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The 18th BRICS Summit is set to bring together leaders and senior delegations from across the expanded grouping in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings on Friday. The latest major development came from Beijing, where Chinas foreign ministry said India and [] The post BRICS Summit 2026: China Confirms Modi-Xi Meeting Talks; Putin Meets PM Today appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking N

In a rare breakthrough, nine days after catastrophic floods and landslides devastated Nepals hydropower sector, two trapped workers were rescued alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel. The survivors, identified as Sanjaya Shah and Kabir Maharjan, were evacuated on Friday after rescue teams detected voices inside the debrisfilled passage. Nepals Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha [] The post Nine Days After Nepal Floods, Two Workers Rescued Alive from Tunnel appeared first on Pragativadi

Authorities in Nepal are on high alert after China issued a warning that a newly formed barrier lake near the NepalTibet border could overflow within three days, unleashing another destructive flood downstream. The alert comes just a day after massive glacier collapse triggered deadly flooding in the Bhotekoshi River, underscoring the growing vulnerability of Himalayan [] The post China Warns Nepal: Barrier Lake May Burst in 3 Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following the devastating floods in Nepals Rasuwa district, while 21 Indians have been rescued so far. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is working closely with Nepalese authorities to trace missing groups, which include Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims, workers at [] The post 288 Indians Missing After Nepal Floods, 21 Rescued: MEA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

In a major relief amid the devastating floods in Nepal, 21 Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have been rescued, the Embassy of India in Nepal confirmed. According to an update shared by Randhir Jaiswal, the rescued individuals were part of a group stranded near the floodaffected regions. [] The post 21 Indian Nationals from Tamil Nadu Rescued in Nepal Floods: MEA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The devastating flash floods in Nepal have claimed another Odia missing case, with 20yearold Kulsum Nigar from Baripada reported untraced. Her family has lost contact since she travelled to Nepal, and her phone remains switched off. Authorities are verifying details with Nepalese officials and the Ministry of External Affairs. This comes amid a larger crisis [] The post Another Odia Missing in Nepal Floods: Baripada Girl Kulsum Nigar Untraced appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The Nepal Tourism Board has confirmed that 178 Indian nationals are among 644 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha districts. A preliminary record compiled from trekking and travel companies identified 644 travellers, including 127 Nepalis, whose whereabouts remain unknown. The figures [] The post 178 Indians Among 644 Missing After Nepal Floods, Rescue Ops Intensify appeared first on Pragativ

An Odia couple from Khordha district has gone missing in Nepal following a massive flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River. According to the Odisha Government, Sandeep Mohapatra and Siddharthi Kumari Sahu, who have been living in Australia since 2018, travelled to Nepal on August 22. Their mobile phones have remained switched off since the [] The post Odia Couple Missing in Nepal Flash Flood, Govt Seeks MEA Help appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand have stepped up flood preparedness after a devastating flash flood in Nepals Bhote Koshi River left at least 160 people dead and hundreds of tourists, including 133 Indians, reportedly missing. The disaster in Nepals Rasuwa district has triggered concerns in neighbouring Indian states as additional water could flow into rivers [] The post Nepal Floods: UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand on High Alert as Death Toll Rises to 160 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

A devastating flash flood tore through parts of Nepal on Wednesday, leaving chaos and uncertainty in its wake. Early reports indicate that hundreds of Indians remain unaccounted for in the affected regions, prompting swift action from Indian authorities. The Government of Odisha has moved quickly to support its citizens. A dedicated 247 Control Room has [] The post Flash Floods Devastate Nepal: Hundreds of Indians Missing, Odisha Sets Up 247 Help Desk appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and assured Indias full support as devastating flash floods struck Nepal, leaving at least eight people dead and 105 Indians reportedly missing. Modi expressed condolences over the loss of lives and said India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal during [] The post Nepal Floods: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, assures all possible assistance as 8 dead, 105 Indians missing appeared first on Pragativadi I

A massive flash flood triggered by heavy rains near the NepalChina border has left at least nine people dead and over 105 Indians missing, according to reports from Reuters and the Nepal Tourism Board. The floodwaters, originating from the Tibetan side of the BhoteKoshi River, swept through Nuwakot and Dhading districts, washing away homes, roads, [] The post Nepal Floods: 105 Indians Missing After Flash Flood Near Tibet Border appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

The Indian Navy is preparing to formally induct Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar-class, on 31 August 2026 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The commissioning will mark a significant enhancement of the Navys specialised deep-sea diving and underwater support capabilities. Designed and built entirely in India by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), [] The post Indian Navy to Commission Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun on Aug 31 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of missile technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian defence companies for domestic production. The Ministry of Defence said the initiative will bridge the gap between development and largescale industrial production, ensuring a smooth transition of missile systems into manufacturing while adhering [] The post Rajnath Singh Approves DRDO Missile Tech Transfer to Indian Defence Industry app

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on four India-based companies and several Indian nationals accused of facilitating trade in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The action by the US State Department comes a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast, a broader campaign aimed at cutting off Irans sources of revenue [] The post US sanctions Four Indian Firms Over Iran oil Trade Under Operation Economic Outcast appeared first on Pragativad