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Kathmandu, Aug 28 (IANS) The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepals Bhotekoshi region has risen to 469, while 977 people remain out of contact, according to the latest update released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Friday. The floods, believed to have been triggered by an avalanche on []

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that 37 pilgrims from Maharashtra stranded in Saga, Tibet, after completing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have departed safely via the Nyalm Check Post route to Kathmandu. The Maharashtra CMO, in a post on X, said, The 37 pilgrims from Thane, Pune, Alibag, Raigad, and []

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Washington had offered Nepal any assistance it needed as the State Department reported that approximately 90 Americans may have been affected by the devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. Weve called Nepal and offered any help that they need, Trump told reporters at the White House []

Guwahati, Aug 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government was aware of people from Assam being stranded in Nepal amid the ongoing floods and was coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure their safety and facilitate their earliest possible return home. In a post on X, Sarma said the []

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government is continuously monitoring 18 people from the state who have been reported missing or uncontactable in flood-hit Nepal, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in touch with the Centre and state officials coordinating efforts to establish their whereabouts and ensure their safety. A State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) compilation []

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The sudden floods that struck the China-Nepal border on Wednesday have left experts grappling with both the scale of devastation and its origins, according to reports. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the Parliament on Wednesday that an earthquake struck at 8.37 a.m. local time, and the flash flood was []

Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actor Silambarasan, who is also known as Simbu to his fans, has expressed grief and concern over the devastation caused by the floods in Nepal that has left 157 people killed and several hundreds missing. Taking to his X timeline to share his grief, Simbu wrote, Heartbreaking to see the devastation []

Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government has issued helpline and emergency contact numbers for citizens from the state and their family members who may have been affected by the sudden flash floods in Nepal. The residents of Gujarat and their family members seeking information or assistance have been advised to contact the state control []

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed solidarity with Nepal following the devastating floods that claimed 157 lives and left hundreds, including security personnel and tourists, missing, saying the United States is ready to provide humanitarian assistance to the Himalayan nation. In a post on X, Rubio said, We express []

Mumbai, August 27 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam has denied commenting on the controversy surrounding actor Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan advertisement, saying a post attributed to him on Twitter, was not written by him. A media report had attributed a long post on the controversy to Sonu Nigam. The singer, however, shared a screenshot of the []

Colombo, Aug 25 (IANS) Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was hit with an official reprimand and handed a demerit point on Tuesday for his act after his dismissal during the second Test match against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club here. Jayasuriya has been found guilty of having breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code []

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) More than a dozen flights from Delhi Airport were rerouted as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday, while airlines issued advisories urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport, according to multiple reports. Taking to social media platform X, the airlines said adverse weather []

Johannesburg, Aug 24 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Jason Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe due to an adductor strain, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday. Smith, 31, has sustained a right adductor strain, which is a big blow to the Proteas plans for the short format []

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IANS) A major fire broke out early Monday morning at a car showroom in Bankra near the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on the northern outskirts of Kolkata, in which 22 new cars were gutted, and eight others badly damaged. However, no casualties were reported, although the fire at the car []

Salem, Aug 24 (IANS) The water level in the Mettur dam is steadily rising following an increase in inflow from the Cauvery, raising hopes that water could soon be released for irrigation in delta districts if the trend continues. Water was not released from the reservoir for kuruvai cultivation this year because storage remained inadequate. []

Bengaluru, Aug 24 (IANS) A war of words broke out between Hassan Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari and JD(S) MLA H.D. Revanna, son of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, following the latters remarks questioning the officers posting and functioning in the district. Revanna is the brother of Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel []

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) Director Murugus upcoming family entertainer, Ninja, featuring actors G V Prakash Kumar and Prarthana in the lead, went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony in Thanjavur on Monday. The films shooting commenced with a traditional pooja ceremony that was held at Sripathy Cinemas in Thanjavur. Sources close to the unit []

Jerusalem, Aug 23 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a situational assessment on Sunday and warned Hamas of increased targeted strikes if the launch of balloons and kites from the Gaza Strip does not stop. The situational assessment was regarding the threat of drones, balloons and kites launched from []

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) A senior Republican senator has accused China of fuelling opposition to artificial intelligence data centres in the United States as concerns over their heavy use of electricity and water spread across American communities. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina said Beijing wanted to impede the expansion of US computing infrastructure and []

Ayodhya, Aug 23 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has released captivating visuals from the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, offering devotees a glimpse of the special Sawan celebrations. In the visuals, Ram Lalla is seen seated on a beautifully decorated swing, giving devotees an enchanting and divine darshan. The []

Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Merely passing examinations should not be treated as the measure of success, Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia said at the conclusion of the three-day Space Festival-2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, urging students to make continuous learning part of their lives. Addressing students at Gujarat Science City, where the festival []

Overland Park (USA), Aug 23 (IANS) Rayhan Thomas and Mahanth Chirravuri are in the Top-5 at the AdventHealth Championship, with the Indian and Indian-American, respectively, sharing fifth place after 54 holes on the Korn Ferry Tour in Kansas. Both are at 18-under 198, five shots behind Japans Yuta Sugiura, who surged into the lead with []

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) No substantial business was transacted in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, and the proceedings were adjourned for the day after the opposition continued its uproar

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed widespread rainfall on Tuesday as thick clouds covered the skyline and showers swept across the region, providing welcome relief from the persistent heat

Ashoknagar, July 28 (IANS) A Deputy Ranger was seriously injured, and two other forest personnel sustained injuries after a Forest Department team was allegedly attacked while seizing a bullock cart

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) After an injury scare forced Tejswain Shankars high jump campaign to last for only one attempt, the track and field athlete was left in tears

Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has called for an end to daylight saving time, saying legislation approved by the House of Representatives should also clear the Senate.

Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar has reacted to Harshad Chopras personal remarks and gestures towards him following the latters elimination from Lock Upp Season 2. Calling it just

Guwahati, July 27 (IANS) Former Assam Assembly Speaker and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Hitendra Nath Goswami on Monday defended his foreign visit during the recent flood crisis in Upper

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government on Monday announced the setting up of a task force to support the toy sector and identify interventions towards achieving the goal of

Amman, July 27 (IANS) The Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted and shot down two drones targeting the kingdom on Monday morning, the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) said. In a statement,

Raipur, July 27 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcements (ED) Raipur Zonal Office has arrested the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commissions (CGPSC) former Chairman Taman Singh Sonwani in a case involving corruption,

Hyderabad, July 27 (IANS) Three police personnel were injured after a suspected drug trafficker allegedly rammed his car into them while attempting to flee during a narcotics operation conducted by

Hyderabad, July 16 (IANS) In an alleged hate crime, a man from Hyderabad was stabbed multiple times in a shopping mall in the United States. According to information reaching the

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players had earned the opportunity to celebrate after completing a 4-0 T20I series sweep over India, confirming that

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) After Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhus directives regarding zero-tolerance to encroachment, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for

Kolkata, July 12 (IANS) Kolkata Police have busted fake call centres in the city and arrested 10 people for allegedly defrauding people by posing as representatives of reputed companies and

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said on Sunday that devotees are continuing to throng the temple without any signs of hesitation or distrust in

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) China is using Tibet as a resource hub to propel its renewable energy campaign, but this is happening at a high cost to the regions

Lucknow, July 12 (IANS) As the political parties begin laying the groundwork for 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a loaded comment from Samajwadi Party (SP) lawmaker has sparked debate in

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya, will organise a two-day National Conference on the theme

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his remarks questioning why the Samajwadi Party (SP) and

Tehran, July 12 (IANS) Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted US bases in Jordan, Qatar, and Oman on Sunday in retaliation for US attacks against southern Iranian

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Norway striker Erling Haalands father, Alf-Inge, publicly questioned the officiating after Norways 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in

Jammu, July 12 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-ruled Central government, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah claimed on Sunday that the delimitation process was done for

Hanoi, July 12 (IANS) The mortal remains of the 15 Indian nationals who died in a boat accident in Vietnam are being transported to Ho Chi Minh City and will

Chennai, July 12(IANS) Well known singer Shweta Mohan on Sunday penned a heartfelt tribute to iconic playback singer S Janaki, saying with Janaki ammas demise, she had lost a piece

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Veteran actress and former beauty queen Kalpana Iyer has opened up about the challenging phase of her career. She shared a candid insight into the struggles

Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Actor Ram Kapoor, who left everyone shell-shocked with his revelation of being molested during his school days recently, tendered an apology to actress Shilpa Shinde. Ram

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level Indian business delegation on a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium and Finland from July