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More than a week after catastrophic floods struck Nepal, rescue teams continue searching for the missing as authorities assess the scale of destruction. Here’s a look at what caused the disaster, the latest casualty figures, and the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

Non-academic tasks assigned to teachers, latest being SIR, has forced them to least engage in their primary responsibility in schools and colleges

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed countries responsible for emissions must “take the lead” and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer

The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor

The falling river is bringing crocodiles onto the banks; DFO P. Shyamala asks people to call forest officials instead of chasing, catching or beating them

Vanessa Trump's wealth stems from family investments and real estate holdings. Tiger Woods built a diverse business empire through golf and various ventures. Woods' TGR Ventures oversees golf course design and sports entertainment projects. His portfolio includes fashion, hospitality, and technology investments. Both individuals have significant real estate assets contributing to their financial standing.

The APPCB will collect water samples from the Godavari, 15 main drains and 45 minor drains for scientific analysis to document the levels and sources of pollution

CJP’s Saurav Das, student activist Nishu Aazad protest at Parliament Street station over alleged assault on her father, Sanjay Kumar; police alter FIR after hours of talks

The new terminal to feature multi-level operations, six aerobridges, escalators, state-of-the-art technology and upgraded passenger amenities

Noting that the process of setting up a High Court bench involved legal procedures and protocols, the Minister appeals to the protesting advocates not to take hasty decisions

Cultural programmes, Utti beating competitions and special pujas add to teh festive fervour

Eligible staff working in X-ray and radiology departments of teaching hospitals to get to 30 days of special leave after every 11 months of service; guidelines issued to address staff shortages

Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Rahul Gandhi to address 28 student interactions in the first phase of the campaign; plans to appoint coordinators to scale up the outreach

In a call for unity, Sunni leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar urged his followers to practice calmness and avoid inflammatory actions. He recognized the influence of individuals with ulterior motives who seek to sow division and urged his community to respond to negativity with positivity. Musaliyar's previous comments regarding women's roles drew backlash, prompting Brinda Karat to argue that faith should not dictate social norms contrary to constitutional values.

Former cricketer Kris Srikkanth criticised India's squad selection for the Afghanistan series. He believes selectors missed an opportunity to test younger players. Srikkanth described the decision as a mistake influenced by recent defeats. The selectors opted for an experienced team instead of experimenting with new talent. This approach was seen as a safe move after losses in Ireland and England.

‘AI has made most teachers’ jobs easy. I use AI to create differentiated worksheets for each student that have to be solved at the end of every chapter,’ says one teacher in the city