Nepal floods: 1,010 dead, 4,000 missing; Kathmandu seeks climate compensation

Five days after the flash floods that struck the Rasuwa and Nuwakot regions of Nepal, the number of dead and missing people is growing consistently. The death toll has reached 1,010 while 4,000 people remain missing, with 11,800 rescued. People are angry, blaming the Nepalese government and China. According to the Nepalese army, roughly 9,200 … Read more

Not right time for inquiry into Nepal flood lapses, Govt may seek foreign funding for reconstruction: RSP’s Rahabar Ansari

With Nepal continuing rescue and relief operations nearly a week after devastating floods in Bhotekoshi, the government is currently focused on saving lives and assisting survivors rather than ordering an inquiry into possible lapses, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Rahabar Ansari said on Tuesday. Speaking to ANI, Ansari said the immediate priorities were rescuing people, … Read more

Rescuers battle flood debris, mud at Nepal hydropower tunnel as victims’ families say ‘we still have hope’

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,003, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). As rescue teams continue searching for missing workers, families are recounting the horror of the August 26 disaster and urging authorities to speed up operations. Among those waiting for answers … Read more

Congress Leader Udit Raj Detained After Burning Manusmriti Copies Outside RSS HQ In Delhi

Congress leader Udit Raj has taken to custody by Delhi Police on Tuesday after protest outside the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Keshav Kunj in Delhi. Udit Raj and other congress leaders with members of Doma Parisangh confederation burned the copies of Manusmriti and symbolic RSS uniforms while raising slogans in Constitution support and … Read more

MPSC Drug Inspector exam cancelled, Rutuja Patil held in paper leak

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch arrested Rutuja Patil in the MPSC Drug Inspector exam paper leak case. The MPSC cancelled the recruitment process after it was found that a candidate had gained prior access to the question paper before the exam. Accused Rutuja Patil on Tuesday has been taken into custody from Nandurbar by the … Read more

Land encroachers to be barred from contesting panchayat polls in Himachal Pradesh

SHIMLA: In a severe blow to land encroachers, who are gearing up for panchayat elections, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Tuesday introduced the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026, putting an end to the “smart game” played by encroachers. If any family member has illegally … Read more

Heavy rain in Uttarakhand triggers waterlogging in Nainital, Bhimtal bypass; flood-like situation on roads | Visuals

Heavy rainfall continued in Uttarakhand on Tuesday as most parts of the state remained under yellow and orange alerts, according to the India Meteorological Department. Visuals from the state, specifically the Bhimtal-Nainital stretch, show the flood-like situation after the downpour. One of the videos shared by an X user shows “severe waterlogging and streams flowing … Read more

“Granted second life”: Trapped family recalls escape from viral green house in Nepal floods

Nuwakot [Nepal], September 1 : For millions on social media, the viral footage of a green house standing defiantly against raging floodwaters in Nepal was a shocking spectacle, but for those who live there, the viral seconds captured a terrifying brush with death as the family huddled inside while surrounding homes collapsed around them. Laxmi … Read more

SCO summit yields 13 outcome agreements spanning counter-terrorism, climate action, and digital cooperation

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], September 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, concluded with 13 key outcomes, including the adoption of the historic Bishkek Declaration alongside four MoUs and over 20 decisions, agreeing to adopt English as an official SCO language and establish a new Universal … Read more

Sonu Sood’s foundation brings relief supplies for Nepal flood victims

Actor Sonu Sood has arrived in Nepal to support victims of the devastating floods. His Sood Charity Foundation has brought essential supplies from India and will continue supporting affected communities in the coming months. Actor Sonu Sood has arrived in Nepal to support victims of the devastating floods that struck the country last week, with … Read more