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India has sent its fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of relief supplies and technical teams to flood-hit Nepal. The latest assistance includes search-and-rescue and forensic teams, while the NDRRMA said the August 26 floods have claimed 734 lives.

India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and deployed tunnel experts, forensic teams and rescue equipment. A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of aid arrived Sunday, while Indian teams assist efforts to rescue workers trapped inside hydropower tunnels

Authorities said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries remain unaccounted for after a mudslide hit Gyirong Port on the Tibet-Nepal border, including 49 Indians. Nepal separately reported 675 deaths and 2,498 missing following devastating floods and mudslides across affected districts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a yoga session organised by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan during his two-day visit to Tashkent. He also visited the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument, interacted with the Indian diaspora and highlighted strong cultural and people-to-people ties between both nations

South Korea attracted a record 2.01 million foreign medical tourists in 2025, up 71.9 percent year-on-year, driven by demand for healthcare services. China and Japan accounted for the largest shares, while Seoul dominated medical tourism spending, particularly in dermatology and plastic surgery

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud, calling the attacks criminal and urging arrests. The incidents reportedly injured Palestinians and foreign journalists amid rising settler violence across the territory 

Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital, amid worsening militant violence and military discontent. Russia’s Africa Corps reportedly supported junta forces in suppressing the rebellion, highlighting growing pressure on Niger’s military government

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Iran-US peace MoU serves Iran, West Asia and the world, promoting regional stability. He rejected war while vowing resistance to aggression. Tehran also warned of energy market manipulation and reported action against a suspected militant group

Nepal reported 675 bodies recovered and 2,498 people missing after devastating floods and mudslides. India dispatched its fourth C-130 aircraft carrying 11 tonnes of relief and rescue equipment, while additional bridge materials, forensic experts and technical teams were sent to support operations

Nepal issued a fresh flood warning as water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers rose following flooding and a natural obstruction in the Lhende Khola. Authorities warned of another major flood, while the August 26 disaster killed 675 people

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India’s civilisational mission is to promote unity amid diversity through example, not preaching. Addressing an event in New York, he highlighted dharma, mutual responsibility and harmony among individuals, society and the environment as key Indian values

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at the “One World, One Humanity” faith leaders’ conference in New York, declared that Hindutva rejects exclusion, stating that any Hindu who believes Muslims should not live in India ceases to be a Hindu.

At least 37 people were killed after a Russian attack struck Ukraine’s Bucha district near Kyiv, officials said. The attack damaged dozens of buildings and triggered a major fire. More than 370 people were evacuated as Russian attacks continued across Ukraine

The Mecca Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey faces questions over its long-term cohesion, with a report highlighting differences in political systems, strategic interests and threat perceptions, despite the pact’s NATO-like collective-defence provision.

At least 27 people were killed after a Russian attack hit Ukraine's Bucha district near Kyiv, officials said. The attack damaged at least 50 residential buildings and sparked a large fire, while air raids continued to disrupt civilian life.

Survivors of Nepal’s devastating flash floods have recounted terrifying escapes as torrents of water, mud and debris swept through settlements along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Many fled uphill, watched loved ones disappear and spent hours awaiting rescue amid widespread destruction

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.

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.

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.

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 616, with hundreds still missing. Search and rescue operations are continuing across affected districts, while Nepal has agreed to limited international assistance. India has also sent humanitarian aid and rescue teams.

The Trump administration has completed its review of a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period available to H-1B and other foreign workers after job loss. The existing protection remains in force until the proposed rule completes the regulatory process.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the United States and Iran to resume meaningful negotiations and seek a diplomatic solution to their conflict. The UN also expressed concern over the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of the ongoing war.