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160 killed in deadly Nepal deluge; at least 133 Indians among 844 missing

Times of India - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 21:20
Nepal Police put the toll at 157, while Chinese authorities reported three deaths and 265 people missing in Tibet’s Gyirong county. Nepal Police said 579 others — 466 foreigners from 28 countries and 113 Nepalis — remained untraced, including at least 133 Indians. Among the missing were at least 37 NRIs. Frighteningly, as many as 33 bodies were found 150km downstream at Chitwan, showing how far the dea-dly waters carried victims.
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Six arrested in Drug Inspector paper leak case

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 20:45
The MPSC had cancelled the recruitment process for Drug Inspector, Group-B posts in the Food and Drug Administration on August 26 after a preliminary inquiry into irregularities in the screening test held on March 22, 2026
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Health institution’s TEDx event brings new perspective on innovation, social impact

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 20:32
The fourth edition of TEDx, organised by the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) University, brought a new perspective on health, innovation, entrepreneurship, social impact, culture, and the arts
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SP announces Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojna, promises to open 26,000 closed schools across U.P.

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 20:23
Elaborating on the name of the scheme, Akhilesh Yadav said the word ‘Stree’ (woman) had been chosen because it represented gender without restricting it to any particular age group
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Ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit, India & China announce 8-point consensus

Times of India - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 20:19
These included advancing consultations for an “early and substantial harvest” of boundary delimitation, setting up more meeting points and hotlines to improve border management, improving understanding of LAC and addressing the ground situation through diplomatic and military engagements, and expanding trans-border trade and river cooperation. The consensus was announced in a rare joint statement after the talks.
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SC judge complains against Rajasthan acting CJ; CJI Surya Kant seeks response

Times of India - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 20:14
ustice Mehta, who also hails from Rajasthan HC, has accused Justice Sharma of lacking in leadership qualities and alleged there was maladministration and malpractice on both judicial and administrative sides of HC. CJI Kant told TOI that the matter can be resolved only as per the established mechanism. “The Supreme Court cannot allow individual complaints concerning judges to be determined through competing claims in the media,” he said.
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When public transport paves the way for Chennai’s development

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:59
From operating one of India’s earliest train and tramcar services to nationalising public transport in 1947, Chennai has been a trendsetter in the public transport scene. Today, residents can choose from suburban, MTC, MRTS and Metro Rail services
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Bihar Police to conduct DNA test on buffalo to settle ownership dispute

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:59
The move came following a dispute between two persons, each claiming to be the owner
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Ensure all necessary preparations, maintain vigilance in view of the severe flood in Nepal: U.P. CM to officials

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:53
Yogi Adityanath prayed to Lord Pashupatinath for the safety and well-being of all those affected
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Bengaluru’s risk-averse force

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:42
Police have been cautious in their approach to protests, irrespective of who is in power
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Collector flags off six bus services in Tiruvannamalai

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:13
TNSTC officials say that the new bus service was part of 250 buses that was flagged off by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Tuesday
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Technical feasibility study to manage flow of devotees at Arunachaleswarar temple is under way, says HR&CE Minister

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:12
The Minister says the number of devotees visiting the temple town has increased manifold over the years
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Second cab pick-up point at Chennai airport to open only in September

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:10
AAI officials say that planning needs to be done for the opening of the plaza as the top brass from the Ministry of Civil Aviation will inaugurate it
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Gauhati High Court issues notices to Assam, Nagaland in petition on flood damage

Hindu - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 19:07
The court has set November 3 as the deadline for the two governments and other authorities concerned to submit detailed affidavits in response to a PIL plea by Congress leader Debabrata Saikia
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