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‘Every rescue now a miracle’: 4,462 still missing in Nepal, hopes dim

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NUWANKOT, NEPAL): Death toll from the Aug 26 Himalayan flood rose to 1,066 across Nepal and Tibet on Tuesday, while 4,462 people remained missing as rescue operations entered a critical phase.

The Times of India

Like 23 Silkyaras at once, says Aus expert on Nepal's rescue challenge

TRISHULI BAZAAR/DEHRADUN: Australian tunnelling expert Arnold Dix, who became widely known in India for his role in the 2023 Silkyara (Uttarakhand) tunnel rescue, has described the search operation around Nepal's flood-ravaged hydropower projects as being like "23 Silkyaras going on at the same time".

The Times of India

2015 quake drove Haku families to flood-hit Trishuli banks

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): Hundreds of Tamang families uprooted from Haku and adjoining mountain villages in Nepal's Rasuwa district by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake were still living in settlements along the Trishuli river 11 years later when the Aug 26 flood swept through Khalte, Pairebesi, Mailung and adjoining areas.

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Police drone in Nepal spotted a body in buried building, rescuers find 23 more

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): A police drone scanning flood-buried buildings in Betrawati village in Nuwakot district near the Rasuwa border spotted what appeared to be a single body inside a three-storey structure surrounded by deep, marsh-like silt. Rescuers improvised a path through the mud, entered the building and found 23 more…

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After S-400, India eyes Russia’s S-500 and Su-57 in a major defence push

S-500 missile defence system and Su-57 stealth fighter are emerging as key defence topics in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. The discussions come after India’s S-400 system, used during Operation Sindoor, reportedly performed effectively against aerial threats, adding…

The Economic Times

Data Darbar: Trump backs server farm boom as protests grow in US

TOI correspondent in Washington : US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind one of the most contentious aspects of America's artificial-intelligence boom, risking support of his own MAGA base by warning that communities which reject data centers will end up “backwards and poor.”

The Times of India

‘It wasn't the lake’: Why global warming and poor monitoring may have led to Nepal floods

A catastrophic glacial ice collapse triggered severe floods and landslides in Nepal, leading to immense destruction. This primary incident resulted in the formation of barrier lakes, inciting additional risks for affected areas. Experts cite global warming as a crucial factor in glacier instability. As rescue operations continue for countless individuals…

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PNB officials took out Rs 7.4 crore worth real currency from the vault and replaced it with fake notes; senior manager and two chest managers among suspects

PNB officials in Uttar Pradesh allegedly took out genuine currency worth Rs 7.4 crore from a bank vault and replaced it with fake notes, according to a Times of India report. The fraud came to light after a Rs 4.36 lakh shortage in cash sent to RBI triggered an audit,…

The Economic Times

28-year-old secured H-1B visa after 2 years, but left US just 2 months later; explains the reason behind quitting a six figure job and returning home without another offer

A 28-year-old Indian data scientist left her six-figure US job just two months after her employer-sponsored H-1B was selected, returning to Gurugram without another offer. Her decision comes amid wider uncertainty around H-1B workers, proposed H-4 EAD restrictions and a rush among some Gujarat families towards EB-5 permanent residency.

The Economic Times

Teams, equipped with searchlights and drones, walk through mud, silt to search for survivors in tunnels

TRISHULI BAZAAR/DEHRADUN: At least 955 people were dead and 4,471 missing across Nepal and Tibet by Monday evening as rescue teams pushed deeper into mud- and water-filled hydropower tunnels in Rasuwa and Nuwakot and searches continued across the border in Gyirong.

The Times of India

Nepal toll 955; 4471 missing even as tunnel searchers push deeper

At least 955 people were dead in flash floods and 4,471 missing across Nepal and Tibet by Monday evening — 639 of Nepal’s 3,925 missing people being linked to hydropower projects.

The Times of India

Nepal floods: Bank vaults full of cash washed away; police struggle to secure them

DEHRADUN: Apart from searching for hundreds of people missing in the flash floods, Nepal’s police are facing another daunting task of tracing and securing missing vaults of at least 20 banks washed away in the deluge and preventing them from falling into the wrong hands. Some of these vaults contain…

The Times of India

Trump destroys Kharg Island digitally - with AI slop

President Trump posted an AI video showing Kharg Island destroyed. Defense analysts confirmed no such attack occurred on the vital oil hub. Actual fighting resumed between US and Iranian forces on Sunday. Pentagon officials could not substantiate the president's battlefield claims. This highlights a growing disconnect between rhetoric and reality.

The Times of India

Drones in valleys, Nepalese abroad on satellite maps: flood rescue gets high-tech boost

In the aftermath of devastating floods in Nepal, drones are playing a crucial role in delivering essential relief supplies and restoring lost communication lines. These advanced unmanned aerial vehicles contribute significantly to search and rescue missions. Complementing this technological effort, Nepalese volunteers and global mappers are remotely analyzing satellite imagery…

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Nepal tragedy: Owners missing, dog refuses to leave flood-hit Trishuli home

A black-and-white dog remains at the site of four homes destroyed by a flood. He refuses to leave the muddy patch where his home once stood. Rescue workers and JCBs clear debris around the steadfast canine. Volunteers offer food and water, which he accepts quietly when alone. Displaced residents understand…

The Economic Times

Nepal Flood: How a stranger saved 370+ hostel kids & teachers who were having breakfast when massive waters surged towards their school

A warning shouted by an unidentified man played a crucial role in helping save more than 370 students and teachers from a devastating flood. The immediate danger forced everyone to flee the school grounds, with some struggling through thick mud to reach higher ground. In a heartbreaking turn of events,…

The Economic Times

Couple took a bike to avoid traffic, killed after truck hit them from behind, crushing and dragging them for 100 metres; 5-year-old daughter still doesn't know parents are dead

A Ghaziabad couple heading out for Rakshabandhan shopping chose a motorcycle to avoid festive traffic but died after a truck hit them from behind and dragged their bike for nearly 100 metres. Their five-year-old daughter remains with her maternal grandparents and has not yet been told that both her parents…

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Gujarat families rush to secure EB-5 visa for US permanent residency amid H-1B uncertainty

Families from Gujarat are increasingly seeking US permanent residency through the EB-5 investor visa program. This surge is driven by H-1B visa uncertainties and the exhaustion of EB-5 visas for India in fiscal year 2026. Parents are funding their children's EB-5 applications to secure long-term US pathways. The minimum investment…

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Bitumen deficit bridged, but price problem persists; India's roads set to face a real test this winter

As prices of bitumen continue to be on the higher side, road construction companies are watching the winter construction season closely. Even if supply remains comfortable, the prevailing price differential from pre-conflict levels is likely to keep pressure on project economics.

The Economic Times

How Nepal school principal saved 1,600+ children minutes before flood swallowed entire school in mud, ice & water

Nepal principal saves 1,643 students: A principal’s swift warning saved more than 1,600 students from a devastating flash flood. Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School was destroyed by mud and ice following a massive mountain collapse. Two staff members remain missing after the sudden and powerful river surge. Students watched their school…

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Hunt intensifies for 900 missing at hydel units, one tunnel head located

As rescue operations intensify in Nepal, over 900 individuals remain unaccounted for in the aftermath of devastating floods that have led to 810 confirmed deaths in both Nepal and Tibet. Teams are utilizing advanced tools at the Upper Trishuli-3A hydropower project to search for survivors. Notably, several Indian nationals are…

The Economic Times

H-4 EAD proposal explained: Who could lose work rights in the US and what happens next?

In a potential policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security has suggested ending H-4 EAD eligibility for spouses, significantly affecting many Indian families enduring extended green card delays. While individuals with existing H-4 EADs will maintain their work authorization for now, this proposal necessitates an extensive federal rulemaking timeline…

The Times of India

Nepal begins burials after preserving DNA; only 29 flood victims identified so far

School ties, tattoos, jewellery become clues as each unidentified victim gets tracking code, geo-tagged grave

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Nepal floods: Stranger ran past school screaming ‘Run, water’. It saved 370 kids, teachers

An unidentified man's warning saved over 370 pupils and teachers from a massive flood. Students and staff scrambled to a forested hill as floodwaters surged rapidly. Communications were disrupted, making it difficult to account for all students after the event. One father tragically perished while attempting to reach the school…

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'River rises, we run uphill; it falls, we return — then Trishuli sends us fleeing again'

Pre-dawn surge sent warnings through Nuwakot as residents slept in clothes and socks, bags packed and phones clutched in hands

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