The assailants had reportedly called him to Seethamgoli under the pretext of settling a financial dispute, but assaulted him as soon as he arrived at the spot.

China’s investment in long-range delivery systems is understandably directed towards the US. But its continuous development of intermediate delivery systems has sent its neighbours into a tizzy.

Rescue efforts are underway to ensure nearly 200 trekkers caught in a snow blizzard near Mount Everest in Tibet make it to safety.