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475 Dead, Morgues Run Out Of Space As Bodies Keep Washing Ashore After Nepal Flash Floods

There are some dire consequences from the recent flash floods that have wreaked havoc within the Bhotekoshi River basin in Nepal, which have resulted in a casualty count of at least 475 deaths. With the recovery of bodies continuing, the shortage

28 Aug 2026 3:18 pm
Nepal Flash Flood New Videos: Visuals Show People Swept Away, Buildings Crushed By Floodwaters

More disturbing visuals have emerged on social media showing the scale of destruction caused by the devastating flash floods in Nepal. One of the videos, reportedly from the Rasuwa Hydropower Project, shows Nepal Army personnel rescuing two people who had remained

28 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
Nepal Flash Flood: Water Dam On Tibetan Side Bursts Again; Police Issues Alert

The water dam on the Tibetan side has burst again days after the flash flood that killed close to 470. Nepal Police, in a post on X, issued an alert: Information has been received that the water dam on the Tibetan

28 Aug 2026 11:55 am
13 Glacial Lakes in U'khand Identified as 'Senstive'; CM Dhami Directs Regular Monitoring

With 13 glacial lakes in Uttarakhand identified as sensitive, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday directed officials to strengthen regular monitoring and safety measures, citing potential risks posed by them in the hilly regions. According to instructions issued to State

28 Aug 2026 8:01 am
400+ Dead In Nepal Floods: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Offers Condolences To China, But No Word For Nepal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the devastating flash floods and landslides that struck China's border region.

27 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Caught On Cam: Two Men Seen Stealing Gold Earrings From Dead Body Washed Up In Nepal

At times when neighbouring country Nepal is under a devastating situation after a flash flood hits, reportedly killing around 400 people and about 1400 gone missing. Amid the rescue operation, a shocking video has come forth where two people were captured

27 Aug 2026 10:31 pm
Nepal Floods: Twin Children Rescued By Army, Emotional Video Of Soldiers Comforting Them Goes Viral

Nepal witnessed horrific flash floods where over 350 people have been reportedly killed and about 300 Indians missing in which 21 have been rescued. As the rescue operation is on, a heartwarming video of twin children being comforted by Nepal Army

27 Aug 2026 9:47 pm
Nepal Could Face Another Flood Threat As China Warns Barrier Lake Could Breach In 3 Days

Nepal may be facing yet another flood threat, barely a day after a devastating flash flood swept through Rasuwa district, which borders Tibet. Rasuwagadhi checkpoint in Rasuwa is an important overland gateway to Tibet for pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar. The

27 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
'DM Uncle, Road Banwa Dijiye': Little Girl

A simple wish from a young girl to fix the road around her house is what has grabbed the attention of social media users. In a viral video, a young girl asks the district administration to fix a road that is

27 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Over 800 Missing After Flash Floods in Nepal, Authorities Say

Nepal on Thursday said that more than 800 people, including nearly 580 tourists, were missing in the massive flash floods that swept through the country, leaving 165 dead. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) in a statement said

27 Aug 2026 11:42 am
Nepal Flash Flood: Here Are The Helpline Numbers

At least 105 Indians are missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet on Wednesday, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said in a statement. It said 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, have been

26 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Modi Cabinet 3.0 Reshuffle: Who Could Exit, Who May Join? Check The List

BJP's party reshuffle under new president Nitin Nabin has now started the speculations of possible Union Cabinet reshuffle. Now the party could bring young leaders and more allies into the Modi government 3.0. With this some of the ministers can also

25 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
Her Choice, Stop Trolling Women: Rahul Gandhi Backs Kriti Sanon After Raksha Bandhan Ad Row

Actor Kriti Sanon who is facing trolling has got a support from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha. Kriti Sanon is facing trolling over her outfit in Rakhsha Bandhan jewellery advertisement on social media. Now Rahul

25 Aug 2026 11:00 pm
Indian Drone Hit Kirana Hills Accidentally During Operation Sindoor, Says Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has now opened up about on a question that remained unsolved during the Operation Sindoor in May 2025. He said that one Indian loitering munition may struck in Pakistan's Kirana Hills, which is

25 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Canada Hits Back At Trump With Retaliatory Tariffs On $20 Billion Of US Goods

Canada has announced its new tariffs worth C$27.6 billion (US$19.94 billion) on American goods in response to US's latest 50 percent tariffs on Canadian products. The new tariffs will start apply from 8 September and it will cover around 700 US

25 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
CJP Expands Organisation With New Appointments: Check Full List Of Spokespersons, Secretaries

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced its expanded organisational structure as it is going to continue its nationwide campaign

25 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
Where And How Should We Kill Barron Trump?: Iranian TV Airs Threat Video, Claims $10 Million Bounty

Iranian state television has broadcast footage that appears to show surveillance of Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of US President Donald Trump, along with claims that a $10 million bounty has been placed on his head. The video was aired on

25 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Karnataka Govt Suspends Food Licences of e-commerce Platforms For Selling Dhatura

The Karnataka government has directed authorities to suspend, until further orders, the food licences of e-commerce platforms Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and Bigbasket over the online sale and distribution of Dhatura fruits/seeds, citing public health and food safety concerns. The government also

25 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Who Is the Girl Seen Kissing Rahul Gandhi at Pune

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi recently interacted with the students at

24 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
No Road, No Help: Villagers Carry Dead Man

A flood-hit village in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district witnessed a shocking incident after residents had to use empty drums as a makeshift raft to carry the body of a dead man back to home. The incident took place in Rauli Gram

24 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
One Nation, One Election: Which States May Have Their Assembly Terms Cut Short?

The idea of holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together could bring a major change to India's electoral calendar, but it may also mean that several state governments have to give up a part of their current or future terms. With

24 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Two MLAs, Four Others Injured in Delhi Car Crash Near PWD Office

Two MLAs, including Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Kirari, were among six people who sustained minor injuries after two cars collided near the PWD office in central Delhi on Saturday night, police said. The accident occurred around 9.30 pm when

24 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Irregularities: CID Questions JSSC Secretary, Abhay Tiwari

The Jharkhand CID summoned JSSC secretary Sudhir Gupta and family members of Abhay Tiwari, a suspect in the investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment examinations, for interrogation. Gupta was interrogated for several hours after the CID raided the Jharkhand Staff

18 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Pakistan Army Reviews Operation Sindoor Documentary, Here's How They Responded

The Army of Pakistan has criticised the recent documentary released on Operation Sindoor for its one-sided portrayal of the military operation as highly dramatised. The documentary 'Declassified: Operation Sindoor' was recently released on 15th August and consists of senior

18 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
Punjab to Add 100 'PRTC Junior' Buses by September, Fleet to Expand by 1,279 Buses: Harpal Singh Cheema

Punjab plans 1,279 new government buses, boosting rural connectivity, expanding PRTC and PUNBUS services, and introducing 15 premium airport buses to Delhi.

18 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
JSSC-CGL Exams Cancelled: Hemant Soren Orders Probe Into Recruitment Irregularities Since 2014

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday decided to cancel the JSSC-CGL examinations after he conceded to the demands of the protesters who alleged corruption in the state's recruitment process. Hemant Soren said the state Cabinet has decided to cancel the

17 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
450 Students, Only 7 Teachers: Lucknow School Protest Puts Sarvodaya System Under Spotlight

Students of Jayaprakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Lucknow's Para area staged a road blockage protest on August 14. They complained of a shortage of teachers and alleged that food, cleanliness, and other facilities were not up to standard. According to witnesses,

17 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
Boston University Degree Row: CJP

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has responded to allegations about his educational background, saying he is prepared to display his Boston University degree and scholarship documents publicly. Speaking on a video uploaded to X, Dipke refuted the online claims

17 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
How Smriti Irani's Comeback With Key Role Is Linked To BJP's Focus On Upcoming UP Elections

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has formed a new team with Nitin Nabin as president, and in this new setup, one of the most famous politicians reshuffled into the party's fold is the former Union Minister Smriti Irani. With this announcement,

17 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
AAP Hits Back at PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Naxal' Remark: Kejriwal Says, 'I Am a Mann Ki Naxal'; Sanjay Singh Asks, 'Are Students Naxals?'

AAP hits back at Modi's Mann Ki Naxal comments, arguing questioning the system signals patriotism and highlighting demands for better schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.

17 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Meet Deepak Mhaskey, The New Chief IT Chief Who Replaced Amit Malviya

Deepak Mhaskey has been appointed as the new IT cell chief of the BJP. He has replaced Amit Malviya, who had held the position since 2015 and was also the party's co-in-charge for West Bengal. Joining him in the restructured digital

17 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Odisha Floods: Schools Closed as 2.70 Lakh People Affected, 400 Students Stranded

Flood waters have wreaked havoc in the state, with nearly 2.70 lakh people affected as several rivers are witnessing rises in water levels. The damage to infrastructure and property has mounted with authorities closing schools in four districts while also worrying

17 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
10 Women, 6 Minority Community Leaders Find Place In Nitin Nabin's New BJP National Team | Who Are They?

The BJP on Monday named as many as 10 women, including former Union minister Smriti Irani, and six leaders from minority communities to its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin. The party leaders described the newly constituted

17 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
Former AAP, Congress Leaders Who Joined BJP, Now Made National Secretaries Under Nitin Nabin | Who Are They?

The Bharatiya Janata Party released a new list of national office bearers of the party headed by the Union President of the party- Nitin Nabin. The new organizational structure consists of 13 national vice-presidents, 8 national general secretaries, and 16 national

17 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal Among 22 Leaders Given Key Roles Under Nitin Nabin | Check Who Gets What

Inside Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a major reshuffle has taken place after the national party president - Nitin Nabin welcomes several experienced leaders and prominent political figures into the new central team. The revamped team includes 13 national vice

17 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Who Killed Twisha Sharma - Husband Or Mother-In-Law? CBI Files 636 Page Chargesheet, Check Here

In the latest development on the Twisha Sharma death case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its chargesheet highlighting key developments in th investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The chargesheet is of 636 - page

17 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Jharkhand Student Protest: Rahul Asks Soren to Meet Students' Representatives, Resolve Issue

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren over the student protests in the state, urging him to personally meet with representatives of the protesting students and take appropriate action towards the resolution of the issue. Gandhi

17 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
BJP New Team: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur Likely To Make Comeback

Former Union ministers Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani are expected to return to the BJP's national organisation as the party president unveils his new team on Monday, CNN-News18 reported, citing sources. Thakur is a five-time MP from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur and

17 Aug 2026 11:49 am
7 Killed in Stampede-Like Incident At Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

Seven people died in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai on Monday. Several injuries reported. Speaking to reporters, SDPO Shivam Kumar said,Seven casualties have been reported. It is being said that an electric pole fell there and people

17 Aug 2026 8:36 am
PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' Remark Sparks Political Slugfest: Chidambaram, Rijiju Trade Barbs

On the occasion of 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated nation for successfully eradicating Naxalites and warned to remain vigilant against what he termed dimagi Naxals (ideological or mental Naxals). However, PM Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark became the subject

17 Aug 2026 8:21 am
Jharkhand Recruitment Row: Govt to Hold Fresh Talks With Protesters Today

The Jharkhand government has invited job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations for another round of talks on Monday, officials said on Sunday. The development came a day after the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, which is spearheading the agitation, announced

17 Aug 2026 7:27 am
UP Heavy Rain: CM Yogi Adityanath Orders 24-Hour Compensation for Affected Families

The heavy rain and severe waterlogging have disrupted life across many parts of Uttar Pradesh that had forced CM Yogi Adityanath to take action. CM Yogi Adityanath has asked the officials to provide compensation to the people who have got affected

16 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Tamil Nadu, Delhi Weather Update: Heavy Rain Likely as IMD Monitors Low-Pressure Formation Over Bay of Bengal

Rain is expected to continue being a major concern over several parts of the country as Tamil Nadu witnesses showers and thunderstorms, while Delhi too receives some relief in the form of light rain, according to the latest India Meteorological Department

16 Aug 2026 1:42 pm
Watch | Goosebumps At Attari Border As Grand Beating Retreat Ceremony Sets The Stage For I-Day

The Punjab border of Attari-Wagah has been decorated with the colors of the Indian National flag as the security forces gear up for the 80th anniversary of Independence Day on August 15. There was a final rehearsal of the

14 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Cockroach Row: CJI Kant Says Remarks Misused with 'Malicious Intent' to Mislead Country's Youth

Voicing concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media without adequate context, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that his oral remarks were misquoted and misused with malicious intent to mislead the youth of the

14 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
What Have I Done?: The Moment Pakistan Founder Jinnah Confronted The Horrors of Partition

As Partition tore through the subcontinent in 1947, millions were forced to flee across a newly drawn border amid communal violence, killings and looting, and it was against this backdrop that Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah, after seeing streams of people

14 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
What Is Partition Horrors Remembrance Day? History, Significance And Why It Matters

August 14 is remembered as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day each year to remember the millions of people who suffered during the Partition of India in 1947. This day comes just a day before India's Independence Day. Partition resulted in

14 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Census 2027: Get Ready To Answer 40 Questions Notified by Modi Government

The Centre has finalised the questionnaire for the second phase of Census 2027. The Population Enumeration, which will collect information on each individual, will include questions on caste, Aadhaar, bank accounts and COVID-19 vaccination, among others. The second phase will go

14 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Sabarimala Temple To Open On August 16 For Chingam Pujas: Darshan Timings, Onam Dates And Travel Arrangements

The famed Lord Ayyappa Temple at Sabarimala here will open on August 16 for Chingam month pujas, with the TDB and KSRTC making extensive arrangements for devotees. Onam, the harvest festival, is celebrated during the auspicious Malayalam month of

14 Aug 2026 3:08 pm