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Nepal PM Shah thanks Modi for support amid devastating floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday following the devastating flash floods in Nepal. Shah thanked Modi for his condolences and offer of assistance, calling India's response a reflection of the enduring ties between the two countries

26 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Nepal floods: 77 Isha Foundation pilgrims missing

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said he is personally in the region overseeing rescue efforts after a flash flood hit Gyirong near the China-Nepal border. Seventy-seven Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims associated with the Isha Foundation remain unaccounted for

26 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Nepal floods: Indian Embassy issues emergency helplines

For assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807; +977 970 910 7500, the Embassy posted on X

26 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Nepal floods: 291 foreign nationals among hundreds missing

The preliminary figures include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. Authorities are carrying out search and verification efforts with tourism operators, local guides and security agencies

26 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
At least 46 dead, 500 missing after massive flooding sweeps Nepal

The flooding began at approximately 9 am local time when a sudden surge of water rushed down the Bhote Koshi River from Tibet, striking the border districts of Rasuwa and Dhading

26 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
JW Marriott, Andaz face FSSAI notices over pest infestation, food safety lapses

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said samples were collected from both hotels and further action would be taken after laboratory reports are received

26 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Nepal floods: 57 Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Rasuwa district

The floods have reportedly killed at least 17 people, while more than 400 Indians are believed to be trapped in the affected northern region, officials said

26 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
UP has 13.74 lakh pending cases in Fast Track Courts: RTI

Uttar Pradesh accounts for nearly 78 per cent of cases pending before Fast Track Courts across India, with more than 13.74 lakh matters awaiting disposal, according to Department of Justice data obtained under the RTI Act. The country had over 17.54 lakh pending cases across 884 functional FTCs as of June 30, 2026

26 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
SC Lok Adalat settles 1,712 cases, including decades-old disputes

A three-day Special Lok Adalat held by the Supreme Court has resolved 1,712 cases, including several disputes that had remained pending for decades

26 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
INDIA bloc protests MMDR Bill in Odisha, BJP hits back

The INDIA bloc intensified its opposition to the MMDR Amendment Bill in Odisha with a torchlight protest in Bhubaneswar, accusing the BJP of weakening the states control over mineral resources

26 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Army soldier Kishor Waghmare cremated with full military and state honours

Army soldier Kishor Laxman Waghmare, who died on August 22 while undergoing treatment at Punes Command Hospital following a brief illness, was cremated with full military and state honours at his native village of Kalamamba in Maharashtras Beed district

26 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Karnataka lake deaths: Mother, five children found dead in Vijayapura

Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi said police received information around 8.45 a.m. that six bodies had been found floating in the lake. Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel immediately reached the spot and began efforts to identify the deceased

26 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Gujarat to run 6,500 extra bus trips for Raksha Bandhan; 101 buses added

GSRTC has planned additional services on routes connecting major cities such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot. Special buses will also operate towards prominent pilgrimage destinations, including Ambaji, Pavagadh and Somnath

26 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Beed police bust gambling den at closed hotel, seize cash and seven vehicles

Police busted a gambling den allegedly operating from a closed hotel in Devki village, Maharashtras Beed district. Twelve people were booked after officers raided the premises and seized cash, nine mobile phones, a four-wheeler and six two-wheelers worth Rs 8.59 lakh

26 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Nana Patole questions Bhagwat's US visit amid Mamdani's opposition to RSS event

Patole also raised questions about the RSS's registration, funding and activities. He alleged that the organisation was not registered in Maharashtra or elsewhere in India and claimed that its financial operations required greater scrutiny

26 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
No cases registered against RSS, says Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge

He was responding to a question from Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, who had sought details of cases registered against the organisation, its alleged involvement in communal riots and any untoward incidents during its route marches and daily shakhas

26 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Mayawati urges local solution to hijab row, warns against 'narrow politics'

She said the BSP is an Ambedkarite party committed to respecting all sections of society and protecting their lives, property and religion. She also appealed to people to avoid making comments on sensitive issues concerning any religion, religious scriptures or beliefs

26 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Telangana road accident: Six killed, 12 injured after bus hits truck

The incident occurred in Kodad mandal on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway at around 5.15 am when the private travels bus, carrying 42 passengers, proceeding to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh from Hyderabad rammed the truck from the rear side, they said based on preliminary investigation

26 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
Pakistan hospital fire: 15 infants reported dead in Islamabad

At least 15 infants were killed on Wednesday after a fire broke out in a gynaecology ward of a major hospital in Pakistan''s capital Islamabad. The fire incident occurred at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), the largest and well-equipped public hospital in the capital

26 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
UP CM launches lifelong free bus travel scheme for women aged 60 and above

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra Yojana in Lucknow, offering lifelong free bus travel to women aged 60 and above who are residents of the state. Smart travel cards were also distributed

26 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Jharkhand recruitment scam: Accused claims CDPO seats rigged for Rs 10 lakh

Prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari has allegedly told Jharkhand CID that general category CDPO exam seats were rigged for candidates from other states in exchange for money. He claimed the outsourcing agency charged at least Rs 10 lakh per candidate and alleged interview-level manipulation

26 Aug 2026 12:47 pm
Six dead, 20 injured after private bus in Telangana rams into container truck

Six people, including five women, were killed and 20 others injured after a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru rammed into a stationary container truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada National Highway in Suryapet district early Wednesday

26 Aug 2026 12:07 pm
PM Modi, Murmu, Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi, Kharge, Yogi extend Onam, Eid greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, extended greetings to people on Wednesday on the occasions of Onam and Eid Milad-un-Nabi

26 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Noida swine flu cases near 120 as Gautam Buddha Nagar officials issues advisory

Nearly 120 swine flu cases have been reported in Gautam Buddha Nagar, prompting the Health Department to step up monitoring and alert hospitals. Residents have been advised to maintain hygiene, avoid crowded places, watch for symptoms and avoid self-medication

26 Aug 2026 11:53 am
India tells UNSC world must work together to safeguard critical sea lanes

India told the Security Council that the immediate priority should be to reduce the humanitarian impact of conflicts and ensure that essential supplies can continue to reach populations in need

26 Aug 2026 11:37 am
Nanded police arrest 65-year-old burglary accused absconding for 15 years

Nanded police arrested 65-year-old Zumber Chander Kale after nearly 15 years on the run in a 2011 house-breaking case. In a separate Mumbai case, Bangur Nagar police arrested a 29-year-old man allegedly linked to seven theft and burglary cases

26 Aug 2026 11:34 am
Lok Sabha issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs on disqualification pleas

The TMC leader also met Lok Sabha Speaker on August 12 to press for action. This followed a written reminder sent by him on July 27 regarding the pending petitions

26 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Purple fabric reflects 88 per cent of solar radiation and stays 6.2C cooler

Researchers have developed a purple fabric that reflects nearly 88 per cent of solar radiation and emits 96.4 per cent of mid-infrared heat into space. The material stayed up to 6.2 degree C cooler than standard purple cotton, offering a potential new approach to passive cooling

26 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Gaza parents urged to stop children from flying kites

Parents in Gaza have been urged by local camp committees, in coordination with Hamas, to prevent children from flying kites after some kites drifted into Israel. The warning follows Israeli threats of a forceful response to any incendiary launches

26 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Farmer loan bribe cases: Three sentenced to up to 5 years in Lucknow

Special CBI Courts in Lucknow sentenced three people, including two bank officials, to four and five years in jail for demanding and accepting bribes linked to Kisan Credit Card loans

26 Aug 2026 9:20 am
Indulge in the unique flavours of Portugal this weekend in Mumbai

From the familiar batatas fritas to the traditional Caldo Verde, tastes of Portugal will get an inspired spin at a one-night-only pop-up

26 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: CM Rekha Gupta to distribute letters to 4,000 women

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta will distribute official letters to nearly 4,000 women under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, with eligible beneficiaries set to receive Rs 2,500 monthly from September 1

26 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Zohran Mamdani says NYC may lack authority to cancel Mohan Bhagwat event

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he does not support RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats August 29 event but questioned whether the city has jurisdiction to cancel a private gathering

26 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Arunachal Pradesh child trafficking crackdown: 19 children rescued, 3 held

Police rescued 19 children from different parts of Arunachal Pradesh and arrested three suspected brokers in a crackdown on an alleged child trafficking network targeting economically vulnerable families

26 Aug 2026 9:05 am
CBSE Class 12 results: Supreme Court rejects plea to reopen re-evaluation portal

The Supreme Court has declined to order CBSE to reopen its re-evaluation portal for Class 12 students who raised concerns over the On-Screen Marking system, saying it could trigger fresh claims

26 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Trump says Canada cannot survive without US

US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated the trade dispute with Canada, accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices and saying the country could not survive without access to the US market. Canada has vowed to retaliate with matching tariffs on American goods

26 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Initiators of cricket rows cant be less guilty

Jaiswals turnaround resulted in a physical scuffle between him and Fernando

26 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Air pollution: PM2.5 linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000-2020

A global study across 952 locations found PM2.5 was the biggest contributor to air pollution-related cancer, linked to 8.82 million cases between 2000 and 2020

26 Aug 2026 8:57 am
Seriously, who let the 7 Dogs out?

Imagine Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt as extras in a pic with Monica Bellucci for villain, and two rando Arabs as heroes!

26 Aug 2026 8:55 am
US proposes Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir delivered a US proposal to Iran seeking the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to proxy attacks in exchange for sanctions and maritime blockade relief

26 Aug 2026 8:49 am
DRI arrests woman with narcotics contraband worth Rs 3.41 crore in Pune

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized suspected narcotic drugs worth around Rs 3.41 crore and arrested a woman passenger at Pune Railway Junction. Officers recovered 2.53 kg of suspected amphetamine and 878 grams of tablets suspected to contain MDMA

26 Aug 2026 8:33 am
Pune rains: Dengue, chikungunya and H1N1 cases rise amid waterlogging

Persistent rainfall and waterlogging in Pune have raised concerns over mosquito-borne diseases, with dengue and chikungunya cases reported alongside a rise in H1N1 infections.

26 Aug 2026 7:41 am
Pune tribal students hunger strike: One hospitalised as protest enters day 13

The health condition of one of the six students on hunger strike reportedly deteriorated during the agitation, following which he was shifted to a hospital for treatment. The remaining students continued their sit-in at the Adivasi Government Boys Hostel in Manjari

25 Aug 2026 10:24 pm
INDIA bloc stages Odisha protest against MMDR Bill

Leaders of INDIA bloc parties staged a protest in Bhubaneswar against the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, accusing the BJP-led governments of undermining Odishas rights over its mineral resources. The BJP defended the legislation and accused the opposition of misleading people

25 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Latur woman dies after C-section at unauthorised hospital, doctor booked

A 30-year-old woman died after undergoing a Caesarean section at a private hospital in Maharashtras Latur district

25 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
Tornado devastates southern France village, 39 injured

A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring 39 people, including two critically, and damaging around 300 homes. Emergency shelters have been opened as authorities continue relief and rescue operations, with 1,400 households still without electricity

25 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Rahul Gandhi has left PM Modi, Amit Shah far behind: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut shared details of the meeting in a post on X, along with a picture, saying that the two leaders held a detailed discussion on political developments

25 Aug 2026 6:12 pm
US visa rules hit Indian students: Applications to colleges fall 15 per cent

The number of Indian students applying to US colleges fell 15 per cent in 2025-26 compared with the previous year, according to a Common App report. The decline comes amid tighter immigration policies, changing visa rules and uncertainty over post-study work opportunities in the US

25 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Pune Police rewards citizens with cash prizes for reporting traffic violations

The initiative allows citizens to report vehicles allegedly violating traffic rules through the app, helping the traffic police identify offenders and take appropriate action, officials said

25 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Rakhi trade expected to touch Rs 25,000 crore nationwide

According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the overall rakhi trade is expected to reach nearly Rs 25,000 crore across the country this year, with Delhi alone projected to account for around Rs 4,000 crore

25 Aug 2026 5:15 pm