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Nepal was on Wednesday hit by a severe flashflood, leading to loss of lives, reports of missing persons and extensive damage to homes, roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and other infrastructure. The floods also swept away villages and areas along the Bhote Koshi River near the Tibet border, with Rasuwa and neighbouring districts among the worst affected. The Nepal government gave the latest update and said the death toll had risen to 98 at the time of reporting, while hundreds of people rema

India and China have agreed on eight key outcomes aimed at maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and improving the broader management of their border. The understanding was reached during the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives of the two countries in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25). India's Special Representative and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China's Special Representative Wang Yi held in-depth discussions on the boundary questi

The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) on Wednesday (August 26) declared the results of the Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026) with more than 13 lakh candidates qualifying at the primary and upper-primary levels.

India has stepped up its humanitarian response to the devastating flash floods in Nepal, dispatching 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies along with essential medicines to support the neighbouring country's ongoing...

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday urged the people of the Himalayan nation to stand united after devastating flood on Wednesday killed at least 95 people. The pain and loss you have suffered is not small. But I want to assure you that you are not alone in this difficult time -- the state is with you with all its means and resources, Shah said in a statement posted to social media.

At least six people, including two women, were killed and three others injured when a vehicle veered off the road and fell into a ditch in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. The accident occurred in the Sheldhar area of Surankote.Among the three injured, a child was reported to be in critical condition.

Haryanvi actor and singer Ankit Baliyan was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district on Wednesday evening. As per the information, the incident took place at around 7 pm, when unidentified attackers opened fire at Baliyan, reportedly firing nearly 20 rounds. The motive behind the murder has not been established yet.

Spiritual leader Sadhguru on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over flash floods along the Tibet-China border in Nepal , which swept away an immigration office housing a Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrim group. Issuing a statement, Sadhguru said 77 pilgrims and three volunteers associated with the Isha Foundation were at the ill-fated center during the tragedy.He said while 495 people from 21 groups have returned safely, hundreds of pilgrims remain in Tibet and Nepal.

A devastating flash flood in Nepal has raised concerns across neighbouring areas of Uttar Pradesh which led authorities to step up preparedness in vulnerable districts along the India-Nepal border. At least 46 people have been...

Kannada actor Yash, who won fans' hearts with the KGF franchise, has released his latest film, Toxic, in theatres worldwide today. Toxic is the talk of the town as a highly anticipated film. Meanwhile, an eight-year-old film starring Yash is creating a stir on OTT platforms.

The trailer of Prime Video's The Revolutionaries has been released on August 26, 2026. The sneak peek introduces four central characters: Rash Behari Bose, played by Bhuvan Bam; Sachindra Nath Sanyal, portrayed by Rohit Saraf;...

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli's last rites were performed today at the Oshiwara crematorium, attended by numerous celebrities. Gajendra Chauhan offered support to Kuku's wife, Aruna Irani, who was deeply emotional. Celebs like Vicky Kaushal, Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty, Rajpal Yadav, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi also attended the funeral.

Nepal, a country defined by its towering mountains, deep river valleys and fragile Himalayan terrain, has repeatedly faced devastating floods and landslides. Wednesday's flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa district has once again exposed the vulnerability of communities, travellers and critical infrastructure to sudden water surges. At least 22 people have been confirmed dead so far, and preliminary figures from the Nepal Tourism Board show 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationa

Kannada actor Yash's Toxic has got off to a considerably stronger start than Dhurandhar at the box office. Ranveer Singh's film, which went on to become one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2025, opened...

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) will review a controversial Delhi Premier League rule after the selection of Dev Chaudhary by New Delhi Tigers raised questions over how players can enter the competition outside the auction. DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma confirmed the review would take place after the tournament.

China has reportedly test-fired a stealth anti-ship cruise missile featuring a black, radar-absorbing coating designed to reduce its detectability, according to a report on Wednesday. The missile has been identified as a new variant of...

Netflix has released the trailer of its upcoming family comedy-drama series Chumbak on August 26. Set in a lively Mumbai neighbourhood, the series explores the chaotic relationships, everyday banter and unsolicited involvement that often turn neighbours into an extended family.

Amid large-scale devastation caused by Nepal flash flood, several dramatic visuals have surfaced on the social media showing a massive bridge collapsing and being swept away as powerful flash-flood waters surge through Malekhu in Nepals...

England fast bowler Josh Tongue said Joe Roots dressing-room warning over off-field conduct has been accepted by the squad, as the team prepares for the second Test against Pakistan at Lords from Thursday. Notably, Root spoke...

After Delhi and Jharkhand, student protests have reached Bihar. In Patna on Tuesday, protesters marched to the Chief Minister's residence. Police had to resort to a mild lathi charge and water cannons to stop them. Several police personnel were injured in stone-throwing. The students are demanding cancellation of the BPSC exam. They also want the teacher recruitment exam to be held in one phase only, the Pre and Mains concept be given the go-by, and negative marking must end.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 26) spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah and conveyed his condolences over the loss of lives in the devastating floods in the neighbouring country.PM Modi also assured...

A flood in the upper catchment area of the Gandak River in Nepal has triggered an alert in Bihar, with authorities warning of a possible sudden rise in water flow and the risk of flash flooding in several districts.The Gandak River could witness waves rising up to around three metres, raising concerns about flooding in areas connected to the river. Authorities have stepped up preparations and directed district administrations to remain on high alert.

For a young fast bowler, T20 cricket can often become a battle of decisions. The margin for error is tiny, the batter is constantly looking to disrupt the bowlers plans and there is rarely enough...

There is a moment in Toxic when Yash walks into a room and the film seems to know exactly what it wants from him. The music rises, the frame makes space for him and, for a few seconds, there is no doubt about who owns the screen. That confidence runs through much of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. Geetu Mohandas' film is big, loud and visually assured, but it is also trying to do a lot. It wants to be a gangster film, a family drama, a psychological story and a stylised action spectacle at th

India had planned to target Pakistan's Skardu airbase in Gilgit-Baltistan during Operation Sindoor after striking Sargodha, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has revealed. However, the Indian armed forces had to change...

To ensure the availability of safe and high-quality food products for the state's residents during the Raksha Bandhan festival, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) on Wednesday launched a major crackdown against adulterated, suspicious, and unhygienically transported food items . Enforcement teams conducted a special overnight operation from the intervening night of August 2526 until dawn, intensively inspecting vehicles laden with food products at toll plazas, highways,

Over 3 lakh government employees and over 4 lakh pensioners in Punjab have called a statewide 'maha bandh' on Thursday (August 27) to protest against the AAP government's alleged failure to release pending Dearness Allowance (DA) dues. The strike is expected to disrupt government services across the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers Endgame: Encore back to theatres in India on September 25, 2026. The special theatrical presentation of the 2019 blockbuster will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The film will...

Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away on Tuesday at the age of 77 after suffering a massive heart attack. His demise was confirmed by filmmaker and friend Ashoke Pandit to PTI. Kuku Kohli was cremated in Mumbai on August 26. His final rites were held at the Oshiwara crematorium, where his wife and veteran actress Aruna Irani was seen bidding an emotional farewell to him. Several members of the film fraternity also attended the funeral to pay their last respects.

Today is the last day of the three-day subscription window of the initial public offering of hydraulic fitting manufacturer Hy-Tech Engineers Ltd. The Rs 135.73-crore public issue has so far received 25.44 times subscription. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the IPO received bids for 46,15,87,150 shares against 1,81,45,406 shares on offer. The quota for retail investors was subscribed 31.46 times, while that of non-institutional investors was subscribed 43.35 tim

A bomb threat letter was reportedly found on a Lucknow-to-Bengaluru flight on Wednesday, prompting security agencies to carry out necessary safety checks on the aircraft, sources said. The threat was allegedly written on a piece of...

The Delhi government on Wednesday released the first instalment under the Delhi Laxmi Scheme, a financial assistance programme aimed at promoting economic independence among women. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta transferred the first instalment for beneficiaries during an event at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium. However, the money is expected to reflect in the beneficiaries' accounts on September 1.

The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has cancelled the Drug Inspector recruitment exam over alleged irregularities in the screening exam held on March 22. A senior official told India TV that this decision to cancel the paper has been taken based on the preliminary report by the Mumbai Police Crime Branch. The report clarified that a student had benefited from the leak.

A Delhi-based tourist allegedly left a five-star hotel in Udaipur without paying a bill of Rs 5.74 lakh after staying there with his wife and two children, India Today reported on Wednesday. The Oberoi Udaivilas has filed a police complaint over the alleged non-payment, following which police registered a case and began an investigation.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce UGC NET result 2026 this week. The Final answer keys and results for UGC-NET (84 Subjects), CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) & AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published on NTAs website, this week, NTA in a post on X mentioned.

The Delhi-NCR's millennium city is yet to come back from waterlogging conditions days after heavy rains that caused severe flooding and made it's residents helpless. The city's monsoon picture remainssame every year , but the officials are unaware of the ground reality.

OpenAI is stepping up its hardware game with the launch of Jalapeo, its own custom chip built with Broadcom. Jalapeo is not a general-purpose processorit's crafted just for AI inference, which is the brain behind...

In connection with Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjees petition in the Supreme Court seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel MPs, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued notices to the lawmakers, asking them to...

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG admit card 2026, the candidates can check and download NEET PG hall ticket on the official website - nbe.edu.in. NEET PG hall ticket login credentials are - user ID and password. NEET PG is scheduled to be held on August 30.

Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place across Bengaluru on Wednesday, August 26 due to processions and gatherings for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi celebrations. Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued advisories warning commuters of possible congestion and urging them to plan their journeys accordingly.

At a time when the prices of sugar and onion are skyrocketing in the country, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday said the Delhi government has just held a meeting regarding onions and sugar....

Kannada actor Yash's highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is generating strong interest ahead of its theatrical release on August 26. The film has recorded a robust response in advance bookings, despite...

East Zone booked their place in the Duleep Trophy semi-finals with an innings-and-210-run victory over North East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. The result was set up by two...

Amid rising cases of H1N1 in the national capital, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta called an emergency review meeting on Tuesday, said Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. Following a review meeting with senior officials of the Health Department, MCD, NDMC and Delhi Cantonment Board, Singh asserted that the situation is under control with adequate doctors and medicines.

In good news for international travellers, the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) has announced that travellers can use e-boarding passes displayed on their smartphones during immigration clearance at Indian airports, as the procedure of physically stamping these documents has been eliminated. The step aims to reduce passenger inconvenience and simplify the immigration process at airports.

Uttar Pradesh authorities have detected 41 allegedly fake Ayurveda doctors who were practising on the basis of forged educational documents. As per details, the doctors had allegedly obtained registration with the Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbi Medicine Board using fake Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) marksheets, internship certificates, degrees and No Objection Certificates (NOCs). The Board has submitted a complaint to the Lucknow Police seeking registration of FIRs against all 41

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that all money donated to the Banke Bihari Temple in UPs Vrindavan, whether through donation boxes or online, must go directly to the temple treasury. The Supreme Court also...

The Indian Navy is set to commission Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar-Class, on August 31, 2026, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The induction of the specialised vessel marks an...

Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu's upcoming film Gandhari has landed in a plagiarism controversy after Mumbai-based writer Raghav Desai alleged that the films story bears similarities to an idea he had pitched to the makers in 2024. The production house, Katha Pictures, has now denied the allegations and maintained that the film is an original work.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reprimanded Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya for his actions after being dismissed during the ongoing World Test Championship match against India in Colombo. He was sanctioned for breaching Article...