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Drawing lines: On the India-China 25th Special Representatives talks

India and China must be transparent about the talks on boundary dispute

27 Aug 2026 1:46 am
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
India, China to push for early and substantial harvest of border delimitation

India and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological data

26 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Meghalaya Assembly resolves to oppose uranium mining

Local communities have been resisting the proposed exploration of the radioactive mineral in Domiasiat, Lostoin, Mawthabah, and Wahkaji areas of South West Khasi Hills district

26 Aug 2026 7:34 pm
Centre examining proposal to tweak mining rules for Meghalaya: CM

Conrad K. Sangma tells the State Assembly that the Coal Ministry acknowledged Manipurs unique mining conditions and need for a separate approach

26 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 384 travellers, including 291 foreigners, reported missing

Nepal floods have led to the loss of life of at least nine people, according to reports by the country's tourism board.

26 Aug 2026 4:42 pm
Kremlin says U.S. spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit

Asked if visits by such senior U.S. officials could help improve the dire state of U.S.-Russia relations, Kremlin said that contacts between the two countries intelligence agencies were a positive thing

26 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route

As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu

26 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Remembering Dolly Parton, who gave away everything but her songs

The Queen of Country Music, who passed away recently, gave away more than 300 million books and millions of dollars in aid, but refused to surrender the copyright to one song, even for Elvis Presley.

26 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
India rejects politically motivated, highly malicious references in remarks by UNCERD

MEAs response comes after the UN Committee raised concerns regarding reports alleging large-scale violations by law enforcement personnel against ethnic and ethno-religious populations

26 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Watch: Trump tightens immigration screening as U.S. puts visa appointments on hold

The U.S. has paused visa appointments worldwide as the Trump administration tightens immigration screening.

26 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Starc replaces Bumrah as top-ranked Test bowler

Mitchell Starc, 36, tops the rankings after his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh

26 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Oscars 2027: All of a Sudden, Coward, Possible Love, Everytime and On the Road join International Feature race

The 2027 Oscars International Feature Film race is taking shape with Japan, Belgium, South Korea, Germany and Mexico selecting All of a Sudden, Coward, Possible Love, Everytime and On the Road, respectively

26 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
WhatsApp beefs up security with call context and stronger verification

WhatsApp, the instant messaging service owned by Meta, noted that more than 1 billion people had a passkey

26 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
Mangalurus integration with SWR should be used for aggressive Railway development in the region: Kanyakumari Association

The integration should be a springboard for active development with push for new projects, speeding up stalled works and ensuring fair budgetary support

26 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
CENTAC releases revised UG NEET draft merit list

Objections/certificates to be uploaded, if any, may be submitted using dashboard login under a link marked as objections before 10 a.m. on August 27

26 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
From sacred fire to darkness: Navia Natarajans choreographic exploration of Agni

Navia Natarajan combined mythology and Tamil literature to depict fire as a creator, destroyer and purifier at Natyarangams Pancha Bhootha Bharatham festival in Chennai.

26 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Madras Crocodile Bank turns 50: How does this reptilian zoo run?

Fifty years after Rom and Zai Whitaker founded the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust with wedding gifts and a shared conservation dream, the Chennai reptile zoo now shelters gharials, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes; and a devoted community of handlers, educators, and researchers still fighting for reptile conservation across India

26 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Jadavpur unrest probe committee to hold first meeting this week after 'injured' VC rejoins

Leftist organisations SFI, RSF, AIDSO and FETSU were also seeking to meet the authorities after the VC's return

26 Aug 2026 2:41 pm
Owaisi denounces Allahabad HC ruling on hijab as attack on Islam

AIMIM chief invokes the history of Vande Mataram to question the insistence of certain groups of a full rendition of the song

26 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Father-son duo injured in group clash near Srivilliputtur

Armed gang attacked father-son duo in Kansapuram; In retaliation, 20 bikes, three autos, car were damaged

26 Aug 2026 2:35 pm
Tibet's Gyirong suffers 'major casualties' from mudslide, Xinhua reports

President Xi Jinping urged all-out efforts to search for the missing, and called for strengthening monitoring and early warning systems to prevent secondary disasters

26 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran savages

Recounting a recent meeting with Mr. Trump, Mr. Netanyahu told an event late on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) that they had discussed the possibility of diplomacy with Iran

26 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
RHINOSHIELD AirX Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title in Record-Breaking Near-Space Drop Challenge

RHINOSHIELD AirX Sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title in Record-Breaking Near-Space Drop Challenge

26 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Bhavan's College MSEED and Reliance Animation Academy Enter into a Strategic Agreement to Launch Graphics & Animation Programs

Bhavan's College MSEED and Reliance Animation Academy Enter into a Strategic Agreement to Launch Graphics & Animation Programs

26 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Gajapayana flags off Dasara elephant journey; Abhimanyu accorded ceremonial farewell

Nine specially decorated Dasara elephants were accorded a traditional welcome at Veeranahosahalli before embarking on their journey to Mysuru.

26 Aug 2026 2:26 pm
Blue-coloured babysocks in ad prompts action against IVF centre in Rajasthan

As blue colour is associated with a male child, the Health Department views this as a prima facie indication of promoting sex selection services, says Principal Medical and Health Secretary Gayatri Rathore

26 Aug 2026 2:11 pm
NDMC apologises for waterlogging after unexpected heavy rainfall in Delhi

NDMC Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said more than 72 mm rainfall was recorded in less than two hours on August 25

26 Aug 2026 2:06 pm
H1N1 surge: IMA urges caution, warns against self-medication with antibiotics and antivirals

The IMA advised people to follow preventive measures including frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser

26 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Chinas Xi to visit Kyrgyzstan, Egypt from Sunday: Foreign Ministry

The tour, which lasts until September 3, will be Xi Jinpings second overseas trip this year following a visit to North Korea in June.

26 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Six bodies found in Vijayapura lake

While the exact cause of the deaths was not known, police suspect they must have slipped into the water body while visiting it.

26 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
Haiwaan trailer: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan tackle each other in Priyadarshans twisted thriller

The film also stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Chaudhary and Manoj Joshi

26 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
NCB busts cross-border heroin cartel in Jammu; mastermind among 3 arrested with 5.16 kg heroin

The NCB team traced him to Leh district of Ladakh where he was arrested on Monday (August 24), within two days of the seizure

26 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
From vibrant pookkalams to traditional feasts, Keralites around the globe celebrate Thiruvonam

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan have all extended Onam greetings to all citizens

26 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
A new right of way: What APs Pedestrian Policy means for the public

For millions of people who walk to bus stops, schools, markets, workplaces and other public places every day, Andhra Pradeshs new Pedestrian Safety and Universal Accessibility Policy could bring a fundamental change

26 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
Deletions in Karnatakas draft SIR rolls alarming | Data

Five constituencies in core Bengaluru region see more than 50% of its electoral rolls getting deleted, unseen in other major States. Despite concerning levels of deletions, the office of Karnataka CEO has neither made the deletions lists easily accessible nor has it made public the gender-wise deletions in each constituency

26 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back.

Multinational food producers often make different versions of the same products to comply with local regulations, tastes and spending capacity

26 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
Why India could shape the next global financial order

As climate-finance needs surge and the old global financial order comes under strain, the country could help build an inclusive, multipolar system for green development

26 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
India must reassess its differential treatment of international criminals

No government, in good faith, should allow its land to become a safe haven for enemies of all humankind

26 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
Prepare for crude prices above $100

Watch out for tanker movement through Hormuz, marine war-risk insurance and tanker freight, pricing of Gulf and Asian physical crude relative to global benchmarks, and inventory drawdown and product-market stress

26 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Revising the Indus Water Treaty

India and Pakistan should codify principles of equitable and reasonable utilisation, offering scope for mutual benefits and flexibility to incorporate changing conditions related to climate change

26 Aug 2026 1:14 pm