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Nepal flash floods: Many killed and 384 people, including 291 foreigners, missing

At least nine ⁠people have been ‌killed ‌in ‌the ⁠massive ⁠flash flood ​that ‌swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet early ⁠Wednesday (August 26, 2206), officials said. At least 105 Indians are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district bordering Tibet. A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early on Wednesday (August 26, 2026).

Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route

About 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu were stranded in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), after an early morning flash flood triggered landslips in their route. Officials of the Tamil Nadu government have initiated action towards their rescue upon receiving the alert, official sources said. As per the initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu, they said. The pilgrims were from various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Puducherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthirai and Tiruchi.

Modi calls Nepal PM, promises ‘all possible assistance’ after devastating flash flood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) called Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and offered “all possible humanitarian assistance” to the country as it deals with a devastating flash flood that started at the Nepal-China border and went on to affect townships and tourism spots downstream of the Bhote Koshi river, including Rasuwa and Chitwan.

Nepal flash floods: At least 157 killed; hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals

At least 157 people were confirmed dead and more than 400, including around 133 Indians, were missing or out of contact after a massive flash flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River swept through villages in Rasuwa, a district bordering China’s Tibet region, on Wednesday morning, authorities said.

India, China to push for ‘early and substantial harvest’ of border delimitation

India and China have agreed to advance discussions on “an Early and Substantial Harvest of boundary delimitation”, according to an eight-point outcome document released by both countries on Wednesday (August 26, 2026).

Centre plans integrated command centres to step up border security

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is developing a technology-driven command-and-control system for India’s land borders that will integrate surveillance inputs from the field through a network of command centres stretching from forward areas to New Delhi, according to a senior government official.

Only 2,790 students enrolled against a target of 10,500: parliamentary panel on government free coaching scheme

The Centre has not been able to effectively implement the scheme of providing free coaching to economically disadvantaged students appearing for competitive exams, a parliamentary standing committee report has noted. Of the targeted 10,500 candidates to be enrolled for free coaching, the Union government could enrol only 2,790 students (26%) over the past three years.

Nepal flash floods: Many killed and 384 people, including 291 foreigners, missing

At least nine ⁠people have been ‌killed ‌in ‌the ⁠massive ⁠flash flood ​that ‌swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet early ⁠Wednesday (August 26, 2206), officials said. At least 105 Indians are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district bordering Tibet. A sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive devastation at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early on Wednesday (August 26, 2026).

Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route

About 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu were stranded in Nepal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026), after an early morning flash flood triggered landslips in their route. Officials of the Tamil Nadu government have initiated action towards their rescue upon receiving the alert, official sources said. As per the initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu, they said. The pilgrims were from various parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Puducherry, Chidambaram, Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthirai and Tiruchi.

Iranian President says new U.S. sanctions will achieve nothing

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) said that the United States would achieve nothing with its new round of economic sanctions, local media reported. “With the measures that the government’s economic sectors have foreseen, America will not achieve anything with economic pressure at this stage, just as it was unable to achieve anything in the war,” Mr. Pezeshkian said

Trump declares emergency over foreign equipment in U.S. power grid

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) over foreign-made equipment inside the country’s electric grid, saying the growing need for power has made the system a target for hostile governments. The executive order blocks companies from buying, importing or installing certain foreign-made parts used in what the government calls the bulk-power system.

Kremlin says U.S. spy chief held talks with Russian counterparts during Moscow visit

U.S. CIA Director John ​Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during ‌his visit to Moscow on Tuesday (August 26, 2026) ​but did not meet President ⁠Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday (August 26, 2026). Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Mr. Putin had ‌been briefed on the outcome of Mr. Ratcliffe’s talks, which come as ‌the war in Ukraine is ‌escalating ⁠and as efforts to reach ⁠a lasting peace deal between the U.S. and Iran have stalled.

Netanyahu says no diplomatic deal possible with Iran ‘savages’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the “savages” who rule Iran as he hailed U.S. President Donald Trump’s new campaign of economic pressure. Recounting a recent meeting with Mr. Trump, Mr. Netanyahu told an event late on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) that they had discussed the possibility of diplomacy with Iran and said: “I doubt, however, that an agreement can be reached with that group there, with those savages. I tell you -- an agreement cannot be reached.”

Piyush Goyal proposes India-Japan ‘Shark Tank’ style startup series to boost investments, business ties

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday (August 26, 2026) proposed an India-Japan startup pitching series, on the lines of the popular ‘Shark Tank’ format, to connect young startups from the two countries with investors and potential business partners. Addressing a roundtable on startups, Mr. Goyal said such pitching sessions could be organised virtually, leveraging digital connectivity, to facilitate greater interaction between Indian and Japanese startups.

Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test: Sooriyabandara, Mendis fight on after India enforces follow-on

Dark clouds hung like cotton candy and beneath them on the turf, Sri Lanka battled hard. Wednesday was about the ebb and flow of cricket’s longest format, as India pushed for a triumph against a resilient host at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground. The second Test’s fourth day found a rain-induced closure, and at that moist time, Sri Lanka, following-on in its second innings, posted 229 for six, and nursed a meagre 16-run lead.