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Nepal flash flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missing

So far, 13,756 people have been rescued from the flood-affected areas

18 Sep 2026 3:01 am
Russia, China veto U.S. proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran

Iran's UN mission thanked China and Russia for vetoing the resolution, saying on social media that the countries prevented yet another cynical attempt by the United States and its allies to abuse the Security Council for their political purposes

18 Sep 2026 2:48 am
U.S. approves visas for Iran President, FM Araghchi to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The move is unusual due to the more than six-month-long conflict between Iran and the United States and no sign that agreements to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or return to talks on Iran's nuclear program are close

18 Sep 2026 1:22 am
Two U.S.-bound vessels apparently compromised by hackers: officials

The Coast Guard, which referred only to the August 21 boarding, said that foreign cyber actors were involved but did not identify them; Maritime security group Dryad Global confirmed that one of the ships was the Liberian-flagged VL Prosperity

18 Sep 2026 12:55 am
New cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

The cat, called Tilcayo by local communities, is part of a group called tiger cats found across much of South America

18 Sep 2026 12:24 am
Canadas Carney pushes new alliance with EU despite Trump threats

Mark Carneys speech came after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen suggested Canada could become the 27-nation blocs first associate member in her own address to EU lawmakers on September 16

17 Sep 2026 10:57 pm
China opposes U.S. sanctions bill, says will not accept 'long-arm jurisdiction'

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act 2026 that authorises Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and steep tariffs on its leading trading partners such as India and China

17 Sep 2026 10:36 pm
Yemens Houthis say Saudi strikes killed one, targeted telecom towers

The Houthis have been reporting dozens of daily Saudi strikes since they seized control of strategic coastal areas overlooking the Bab al-Mandeb strait from Saudi-backed government forces

17 Sep 2026 10:12 pm
West Bengal police arrest top Maoist leader Akash

The West Bengal government will not tolerate any attempt to revive or expand the network of 'Red Terror', says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

17 Sep 2026 10:06 pm
Oil India plans to spend 15,000 crore for deepwater exploration over three years: CMD

CMD Ranjit Rath stated Oil India does not foresee any technological or infrastructural challenge for pursuing deepwater and ultradeepwater exploration.

17 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
PAC pulls up Railways over gaps in passenger amenities despite promises

Around 96% of stations surveyed had deficient bio-toilets, finds CAG report; panel says Railways ignored observations made since 2007; PAC Chairperson directs Railway Ministry to submit a response within a month

17 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Kerala High Court directs Railways to shift electrical infrastructure at Pachalam

Court issued the direction based on a public interest litigation filed in this regard

17 Sep 2026 9:45 pm
Panchayats facing crisis as material costs for MGNREGS in previous financial year yet to be disbursed

The total material costs owed to the panchayats in the State is estimated at over 500 crore

17 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
Microstudies can help bridge gap between policy and implementation, says former RBI governor C. Rangarajan

Launch event for the books From Field to Policy: Six New Volumes of Microstudies in Human Development held at Madras School of Economics

17 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Lokayukta traps Dharwad tahsildar; 50 lakh seized

Sachchidanand Kachanur, while he was allegedly accepting bribe for rectification of records; remanded in 14-day judicial custody

17 Sep 2026 9:27 pm
Kerala Brahmana Sabhas Kalanjali arts fest to begin in Alappuzha on September 19

The seventh edition of the arts fest will have nearly 700 participants competing in 61 events

17 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Congress says U.S. law on Russian oil purchase is an affront to Indias sovereignty

The government is projecting the recently concluded BRICS Summits joint declaration as a symbol of the worlds trust in India, but is now facing aggressive bullying from a strategic partner, party general secretary K.C. Venugopal says

17 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
City hospital treats man with year-long severe pelvic pain

The 36-year-old man from Sri Lanka had been on medication for several months without adequate relief

17 Sep 2026 9:18 pm
Well-planned arrangements make Meenakshi temple consecration a grand event

Designated routes for entry and exit, earmarked parking lots, public amenities, strict police vigil, neat maintenance of hygiene, watchful medical, emergency and rescue teams ensured peaceful conduct of consecration

17 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Madurai Meenakshi temple Kumbabishekam draws thousands of devotees after 17 years

The consecration was performed at around 7.40 a.m. amid the chanting of hymns, with theertham poured over the kalasams atop the gopurams and vimanams as thousands of devotees gathered to witness the ceremony

17 Sep 2026 9:14 pm
Pakistan announces austerity measures amid rising fuel prices

Fuel allocations for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, although vehicles used by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and essential services will be exempted; Markets will be required to close by 9 p.m., while marriage halls can operate until 10 p.m. and restaurants until 11 p.m.; drug stores and medical laboratories will be exempted from the restrictions

17 Sep 2026 9:11 pm
Tirupati police gear up for Garuda Seva rush, impose traffic curbs

Tirumala-bound devotees advised to opt for APSRTC buses and TTD vehicles; two-wheelers not permitted on Tirupati-Tirumala ghat road from 9 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Sunday

17 Sep 2026 9:09 pm