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Nepal flash floods have raised concerns in Bihar, but the Gandak River water level remains normal in Gopalganj. Authorities are monitoring the situation after flooding in Rasuwa, while Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said the state's flood situation is stabilising

After receiving information about their situation, Fadnavis contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and sought necessary assistance to facilitate their safe journey from Saga to Kathmandu. The CMO also shared a list of all 37 pilgrims and said the group had safely begun its journey towards Kathmandu

Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as rescue teams recover more bodies across eight districts and continue searching for missing people

The Ministry also said that 63 Indian workers at the Trishuli-I project in Rasuwa district are among those affected, including 21 from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison M Hooker said she spoke with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal about the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, including urgent efforts to locate missing US citizens

China's Ministry of Water Resources issued the alert for the Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday night, citing concerns over the barrier lake that formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers

Nepals Bhote Koshi River flood has killed 359 people and left over 900 missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals, as rescue teams search affected areas and hydropower projects

Devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have left members of Mumbais Nepali community anxious, with many struggling to contact relatives in the affected areas due to disrupted communication networks

More than 80 people from Maharashtra are reported to be stranded in Nepal, according to preliminary information collected by the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC), Maharashtra

A Panvel family undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage narrowly escaped the devastating Nepal flash floods after leaving the affected area several hours before the disaster struck

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said that the state government was monitoring the situation and working with the Union government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist those affected

Sri Lanka has announced USD 1 million in financial assistance to Nepal after devastating flash floods claimed hundreds of lives and left more than a thousand people missing

Since the helpline was activated, around 80-100 calls have been received from family members and others seeking information and assistance

Tourists have gone there, and I spoke with them just a short while ago. Their relatives had come to see me; they informed me that contact has now been established, Mahajan said

Authorities have urged families with relatives travelling in Nepal to provide accurate details so that officials can verify their status and coordinate assistance

Among those unaccounted for are hikers, climbers, and tourists from across the world, many of whom travel to Nepal to take on some of the world's highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees visiting the Himalayan nation on pilgrimage

According to the state government, officials involved in the rescue and coordination efforts identified a group of 28 pilgrims from Tirupati who are currently in Kathmandu. Their safety has been confirmed, providing relief to their families amid the difficult situation in Nepal

According to a report issued by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Thursday morning, 57 of those believed to be stranded had travelled through a tour agency, while the remaining tourists were travelling independently

Seven tourists from Maharashtra are reported stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with officials confirming contact with four, including two each from Mumbai and Pune. Authorities are trying to reach three others and compiling details of more Maharashtra residents who may be affected

As many as 28.68 lakh voters in Pune district have been classified as uncollectable in the final ASD list under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hadapsar recorded the highest number at 2.98 lakh, followed by Khadakwasla and Chinchwad

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas held by foreigners who have applied or are seeking asylum in the US. The proposed move could become the largest mass visa revocation in US history and is expected to face legal challenges

Benjamin Netanyahu expressed support for round-the-clock protection for Eisenkot, saying such security was necessary and should not be considered a luxury

SSPE is a rare neurological complication of measles that can emerge years after infection. Experts explain its diagnosis, treatment challenges and why vaccination is key to prevention

West Bengal Police arrested three people in connection with the death of Shekhar Chowdhury alias Bunty, personal assistant to former TMC MLA Sunil Singh. Chowdhury was allegedly beaten and attacked with bricks after stopping youths from drinking alcohol near his home in Garulia

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,85,447 million litres of water, or 95.72 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 25. Vihar and Modak Sagar remained full, while Upper Vaitarna recorded the lowest storage at 89.76 per cent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran through expanded secondary sanctions targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. The US also sanctioned 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Irans oil and other activities

A 7-year-old Class 1 student at an ashram school in Maharashtra's Palghar district died after developing high fever and breathing difficulties. Twenty-six other students have been hospitalised with cold, cough and fever symptoms

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest upcoming elections together and avoid critical or contradictory remarks against allies, state Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said after a meeting of alliance leaders in Mumbai

A high-level review meeting was held in Gandhinagar under Pansheriya's chairmanship to assess the state's preparedness against H1N1 and review measures taken to control water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon

The law restricts the freedom of consenting adults to choose their faith, and the implementation of the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 must not be brought into force, and the notification be taken back, to ensure that it does not become an instrument for surveillance

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide's WhatsApp account was briefly compromised, but no legal case has been filed as officials suspect an imposter account may have sought money from contacts

According to a study published in Taxon, genetic analysis showed that northern tree populations previously classified under Adansonia za are actually separate and closely related to other northern Malagasy baobabs

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Experts from two medical fields shed light on biology of the rare neurological disease, its progression, challenges treating paediatric patients, and the need for comprehensive long-term care

In his letter to Fadnavis, the Congress leader claimed that the students have been on hunger strike for more than 10 days, seeking changes to regulations they describe as restrictive and humiliating

The incident reportedly took place near a public toilet close to Kandivali's Poisar Church. According to the complainant, the vendor was allegedly dipping white peas into a drum containing green-coloured water and mixing them before removing the peas, which had turned green

According to police, the accused had been evading arrest since around 2000. Investigators had limited information about his whereabouts as he allegedly changed his name and addresses repeatedly to avoid being traced

The 10-day programme will focus on the Congress ideology, organisational development, leadership, public outreach, election management, and strategies to deal with upcoming political challenges

The court was hearing a matter related to allegations that several women and girls were being held in illegal confinement at the Adhyatmik Vishwa Vidhyalaya ashram in Rohini, north-west Delhi

During the protest, the group allegedly confronted the victim after he refused to join the work stoppage. The then allegedly assaulted him, said an official

Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of five Mumbai Cricket Association establishments at BKC after inspections found multiple hygiene and food safety violations, including dirty floors, unclean refrigerators, improper storage and inadequate temperature control

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared that an economic D-Day had begun against Tehran on Monday and said any country that continued to enable the Islamic Republic would become a global pariah

The fire broke out in the early hours of Monday at a District Women's Hospital in Amravati. The hospital staff managed to evacuate 36 infants, while three newborns died in the incident, officials said

Veteran Marathi grammarian and linguist Dr Yasmin Sheikh died in Pune at the age of 101. Known for her contribution to Marathi grammar, linguistics and language education, Sheikh also worked with Balbharati and taught generations of students.

He also said there was nothing wrong with serving fish, arguing that dietary choices should not become a political controversy. Khera pointed out that Ajay Rai is a vegetarian and said that even if he were not, there was nothing objectionable about consuming fish

An editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', questioned the quality of food being served to schoolchildren and raised questions over the funding of BJP events targeting young voters

Athawale said some groups and individuals were demanding the abolition of reservation, but asserted that the system could not be removed as it was protected as a constitutional right

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is a rare, progressive neurological disease that can develop years after measles infection. Experts warn that early signs such as behavioural changes, falling school performance, cognitive decline and myoclonic jerks can be easily missed