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Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday thanked India and President Droupadi Murmu for their support following devastating flash floods that killed hundreds. He also expressed condolences over Indian deaths, as rescue efforts continued and the death toll reached 616.

As many as 934 people associated with 11 hydropower projects in Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts remain out of contact following devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River. IPPAN said 13 hydropower projects were affected by the disaster.

Indian equity benchmarks ended lower for the third consecutive week as global interest rate concerns and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on sentiment. The Nifty fell 0.31 per cent, while the Sensex declined 0.36 per cent during the week.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called the 'shuddhikaran' ceremony held at the venue of Mallikarjun Kharge's Haldwani rally a crime and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi order an FIR, alleging the BJP-RSS does not want Dalits to progress.

Indian equity benchmarks declined for the third consecutive week amid concerns over global interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. The Nifty fell 0.31 per cent during the week, while the Sensex declined 0.36 per cent, even as both indices recovered on Friday following strong buying in IT stocks.

Internal differences within the Congress surfaced in Adilabad after Boath party in-charge Ade Gajender took his supporters to Gandhi Bhavan, alleging discrimination by DCC president Naresh Jadhav and seeking the party leadership’s intervention over mandal-level appointments.

Actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu shared a video of himself playing the piano, revealing that a tune he heard at Amit Trivedi’s studio inspired him to learn it. Kemmu is currently gearing up for his upcoming action-comedy Vibe.

India T20I star Suryakumar Yadav has urged cricketers to use their popularity and social media influence to promote other sports, saying athletes across disciplines are part of the same national sporting ecosystem and sporting success ultimately serves the country.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with the ball in his Duleep Trophy 2026 debut for East Zone, taking two wickets in three overs. The 15-year-old batter enjoyed his bowling stint and called himself a “wicket-taker” after the team’s emphatic win.

Actress and model Lisa Ray has opened up about fitness in her 50s, saying she now prioritises listening to her body, consistency and acceptance over pushing herself harder. She also reflected on changing body image and embracing ageing.

The government has rejected concerns that the revised CBG pricing under the GOBARdhan Scheme will significantly increase costs for CNG and household PNG consumers, saying government support and a larger domestic gas pool will limit the impact.

Academy Award-winning actor Lupita Nyong’o remembered her late Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman on his sixth death anniversary, sharing pictures and an emotional message urging people to cherish loved ones and express their affection while they can.

The Duleep Trophy enters the semifinal stage with defending champions Central Zone facing confident East Zone, while last year's runners-up South Zone take on North Zone. Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma will lead strong sides seeking places in the final.

Ravi Teja has signed a new Telugu film with director Vivek Athreya following the success of Irumudi. The project will be produced by Bridge Productions, while Ravi Teja is currently set to work with Hasith Goli and Sri Venkateswara Creations.

India begin their Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign against Thailand in Dubai on Sunday, looking to overcome an inconsistent run in the shortest format. Harmanpreet Kaur's team will aim to improve their batting, fielding and overall consistency.

Bayern Munich opened their Bundesliga title defence with a commanding 5-1 win over Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena. Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Luis Diaz scored as Bayern produced a dominant attacking display to begin the season.

The death toll from flash floods in Tibet near the Nepal border has risen to seven, while 554 people remain missing. Chinese authorities have intensified rescue operations, with hundreds evacuated and teams deployed to search affected areas and monitor potential secondary disasters.

Vimal Krishna’s upcoming Telugu comedy entertainer Anumana Pakshi, starring Rag Mayur and Merin Philip, will hit screens worldwide on September 18. The film, backed by Chilaka Productions, promises an unconventional story centred on its eccentric protagonist.

A Congress leader was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for allegedly blocking Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan's convoy. The arrest triggered discontent among some district-level Congress leaders, who questioned the action and denied that the leader had obstructed the chief minister's vehicle.

US President Donald Trump praised Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon and ISS crewmates Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway during a call to the space station. Trump invited the astronauts to the Oval Office after their return to Earth.

RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat will speak at New York’s Madison Square Garden, the iconic venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his US public debut in 2014. The arena has also hosted major political, sporting, religious and entertainment events.

India finished eighth at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after hosts Belgium beat them 4-3 in a shootout following a 3-3 draw in regulation time. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice and finished the tournament with eight goals.

Uttarakhand’s State Emergency Operation Centre has received multiple distress calls about people missing after a flash flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River on August 26. Several missing persons were travelling on the Kailash Mansarovar yatra, officials said.

Twenty-one Tamil Nadu pilgrims who survived devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal have returned to Chennai. The survivors recounted their harrowing escape from the Rasuwagadhi region, including a difficult trek to safety before being flown back to India.