, and in default of payment of fine to further undergo simple imprisonment for one year, the division bench of the

Nepal government is preparing to bring back nepalese nationals currently residing in Wuhan city of China through a chartered flight of Nepal Airlines in a few days, official sources said. The government is preparing to send the aircraft to China around mid-Feb to rescue 180 nepalese nationals stuck in Wuhan city where around 1,000 people have died in the epidemic.

Eight people, including seven nepalese nationals, tragically died in a vehicle accident in Nainital district, Uttarakhand. The incident near Betalghat resulted in two injuries. State Disaster Response Team (SDRF) and locals recovered the bodies, providing medical aid to the survivors. The victims were en route to Mahendranagar.

Delhi Police arrested a 28-year-old woman, Tabassum Alvi, for allegedly forging identity documents to dupe people aspiring to work abroad. Alvi, along with her accomplices, allegedly facilitated the illegal entry of Nepalese citizens into India and provided them with fake Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and Indian passports in exchange for money.