At least 472 people have died across Nepal and Tibet, while an operation is underway to rescue 100 people trapped in a hydropower tunnel. Death toll rises as search expands downstream The death toll from the catastrophic Himalayan flash floods has reached at least 472 across Nepal and China’s Tibet region, with 469 deaths confirmed in Nepal and three in Tibet. Nepalese authorities reporte

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southwestern China as authorities separately managed a major flood emergency near the Nepal-Tibet border. Earthquake strikes southwestern China A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Longchang city in China’s southwestern Sichuan province on Friday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The tremor occurred at 1:13 PM Beijing time, corresponding to 10:43 AM IST. The epicentre was recorde

Madurai Corporation has launched a citywide greening and beautification programme supported by private participation and CSR funding. Greening drive targets 4.75 lakh saplings Madurai Corporation has begun an extensive makeover of the historic city through tree planting, landscaped public spaces, murals and improvements around major roads and landmarks. The civic body has set a target of pl

An overflowing barrier lake near the Nepal-China border has raised fears of fresh flooding after a deadly glacier-triggered disaster. Flood threat returns after Himalayan disaster Nepal and China have issued urgent warnings about renewed flooding in the Himalayan border region as a lake formed by rock, ice and other debris began overflowing. The development comes two days after a glacier co

Mallikarjun Kharge said he had not received any proposal for changes to the Karnataka Cabinet amid growing political speculation. Kharge says no proposal has reached him Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has said that no formal proposal concerning a reshuffle of the Karnataka Cabinet has been placed before him, pushing back against reports that changes in the ministry could be imminent. Kharge addressed the speculation while

Sheikh Hasina called for practical support to Nepal and stronger regional systems to manage floods, landslides and climate-related disasters. Hasina expresses sorrow over Nepal tragedy Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on Dhaka to provide all possible practical assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods that caused widespread loss of life, destruction and displacem

Global Impact Forum II will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace on September 5-6, ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Forum to showcase civilisational connections Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS nations together ahead of the official summit in New Delhi. The

India and Canada have agreed to deepen investment and financial cooperation while targeting CAD 70 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Treaty talks could strengthen investment ties India has expressed its readiness to begin negotiations with Canada on a Bilateral Investment Treaty at the earliest, marking another important step in the revival of economic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa.

Nairobi, Kenya: India has emerged as a major fuel supplier as Kenya replaces declining Gulf shipments without suffering a significant import shortage. India Fuel Exports To Kenya Rise As Gulf Shipments Decline India has emerged as one of Kenya’s leading suppliers of refined petroleum products as conflict-related disruptions in West Asia reshape established energy trade routes. Shipping and commodity-market data indicate that In

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan criticised the coalition government and reacted confidently to reports predicting a YSRCP comeback in 2029. YS Jagan Responds To Surveys Predicting 2029 Comeback Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has signalled confidence about his party’s prospects in the 2029 Assembly election, although he stopped short

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: The new legislature complex is planned with expanded chambers for 265 MLAs and 110 MLCs. Amaravati Assembly Building Designed For Expanded Legislature The permanent Andhra Pradesh legislature building under construction in Amaravati is being designed to accommodate a considerably larger number of elected representatives. State Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar said t

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: TNSTC will operate additional buses from August 27 to 30 to manage increased travel during the weekend and wedding season. TNSTC Special Buses From Chennai Announced For Weekend Rush The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced additional bus services from Chennai and other major cities between August 27 and August 30. The special arrangements are intended to accommod

India and China announced an eight-point consensus following high-level boundary negotiations. Beijing, China: NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on new measures to manage the LAC and advance border talks. India China Border Consensus Sets Faster Crisis Response India and China have reached an eight-point consensus aimed at improving crisis management along the Line of Actual Control and advancing negotiations

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:27 AM IST: USGS confirmed that a glacial collapse, rather than an earthquake, triggered the catastrophic Nepal floods. Kathmandu and Nepal-Tibet border: At least 160 people were killed, while hundreds remained missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal Flash Floods Traced To Massive Glacial Collapse KATHMANDU: The catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities alon

Nearly 100 people died and more than 750 remained missing after a Tibet-origin flash flood devastated several districts in Nepal on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The missing included 133 Indian nationals as rescue teams searched damaged towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Nearly 100 Dead, 133 Indians Missing Nearly 100 people were reported dead and more than 750 remained miss