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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