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Nepal's finance minister estimates flood reconstruction costs between four and five billion dollars. This devastating flood killed over 600 people and left thousands missing. The disaster destroyed towns, bridges, roads, and damaged hydropower stations significantly. Search and rescue operations continue despite disruptions from bad weather conditions. India has provided substantial relief materials to the affected regions.

The GMC has initiated measures to enforce the ban on prohibited single-use plastic items, with public health officials and sanitary inspectors conducting field-level monitoring and imposing fines through the ‘Swachh App’

Manoj Jarange began his 11th hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, demanding Kunbi certificates for all 58 lakh applicants whose records have been verified

Swaminarayan temple 'kothari', Kamlesh Bhagat, stated that a construction project was under way behind the collapsed structure, and a pit dug for this purpose had been filled with water for an extended period

The victim's mother alleged that her daughter had regained consciousness on August 5, but despite notifying the Kharar police in Mohali to record her statement, police did not arrive

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella views empathy as a vital leadership skill. He believes this ability helps connect with teams and understand customer needs. His personal experiences, including raising his son Zain, profoundly shaped his philosophy. Nadella also highlights the influence of cricket on his leadership approach. Team sports teach valuable lessons applicable to both personal and professional life.

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram’s remarks came after an aide was arrested for alleged involvement in an organised crime case in Odisha's Rourkela

While digging trenches for a new sewage system in Belgium, construction workers stumbled upon an astonishing treasure worth over ten million dollars. This remarkable find consisted of various gold bars and coins. Authorities have secured the precious haul in a high-security federal vault, adhering to Belgian regulations that permit rightful owners a five-year window to claim their treasure.

The plea has also sought a direction that every fuel invoice should specifically and legibly state the percentage of ethanol in the petrol sold

The success of the Swarnagiri project is encouraging the State Government to look beyond a single mine and explore the potential of other gold-bearing regions as well

The issue came up for discussions during the visit of Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal to Buenos Aires this week.

Ophthalmologists point out that at a time when Keralam has been expanding facilities for corneal transplantation in public health institutions, the focus should be on developing robust Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programmes (HCRP) in both public and private sectors

Dining choices are increasingly shaped by a restaurant’s digital presence, captivating food visualisations, and social media popularity

B Nagendra has submitted his resignation from the Karnataka cabinet. He cited avoiding embarrassment to the Congress party as his reason. Opposition parties had protested his alleged involvement in an Rs 89 crore scam. Nagendra stated he was voluntarily tendering his resignation after being hurt. The final decision on his resignation will be made after consulting the party high command.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and are yet to establish the exact sequence of events

A startling collapse saw Pakistan's batting lineup bowled out for a mere 110 runs in their first innings at Lord's. Michael Vaughan, the former England captain, sharply criticized the performance, remarking that England’s bowlers faced no real challenge, comparing the batting quality to that of second division county teams. England is now in a dominant position in the Test match.

A decade-old study, published in a journal recently, indicates that the relocation of a livestock carcass dump from near power lines at Sudhauwala has been effective

Bangladesh is nearing a deal to acquire Chinese J-10CE fighter jets. This potential acquisition would significantly deepen military ties with China. The aircraft's performance in recent India-Pakistan clashes influenced Dhaka's decision. India views this development with concern along its eastern border. China's defense exports face a global market decline despite this deal.