New Delhi, Aug 27 — NDRF Inspector General (IG) Narendra Bundela on Thursday said that nine teams of the force have been deployed across vulnerable areas of Bihar in view of the flood situation, while the force remains on standby to extend assistance if required. Speaking to IANS, Bundela said the…
Kolkata, Aug 27 — Kolkata Police on Thursday morning said that a police team rescued an abducted minor girl from a city hotel on Wednesday night.The minor girl was abducted and locked in that city hotel room by her abductors with the intention of trafficking her and forcing her into the flesh…
New Delhi, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed India’s para athletes for their ability to overcome adversity and inspire entire families and communities, saying their achievements can change the way people look at life and demonstrate how sport can improve the quality of…
New Delhi, Aug 27 — India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of BRICS members and partner countries as well as outreach invitees. India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation,…
New Delhi, Aug 27 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for India to broaden its participation across Olympic disciplines, saying the country must develop athletes in sports where it has traditionally had little or no representation, as part of preparations for the 2036 Olympics.…
Cachar (Assam), Aug 27 — In a major crackdown on an inter-state narcotics trafficking network, Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), seized narcotic substances worth approximately Rs 168 crore from Jujhang Pahar areas in Cachar district of southern Assam,…
New Delhi, Aug 27 — Leaders across party lines on Thursday expressed grief and concern over the devastating flash floods in Nepal, describing the tragedy as deeply saddening and painful while stressing the need for relief, rescue efforts and continued vigilance in neighbouring Indian states. The…
Amaravati, Aug 27 — Three persons from Andhra Pradesh are reported missing after devastating floods in Nepal, the state government officials said on Thursday.Four have been traced safe but remain stranded, while efforts are underway to locate the three missing persons, they said.Two of those…
Jaipur, Aug 27 — What began as the mysterious disappearance of a railway officer turned into a chilling kidnapping-for-ransom investigation, with police alleging that the plot was orchestrated by the victim’s own brother-in-law. Ravi Kumar Meena, Chief Office Superintendent at the Railway…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 — For architect and Padma Shri awardee G. Shankar, the devastating flash floods and glacial avalanche that struck the Nepal-Tibet border have turned a cancelled pilgrimage into a deeply unsettling wait for news.Shankar was scheduled to undertake the Kailash Manasarovar…
Ahmedabad, Aug 27 — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel returned to Ahmedabad on Thursday after completing a nine-day visit to the United States and Canada aimed at attracting global investment and promoting the 2027 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, saying companies across key sectors had shown…
New Delhi, Aug 27 — Indian companies can explore Panama not only as an export destination but also as a regional business platform from which they can serve multiple Latin American markets, Alonso Correa Miguel, Ambassador of the Republic of Panama to India, has said.Panama can serve as a strategic…
Gandhinagar, Aug 27 — 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…
Hyderabad, Aug 27 — The Telangana government has activated a helpline and coordination centre at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi to provide necessary assistance to residents of the state who may be stranded or affected in flood-hit Nepal.In view of the prevailing flood situation in Nepal, the state…
Dharamsala, Aug 27 — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday said he was saddened over the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting in loss of life and heavy structural damage. “I am saddened to learn of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region…
Ahmedabad, Aug 27 — Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will review preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the proposed 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad on Thursday as part of a packed one-day visit to Gujarat, with programmes spanning sports, education, pharmaceuticals, local…
Nilgiris, Aug 27 — A 48-hour shutdown began in Tamil Nadu's Gudalur on Thursday, with nearly 10,000 shops remaining closed to demand the immediate capture of a tiger suspected of killing two people in the O’Valley-Lauriston area of the Nilgiris district.The victims, identified as Balakrishnan and…
Bengaluru, Aug 27 — The Karnataka government on Thursday launched an emergency assistance initiative to collect details of residents from the state who are currently stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) following flash floods, landslides and other disaster-related disruptions.The…
Jabalpur, Aug 27 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jabalpur on Thursday to launch a long-awaited project for overhauling the Indian Army's T-72 tanks at the Vehicle Factory here, in a move expected to strengthen the city's role in defence equipment maintenance and add momentum to the…
Chandigarh, Aug 27 — The government services across Punjab were impacted on Thursday, with over three lakh employees of almost all departments, boards and corporations going on a mass casual leave for a day over non-payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears and other long-pending demands.The…
Patna, Aug 27 — A devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has raised concerns in Bihar because of the interconnected river system linking the two regions. The floodwaters entered the Bhote Koshi River from the Tibet region before flowing into the Trishuli River and eventually the…