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Sep

By The Press Editor

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Nepal flash flood deaths mount to 939, nearly 4,000 still missing; PM Balen Shah demands climate action

Kathmandu: Devastating floods near Nepal's border with China have killed at least 939 people, while the number of people missing has fallen to 3,925, the country's disaster authority said on Monday as rescue operations entered their sixth day. Chinese state media earlier reported 16 deaths and 546 people missing in Tibet, taking the overall disaster toll across the region to at least 955 dead and 4,471 missing. Nepal's list of missing people includes 592 foreigners. The number of workers missing from hydropower projects, which were among the worst-hit by the torrent, fell to 639 on Monday from an earlier estimate…

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01

Sep

By The Press Editor

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Two killed in New York as knife-wielding woman goes on rampage at Times Square, shot dead by cops

New York: A knife-wielding woman killed one person and injured another in New York City's Times Square on Monday before being shot and killed by police, authorities said. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the deaths during a press conference and said the second victim was in stable condition in hospital. Local media reports said the woman was taken to hospital in critical condition following the police shooting, though authorities later confirmed her death. Police said they did not believe the stabbing was related to terrorism. An AFP journalist at the scene reported a heavy presence of emergency services, while officials examined…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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‘We have to go from endless war to the end of the war’: PM Modi tells Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday held talks in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, with their meeting coming amid major geopolitical developments and growing concerns over global energy security. The two leaders met at the Aksakal Meeting Room at the Bishkek Ala Archa State Residence, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS. Putin was accompanied by a delegation comprising senior Russian officials, including ministers. The meeting began on a warm note as PM Modi and Putin exchanged a hug before entering into discussions. The Russian president said…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Will Bangladesh join the Mecca Pact? State Foreign Minister’s hint sparks fresh debate over Dhaka’s next move

Dhaka: Bangladesh has indicated that it sees no immediate obstacle to joining the 'Makkah Joint Defence Agreement', a security pact currently involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye. Dhaka's latest remarks have strengthened speculation that Bangladesh could consider becoming part of the arrangement if it receives an invitation. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Bangladesh's participation in the pact would not necessarily limit its relations or cooperation with other countries. He described the agreement as a development that could open up "new opportunities" while stressing that Dhaka's foreign policy would continue to remain flexible. Kobir made the remarks during…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Nepal flood mystery deepens! Scientists rule out glacial lake outburst, probe rock-ice fall theory

Kathmandu: Scientists are examining a new theory to determine what triggered the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet region, after two initial explanations were ruled out. Nepal Centre for Disaster Management president Bishal Nath Upreti said the disaster was initially believed to be linked to a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), but that theory was later abandoned after authorities found no evidence of a glacial lake bursting along the affected route in Tibet. The disaster has raised fresh questions about the exact chain of events that unleashed such a massive flood and debris flow. According to Upreti, researchers are now…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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PM Modi’s poems a big hit in Uzbekistan as students recite verses in Hindi, Uzbek | WATCH

Tashkent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Uzbekistan witnessed a special cultural moment when Uzbek students recited and sang poems written by him during his interaction with students and the academic community at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. The students presented three of Modi’s poems, with each verse being recited in both Hindi and Uzbek, drawing an enthusiastic response from the audience and becoming one of the highlights of his interaction at the university. Uzbek students recite PM Modi's poems One of the poems presented was "Abhi Toh Suraj Uga Hai". The Hindi version was recited by Keldiyorov…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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PM Modi meets Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on SCO sidelines, first meet since Iran war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on sidelines of the 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Kyrgyzstan's capital Bishkek. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since the beginning of the Iran's war with the United States (US) in February this year. However, it was not clear what the two leaders discussed, as both sides have not issued a statement yet. However, there is a possibility that they might held talks over the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure has disrupted the global supply chains. The Prime Minister has been in touch…

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31

Aug

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PM Modi-Putin talks today on SCO sidelines, meet with Xi likely; Iran war, trade on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Sunday, will hold bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and likely with Chinese premier Xi Jinping on sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit on Monday.  While there is confirmation that PM Modi and Putin will hold a bilateral meeting, there is no clarity on talks with Xi. However, speculations are rife that the two leaders will hold talks, which will likely be there second meeting in around a year. The meeting with Putin will be crucial, as India and Russia look to deepen their strategic partnership…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Nepal flash flood deaths cross 900, fresh alert issued; PM Balen Shah says country facing ‘unimaginable’ disaster

Kathmandu: While the situation remains uncertain as rescue operations continue following the apocalyptic flash floods in Nepal, the death count has increased to 903, while more than 4,000 -- including 320 foreign nationals -- remain missing, said authorities on Monday.  According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 272 bodies have been recovered from Chitwan, 207 from Nawalparasi East, 151 from Nawalparasi West and 62 from Gorkha districts. Further 95 bodies have been recovered from Nuwakot, 55 from Dhading, 37 from Tanahu and 24 from Rasuwa. A fresh alert has also been issued, as authorities have warned…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

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Two women from Kerala murdered in California, Suresh Gopi assures help in bringing remains home

San Francisco: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Monday said all necessary steps would be taken to bring back the mortal remains of two women from Kerala who were allegedly murdered in California, United States. The deceased have been identified by their relatives as Anjana, a native of Mudikkode in Thrissur, and Ann Mathew, a native of Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram. According to their relatives, the two women were living in the same apartment in California along with their families. A third woman, identified as Anila, a native of Kottayam and described as a friend of the deceased, is currently in US…

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