New Delhi, Aug 26 — Widespread death and destruction were reported from Nepal on Wednesday as flash floods in the Bhote Koshi river, originating from Tibet, inundated many areas in districts north of capital Kathmandu.Reports suggest torrents of water from Tibet surging into Nepal, sweeping away…
New Delhi/Kathmandu, Aug 26 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke with his Nepali counterpart Balendra Shah and offered condolences on the loss of lives due to the flash floods in the Himalayan nation. PM Modi also expressed India's readiness to provide all possible humanitarian…
Kathmandu, Aug 26 — The Embassy of India in Nepal has issued emergency numbers for assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been affected by the massive flash floods in the country on Wednesday. "For assistance and information related to Indian nationals that have been…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday welcomed the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's strong remarks on illegal infiltration, describing his position as an essential step towards safeguarding India's national security and protecting the country's interests.…
Dhaka, Aug 26 — In yet another disturbing incident raising concerns over the safety of minorities across Bangladesh, four members of a Hindu family, including two children, went missing from Chandpur city, local media reported on Wednesday, citing a relative. The missing family members are…
Ulaanbaatar, Aug 26 — India has called for community-led and science-based restoration of rangelands, emphasising the need to recognise pastoralists as custodians of these ecosystems and strengthen their role in sustainable land management at the 17th Conference of Parties (CoP17) of the UN…
Kathmandu, Aug 26 — More than 100 Indians are among 384 tourists reported missing in Nepal after flash floods in the Bhote Koshi River hit the Rasuwa region on Wednesday morning, according to a preliminary situation update issued by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The tourism board said the 384…
Lisbon, Aug 26 — The Indian Navy’s sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded its three-day port call at Portugal's Lisbon, as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition. During the port call, the Commanding Officer of INS Sudarshini called on Rear Admiral Miguel Bessa Pacheco,…
Hanoi, Aug 26 — Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday paid tribute to Vietnam's founding father Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi. In a post on X, Margherita stated, "Paid homage to President Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi, honouring his…
Kathmandu, Aug 26 — At least seven people have been confirmed dead after sudden flooding of the Bhote Koshi River hit Nepal's Rasuwa on Wednesday, according to local media reports. According to a report by The Kathmandu Post, a Nepali Army spokesperson said that at least 25 people have been…
Washington, Aug 26 — African-American singer and actress Mary Millben on Wednesday slammed critics, especially New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for opposing the upcoming Madison Square Garden (MSG) event featuring Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat. Millben stated that…
Astana, Aug 26 — Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sailas Thangal, called on Kazakh Defence Minister Dauren Kossanov, with the two sides reviewing the growing defence partnership between India and Kazakhstan and exploring future areas of collaboration in the defence sector. According to the Indian…
Paris, Aug 26 — A leading international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the brutal killing of four members of a Hindu family in Bangladesh’s Rangpur city, saying the possibility of religious extremist or militant links must be urgently investigated amid the UN’s recent findings.…
Kathmandu, Aug 26 — A sudden flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi River on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Nepal-China border region. Four personnel of Nepal's Armed Police Force (APF) deployed at a border outpost in northern Rasuwa have gone missing due to the sudden…
San Jose, Aug 26 — India and Costa Rica discussed ways to deepen collaboration, with a particular emphasis on environmental sustainability and green growth. The discussions took place during a meeting between India's Charge d'Affaires to Costa Rica, Aakash Sharma, and Gabriela Mora Arce of the…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — India on Wednesday rejected the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination's remarks about the country, terming them "politically motivated" and "highly malicious". In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that it has taken note of…
Chennai, Aug 26 — The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) held their 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Chennai, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, law enforcement and environmental sustainability, officials said on Wednesday.The…
Seoul, Aug 26 — The number of babies born in South Korea rose 15.6 per cent in June from a year earlier, marking the 24th consecutive month of on-year growth, government data showed Wednesday. A total of 23,111 babies were born in June, up 3,115 from 19,996 a year earlier, according to the…
Oslo, Aug 26 — Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in Norway staged a demonstration outside the Norwegian Parliament condemning the brutalities and killing of innocent civilians by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The protesters raised slogans against the Pakistani forces,…
Islamabad, Aug 26 — In a major tragedy, at least 15 newborn babies died after a massive fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, local media reported on Wednesday, quoting officials familiar with the tragic incident. According to…
Kyiv, Aug 26 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude after receiving a congratulatory Independence Day message for the people of the country from India and President Droupadi Murmu. President Murmu on Tuesday sent greetings to the people of Ukraine on the occasion of their…