Nepal Flood: Landslide blockage failure caused Budhi Gandaki flash flood

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has identified a failed landslide blockage as the probable cause of flash floods in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki river, which has washed away homes, bridges, and damaged infrastructure. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has identified the failure of a temporary landslide-induced river blockage as the … Read more

India, UK kick off Exercise KONKAN-26 to boost maritime partnership

Indian Navy’s frigate INS Trishul has arrived in Plymouth, UK, for the annual bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and mutual understanding between the two navies. Indian Navy’s guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom. The ship is scheduled to participate in Exercise KONKAN-26 … Read more

DK Shivakumar: Congress leaders to protest in Delhi over voting rights

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar said senior Congress leaders will hold a massive demonstration in New Delhi on Monday. The protest is against alleged attempts to undermine voting rights, which he called a direct threat to the country’s democracy. Asserting that safeguarding democratic rights is the government’s core resolve, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday … Read more

Zelenskyy Backs Trump’s ‘Energy Ceasefire’, Awaits Details from US

Zelenskyy backs an “energy ceasefire” announced by Trump, pending details. The move follows Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and his criticism of Zelenskyy for not negotiating peace, while Moscow signals uncertainty about resuming talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday extended support to an energy ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, stressing that Russia … Read more

Chenab, Anji Bridges Boost All-Weather Rail Connectivity to Kashmir

The Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have completed the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link, providing all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir. The link is set to boost trade and has been praised by passengers for its engineering. The Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have strengthened all-weather rail connectivity to Kashmir, integrating the Valley with … Read more

Uyghur leader questions Nobel for Pillay over rights failures at UN

Uyghur leader Dolkun Isa has questioned the Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay, citing her alleged failure to protect Uyghur activists as UN High Commissioner and accusing her office of sharing activists’ information with the Chinese government. Dolkun Isa, president of the Uyghur Centre for Democracy, has questioned the decision to award the Nobel Peace … Read more

Smriti Mandhana joins UNICEF India to champion rights of girl child

UNICEF India appointed international cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate on the International Day of the Girl Child. Mandhana will champion equal rights and opportunities for children, focusing on girls’ empowerment and well-being. UNICEF India on Sunday announced the appointment of international cricketer Smriti Mandhana to join the ranks of the UN Child Rights … Read more

Owaisi kicks off UP poll crusade in Azamgarh, targets SP fortress

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched his party’s UP election campaign in Azamgarh, targeting the SP and Congress. He urged Muslims to build their own leadership and slammed the Election Commissioner appointment law and CM Yogi’s ’80-20′ rhetoric. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sounded the bugle for his party’s crusade in … Read more