Nepal’s Foreign Minister details the ‘extraordinary complexity’ of the flood disaster. Nearly 12,000 people have been rescued, but 1,200 are dead and over 4,000 remain missing. Rescue efforts are severely hampered by difficult terrain. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has detailed the extraordinary complexity and destruction of the ongoing flood disaster, confirming that while nearly … Read more
Nagaland Assembly passed the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026, aiming to address developmental deficits and grant self-governance to six districts in Eastern Nagaland, fulfilling a long-standing demand of its people. The Nagaland Government on Thursday unanimously passed the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026, on the concluding day of the 9th Session … Read more
Actress Carla Jeffery, known for playing Bree in Disney’s ‘Zombies’ franchise, has died at 33. Her management announced her passing on September 1, 2026, but did not disclose a cause of death. Co-star Chandler Kinney paid tribute on social media. Actress Carla Jeffery, known for her role as Bree in Disney’s ‘Zombies’ film franchise and … Read more
HP Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan hailed the 10-day Monsoon session for its ‘cordial atmosphere’ and extensive debates on employment and healthcare. He noted the smooth functioning, passage of bills, and constructive discussions with the Opposition. Himachal Pradesh Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on Thursday said the 10-day Monsoon session of the state assembly concluded in a … Read more
The Supreme Court on Thursday rapped the Bar Council of India (BCI), saying that the lawyers’ regulatory body has no statutory power or business to discipline law students, nor can it dictate law universities on how they should deal with the conduct of students. The ruling came on a petition filed by Mihira Sood challenging … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed defence and security cooperation as a vital foundation of bilateral relations on Thursday, noting that both nations have finalised pacts to boost military exchanges and training initiatives. Following their meeting in New Delhi, PM Modi addressed a joint press conference alongside visiting Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, emphasising that … Read more
Lhasa, Sep 3 China’s refusal to share information regarding casualties following the devastation caused by flooding triggered by a glacial collapse in Tibet fits into the long-standing policy of Chinese authorities to suppress information whenever Tibetans suffer disproportionately. By not sharing information regarding the deaths of Tibetans in flooding, China has been avoiding international scrutiny … Read more
What was a devastating flash flood in Nepal has now turned into a global climate debate. The flood killed more than 1,000 people and caused extensive damage across the Himalayan country. But Kathmandu is now arguing that the cost of such disasters should not fall entirely on vulnerable countries like Nepal. Nepal’s foreign minister has … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever held discussions in New Delhi on Thursday regarding the ongoing situation in West Asia, highlighting the necessity for dialogue and diplomatic engagement to resolve regional challenges peacefully. The talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Belgian counterpart Bart De Wever in New Delhi … Read more
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava on Thursday highlighted India’s ongoing humanitarian aid, specialised tunnel rescue contingents, and a 19-member forensic team to aid the relief efforts in the flood-ravaged Nepal and assured that India would respond positively to its neighbour’s request for reconstruction aid. Highlighting the speed of India’s response following the August 26 … Read more