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A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and…
Rescue operations continued across devastated Himalayan communities as authorities raced to find missing people and contain the threat of further flooding.
A fugitive software engineer wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested in Agra. Arjun Sharma was apprehended by Telangana Police following an Interpol Red Corner Notice. He allegedly killed Nikitha Godishala on December 31, 2025, over a monetary dispute. A D…
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has cancelled its September 12 convocation, citing “unavoidable circumstances,” amid controversy over the proposed attendance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Bar Council of India chairman Ma…

The 8th Pay Commission fitment factor remains undecided, with several employee and pensioner organisations seeking factors of 3.61, 3.833 and 4.00. Here’s what each proposal could mean for minimum basic pay, pensions and central government employees.
Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe paid an unannounced visit to Moscow yesterday, spending eight hours in the Russian capital before returning to the US. Though he visited the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied that they…
China has sounded a Level-IV alert following the devastating flash floods at the Tibet-Nepal border, warning that a newly formed barrier lake at the confluence of two rivers faces a high risk of breaching and flooding downstream areas. China's Ministry of Wat…
A significant collapse in the Himalayan region caused a seismic disturbance, leading to a violent flood surge that reached Rasuwagadhi at the Nepal-Tibet border within a mere seven minutes. Recovery efforts extended across multiple districts in both Nepal and…
Rescue operations continued across devastated Himalayan communities as authorities raced to find missing people and contain the threat of further flooding.
The equity markets are set for a closely watched trading session on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty expected to react to global cues and comments f

The proposal exempts debt securities or non-convertible redeemable preference shares issued via private placement at a face value of ₹10,000, subject to certain eligibility conditions

OpenAI has rolled out ads on ChatGPT for select plans in India, one of its largest and most active markets, as the artificial intelligence company looks to maximize its revenue ahead of its planned listing next year. Advertising would support "broader access …

OpenAI has rolled out ads on ChatGPT for select plans in India, one of its largest and most active markets, as the artificial intelligence company looks to maximize its revenue ahead of its planned listing next year. Advertising would support "broader access …

Ads have been rolled out for free users and those on the 399 rupee ($4) per month 'Go' plan.

vivo quietly listed the Y31t on its Indian website last week without revealing its pricing or availability. But we now know how much the vivo Y31t costs, as it’s now on sale in the country. The vivo Y31t comes in Crimson Red, Seashore Green, and Golden Mist …
How to watch Women's Asia Cup 2026 in India: Get complete live streaming details, TV channels, full schedule, and India match times.
The 25-year-old left-hander remained unbeaten on 133 in Sri Lanka's second innings as the hosts forced a draw in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Thursday. India still won the two-match series 1-0 after their victory in Galle.
Sonal Dinusha's remarkable unbeaten 133 played a pivotal role in securing a draw for Sri Lanka against India, as he skillfully partnered with the tailenders to stave off defeat on the fifth day. His stellar performance not only denied India a crucial victory …
The equity markets are set for a closely watched trading session on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty expected to react to global cues and comments f
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