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The death toll in Nepal’s devastating flash floods has risen to 95, while 384 people remain missing, including 105 Indian nationals. The disaster struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Tibet border after a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi River, causing widespread destruction and triggering one of the country’s worst flood emergencies in recent years.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has formally scrapped the proposed ₹27,400-crore Parandur greenfield airport project, bringing an end to years of protests by villagers and farmers. But the decision has triggered a new question: what happens to the thousands of acres of land that were already acquired for the project? Can the government return the land to original owners? What does the Land Acquisition Act say? And what options does Tamil Nadu have now that the project has been shelved? In this explainer, we break down the legal provisions, the status of acquired land, previous examples of land return in Tamil Nadu, and what the future could hold for Parandur and its residents.

The incident in Kandivali has brought the friction between Marathi and non-Marathi rickshaw drivers into the open

Noticing that the homestay owner was booked under the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, which was repealed in its entirety on September 1, 2025, the Court said “criminality cannot be conjured out of a statutory provision which had ceased to exist.”

Set to launch globally on January 15, 2027, Ananta, previously known as Project Mugen, promises an engaging free-to-play open-world RPG experience for PlayStation 5 and PC users. Players will enjoy dynamic gameplay featuring thrilling gunfights, adrenaline-pumping car chases, and innovative web-slinging mechanics. Character and attire customization will be expansive, allowing players to express their unique styles through cosmetic purchases instead of relying on a gacha mechanism.

A video shows Shahjahanpur councillors swearing on holy texts. They allegedly promised to divide illegally obtained civic body revenue equally. Municipal commissioner Saumya Gurjar has ordered an investigation into the matter. Opposition parties have condemned the alleged corruption shown in the clip. The authenticity of the video has not yet been independently verified.

Court noted a gap in inter-agency coordination and document-verification procedures that allowed foreign nationals to obtain Aadhaar cards fraudulently

Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected

As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu

Why does the same food product often have different ingredients, sugar levels and warning labels in different countries? From Fanta and Maggi to KitKat and Bournvita, this explainer looks at how multinational companies adapt products for different markets and why India’s debate over front-of-pack warning labels remains unresolved.

Tragedy struck as Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday evening. Despite prompt medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly thereafter. Famous for his songs and social media influence, Balyan was reportedly gearing up for local elections. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage for leads.

L-G Manoj Sinha, and CM Omar Abdullah express their anguish, direct immediate assistance

This is a “temporary measure” due to the “geopolitical situation”, says the Petroleum Ministry; with applications pending since March, distributors are pushing the 5-kg free-trade cylinders and the 10-kg composites as alternatives

People seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)

The movement has now prepared a charter of demands that calls for a National Commission for the General Category, the complete rollback of the UGC’s 2026 caste-equity rules, and a review of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities Act)

The “smart border” architecture will integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, surveillance systems and unified command-and-control centres to strengthen border security and enable faster responses to threats, says official