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Earthquake of magnitude 3.4 strikes Tibet

The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to tectonic plate collisions.

Published on Aug 24, 2025 07:52 PM IST

Xi Jinping pushes for mega-dam, rail links to boost infrastructure in Tibet

Xi’s visit indicates Beijing attaches high importance to the region’s development as the president is personally leading a central government delegation to Tibet for the first time.

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Published on Aug 21, 2025 07:14 PM IST

China’s Xi Reminds Tibet That Beijing Is in Charge

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at Lhasa in western China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, to attend an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing's long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory..

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Published on Aug 21, 2025 05:30 PM IST

Xi urges ‘ethnic unity’ in rare visit to Tibet; gets roaring welcome | Watch

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives at Lhasa in Tibet on Wednesday

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Published on Aug 21, 2025 12:40 PM IST

China cracks down hard ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, Tibet on alert

In Drakgo County, Karze, an official announcement was made prohibiting all public gatherings until July 23.

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Updated on Aug 18, 2025 09:17 PM IST

Tibet rocked by second earthquake within 24 hours

Tibet rocked by twin earthquake today

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Published on Jul 30, 2025 01:03 PM IST

Like Nehru for 1962 War, Panikkar became easy scapegoat on China policy: Shivshankar Menon

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Published on Jul 29, 2025 05:52 PM IST

China starts building mega-dam on Brahmaputra amid India's ‘water bomb’ concern

China has begun constructing a massive hydropower dam project near the Indian border in Tibet on Yarlung Tsangpo river,

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Updated on Jul 20, 2025 01:31 PM IST

China begins construction of world’s biggest dam over Brahmaputra in Tibet

The hydropower project has raised concerns in the lower riparian countries, India and Bangladesh.

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Published on Jul 19, 2025 09:10 PM IST

China’s political situation unstable but interest in Buddhism growing: Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. (AP)

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Published on Jul 13, 2025 10:33 PM IST

Review: Little Lhasa by Tsering Namgyal Khortsa

Young Tibetans in McLoed Ganj , Dharamsala (Anushree Fadnavis/ Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jul 11, 2025 10:49 PM IST

Arunachal shares border with Tibet, not China, says CM Pema Khandu

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Updated on Jul 09, 2025 03:40 PM IST

Who is Gyaltsen Norbu, China-picked Panchen Lama?

Norbu was chosen by China as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995, replacing the Dalai Lama's choice.

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Updated on Jul 10, 2025 12:54 PM IST

17 missing after mudslides hit China-Nepal border in Tibet

The mudslide occurred at around 5 am, according to local authorities.

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Published on Jul 08, 2025 02:00 PM IST

How China reacted to Modi's birthday greeting for Dalai Lama: ‘India needs to…’

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh on July 6, 2025.

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Updated on Jul 09, 2025 08:59 PM IST

Dalai Lama ‘has no authority’: China takes out ‘facts’ amid reincarnation debate

The spiritual leader, who turned 90 on Sunday, added that he will continue to live for another 30 to 40 years.

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Published on Jul 07, 2025 09:21 AM IST

On 90th birthday, Dalai Lama vows to continue to defy China

Dalai Lama, also a Nobel laureate, is regarded as one of the world's most influential religious leaders, with a following that extends well beyond Buddhism.

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Published on Jul 06, 2025 07:26 AM IST

HistoriCity: Dalai Lama Succession: What does history tell us

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Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama—and perhaps the last to be born in Tibet—is one of the most recognised spiritual leaders in the world. (AFP)

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Updated on Jul 06, 2025 11:22 AM IST

Ahead of 90th birthday, Dalai Lama says he hopes to live another 40 years

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala

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Published on Jul 05, 2025 11:44 AM IST

Govt doesn't take position on matters of religion: MEA on Dalai Lama's successor

The 14th Dalai Lama, who escaped to India from Chinese occupied Tibet in 1959.

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Updated on Jul 04, 2025 07:32 PM IST

Explained: ‘Golden Urn’ at the heart of Dalai Lama succession choice row

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures in front of the flag of Tibet in this photo from 2008. He is close to 90 now, and has confirmed that he will have a successor when he dies.

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Updated on Jul 02, 2025 08:59 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Dalai Lama confirms the institution will continue

After the Dalai Lama dies, it will not be easy to find his successor.

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Published on Jul 02, 2025 04:33 PM IST

China on Dalai Lama: Successor must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing’s nod

China says Dalai Lama’s successor requires central government approval.

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Updated on Jul 02, 2025 06:33 PM IST

How is Dalai Lama chosen and what are its global ramifications? Explained

The 14th Dalai Lama, who escaped to India from Chinese occupied Tibet in 1959.

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Updated on Jul 02, 2025 02:40 PM IST

Dalai Lama says successor to be born out of China

Tenzin Gyatso became the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama in 1940.

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Published on Jul 02, 2025 11:09 AM IST

Dalai Lama to meet senior monks ahead of 90th birthday, succession discussion

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala on Monday,

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Published on Jul 01, 2025 11:26 PM IST