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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 ...

August 29, 2026 1:46 PM

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4th Meeting of India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee held in Buenos Aires

The Fourth Meeting of the India-Argentina Joint Trade Committee was held in Buenos Aires. The meeting reviewed progress on the roadmap agreed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Argentina in 2025. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen strategic and economic ties. The discussion...

August 29, 2026 8:46 AM

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India signs deal with US to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems

India has signed a deal with the US for the acquisition of Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems for the Indian Army. This marks India’s formal entry as a customer of the famed shoulder-fired weapon even as both countries work towards its eventual joint production in India. The US Embassy & C...

August 28, 2026 10:02 PM

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MEA Secretary West Sibi George meets European Parliament Member Ondřej Dostál

Secretary (West), External Affairs Ministry, Sibi George met Member of the European Parliament Ondřej Dostál and exchanged views on bolstering India-EU joint collaboration across trade, business, health, green tech, culture and academic sectors. In a social media post, External Affairs Ministry said...