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September 1, 2026 8:30 AM

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New Delhi rejects Court of Arbitration award on Indus Water Treaty

India has strongly rejected a ruling by the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration over the Indus Waters Treaty, rejecting the tribunal’s authority and calling its decisions legally invalid. In a social media post, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India has never recognised the arbit...

September 1, 2026 8:22 AM

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Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers

Rescue teams in Nepal are racing against time to reach more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in mud-filled tunnels at the Trishuli-3A hydropower site. Crews are using explosives, heavy machinery and air pumps to clear the tunnels and search for survivors. According to Nepal’s disaster managem...

September 1, 2026 7:30 AM

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4th Indo-German Environmental Forum to be held in New Delhi today

The 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum will be held in New Delhi today to strengthen bilateral cooperation and facilitate multi-stakeholder exchange on environment and climate change. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, along with German Minister for Environme...

August 31, 2026 9:54 PM

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India and Bangladesh discuss mutual interests to strengthen people-to-people ties

India and Bangladesh today discussed issues of mutual interest with the aim of advancing people-to-people cooperation. The discussions took place during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, and Adviser to Bangladesh's Prime Minister for the Ministry of Finance a...

August 31, 2026 9:13 PM

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Nepal rescue operations face shortage of equipment, body bags, ropes & helicopters

Security personnel involved in rescue operations following devastating flash floods in Nepal are facing major challenges due to shortages of specialised equipment, body bags, ropes and helicopters. The floods, believed to have been triggered by a collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-...

August 31, 2026 6:17 PM

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UAE condemns Iranian attacks, as a drone is intercepted in UAE territorial waters

The United Arab Emirates has condemned an Iranian attack involving a drone that was intercepted by air defence systems over UAE territorial waters. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that these hostile attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggress...

August 31, 2026 4:03 PM

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PM Modi pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with the 'Friends of India' in Bishkek on the first day of his two-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. Four delegations working with India in various fields, including Yoga and Manas Academy, were present on the occasion.   After this,  Prime Minister Modi paid flo...

August 31, 2026 1:57 PM

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Death toll in Nepal flash flood rises to 903, while more than 4,247 people still missing

In Nepal, the death toll from last week’s devastating floods and mudslides has risen to 903, while more than 4,247 people remain untraceable.   According to the Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the figure has increased from Sunday's figure of 2,502. Bodies have been...