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August 29, 2026 8:31 PM

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MoS Pabitra Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in Laos

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with the Indian diaspora in Laos and appreciated their contribution to strengthening ties between the two nations. The Minister also interacted with alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and the I...

August 29, 2026 9:00 PM

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37 killed in Russian attack on Bucha district of Ukraine

At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian attack on the Bucha district, close to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, officials said today. According to the head of the local regional military administration, at least 50 residential buildings were damaged in the attack, which also sparked a la...

August 29, 2026 7:00 PM

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IRGC claims ‘decisive control’ over Strait of Hormuz, contradicts US

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that it has "decisive control" over the Strait of Hormuz, countering earlier U.S. claims that the sea route was open for traffic. The US Central Command CENTCOM had earlier stated that it had cleared the sea mines in the strait's international shippi...

August 29, 2026 6:35 PM

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Maharashtra confirms 338 of 404 stranded citizens in Nepal-Tibet region safe

Maharashtra authorities have established contact with 338 of the 404 people from the state stranded in the Nepal-Tibet region following the August 26 flash floods and confirmed that they are safe, according to a state government report released today. Of those confirmed safe, 37 people have left Sag...

August 29, 2026 6:06 PM

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Nepal praises India’s relief efforts following devastating floods

Nepal has praised India’s efforts to help the country in times of crisis and described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as exceptionally generous in the wake of the devastating floods that have killed more than 600 people. Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said that special supplies had also been f...

August 29, 2026 2:26 PM

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Nepal flash floods: Search and rescue operations is on across affected districts of Himalayan nation

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 626 this morning, with over 2000 people remaining missing. Police have recovered 233 bodies in Chitwan, 158 in Nawalparasi East, 48 in Gorkha, 47 in Nawalparasi West, 45 in Dhading, 41 in Nuwakot, 31 in Tanahun and 13 in Ra...

August 29, 2026 2:26 PM

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US President Donald Trump announces biggest oil deal with Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has announced the biggest oil deal with Venezuela. The landmark agreement with Venezuela will give the US majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves. He said the agreement was secured at no cost to the American Taxpayer and will more tha...

August 29, 2026 1:58 PM

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Nepal authorities decide to bury 229 unidentified, unclaimed bodies recovered from devastating floods

Nepal authorities have decided to bury 229 unidentified and unclaimed bodies recovered from the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River in the southern Chitwan district. The decision was taken due to the deteriorating condition of the bodies and concerns over the risk of infection. According to ...