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Nepal issues flood alert for Budhi Gandaki River, urges people to move to higher ground

Nepal issues flood alert for Budhi Gandaki River, urges people to move to higher ground

Kathmandu: Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) issued a flood warning on Sunday, October 11, asking people to stay away from the Budhi Gandaki River as a large flood was expected from Chumanubri Rural Municipality-6. The authority's Flood Forecasting Section issued the alert at 6:40 am, urging people to avoid approaching the river up to Trishuli Dobhan and remain in high places until the floodwaters pass. The warning asked people to exercise caution and stay away from areas along the river that could be affected by the rising water levels. The alert was shared by the authority…
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Trump says Ukraine needs new president after Zelenskyy questions US move to buy Russian diesel

Trump says Ukraine needs new president after Zelenskyy questions US move to buy Russian diesel

The differences between the United States (US) and Ukraine have clearly emerged over the former's recent deal with Russia amid an oil crisis in the country, which the latter has described an "investment" in its war against Moscow. However, US President Donald Trump has hit out at his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and called for Kyiv to elect a new president. Trump, who sealed the deal with the Russians to buy diesel amid soaring fuel rates ahead of the midterm elections, said Zelenskyy has failed to do enough to end the conflict with Russia that began February 2022 and also…
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Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures over 300 as Saudi coalition blames Houthi rebels

Riyadh airport attack kills 12, injures over 300 as Saudi coalition blames Houthi rebels

Riyadh: A missile attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed 12 people and injured more than 300 others, including several who were in critical condition, civil aviation authorities said early Sunday. The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen blamed Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack and vowed a firm response. The strike was described as the deadliest attack in a Gulf Arab country since the start of the Iran war. It comes amid an escalation in fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, widening the conflict's regional impact. A missile struck an airport complex housing…
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Delhi Police Releases All Detainees Except CJP Leaders

Delhi Police Releases All Detainees Except CJP Leaders

Delhi Police has released protesters and other individuals detained during the security crackdown ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led demonstration in the national capital. CJP leaders, however, remain in custody and are expected to face further legal proceedings. ย  The detentions took place after security arrangements were intensified across Delhi on October 10, ahead of the planned protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP leaders continue to remain in custody People detained at different centres across the capital have been released, while the CJP leaders have not yet been freed. The next steps in the…
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Delhi Metro passenger in bathrobe, towel on head goes viral; internet debates public etiquette: โ€˜What rule was broken here?โ€™ |

Delhi Metro passenger in bathrobe, towel on head goes viral; internet debates public etiquette: โ€˜What rule was broken here?โ€™ |

Delhi Metro passenger in bathrobe, towel on head goes viral A woman travelling on the Delhi Metro has caught social media's attention for an unusual reason. Dressed in a bathrobe, with a towel wrapped around her head and under-eye patches on her face, she was seen sitting inside a train while appearing to follow her skincare routine. The video has prompted a discussion about public etiquette, personal freedom and whether people should be judged for their choices.Delhi Metro video sparks online debateThe clip was shared on X by a user named @HaramiParindey. It appears to show the woman inside a…
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Saudi capital airport attacked again, air traffic stopped, passengers evacuated: Report

Saudi capital airport attacked again, air traffic stopped, passengers evacuated: Report

Riyadh: The King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh has been attacked again, said official. As per officials, the airport had been evacuated and the air traffic had stopped. However, there was no immediate Houthi statement on the attack.ย The latest strike on Riyadh airport comesย two days after a similar attack where three Saudi citizens including a pilot were killed. The deceased was a Sudanese national, said officials, adding that eight others, comprising five Saudi citizens, two Egyptian residents and a Pakistan, were also injured in the attack.ย  What happened?ย  A Riyadh resident, Ahmed Sayed, told The Associated Press…
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BJP Rajya Sabha List: 8 UP Candidates, Hardeep Puri Out

BJP Rajya Sabha List: 8 UP Candidates, Hardeep Puri Out

The BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, with the selection reflecting representation from Backward Classes, Dalits, Brahmins and the Thakur community. ย  The candidates are minister Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha, Prakash Pal, former MLC Vidyasagar Sonkar, Gopi Krishna Pandey, Ram Pratap Singh Chauhan, former Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Singh Rawat and Shruti Gangwar, the daughter of Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar. ย  Ten Rajya Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh will go to polls on October 16. The BJP is assured of victory on seven seats and is seeking to secure an eighth seat…
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Tanning or dark spots? How to tell what your skin is actually dealing with

Tanning or dark spots? How to tell what your skin is actually dealing with

Tanning acts as a defense mechanism of the skin against ultraviolet rays. When the UV rays touch the skin, the melanocytes increase the production of melanin, which absorbs the rays, protecting the inner layers of skin from damage. This is a temporary, homogeneous darkening process that usually follows the areas exposed to sunlight and gradually fades once further sun exposure is reduced. Dark spots, on the other hand, point to a more serious pigmentation problem, such as melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or solar lentigines. These do not always resolve with time alone because the underlying trigger, such as hormonal fluctuation, an…
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Trump fumes over 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, calls it โ€˜disgraceful and embarrassing decisionโ€™

Trump fumes over 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, calls it ‘disgraceful and embarrassing decision’

US President Donald Trump was left disappointed once again after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Indian-origin South African lawyer Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay and underlined once again that he deserved the award as he has resolved eight conflicts worldwide. Speaking at a rally in Syracuse on Friday (local time), the 80-year-old Republican leader also reiterated his claim that he resolved 2025 India-Pakistan military conflict and stopped a nuclear conflict between the two nations, saving nearly 50 million lives. Taking a swipe at the Norwegian Nobel Committee that presents the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump said this year's award was…
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Ahead of US midterms, Trump turns to Russian diesel to ease crisis; Zelenskyy calls it โ€˜investment in warโ€™

Ahead of US midterms, Trump turns to Russian diesel to ease crisis; Zelenskyy calls it ‘investment in war’

President Donald Trump has announced that Russia has agreed to supply diesel immediately to the United States (US), as his administration aims to lower the increasing oil crisis before the November 3 midterm elections. Trump also held a telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, as he eased sanctions on Moscow, and said Russia has agreed supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel to "American and Global marketplace". Additionally, the Russians would also provide 500,000 tonnes of diesel in November, followed by 1 million tonnes immediately thereafter, he said in a post on Truth Social. The Republican leader underlined that…
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