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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, August 27, that 288 Indian nationals are missing in Nepal following the devastating flash floods. The disaster has claimed 359 lives, while thousands of people are still reported missing. It is among the worst disasters Nepal has witnessed in recent years. Anupam Kher has reacted to the destruction caused in Nepal.

The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) on Thursday said that the Indo-Nepal Maitri Bus Sewa between Delhi and Kathmandu on August 28-29 has been put on hold due to flash flood in neighbouring country. This has been done as a preventive measure due to massive flash floods, an official from the DTC said.

Amid the worsening situation caused by floods and natural disasters in Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up efforts to ensure the safe return of people from the state who may be stranded across the border. Following directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, a large-scale relief and rescue operation has been launched to reach Uttar Pradesh residents in Nepal and evacuate them to safety wherever required. The state government is also keeping a close watch on the situation in di

Amid large-scale devastation caused in Nepal due to flash flood, a barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal could face another high risk of breaching over...

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable in Nepal following the devastating flash floods in the neighbouring country. Addressing a press briefing, Jaiswal said the missing Indians include...

Nepal was battered by the flash floods that struck three districts of the country's central region on Wednesday, claiming at least 178 lives while over 800 remain missing. The flash floods swept away bridges, destroyed power projects and everything that came into its way.

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha are currently stranded in Nepal amid the devastating flash floods in the country. Their family has confirmed that the couple is safe.Kharaj is a familiar face in Bengali cinema and has appeared in several popular films, including Kahaani, Special 26, The Namesake, Accident, Muktodhara and Jaatishwar.His Hindi film credits also include Yuva, Parineeta, Laga Chunari Mein Daag and Lafangey Parindey.

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said on Thursday that more than 300 Indians are among those who went missing following a flash flood that struck the country on Wednesday, leaving at least 160 people dead...

The devastating floods in Nepal have left at least 163 people dead so far , and over 750 are reported missing as the calamitytriggered a heightened alert in neighbouring Indian states, with authorities in nine districts of Bihar and seven districts of Uttar Pradesh stepping up preparedness amid fears of a rise in river levels.

More than 133Indians, including several pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, are reported missing, while scores of others remain stranded in Nepal after devastating flash floods swept through parts of the country. The floods have...

The devastating flash floods that struck Nepal on Wednesday was caused by a 'glacial collapse' and a 'debris flow' that ultimately led to the disaster that left around 160 people dead , said the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday.

The flash floods in Nepal that swept the country on Wednesday has claimed nearly 160 lives, said the police, while adding that 157 bodies have been recovered. However, the death count is expected to rise, as more than 750 people remain missing.

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

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.

India and China on Tuesday held the 25th round of talks between their Special Representatives on the boundary question, with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressing the need to...

Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor's upcoming film Eetha has got a new release date. The Laxman Utekar-directed film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28, will now release on December 4, 2026. The...

Three former IAS officers, a former IPS officer and four retired military officers were among those interviewed on Tuesday (August 11) for the post of the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, sources said.The candidates were questioned about their religious practices, as well as their vision and plans for the development and management of the Ram temple.

You can live with roommates, spend most of your day talking to colleagues and have a calendar packed with plans, yet still feel deeply alone. In India's increasingly busy cities, loneliness is not always about having nobody around . Sometimes, it is about not having anyone who truly knows how you are doing.

Fresh claims of China allegedly carrying out a slow encroachment into Arunachal Pradesh have been rejected by government sources, who termed the allegations circulating on social media as attention-seeking ploys without specific evidence. According to...

Jan Suraj founder and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Tuesday visited his Assembly constituency, met local residents and took stock of their concerns. During an interaction with people, Kishor made a major announcement on employment, saying his office would work towards arranging jobs for at least 10,000 educated youths from Bankipur.He also spoke about education, ration cards, pensions and government schools, while hitting out at the Bihar government over employment and education-

Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), one of India's richest civic bodies, is preparing to move towards a more digital and paperless system. However, a proposal to purchase more than 300 tablets for corporators, senior officials and committee heads has triggered a political controversy, with the estimated cost running around 6 crore. While the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress have termed the proposal unnecessary expenditure, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena hav

The familiar core of Mirzapur remains intact. Pankaj Tripathi returns as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal reprises Guddu Pandit and Divyenndu returns as Munna Tripathi. Their characters have driven the central conflict of the series across...

The pilot-in-command of Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, tested positive for drugs during a post-flight screening, according to media reports.The pilot has undergone...

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested an absconding operator-cum-director of the examination-conducting agency in connection with the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Junior Engineer paper leak case, four years after the examination was cancelled, said officials on Tuesday.

The government has announced a major update for people planning to buy electric vehicles in India as the PM E-DRIVE scheme has been extended until March 31, 2028. However, the incentive available on electric two-wheelers has been reduced, with the subsidy per kilowatt-hour (kWh) cut by half. With the revised rules now in place, prospective EV buyers need to understand how the new incentive structure will affect the benefits available to them.

Bihar has had a prohibition policy in place for nearly a decade, but the latest figures from the state's Excise and Police departments revealed the massive scale of enforcement under the law. According to a...

Argentine legend Lionel Messi has reportedly taken a break from football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi . His father, Jorge, passed away a few days ago at a clinic in Rosario after a prolonged illness.

The government is likely to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination, said sources on Tuesday.

The Maharashtra government on Tuesday issued road safety directives to all local authorities, ordering an immediate ban on illegally constructed dhabas, eateries and other commercial structures within the Right of Way (ROW) along national highways...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared a new video on his official Instagram account and made a special appeal to citizens ahead of Independence Day. In the video, he is seen urging people across...

The wait is finally over. The trailer of Mirzapur: The Movie is out, giving fans a closer look at the big-screen continuation of the popular franchise. After the action-packed teaser, the trailer brings back several...

After creating a huge buzz with its record-breaking teaser, the team behind Eetha has now announced a new theatrical release date.The film stars Shraddha Kapoor and Randeep Hooda in the lead roles.

Air India's outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson was summoned by theMinistry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday in connection with the Phuket-Delhi flight incident, sources said.Wilson was summoned to the Ministry of Civil Aviation headquarters as the government stepped up scrutiny of the airline following the recent AI2379 mid-air incident and a series of operational concerns.

Suniel Shetty is turning 65, but the fitness levels of the actor are still being discussed. Known for keeping himself in excellent physical shape even after several years in the industry, Shetty has always said that his workout routine was not just about exercising. For him, what goes on the plate matters just as much.

Job aspirants sitting on dharna for more than three weeks in Ranchi marched to the Jharkhand Assembly on Monday. Police had to resort to a lathi charge and tear gas to disperse them. The protesters...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11) refused to interfere with the Calcutta High Court's order denying interim relief to the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had sought permission to operate...

Amid the ongoing agitation by students over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, state Health Minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari has levelled a serious allegation against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Ansari claimed that BJP MLAs who staged a protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence on Monday (August 10) were not merely demonstrating, but had allegedly put the Chief Minister's life at risk.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday as a rebound in crude oil prices and uncertainties around the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 388.19 points or 0.49 per cent to 78,154.25. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 78,509.77 and a low of 78,048.26, gyrating 461.51 points. Similarly, the 50-share NSE Nifty ended 112.10 points or 0.46 per cent lower at 24,471.70. However, the broader market ended the session mixed. While the BSE Mid

The Punjab Police has fact-checked BJP MP Harbhajan Singh over his post on zombie drug clip. The Punjab Police in a post on X said, he video being circulated is from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthannot Punjaband...

A Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia over crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during Syrias 14-year conflict, which is estimated to have claimed around half a million lives.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday staged a protest march from the Old Vidhan Sabha to the New Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi , intensifying the ongoing agitation by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand.

A Chinese Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite exploded shortly after liftoff from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in southern China on Monday, according to a Reuters report. Footage circulating on social media...

Poonam Dhillon, actress and CINTAA President, has spoken out about the ongoing controversy within the Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA). The dispute has involved resignations from the committee, disagreements over the Cine Artistes Welfare Trust (CAWT) and allegations against office bearers.

The Tata Nano was once the most loved compact, budget four-wheeler for Indian roads. There is a fresh buzz around the possibility of the car making a comeback, but with advancements. Leaks state that the new car is expected to come in an electric version.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar has sparked a massive row with his anti-abortion remarks. Prabhakar recently took part in an anti-abortion rally and spoke against abortion. During the gathering, which explicitly criticised the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act (MTP Act), Prabhakar reportedly echoed global anti-abortion sentiments by declaring that life begins at conception. The Speaker's presence and rhetoric at the rally drew sharp criticism from progressive voices and rights advoc

A Delhi-based woman says she was left frightened after a Rapido bike rider arrived in a car and repeatedly asked her to get inside, even though neither the vehicle nor the rider matched the details on her booking. The incident reportedly took place late at night near Sector 16 Noida Metro station.

The NEET PG city intimation slip 2026 will be released soon, the candidates can check and download city slip pdf on the official website - natboard.edu.in , once released. NEET PG city slip login credentials are - user ID and password. NEET PG is scheduled to be held on August 30.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari's helicopter makes emergency landing in Bengal's Kolaghat due to bad weather. More to follow...

Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups is all set to release on August 26 after multiple delays. The film's trailer was launched at a mega event in Bengaluru on August 8. Two days later, the makers unveiled that the film will be released in IMAX format as well. This means that two of the Kannada superstar's films will release in IMAX this year - Toxic and Ramayana.