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Nepal flash floods: 95 dead, hundreds missing; India launches relief effort

The death toll in Nepals devastating flash floods has risen to 95, while 384 people remain missing, including 105 Indian nationals. The disaster struck Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border after a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi River, causing widespread destruction and triggering one of the countrys worst flood emergencies in recent years.

26 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
Parandur airport scrapped: What happens to the land now?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has formally scrapped the proposed 27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project, bringing an end to years of protests by villagers and farmers. But the decision has triggered a new question: what happens to the thousands of acres of land that were already acquired for the project? Can the government return the land to original owners? What does the Land Acquisition Act say? And what options does Tamil Nadu have now that the project has been shelved?

26 Aug 2026 11:21 pm
Seven missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast

Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone

26 Aug 2026 11:19 pm
Non-Marathi rickshaw drivers protest, assault case registered in Kandivali

The incident in Kandivali has brought the friction between Marathi and non-Marathi rickshaw drivers into the open

26 Aug 2026 11:13 pm
AI dominates Five Eyes security talks in Australia

The group discussed how to use AI through all the different threat areas that we deal with... counter-terrorism, on countering drug smuggling, on dealing with scams and scam centres, on dealing with organised crime

26 Aug 2026 11:06 pm
Bombay HC orders FDA re-inspection of MCA eateries

The Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration to re-inspect five eateries operating on the premises of the Mumbai Cricket Association

26 Aug 2026 11:04 pm
Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraines Order of Freedom for Starlink role

Elon Musk has allowed the Ukrainians to use Starlink inside their own territory, including in Ukrainian regions occupied by the Russians, but has restricted use of the satellite system inside Russia

26 Aug 2026 10:48 pm
Consider amending Aadhaar Act to help trace foreigners staying illegally in India: Bombay High Court to Centre

Court noted a gap in inter-agency coordination and document-verification procedures that allowed foreign nationals to obtain Aadhaar cards fraudulently

26 Aug 2026 10:40 pm
Taiwan President pushes $6.6 billion military drone bill ahead of crucial vote

Taiwans Government says the plans to buy some 2,10,000 new military drones cannot wait, given the wars in Ukraine and West Asia have shown the importance of uncrewed weapons in modern warfare

26 Aug 2026 10:32 pm
Centre closely monitoring flood-situation in Nepal, water levels in reservoirs on Nepal side receding: MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected

26 Aug 2026 10:30 pm
Fanta, Maggi, KitKat: Why are they different in India? | Expalined

Why does the same food product often have different ingredients, sugar levels and warning labels in different countries? From Fanta and Maggi to KitKat and Bournvita, this explainer looks at how multinational companies adapt products for different markets and why Indias debate over front-of-pack warning labels remains unresolved.

26 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Six dead as vehicle falls into ditch in J&Ks Poonch

L-G Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah express their anguish, direct immediate assistance

26 Aug 2026 10:21 pm
Watch: Lok Sabha Secretariat issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs over disqualification pleas

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs, seeking their replies within seven days on petitions seeking their disqualification under the anti-defection law.

26 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
New LPG connections still on hold due to latest flare-ups in West Asia

This is a temporary measure due to the geopolitical situation, says the Petroleum Ministry; with applications pending since March, distributors are pushing the 5-kg free-trade cylinders and the 10-kg composites as alternatives

26 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Nepal flood: Keralam starts help desk to provide emergency assisstance to stranded people

People seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)

26 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Reservation Hatao Andolan solidifies into quota reforms/general category interest platform

The movement has now prepared a charter of demands that calls for a National Commission for the General Category, the complete rollback of the UGCs 2026 caste-equity rules, and a review of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act)

26 Aug 2026 10:12 pm
Integrated command centres planned in border areas as India upgrades land-border management

The smart border architecture will integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, surveillance systems and unified command-and-control centres to strengthen border security and enable faster responses to threats, says official

26 Aug 2026 10:11 pm
Iranian President says new U.S. sanctions will achieve nothing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out plans for the economic asphyxiation of Iran, warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign

26 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
Jairam Ramesh seeks Kargil-style review of Operation Sindoor after General Chauhan remarks

General Chauhans latest remarks, coupled with his earlier revelations, had raised understandable concern and warranted a structured review of the operation, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
26 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
Nepal flash flood: What triggered the deadly Himalayan disaster?

A devastating flash flood has struck Nepals Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, leaving at least eight people dead and hundreds reported missing. The disaster swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges and major hydropower projects. Authorities say hundreds of travellers are unaccounted for, including foreign tourists from several countries. Rescue teams, supported by helicopters and emergency personnel, are continuing search and evac

26 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of hypocrisy over womens empowerment

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj accuses the Congress leader of misogyny and refers to a recent Congress event

26 Aug 2026 9:56 pm
How permission was granted to sell eatables inside Vandiyur park, HC asks Madurai Corporation

Earlier, the court had directed the Corporation to forthwith close down commercial activities entrusted to private persons in rooms or buildings constructed on the banks of the Vandiyur lake

26 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Congress asks President to dismiss Madhya Pradesh government for reportedly shielding Minister who made remarks against Colonel Qureshi

M.P. Minister Vijay Shah had implied that the Indian army officer was a sister of the Pahalgam terrorists; media reports claim M.P. Cabinet decided not to grant sanction for Mr. Shahs prosecution

26 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Peripheral inflammation may drive brain damage in rare neurological disorder, finds NIMHANS study

Researchers identify link that could aid earlier diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

26 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Watch: Nepal flash floods: at least 95 dead, over 100 Indians missing | Above the Fold | Aug 26, 2026

Massive flash floods in Nepal have killed at least 95 people and left over 400 people missing. Among the missing at over 100 Indians. Rescue operations are underway. In this episode, we get the latest update, from the ground, on the disaster.

26 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Chirag Paswans LJP(RV) appoints Surender Vivek as partys Bihar chief

In an organisational reshuffle, including State-level restructuring ahead of Assembly elections next year, the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas has selected eight national secretaries, and 11 national presidents for different cells, including Shambhavi Chaudhary as the national youth wing president

26 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
SIR: Assembly constituencies with massive deletions under ASDDO see highest number of notices

C.V. Raman Nagar and Bommanahalli constituencies first had massive deletions and now have the highest number of notices.

26 Aug 2026 9:39 pm
Health Ministry reviews projects in Jipmer

Vijay Nehra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare held a meeting to review upcoming development projects, hospital functioning and ongoing infrastructure works. The discussions covered the progress of ongoing development projects, expansion of healthcare infrastructure, strengthening of clinical services, future institutional requirements and measures to further enhance Jipmers capacity to provide advanced patient care

26 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
Western disturbance linked to Nepal floods

The western disturbance is a possible contributor to the broader rainfall environment rather than an established direct cause of the flash flood; the immediate mechanism behind the sudden release of water remains under investigation, a senior IMD official says

26 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
26 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list

Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases

26 Aug 2026 9:16 pm