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Nepal Flood Death Toll Surpasses 600 as Rescue Operations Resume
Catastrophic floods across Nepal and Tibet push the death toll past 600, with thousands missing as rescue efforts resume alongside international support.
PM Modi Begins Central Asia Tour for Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan SCO Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a multi-nation Central Asian tour to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, with the 26th SCO Summit on the agenda.
Nepal Seeks Specialised Foreign Aid, Rules Out Rescue Teams
Nepal turns to India and China for technical assistance and 42 Bailey bridges following devastating floods, even as officials rule out foreign search-and-rescue teams.
India’s Three-Board Strategy: Doval in China, Jaishankar in Russia, Goyal in Japan
India’s recent engagements with China, Russia and Japan reveal a three-track strategy: border management with Beijing, strategic depth with Moscow and economic power with Tokyo
Iran Condemns New US Sanctions and Urges Global Rejection
Tehran urges nations to reject new US economic sanctions, labeling them illegal, while international mediators focus on reopening a critical strait.
FSSAI Proposes Red Hexagon Warning Labels for Packaged Foods
India's food safety authority proposes front-of-pack red hexagon warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and fat following a Supreme Court directive.
Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra Resigns Amid Valmiki Scandal Heat
Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra has resigned amid mounting political pressure linked to the Valmiki Corporation scam and corruption allegations.
US-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting Puts Iran Sanctions in Focus
As the US hosts the G20 finance meeting in Asheville, Washington is pressing international allies to ramp up economic pressure and sanctions isolation against Iran.
Trump Administration Moves to Restrict Internships for International Students
The Trump administration is seeking tighter restrictions on internship work authorisations for international students, impacting students and universities in the US.
Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams Despite Catastrophic Floods
Nepal declines foreign search-and-rescue assistance from nations like India, China, and the US as the flood death toll nears 500, recalling lessons from 2015.
Trump Rules Out Iran Talks as Washington Prioritizes Economic War
As the ongoing conflict hits the six-month mark, Washington rejects negotiations with Tehran, pivoting entirely toward intensifying economic pressure and financial constraints.
Centre Starts Selling Onions at ₹35 per kg to Check Rising Prices
The Central government has begun selling subsidised onions at ₹35 per kg to rein in rising retail prices ahead of the festive season, offering consumers significant relief.