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A Clear Message: Nepal Leader Says Gen Z Protest Was No Sudden Event

You start to think that I am the most powerful, and you start undermining the institutions. And you start undervaluing the public accountability... I suggest that RSP also learn from the failures of history, said Gagan Kumar Thapa.

27 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
270 Killed In Nepal Flash Floods, Thousands Still Missing, Rescue Underway

Nepal Police on Thursday said that the death toll rose to 270 in the flash floods on the Bhotekoshi River after 93 more bodies were recovered.

27 Aug 2026 5:56 pm
359 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods, Search Continues For Survivors

Nepalese officials said that the flood rushed downstream after hitting the main market area of the district and devoured people, animals, buildings and public infrastructure on its way.

27 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
Visa Rejected, Bengal Woman Returns Home. Her Group Goes Missing In Nepal

Had her Chinese visa been granted, she would have been among the 33 people from the state who had planned to travel to the Himalayan country as part of the pilgrimage.

27 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
Ex-Union Minister Mukul Roy's Daughter-In-Law Missing In Flood-Hit Nepal

His wife Sarmistha Bhowmik Roy, who lives in North 24 Parganas district, said she has had no contact with her husband since the night of August 25.

27 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Gen-Z Key In Scaling Up India-Nepal Economic Ties: Industry Leaders To NDTV

Kamlesh Agarwal, the President of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, called India and Nepal complementary economies who can create an integrated ecosystem.

27 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Nepal Floods: 'My Parents Were At Border Minutes Before Flood Hit' | Kin Of Missing Couple

Aashna Ahuja, whose parents are among those missing after the devastating floods near the Tibet-Nepal border, speaks to NDTV about their last known movements. Aashna says she spoke to her parents around 7:30 a.m. local time, when they were in Saga after completing their Kailash Yatra. They later travelled towards the Tibet-Nepal border and were last known to be at the border crossing office at around 9 a.m. She says the flood hit the office just 10-15 minutes after they arrived. Aashna says she

27 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Nepal Flood Rescue: Sniffer Dogs Help Army Hunt For Survivors

Nepal is racing against time to rescue survivors after devastating flash floods left a trail of death and destruction across the country. The death toll has crossed 270, with dozens injured and hundreds rescued as the Nepal Army, police and armed forces intensify search and relief operations. Specially trained sniffer and rescue dogs are helping teams search through debris for possible survivors, while army helicopters are being used to reach isolated villages and areas cut off by washed-away ro

27 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
27 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
Dabur Says Nepal Arm Operations Not Impacted By Floods; Overall Impact Likely Negligible

While some disruption is expected at the distributor level, Dabur said the impact is limited.

27 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
288 Indians Missing After Nepal Floods, 21 Rescued, Says Centre

For now, 288 Indians remain uncontactable, 21 have been rescued, and efforts are continuing to locate and assist the remaining Indian nationals affected by the disaster.

27 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Nepal Floods: 37 From Tamil Nadu Missing, CM Vijay Deputes 4 Ministers To Delhi For Relief Measures

Over 130 Indians, including many pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, were reported missing, while scores of others remained stranded after flash floods swept through Nepal's central districts.

27 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
'Our Approach Is To Give A Helping Hand': India On Nepal Flood Relief

India has said it is extending bilateral assistance to Nepal following the devastating flash floods and will consider further support based on requests from the Nepalese government. At a press briefing, officials said India has already provided medicines as part of its humanitarian assistance and is ready to respond to additional requests. India also said it is aware that foreign nationals have been affected and could assist with evacuation if the situation requires it. Officials stressed that I

27 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Nepal Floods: 24x7 Control Room Set-Up In Ministry Of External Affairs - Check Key Contact Numbers

The telephone numbers to contact the MEA's Control Room are:+91 112308 8718, +91 112308 8719.

27 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Nepal Tragedy: DK Shivakumar Speaks To Stranded Kannadigas, Says 'Do Not Panic'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar spoke to Kannadigas stranded in Nepal following the devastating flash floods and assured them that rescue operations are underway. Urging them not to panic, DKS said, Everything will be okay and asked those stranded to have faith in God as authorities continue efforts to bring them to safety.

27 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
Nepal Flash Floods: CM Vijay Orders Urgent Help For Tamil Nadu Survivors

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has chaired a review meeting to oversee relief and rescue measures following the tragedy in Nepal. He has directed Tamil Nadu's Resident Commissioner in New Delhi, Ashish Kumar, IAS, along with a team, to proceed to Kathmandu and coordinate with Nepali authorities to assist in rescue efforts and facilitate the safe return of survivors. CM Vijay has also directed four ministers handling PWD, School Education, Agriculture and Non-Resident Tamils to travel to Delhi t

27 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
Sadhguru On Nepal Flash Floods: 'Phones Are Off, Roads Are Blocked'

With a profound sense of pain and regret, Sadhguru speaks about the devastating flash floods near the Tibet-Nepal border. He says reports indicate thousands of people are missing on the Nepal side, while communication networks remain down and roads have been blocked, making it impossible for his team to reach the affected area. Sadhguru says his organisation has informed the embassies of the countries involved and is actively monitoring the situation, but access to the disaster zone remains seve

27 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
China Warns Barrier Lake On Tibet-Nepal Border Could Breach Within 72 Hours

Authorities in Beijing have also identified a risk from a barrier lake upstream from the Himalayan border crossing that could complicate rescue efforts, CCTV reported.

27 Aug 2026 3:13 pm
Defence Agency's Ex-Chief, Wife Among 31 Pilgrims Stranded In Nepal Floods

At least 270 people have died and over 800 are missing in Nepal floods that swept away homes, bridges, and villages.

27 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Can't Replace Father With Mother: Nepal Minister On China Or India Query

The Minister underlined that his country's relationship dynamics are based on ational interest while answering a question on alanced diplomacy.

27 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Climate Change Boosted Risk Of Devastating Nepal Flood: Experts

While the exact cause of Wednesday's disaster is still being analysed, scientists say it probably began with a massive ice-rock avalanche on the northern slopes of Nepal's Langtang Lirung peak into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibetan side.

27 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
Indian-Origin US Couple On Kailash Yatra Goes Missing In Nepal Flash Floods

Deepak and Madhu Ahuja were last seen in Saga, Tibet, where they met with Sadhguru alongside their Yatra group before departing south toward the Nepalese border.

27 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
No Boasting: Shashi Tharoor's Advice To Media As India Sends Help To Nepal

Calling for a change in India's attitude towards Nepal, Tharoor said it is important for New Delhi to treat Nepal as a sovereign, equal country.

27 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Did China's Geological Disaster Dam Cause Floods In Nepal? Beijing Replies

Voices in Nepal have questioned that even when the border facilities at the Rasuwagadhi-Gyirong crossing and Gyirong port were hit, warnings could have been issued to save lives downstream.

27 Aug 2026 12:39 pm
Nepal Floods | Shashi Tharoor On Nepal Floods: Nepal Needs All The Help It Can Get

Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed solidarity with Nepal after devastating floods and landslides in the north. He highlighted the destruction of roads, highways and 18 bridges, as well as serious damage to eight hydroelectric stations. Tharoor praised India's immediate relief response and said New Delhi should provide whatever assistance Nepal needs, while expressing hope that more missing Indians will be found.

27 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Sports Diplomacy, Tech, Start-Ups: Envoy On How India Is Helping Nepal

The envoy elaborated that there's a great exchange of people and ideas between the two South Asian countries.

27 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Nepal Flash Floods Wash Away Route To Kailash Mansarovar

Nepals devastating flash floods have washed away a key highway route leading towards the Tibet border and Kailash Mansarovar, leaving the popular pilgrimage route severely damaged. Several groups travelling for the Mansarovar Yatra have been reported missing, with rescue teams using helicopters to search for stranded travellers. Family members have also travelled from Kathmandu in search of their relatives, while army helicopters may be required to evacuate people stranded beyond the destroyed s

27 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
14 Most Devastating Videos Of Nepal Floods

The video is a compilation of videos highlighting the destruction caused by deadly Nepal floods. At least 160 people were killed and hundreds more reported missing after devastating flash floods ripped through northern Nepal on Wednesday, smashing through communities and infrastructure near the country's border with China.

27 Aug 2026 12:05 pm
300 Indians Missing After Nepal Flash Floods, Death Toll Rises To Over 160: Minister Shisir Khanal

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal explained that foreign pilgrims, including Indians, typically take a route through the affected area en route to the Manasarovar Yatra.

27 Aug 2026 12:02 pm
'Accusation Helps Nothing: Chinese Embassy Responds To Viral Claim Over Nepal Flash Floods

China has rejected claims that it withheld flood warnings from Nepal, calling the allegations fake news. Beijing said an earthquake triggered an avalanche and landslide, urging focus on rescue efforts.

27 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Nepal And India Share Narayani-Gandak River And Flood Risk That Comes With It

In Nepal, it is Narayani, and by the time it reaches India, the river is called Gandak. It is the same river that flows from Nepal into India.

27 Aug 2026 11:29 am
Amid Flood, Nepal Minister Talks About 'Action-Oriented' 'Rockstar' PM Shah

Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit in Kathmandu, Khanal described Shah as an action-oriented prime minister who wants fast results from his cabinet.

27 Aug 2026 11:19 am
What Melts In Himalayas...: Nepal Minister Flags 'Common Threat' To India

Shishir Khanal said that India, China, Nepal and Bhutan are connected by ecology and will have to keep their differences aside and work together.

27 Aug 2026 11:13 am
Nepal Flash Floods: 37 From Tamil Nadu, 77 Isha Foundation Members Among Missing Statewise List

More than 300 Indians remain missing after flash floods swept through Nepal's central districts, caused by an avalanche blocking the Bhotekoshi River tributary.

27 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Unprecedented Disaster, Relief Ops On: Nepal PM On Flash Floods

Nepal PM Balendra Shah said that the Nepali Army has so far rescued 116 people from Timure in Rasuwa district.

27 Aug 2026 10:43 am
Not As Big As It Is Made Out To Be: Nepal Minister On Border Row With India

The Minister acknowledged that there are some issues and that mechanisms are in place to deal with it.

27 Aug 2026 10:34 am
NDTV Ground Report From Nepal Villages Swallowed By Mudslide

Within minutes, the flood surged downstream, sweeping much of the settlement in the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts of Nepal.

27 Aug 2026 10:24 am
'Nearly 300 Indians Among Thousands Reported Missing': Nepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal On Floods

He added that the Nepal government has been in constant with embassies of other countries regarding the safety of the foreign nationals reported missing.

27 Aug 2026 10:03 am
Earthquake May Have Triggered Glacier Collapse, Flash Floods In Nepal: ISRO

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake may have triggered the collapse of a type of a glacier called a 'cirque glacier'.

27 Aug 2026 9:32 am
10 Videos Show Devastating Impact Of Nepal's Flash Floods As Hundreds Missing

A massive landslide triggered devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border, killing over 150 people and leaving hundreds missing, including tourists and police personnel, as rescue operations...

27 Aug 2026 8:22 am
Villages Wiped Out: Aerial Video Shows Devastating Aftermath Of Nepal Floods

The surge of water hit villages and towns on the path of two rivers -- Bhote Kosi and Trishuli -- sweeping homes, roads, bridges, and power plants away in Nepal.

27 Aug 2026 8:01 am
NDTV World 'Anviksha' India-Nepal Dialogue Live Updates: Event To Bring Together Politicians, Diplomats, Business Leaders

NDTV World's 'Anviksha' India-Nepal Dialogue Live Updates: The event in Kathmanduwill focus on Nepal and its relationship with India.

27 Aug 2026 7:12 am
What Scientists Know So Far About Nepal's Deadly Floods

Nepal Flash Floods: The cause of the deadly landslide and flood along the Nepal-Tibet border isn't yet certain, but experts say the risk of such events is compounded by the extreme topography of the Himalayas.

27 Aug 2026 4:13 am
Nepal Floods: 32-Member Kolkata Group Among Many From West Bengal Untraceable

Nepal Flash Floods: More than 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after the flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal.

27 Aug 2026 1:14 am
Agonising Wait For News In Tamil Nadu As Nepal Flood Hits Pilgrim Convoy

The pilgrims were travelling in three buses towards Tibet when the region was hit by flash floods

27 Aug 2026 12:43 am
Key Mountain Development Institute Warns Of Second Flood In Nepal

Scientists have warned that a blockage remains lodged upstream near the Nepal-China border and could unleash a second surge of floodwaters in the area hit by flash floods on Wednesday

27 Aug 2026 12:20 am
5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal Hours After Tremor Triggered Deadly Floods

Earthquake's epicentre was located about 55 kilometres northwest of Kodari, an area prone to landslides.

27 Aug 2026 12:02 am
Why Nepal Is So Vulnerable: Glacial Lakes, And A Himalaya That Moves Constantly

The August 26 inland tsunami was not an accident of weather. It sat at the intersection of processes that make Nepal one of the most hazard-exposed countries.

26 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
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26 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Satellite Images Reveal Possible Cause Behind Devastating Nepal Flash Floods

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority of Nepal, in a post, detailed the analysis by Planet Labs showing an ice-rock landslide about 20 kilometres northeast of the Rasuwagadhi Nepal-China border crossing triggered a debris-laden flood in Lhende Khola.

26 Aug 2026 7:24 pm