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U.S. House votes to end Iran war

For a third time, the U.S. House has voted to end the war in Iran, approving a war powers resolution that would halt President Donald Trumps ability to continue military action without congressional approval. The bill, now called the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 to honor the South Carolina Republican, []

17 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
EU Proposes Social Media Ban for Children Under 13

The European Union is moving toward tighter rules on childrens access to social media, with the European Commission proposing a ban for children under 13 and stricter controls for teenagers. The proposed EU Kids Act would also place greater responsibility on technology companies to protect young users. Under the proposal, children aged 13 and 14 []

17 Sep 2026 12:46 pm
President Murmu extends birthday greetings to PM Modi

President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. In a post on X, she wrote that over the past 25 years, PM Modi has established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. #PMModiBirthday #NarendraModi #PMModi #PresidentOfIndia #DraupdiMurmu #BJP #SevaSankalpAbhiyan []

17 Sep 2026 12:33 pm
EU to Use Every Means to Cut China Trade Deficit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will use every possible means to reduce its unsustainable trade deficit with China. Von der Leyen said the imbalance had reached a tipping point, with the EUs goods trade deficit with China exceeding one billion dollars a day last year. She said Europe was []

17 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Cabinet approves enhancement of EPFO wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Labour & Employment to enhance the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month. The decision is expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees within []

16 Sep 2026 4:46 pm
US announces $500,000 aid for flood-hit Nepal

The US government announced on Wednesday financial assistance of $500,000 to Nepal. Expressing its condolences over the devastating floods in Nepal, the State Department promised to provide emergency assistance to the country. The agency said Washington is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region while pledging $500,000 to support rescue efforts. In a message []

27 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
105 Indians among 384 missing in Nepal floods

At least 105 Indians are among 384 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, are missing following the floods. The missing foreign tourists include 105 Indians, 37 NRIs, and others from the United States, Malaysia, the United []

27 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
India Dispatches 10 tonnes Aid to Flood-Ravaged Nepal

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance and essential medicines to support Nepals response to the devastating floods. The mountainous country was ravaged by floods, with a massive deluge sweeping through Nepals northern Rasuwa district. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar shared the update on social media platformX . []

27 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Nepal flash flood claims nearly 160 lives; over 750 Missing, including 133 Indians

In Nepal, nearly 160 people have been killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood swept through central Nepal yesterday. Originating in Tibet, the flood devastated several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament []

27 Aug 2026 9:41 am
PM Modi extresses condolence over loss of life in Nepal floods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, the people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. He said, India []

26 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
US federal court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani in alleged fraud and bribery case

A U.S. federal court has dismissed criminal charges against Indian businessman Gautam Adani in an alleged fraud and bribery case. Brooklyn-based U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis approved a request by federal prosecutors to drop the case. However, the judge expressed concern over the Justice Departments decision to abandon the prosecution. The judge had sought clarification []

11 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Russian, Ukrainian strikes leave 13 dead, 88 injured

A Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia injured 13 people. Ukraines emergency service said the attack targeted multiple locations across the city, igniting fires on the roof of a five-storey residential building and destroying at least four cars. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone strike on the central Russian region of Tatarstan killed at least []

11 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Powerful 7.4 quake hits Colombia, death toll rises to 20

A powerful earthquake rocked Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday. The Mayor of Pereira, Mauricio Salazar said that the death toll has risen to at least 20. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and others were trapped in buildings that collapsed while two people were killed in Manizales. The Colombian []

11 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Iran demands war compensation to reopen Hormuz Strait

Iran insisted Sunday that it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that an agreement with Oman on the strait was in its final stages but repeated that the U.S. must []

10 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
DMRC unveils special Metro train with Har Ghar Tiranga theme on Yellow Line

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has unveiled a special Metro train wrapped with the Har Ghar Tiranga theme on the Yellow Line to celebrate the spirit of independence. In a social media post, DMRC said that the train was unveiled as part of the week-long activities being organised to celebrate the 80th Independence Day of []

10 Aug 2026 9:06 am