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India dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, medicines and food packets to Nepal following devastating flash floods that killed at least 162 people. New Delhi pledged continued support for Nepal’s ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will move a resolution in the Assembly seeking official recognition for Mizo song “Ro Min Relsak Ang Che” as the state song. Composed by Rokunga in 1947, the song has long been regarded as Mizoram’s unofficial anthem

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said an 80-member Isha Foundation group was caught in devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. With communications and roads disrupted, authorities had no confirmed information on their safety, prompting appeals for permission to reach Gyirong and assist rescue efforts

A 48-hour shutdown in Gudalur, Nilgiris, has begun demanding the capture of a tiger suspected of killing two people. Over 100 forest personnel are conducting an intensive search using drones, cameras and cages amid rain and poor visibility

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the T-72 tank overhaul project at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, aimed at extending the tanks’ operational life and strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. The visit will also include a youth sports programme featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual address

A 21-year-old student and model, Muskan, was allegedly stabbed to death inside her Tilak Nagar home in West Delhi. Police suspect her gym trainer Imran, who had reportedly harassed her earlier, and are scanning CCTV footage to trace him.

A 32-member group from Kolkata on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra went missing after flash floods struck Nepal’s Rasuwagadhi area near the Nepal-Tibet border. The group, comprising 30 tourists and two tour managers, has remained untraceable since Wednesday morning.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has defended chief Mohan Bhagwat’s upcoming address at Madison Square Garden in New York, framing it as an inclusive interfaith dialogue under the “Universal Oneness Celebration” on August 29.

Nearly 160 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indians, remain missing after a massive flash flood triggered by an earthquake in Tibet swept through central Nepal, devastating towns, washing away bridges, crippling hydropower projects, and leaving widespread destruction across multiple districts.

Though it is premature to see Ajit Doval’s engagement with China’s top leadership as a sign of an imminent boundary settlement, it does suggest that the two countries are moving from confrontation towards conciliation

Coordination Centre at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi will coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and other authorities to facilitate assistance

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle claims by 29 US states alleging Facebook and Instagram harmed children, misled users about safety and improperly collected minors’ data, while introducing new restrictions for teenage users across the US

Former ICMR Director General Prof Nirmal Kumar Ganguly said there was no need to panic over rising H1N1 cases, while urging precautions. He identified children, elderly people and those with certain comorbidities as vulnerable groups requiring greater caution and timely medical care

Union minister Chirag Paswan said attire was a matter of personal choice and religious tradition, reacting to the Allahabad High Court’s hijab order. He said such matters should not face interference, while Giriraj Singh criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Bihar was put on high alert after floods in Nepal raised the possibility of a sudden rise in Gandak river discharge. Authorities opened all 36 gates of the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar and stepped up rescue and relief preparations

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district who went missing after venturing into the sea on August 3 have been traced safe in West Bengal. Their boat was located near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour, and the State government is arranging their return

YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticised the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh over alleged failures in drought management, BC reservations and law and order. He also raised concerns over farmers, pending fee reimbursement and alleged police involvement in ganja peddling

FSSAI has issued notices to JW Marriott and Andaz in Delhi’s Aerocity after inspections found serious food safety and hygiene violations. Officials reported pest activity, expired food, poor sanitation, labelling issues and other deficiencies, with samples collected for laboratory analysis

Security forces arrested 13 militants belonging to various banned outfits during joint operations across five Manipur districts in the past 24 hours. They also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition and destroyed three illegally constructed bunkers in Senapati district

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has not ruled out Planning Minister B Nagendra’s resignation amid BJP pressure over alleged tribal welfare irregularities. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Shivakumar expected to seek Congress high command approval before accepting his resignation

BJP leaders have criticised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his opposition to an upcoming RSS event, with Nalin Kohli saying the stand contradicts his position on pluralism. TMC MP Saugata Roy said New York authorities would ultimately decide

Thousands of devotees gathered at Srinagar’s Hazratbal shrine on Wednesday to mark Eid-e-Milad, the birthday of the Prophet of Islam. The holy relic, believed to be a hair of the Prophet’s beard, was displayed after morning prayers

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra is likely to resign from the Cabinet amid BJP protests and Opposition pressure over his induction into the ministry. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Chief Minister D K Shivakumar awaiting Congress high command approval

Prime accused Abhay Kumar Tiwari has allegedly told the Jharkhand CID that several general-category CDPO seats were rigged in exchange for money. Investigators are verifying his claims, including alleged payments to intermediaries and manipulation of interview boards