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Death toll from flash floods in Tibet rises to 16 — Gyirong: Rescuers carry out search and rescue operations at the mudslide-hit Gyirong Port in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 29, 2026. A fast-moving chain mudslide, triggered by a high-altitude glacier collapse on the Nepalese side, has caused heavy casualties and left many missing at a port on the China-Nepal border in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Rescuers immediately launched an all-out effort to reach the mudslide-hit port and search for the missing. (Photo: Xinhua via IANS)

August 30, 2026 1:59 PM

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Death toll from flash floods in Tibet rises to 16

The death toll from flash floods in Tibet near the Nepal border climbed to 16 today, with 546 people, including several Indians, still missing, as reported by Chinese officials. The massive flash floods struck the immigration port at the Gyirong-Nepal border on August 26, where hundreds waited on bo...

August 30, 2026 1:55 PM

India sends fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nepal

India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and sent technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to assist in search and rescue operations. A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief assistance landed in Nepal today, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a po...

Indian Embassy in China shares dedicated helplines to trace missing foreign nationals in Tibet — akashvani news

August 30, 2026 1:41 PM

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Indian Embassy in China shares dedicated helplines to trace missing foreign nationals in Tibet

The Indian Embassy in China has informed that the Tibet Autonomous Region authorities have set up two dedicated 24-hour English-language hotlines to assist families seeking information about missing foreign nationals in the wake of the recent flash floods and mudslides. It said, the hotlines can be ...

India’s technical team conducts reconnaissance of flood-hit hydropower tunnels in Nepal

August 30, 2026 9:35 AM

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India’s technical team conducts reconnaissance of flood-hit hydropower tunnels in Nepal

An 11-member technical team from India carried out on-site reconnaissance of hydropower tunnels in Nepal’s flood-affected areas yesterday to facilitate search and rescue of stranded individuals. The team – comprising doctors, paramedics and tunnel engineers – had arrived in Kathmandu on Friday. Ye...

UAE to probe Banque Misr branches after US flags money laundering risks

August 30, 2026 6:34 AM

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UAE to probe Banque Misr branches after US flags money laundering risks

UAE’s Central Bank has decided to conduct a special and urgent examination of Banque Misr branches in the Emirates, after the US Treasury flagged that they processed transactions potentially part of Iranian shadow banking networks. Under Operation Economic Outcast, the U.S. Department of the Treasur...

India’s 11-member technical team conducts reconnaissance of flood-hit hydropower tunnels in Nepal

August 29, 2026 10:22 PM

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India’s 11-member technical team conducts reconnaissance of flood-hit hydropower tunnels in Nepal

An 11-member technical team from India carried out on-site reconnaissance of hydropower tunnels in Nepal’s flood-affected areas today to facilitate the search and rescue of stranded individuals. The team, comprising doctors, paramedics and tunnel engineers, arrived in Kathmandu yesterday. Today, the...

PM Modi arrives in Tashkent on a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties between India and Uzbekistan

August 29, 2026 9:04 PM

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PM Modi arrives in Tashkent on a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties between India and Uzbekistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, this evening for his two-day visit to the Central Asian country. The Prime Minister was welcomed by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park...

Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 669, over 2,000 remain missing, including 287 Indian nationals

August 29, 2026 9:05 PM

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Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 669, over 2,000 remain missing, including 287 Indian nationals

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 669, with more than 2,000 people still missing. Search and rescue operations are underway across the affected districts of the Himalayan nation. Officials said the police are coordinating with residents and other agencies t...

MoS Pabitra Margherita interacts with Indian diaspora in Laos

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...

Finance Minister Highlights India’s vast market size and long term investment potential at Chicago Business Roundtable

August 29, 2026 9:00 PM

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Finance Minister Highlights India’s vast market size and long term investment potential at Chicago Business Roundtable

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that as global companies reassess their supply chains and capital allocation, India offers not only the scale of a vast market but also the depth of a long-term investment and operating platform. She made these remarks while addres...

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