Myanmar woman arrested with gold biscuit worth Rs 13 lakh in Mizoram
Aug 28, 2026A 41-year-old woman from Myanmar was arrested in Aizawl with a gold biscuit worth around Rs 13 lakh, an official said on Friday, August 28.
Nepal-Tibet flash floods: Death toll rises to 469 as rescue operations enter third day
Aug 28, 2026An ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered flash floods that have killed 469 people across eight districts. The disaster damaged homes, roads, bridges and hydropower projects as rescue teams continued searching for survivors.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 270; over 800 missing as rescue operations continue
Aug 27, 2026A glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered flash floods that have killed at least 270 people and left more than 800 missing. The disaster has intensified rescue efforts and renewed concern over rising glacial instability in the Himalayas.
Nepal flood death toll rises to 165 as hundreds remain missing
Aug 27, 2026A debris-laden flood swept through Nepal's Rasuwa district, killing 165 and leaving hundreds missing. The disaster has crippled bridges, roads and utilities as rescue teams race to reach survivors.
PM Modi expresses solidarity with Nepal, assures all possible flood relief support
Aug 26, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, August 26 expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating floods that have claimed at least eight lives and caused extensive damage across parts of the neighbouring country.
Bangladesh elects BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President
Aug 21, 2026Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected Bangladesh's 23rd President after a rare parliamentary contest. The result revives focus on an office seen as more consequential under the restored caretaker system.
Indonesia rocked by third earthquake in hours, death toll from 7.7 quake hits 38
Aug 16, 2026Indonesia was struck by a third earthquake within hours as rescue teams responded to the deadly 7.7-magnitude Flores quake. The fresh tremors, damage, power cuts and evacuations have complicated relief efforts across East Nusa Tenggara.
Meta removes 750,000 under-16 accounts in Australia after social media ban
Aug 13, 2026Meta has taken down more than 750,000 suspected under-16 accounts in Australia since the social media ban began. The figures intensify scrutiny of how effectively platforms are enforcing the new law.
Nepal receives body of mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung killed in Broad Peak avalanche
Aug 06, 2026Nepal received the body of mountaineer Pur Bahadur Gurung in Kathmandu after he died in a Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan last week. The return of the celebrated climber's remains drew hundreds of mourners and underscored his record ten Everest summits.
7.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan's Kyushu, injuries reported; tsunami warning issued
Jul 28, 2026A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto in Japan's Kyushu region, injuring several people and collapsing at least one building. The jolt triggered a tsunami warning and a wider emergency response across multiple prefectures.
Wildfires force over 250,000 evacuations across Southwest France as blaze nears Bordeaux
Jul 27, 2026Massive wildfires sweeping southwest France have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate as firefighters continue battling rapidly spreading flames in the Gironde region near Bordeaux. The wildfire, intensified by shifting winds, repeated heatwaves and exceptionally dry conditions, has become one of the most severe fire emergencies in the country's recent history.
Indian crew member killed, six Indians injured in Iranian strike on UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Jul 14, 2026Iranian missiles hit two UAE-flagged tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and injuring eight people. The strike sharpens tensions in the West Asia conflict and raises the Indian death toll to 11.
15 feared dead after boat carrying Indian tourists capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
Jul 11, 2026A speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island during a trip to An Thoi Port. The Indian Embassy said rescue efforts were continuing and control rooms had been opened for families.
India, Japan sign AI, defence and healthcare pacts during PM Takaichi visit
Jul 02, 2026Modi and Takaichi oversaw agreements on AI, defence and healthcare during talks in India. The package highlighted a widening strategic partnership spanning technology, security and global health.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Seychelles' highest civilian honour
Jun 28, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Seychelles' highest national honour during talks with President Wavel Ramkalawan Herminie. The visit also underscored renewed India-Seychelles cooperation on sustainability, growth and Indian Ocean security.
Fresh earthquake rattles Venezuela as rescue efforts continue after deadly twin quakes
Jun 28, 2026A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela's Aragua coast as rescuers searched for survivors. The fresh tremor deepened disruption after the twin quakes amid criticism over relief coordination.
Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 235; thousands injured and missing
Jun 26, 2026Twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela within a minute, killing at least 235 people and injuring 4,300. The devastation in La Guaira has slowed relief work even as foreign aid and rescue teams arrive.
India, South Korea have complementarities 'from ships to chips': Jaishankar calls for deeper partnership
Jun 25, 2026At the Jeju Forum, S Jaishankar urged India and South Korea to deepen strategic and economic cooperation. He said their complementarities, from ships to chips, can support resilience in a fragmented world.
Powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, USGS warns death toll could reach 100,000
Jun 25, 2026Two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela late on Wednesday, causing collapses and panic. The USGS warned of heavy casualties as officials assessed damage and rescue teams responded.
'Non-traditional threats have transcended borders': National Security Adviser Ajit Doval at BRICS meet
Jun 23, 2026Ajit Doval told BRICS security representatives in New Delhi that cyber threats, disruptive technologies and evolving terrorism demand coordinated attention. He said these border-transcending risks were testing institutions and highlighting the bloc's wider role in global governance.
12 Indian nationals killed in Ras Laffan incident in Qatar, Embassy assures assistance to families
Jun 23, 2026The Embassy of India in Doha on June 22 confirmed that 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in the Ras Laffan industrial incident in Qatar on Sunday night.
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