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Over 300 Indians Missing After Deadly Flash Floods Strike Nepal, Says Foreign Ministry
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal reported that more than 300 Indian nationals are among the thousands missing following a catastrophic flash flood in central Nepal.
Deadly Flash Floods Strike Central Nepal Following Massive Glacial Avalanche
A sudden and catastrophic flash flood swept through central Nepal near the Tibet border, claiming over 160 lives, destroying critical infrastructure, and leaving hundreds missing.
Government Proposes Stricter Safety Norms and Random Drug Testing for Commercial Pilots
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed rigorous round-the-year random drug and psychoactive substance tests for all commercial pilots to further boost air transport safety standards across domestic carriers.
IIT Delhi Students Stage Major Protest Over Campus Suicide and Demand Institutional Accountability
Hundreds of students at IIT Delhi boycotted classes and staged a massive protest following the tragic death of an MSc student, demanding administrative accountability and better mental health support systems.
US Department of Homeland Security Proposes Permanent $103,265 H-1B Visa Fee
The US government has advanced a new regulation to codify an unprecedented $103,265 fee for new H-1B visas, significantly increasing hiring costs for companies in the technology, research, and education sectors.
Title: India and China Hold High-Level Security Talks in Beijing to Address Border Issues
Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks aimed at easing border tensions and stabilizing bilateral relations.
Severe Storms and Flash Floods Batter US Northeast, Stranding Drivers and Damaging Property
Powerful summer storms brought sudden flash floods, high winds, and rare tornadoes to parts of the US Northeast, trapping drivers in New Jersey and causing widespread property damage.
Global Experts Gather at Weather Forum to Unveil New AI-Powered Forecasting Models
Meteorological experts and global tech leaders gathered at recent international forums to showcase advanced artificial intelligence systems designed to revolutionize weather prediction, storm tracking, and disaster response.
Record-Breaking El Niño Forecast Warns of Extreme Global Heat and Changing Weather Patterns
Weather experts warn that a developing El Niño cycle in the Pacific Ocean is on track to become the most intense in over a century, bringing rising temperatures and severe weather shifts worldwide.
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Traffic Plummets Amid Heightened Regional Tensions and New Transit Rules
Commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to single-digit numbers following recent geopolitical flare-ups, stalled diplomatic talks, and strict new transit regulations introduced by Iran.
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Alert Across 27 States
The India Meteorological Department has issued widespread rainfall and thunderstorm alerts across 27 states, predicting heavy downpours and gusty winds in various regions over the next 12 hours.
India and Japan Sign Landmark Maritime Security Pact to Deepen Defense Ties
India and Japan signed a new Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation in New Delhi, aiming to enhance operational coordination, naval shipbuilding, and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific.
US President Donald Trump Praises India's Voter ID System to Push for Stricter Election Rules
US President Donald Trump praised India's electoral system on social media, highlighting mandatory voter photo identification to push for the passage of the SAVE America Act.
SpaceX Starlink Pitched for Rural India to Boost Remote Internet Connectivity
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has pitched Starlink to provide high-speed satellite internet to remote and underserved regions across India, following a fresh regulatory filing with national space authorities.
Strong Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Peru: Minor Damage and Rockfalls Reported
A powerful earthquake struck southern Peru, sending residents rushing into the streets and triggering localized rockfalls in the mountainous Ayacucho region.