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Israel captures Hamas internal security chief, airstrikes kill Palestinians in Gaza’s Al Kateeba

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:14 +0530

Israel says it has captured Moein Al-Arabid, the head of Hamas` General Security apparatus and a senior figure overseeing the group`s intelligence and counterintelligence operations. The capture followed an hours-long operation in western Gaza City, with Israeli-backed Palestinian militias reportedly attempting to abduct Al-Arabid before the operation was exposed. Israeli aircraft then intervened, striking what the IDF described as threats to the forces involved. Israel says no IDF ground troops participated in the capture.

SCO Summit viral moment: Pak PM Sharif chases Putin after photo op

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:59:28 +0530

A dramatic moment at the SCO Summit in Bishkek has gone viral after Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to walk away from the leaders` group, with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif quickly approaching him for a brief exchange. The unusual visual has triggered widespread trolling and debate online, while another moment showed Sharif standing nearby as PM Narendra Modi, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping interacted.

“End Ukraine War” Modi’s message to Putin as Russia`s massive air assault kills Indian in Ukraine

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:58:44 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to work towards ending the Ukraine war during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Hours later, Russia launched a massive aerial assault across Ukraine, involving 218 drones and missiles, according to Ukrainian authorities. At least 12 people were killed, including an Indian national, while more than a dozen others were wounded, including three children. The attack comes as India-Russia ties remain strong, with trade, energy and defence cooperation continuing to deepen.

PM Modi TAUNTS Pakistan On Terror Message as PM Shehbaz Sharif Watches At SCO

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message on terrorism at the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, calling for an end to double standards and warning that terrorism cannot be used as a strategic asset. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also present at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, where leaders discussed terrorism, regional security, connectivity, trade and stability. PM Modi called for the dismantling of the entire terror ecosystem, including terror financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. He also stressed the need for a united global response against terrorism.

Nepal BLAMES India, China, & U.S. Over Himalayan Floods, Demands $5 Billion Compensation For Crisis

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:08:00 +0530

Nepal is demanding greater international support after a catastrophic Himalayan flood disaster killed more than 900 people and left thousands missing. The country says the disaster could cost between $4 billion and $5 billion to rebuild, nearly 10% of Nepal’s economy. Nepal is now pushing for climate-related financial support, arguing that vulnerable Himalayan nations are facing the consequences of a warming planet despite contributing relatively little to global emissions. Nepal has highlighted major emitters including China, the United States and India in its climate accountability argument. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called for “justice and compensation” and warned that the Himalayan crisis is a threat extending beyond Nepal, with India, China, Bhutan and Nepal connected by the region’s fragile ecology.

“We’re Going To HIT Them Hard:" Trump Vows REVENGE on Tehran After US-Iran Strikes Resume

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0530

Trump has vowed to “hit Iran hard” after the first direct exchange of fire between the US and Iran in weeks, raising fears of a fresh escalation in the Middle East. The latest confrontation comes after US forces reportedly struck Iranian targets, followed by Iranian missile and drone attacks on US-linked positions in the region. President Donald Trump has warned of a strong response as tensions remain high.

900+ DEAD, Thousands Missing | 933 Workers Trapped in Tunnel Rescue in Nepal Flood Disaster

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:04:00 +0530

Nepal is facing a devastating flood disaster after massive flash floods swept through Himalayan valleys, killing more than 900 people and leaving thousands missing. The rescue mission has now turned into a desperate race against time, with around 933 hydropower workers unaccounted for across 11 projects. Hundreds are feared trapped inside flooded tunnels, with rescuers using heavy machinery and controlled blasts to reach them.

Nepal floods horror: 93 workers vanish inside Rasuwagadhi tunnel, India joins tunnel rescue

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:54:08 +0530

A thermal drone search inside Nepal`s flood-hit Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project tunnel has found no sign of the 93 workers feared missing. Nepali Army personnel, engineers and a specialised drone team reached the far end of the tunnel after flooding in the Bhote Koshi River raised fears that workers could be trapped underground. The drone scanned areas that were difficult and dangerous for rescuers to inspect directly, but no survivors were detected. The search team subsequently returned to Dhunche. The workers` whereabouts remain unknown, with authorities unable to establish whether they are trapped underground, escaped to higher ground or were swept away by the floods.

Putin showers PM Modi with praises, Ukraine war gets peace push as India urges peace diplomacy

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:53:34 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, with the two leaders sharing a warm hug before crucial bilateral talks. Trade, investment, energy and defence cooperation were key areas of discussion, while the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war also remained central to the meeting. Modi reiterated India`s position that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward and urged an end to hostilities, highlighting the wider consequences of prolonged conflict.

PM Modi-Iran President Pezeshkian talk Highlights: Dialogue, Hormuz & West Asia in focus

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:52:54 +0530

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit, marking their first meeting since the Iran war began. With US-Iran tensions escalating, the meeting puts India`s strategic positioning in West Asia under the spotlight. Modi reiterated India`s position that disputes must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, while stressing the need for regional peace, stability and the protection of freedom of navigation and commerce.

Haldwani row backfires on Rahul Gandhi, SC/ST Act FIR filed over “purification” remark

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:52:21 +0530

Rahul Gandhi has been booked under the SC/ST Act in Uttarakhand over his remarks on the alleged purification ritual held after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s visit to Haldwani. Gandhi had called the ritual “untouchability disguised as purification” and demanded an FIR against those responsible. Now, following a complaint alleging caste-related and derogatory remarks, Uttarakhand Police has registered an FIR against Gandhi under BNS Sections 196 and 299 and the SC/ST Act.

Zelenskyy Faces FURY After Kyiv Blast Leaves 38 Dead; Putin Shows No Mercy

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0530

A deadly ammunition depot blast near Kyiv has killed at least 38 people and injured dozens more after a reported Russian drone strike. The massive explosion sent fire and debris into nearby residential areas, forcing residents to evacuate.Zelenskyy has ordered an investigation and called for accountability over how ammunition was stored at the site. The deadly incident has sparked questions over military storage, civilian safety and accountability in Ukraine as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.

903 Dead, Thousands Missing China Sends $2.2 Million Relief As Nepal Floods Crisis Deepens

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0530

Nepal’s devastating flash flood disaster has taken a massive toll, with the death toll rising to 903 as rescue operations continue across flood-hit areas. Authorities are struggling to preserve and identify recovered bodies, while thousands remain missing following the catastrophic floods. China has stepped up its emergency response, providing $2 million in government assistance, along with additional support from the Chinese Red Cross.

Nepal Begins MASS BURIALS Of Unidentified Flood Victims With 750 Dead, 3,000+ Still Missing

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:12:50 +0530

Nepal has begun mass burials of unidentified flood victims as the devastating Himalayan disaster leaves around 750 dead and more than 3,000 missing. Authorities buried 96 unidentified bodies and are collecting DNA samples to help families identify their loved ones later.

Iran`s BIGGEST Revenge on US; Pounds Jordan After Larak Island Strike

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0530

US forces have struck two Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island, saying the launchers were preparing to deploy sea mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s IRGC has responded by claiming ballistic missile attacks on two US bases in Jordan. The latest US-Iran exchange raises fresh fears of a wider Middle East conflict and escalation across West Asia.

Nepal Flood Rescue: Army Breaks Into Tunnel, 100+ Workers Feared Trapped Underground

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0530

Nepal-China flood disaster has left 750 people dead and 3,044 missing after a catastrophic glacial collapse triggered massive floods and landslides in the Himalayas. Rescue teams are now racing to reach more than 100 workers believed trapped inside hydropower tunnels, as bad weather, rising rivers and fresh flood threats complicate the operation.

“NO MUSLIMS In Bharat” View Is Not Hindutva: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Delivers Big Speech In New York

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0530

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a message of unity and religious inclusion at a New York event, saying that a Hindu who believes Muslims should not be in Bharat cannot truly remain a Hindu. His remarks came amid protests outside Madison Square Garden over his appearance and the RSS’s ideology.

Nepal Issues Fresh Flood Warning: 734 Dead, 2,498 Still Missing As Bhote Koshi River Rises

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0530

Nepal has issued a fresh flood warning as the Bhote Koshi River rises again. The Trishuli River is reportedly 3 metres above normal, raising fears of another major flood. The latest figures put the death toll at 675, with 2,498 people still missing.

Nepal floods tragedy: Indian aid team lands in Nepal, Maharashtra tourists rescued by Bihar

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:10:08 +0530

A major rescue operation has brought around 100 Maharashtra pilgrims safely back to India after they were stranded amid devastating flash floods in Nepal. Following a request from the Maharashtra government, the Bihar administration coordinated their evacuation from the Nepal border to Sitamarhi. The pilgrims were provided food, drinking water and essential assistance before being moved to Patna in the early hours of August 29.

Trump opens $100 billion Venezuela oil for US: 17 fields, 65 billion barrels & massive US access

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:09:32 +0530

US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new oil agreement with Venezuela, calling it the “biggest oil deal in world history.” The agreement could open access to vast Venezuelan oil reserves and potentially attract around $100 billion in investment into the country`s battered energy sector. Venezuela`s government says the deal covers 17 oil fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels, while the country has an estimated 303 billion barrels of total crude reserves.

Nepal flood death toll soars to 620, 3,000 missing | Bodies swept downstream into India

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:08:52 +0530

A devastating disaster along the Nepal-Tibet border has left more than 620 people dead and around 3,000 missing, as rescuers continue sea. The Gyirong border post was destroyed by a massive mudslide, while floodwaters carried debris and victims far downstream. Some bodies were reportedly recovered as far away as India. The scale of destruction has also created a massive economic challenge. Nepal`s Finance Minister has estimated that the country could need around $4 billion to $5 billion for reconstruction following the disaster.

Nepal floods viral video: House stands firm amid raging river as floodwaters swallow everything

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:02:37 +0530

A dramatic video from flood-hit Nepal shows a family of three clinging to the balcony of a green two-storey house as a powerful torrent tears through everything around them. The footage captures muddy floodwaters surging through the area, carrying debris, structures and earth downstream. As the water closes in, the family appears trapped on the balcony with nowhere to go. But as the torrent eventually recedes, the green house is still standing — while much of the surrounding area has been devastated.

Nepal floods tragedy: India rushes tunnel rescue team, 21 Indians make it home

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:23:34 +0530

The Nepal flood crisis has triggered a major Indian rescue and humanitarian response, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying around 320 Indian nationals are currently reported missing. The MEA also said nearly 100 people of Indian origin remain uncontactable, while authorities continue working to establish the number of Indian nationals among those killed. In a major development, India is preparing to send a specialised tunnel rescue team to flood-hit Nepal. A reconnaissance team is being flown in first to assess the situation before the rescue specialists are deployed. A medical team is also being sent to support emergency relief operations.

India-US Javelin deal: 100 missiles, $45.7 million package

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:23:09 +0530

India has signed a major agreement with the United States for Javelin anti-tank missile systems, giving the Indian Army an additional boost in precision anti-armour capability. The initial package includes 100 Javelin missile rounds, launch units and training equipment and is valued at around $45.7 million. The Javelin is a medium-range, guided, fire-and-forget anti-tank system designed to engage armoured targets. The system is jointly produced by Lockheed Martin and RTX and is already used by the US military and several international customers.

Gaza’s Al-Shati blows up, Israeli Army hunts down October 7 hostage holder and anti-tank commander

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:22:40 +0530

The Israeli Defense Forces say they have killed multiple Hamas operatives in separate strikes across Gaza, including an anti-tank unit commander and a Hamas commander accused of holding Israeli hostages. In a strike on the Al-Shati area of northern Gaza, the IDF says it eliminated Bilal Ibrahim Saleh Raqi`i, identified as a commander in Hamas`s military wing`s anti-tank array. The IDF also said Azzam Rifaat Abd Abadala, described as an operative in Hamas`s Khan Younis Brigade, was killed in a separate strike in southern Gaza. In another operation in Khan Younis, Israel says it killed Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, a Hamas military-wing commander who allegedly participated in holding Israeli hostages Edan Alexander, Matan Zangauker and Avera Mengistu in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza.

Nepal-Tibet Flood Crisis: China STOPS Rescue Mission As New Flood Threat Looms

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:07 +0530

China has suspended rescue operations in Tibet as a landslide-created lake begins overflowing, raising fears of another major flood. The Nepal-Tibet disaster has now killed at least 472 people, with more than 1,500 still missing, as rescuers face increasingly dangerous conditions.

‘Send Netanyahu to Hell:` Iran`s CHILLING warning to Israel as US Blockade Tensions Rise

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0530

Iran has issued a fresh warning to Israel and the US, threatening a “severe confrontation” if the US blockade continues. Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei also issued a direct threat against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying, “We will send Netanyahu to hell.” The warning comes amid escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

Nepal Floods KILL 469, Leave 1,300+ Missing as Fresh Flood Threat Emerges

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0530

Deadly flash floods have devastated the Nepal-Tibet border after a massive glacial collapse sent torrents of water, mud and debris through Himalayan communities. Hundreds have been killed or remain missing, while rescue teams race to reach areas cut off by the disaster. Authorities are also monitoring the threat of further flooding.

On Cam: Gaza’s Jabalya blows up, Israeli Army hunts Sinwar’s bodyguard and Nukhba operative

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:50:57 +0530

The Israeli military says it destroyed a Hamas military position in Jabaliya in northern Gaza, claiming the building was being used as an ambush point and weapons storage facility. According to the IDF, several Hamas operatives were killed after allegedly planning attacks on Israeli troops and attempting to rebuild Hamas`s military capabilities from the site. The building was reportedly located close to the Yellow Line, around 70 metres from Kamal Adwan Hospital and about 170 metres from a school.

Kanpur plane horror: Aircraft crashes 20 minutes after takeoff near Ganga, shattered in pieces

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:50:19 +0530

A training aircraft crashed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, killing an instructor and a trainee pilot who were the only two people on board. The Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft, operated by Garg Aviation, took off from the training centre at around 11:30 am on Thursday. The crash occurred around 11:50 am near Nathapurwa village and the Ganga Barrage, approximately five nautical miles from Kanpur Civil Airport. Visuals from the crash site showed the aircraft completely wrecked in a grassy, wooded area.