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Nepal
India-U.S. trade deal unlikely until competitor countries probed, tariffed
An India-U.S. trade agreement is reportedly stalled until the U.S. initiates Section 301 investigations and applies tariffs against India's regional competitors.
Pakistan must act on cross-border terror before world trusts its words
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs says Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism to gain international trust.
Baghpat police arrest temple priest for double murder of two friends
Police have arrested Mahant Baba Nareshnath in Kolkata for the double murder of Ankit and Israr in Baghpat.
Seven dangerous glacial lakes identified in Tawang pose flood risk
Authorities in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, are alerting residents and military personnel about the threat of glacial lake outburst floods from seven high-risk lakes.
Nepal floods death toll rises to 1,451
Death toll from floods in Nepal rises to 1,451, with 6,000 people reported missing.
4 Weeks On, 6,000 People Remain Missing In Nepal
At least 1,450 people have died and 6,000 remain missing four weeks after severe flooding in Nepal.
Nepal Foreign Ministry establishes environment diplomacy section
Nepal's Foreign Ministry has established an environment diplomacy section to better manage climate change challenges.
Scientists link Nepal flood to glacial instability and ice rock avalanche
Scientists explain that a glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung in Nepal caused a catastrophic flood affecting border areas with Tibet, citing ice-rock avalanche and glacial instability.
International aid pours into Nepal following catastrophic flash floods
Multiple countries and organizations are providing humanitarian aid to Nepal following devastating flash floods in August 2026.
Early warning systems need alerts for non-rainfall triggers: Tapio Schneider
Climate scientist Tapio Schneider calls for early warning systems to monitor non-rainfall disaster triggers, such as ice and rock collapses.
Nirmala Sitharaman Meets Nepalese Counterpart Swarnim Wagle for Flood Recovery Talks
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met her Nepalese counterpart Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi to discuss flood recovery and bilateral economic ties.
Uttarakhand Glaciers Melting Study Flags Threats Days After Nepal Disaster
Researchers warn that glaciers in the Indian state of Uttarakhand are melting at an accelerated rate, similar to conditions seen in Nepal.
India sends fresh tranche of relief material to Nepal
India has dispatched an additional 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal to aid in recovery efforts following recent devastating flash floods.
Himalayas vs Western Ghats: Experts warn of disaster risks
Geologists discuss the differences in disaster risks between the Himalayas and the Western Ghats while highlighting the impact of climate change on mountain stability.
Arnold Dix: No chance of survival in Nepal's Chilime disaster
Tunnel rescue expert Arnold Dix concludes that victims caught in the initial flood at Nepal's Chilime hydropower project faced no possibility of survival.
Sikkim High Court initiates PIL on climate justice
The High Court of Sikkim has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation concerning climate justice in response to devastating flash floods in Nepal.
Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion people across eight countries
Rapidly melting glaciers and permafrost in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region pose a significant disaster risk to two billion people across eight nations.
Nitin Navin donates three months salary for Bihar flood relief
Nitin Navin has donated three months of his salary as a Rajya Sabha member to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to assist flood victims in Bihar.
Five bodies recovered from Chilime Project tunnel after Nepal floods
Rescuers recovered five bodies from the Chilime Hydropower Project tunnel in Nepal following devastating floods.
Bihar leaders debate government achievements and challenges over past five months
Leaders from ruling and opposition parties in Bihar debated the performance of the state government during a public event.
Six bodies found in Trishuli tunnel in Nepal
Six bodies were recovered from the Trishuli-1 hydroelectric project tunnel in Nepal following recent flooding.
South Asian countries explore expanding cross-border electricity trade
Five South Asian countries are commissioning a study to develop a regional electricity transmission master plan and power market.
India and Nepal seek to ease trade and transit bottlenecks
India and Nepal are working to resolve trade and transit bottlenecks to support a recent recovery in bilateral commerce.
India and Nepal discuss facilitating legitimate trade
India and Nepal met to discuss improving bilateral trade facilitation and strengthening regulatory compliance.
Accelerated Himalayan melting threatens Indian economy
A new report warns that accelerated glacial melting in the Himalayas poses a critical threat to the Indian economy and regional stability.
Nepal to Request UN Disaster Funds Linked to Climate Change
Nepal plans to request $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage Fund for flood recovery, backed by a study linking the disaster to climate change.
Climate change helped trigger deadly Nepal Tibet slope collapse
A scientific study by World Weather Attribution links human-caused climate change to the rock-and-ice slope collapse that triggered the deadly August 26 disaster in Nepal and Tibet.
House servant arrested for Rs 3 crore theft in Delhi
Delhi Police arrested three individuals for a burglary involving jewellery and cash worth approximately Rs 3 crore.
Death toll from Nepal flash floods reaches 1,410 with 6,100 missing
Flash floods in Nepal have resulted in 1,410 deaths and thousands of people reported missing.
Putin, Trump extend birthday wishes to PM Modi
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump sent birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions regarding a US sanctions bill.