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The emergency facility will provide assistance and information to people affected by the floods and those trying to contact family members in the disaster-hit areas, an official statement issued by the MEA stated
The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi. Mangal Singh's cries reportedly alerted local residents, who informed the Digboi Forest Department
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed officials and four ministers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts for people from the state affected by the Nepal floods. A team has been sent to Kathmandu, while ministers will coordinate with the Centre from Delhi
Addressing a special media briefing on the Nepal disaster in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed India's solidarity with Nepal, offering all possible humanitarian assistance
Among those unaccounted for are hikers, climbers, and tourists from across the world, many of whom travel to Nepal to take on some of the world's highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees visiting the Himalayan nation on pilgrimage
Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K C Venugopal said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unprecedented and called for relief efforts to focus on saving as many lives as possible
India has stepped up flood preparedness along its border with Nepal after devastating flash floods and suspected GLOF activity. NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela said there has been no adverse impact in Indian territory so far, while teams remain ready for rapid deployment
The Tecnam P2006T aircraft, operated by Kanpur-based Garg Aviation Ltd, crashed in the afternoon near the Ganga Barrage, around five nautical miles from Kanpur Civil Airport
Outpatient department (OPD) services at several government hospitals were also affected, while government offices and educational institutions in some districts reported thin attendance after employees took mass casual leave
In separate replies filed before the High Court, the police also argued that the fresh bail pleas were not maintainable in view of the Supreme Court's January 5 order, which had rejected bail for Khalid and Imam while granting relief to five other accused in the case
People aged over 75 were the worst-affected group, with around 9,600 heat-related deaths recorded in a single week in late June, when temperatures in Germany rose above 40 degrees Celsius. Another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid-August, the institute said
At least 178 Indian nationals are missing after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal's Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river regions. Twenty-one Indians were rescued from flood-hit Timure, while Indian missions in Nepal and China have activated emergency helplines
The figure is higher than the sales recorded during the corresponding period of last year's Onam season, indicating strong demand for liquor across the state during the festival period
According to the state government, officials involved in the rescue and coordination efforts identified a group of 28 pilgrims from Tirupati who are currently in Kathmandu. Their safety has been confirmed, providing relief to their families amid the difficult situation in Nepal
The exact sequence of events remains unclear, but torrents of water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border on Wednesday morning. Surveillance video from the Chinese side showed a wall of mud and water crashing over a building as terrified people ran away
A four-seater dual-engine training aircraft crashed near the Ganga Barrage in Kanpur on Thursday, killing instructor Sachin Bhatia from Gujarat and trainee Abhishek Pujari from Karnataka. The aircraft had taken off from the Garg Aviation Training Centre shortly before the crash
The victims were identified as Amol Shinde, 20, and Manoj Shinde, 26. Both men were found trapped inside the drainage chamber under circumstances that were still being investigated
RSS national publicity chief Sunil Ambekar said Bhagwat would engage with people from different faiths and cultural backgrounds at the Universal Oneness Celebration scheduled for August 29
Police said the remains were recovered from riverbanks across several downstream districts along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. The affected districts include Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahu, Nawalparasi East and Nawalparasi West
The Auto-Taxi Workers Association, affiliated with the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, has warned that drivers associations will launch an agitation if the government fails to make a clear announcement on the revised tariff during the debate
The flash flood struck Nepal around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, causing extensive damage in Timure, Syaphrubesi and Rasuwagadhi. Roads, bridges and other infrastructure were washed away, while several people were reported missing
Three passengers, including a woman, were killed and 11 others injured when a speeding truck rammed into a stationary bus from behind on the Purvanchal Expressway here early Thursday, police said
A village deputy sarpanch was found dead in a pool of blood beside a damaged motorcycle on a road in Maharashtra's Beed district. Police are probing the incident as a possible road accident while also examining the possibility of foul play
Police said the victims were residents of Veluru village in Chilakaluripet mandal. They were returning home after attending a birthday party at Kondamanjulur in neighbouring Prakasam district when the accident took place
Scores of other Indians were stranded as rescue and contact efforts continued. Information about those affected remained limited due to the severe disruption of communication networks in flood-hit areas
Devastating flash floods in Nepals Bhotekoshi River have killed at least 157 people and left nearly 400 missing, while India has sent humanitarian and medical assistance for relief efforts
Scientific assessments have identified 47 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Nepal and Tibet that could trigger catastrophic glacial lake outburst floods, threatening communities and infrastructure
Researchers from Wits University in South Africa and the University of Bordeaux in France have developed a laser technique that can transmit optical data through open air while bypassing atmospheric turbulence, without complex computing or costly adaptive optics
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grief over deadly flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, with at least 157 people killed and hundreds missing as the UN supports relief efforts
At least three people have died and 265 are missing after a massive mudslide hit Tibets Gyirong area near the Nepal border. Roads, communications and power supplies were disrupted, while Chinese authorities launched large-scale rescue and relief operations
China has reportedly test-fired a new variant of the YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile featuring a black radar-absorbing coating. Military experts said the coating could reduce radar detection and improve the missiles stealth and camouflage capabilities
The US has expressed solidarity with Nepal after devastating floods killed 157 people and left hundreds missing, offering humanitarian assistance and urging citizens to follow safety advisories
Ahmedabad Customs seized 299.490 grams of concealed gold jewellery worth Rs 49.23 lakh from passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Kuwait following AIU profiling
A woman and her five children were found dead in Bhutnal Lake in Karnatakas Vijayapura. Police suspect suicide, but the exact circumstances behind the six deaths remain under investigation
Over the years, Indias multiple wicketkeeping choices for a series and instances of two wicketkeepers figuring in one playing XI like Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel have tickled lovers of cricket trivia
BMCs pre-Ganeshotsav inspection of idol routes highlights a larger concern: Mumbais potholes and unsafe roads need the same urgent attention to protect human lives year-round
A Delhi court convicted alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge over bail in a 2017 corruption case
India rejected observations by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as politically motivated and malicious, reaffirming its commitment to combating racial discrimination
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the Bihar government over student protests, questioning BPSC exam irregularities, alleged paper leaks, recruitment delays and the police response to protesters
Six people, including five women, were killed and at least 12 injured after a private EV bus carrying 42 passengers rammed a truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway in Telangana
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State disaster management authorities have established contact with the four tourists two from Mumbai and two from Pune and are monitoring their situation
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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
According to officials, the woman fell from a window of a flat on the 10th floor and became caught in an adjacent tree, around 20 to 25 feet above the ground
The Thane district administration has appealed to citizens and tourists from the district who are currently stranded due to Nepal floods, as well as families unable to establish contact with relatives there, to immediately register their details on the Maharashtra government's Sahayata Emergency Evacuation Registration Portal
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
The drill will be conducted between 12 noon and 1 pm as part of preventive fire safety measures at the tunnel. During this period, vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will not be allowed to pass through the Igatpuri Tunnel
Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule addressed the overstepping issues affecting spinners against Sri Lanka, jokingly proposing free-hits in Test cricket

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