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1. Nepal Flash Floods: 16-Minute Delayed Alert Raises Questions Over Warning System; What Went Wrong? Explained
Nepal’s August 26 flash floods have killed 469 people, with over 1,400 still missing. The disaster followed a massive ice and rock collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, sending water, mud and debris downstream. Authorities received flood information 16 minutes after it crossed into Nepal. Experts say limited monitoring and delayed communication left communities with little time to escape. (Read more)
The devastating Nepal floods | ANI
2. India To Acquire Battle-Tested US Javelin Anti-Tank System; All You Need To Know
Developed jointly by Lockheed Martin and RTX, Javelin is a man-portable, shoulder-fired weapon designed to precisely strike armoured vehicles. Its fire-and-forget guidance allows soldiers to take cover after launch, while its top-attack trajectory targets the relatively vulnerable upper armour of vehicles. (Read more...)
3. Sensex Swings Over 2,200 Points During BSE Closing Auction Session On Derivatives Expiry Day
The Sensex experienced sharp volatility during BSE’s Closing Auction Session on Thursday, coinciding with the first monthly derivatives expiry since CAS was introduced. The index fell over 2,200 points before recovering nearly 2,000 points. Sebi introduced CAS to improve closing-price discovery and curb last-minute price manipulation. (Read more...)
Sensex underwent sharp volatility during BSE's Closing Auction Session | File
4. Nepal Flash Flood: Uttar Pradesh's Kashi Performs Ganga Aarti To Honour Victims Of The Tragedy Amid Heavy Rainfall
On Thursday, the Gangotri Seva Samiti organised a special Ganga Pujan and Ganga Aarti at the ancient Dashashwamedh Ghat. The event was dedicated to the people affected by the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. The committee prayed for the safety of the flood victims, the speedy recovery of the injured, and peace for the souls of the deceased. Prayers were offered to Ganga and Baba Vishwanath. (Read more...)
5. Meta India And Southeast Asia VP Sandhya Devanathan Steps Down After Decade-Long Stint
Sandhya Devanathan, Meta’s vice president for India and Southeast Asia, is stepping down after more than 10 years with the company. She led Meta India from 2023 and later took charge of Southeast Asia. Devanathan said she would take a short break before beginning her next professional chapter. (Read more...)
Sandhya Devanathan | Agency
6. PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death Of Norway's King Harald V, Recalls Warmth & Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences over the death of Norway’s King Harald V, remembering his warmth and dedication to public service. The 89-year-old monarch, Europe’s oldest king, passed away after modernising Norway’s royal institution during his reign. (Read more...)
7. 'I Do Regret The Choice Of Word': Shashi Tharoor Clarifies 'Drama' Remark On Nepal Floods After Online Backlash
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified his use of “drama” while describing the devastating Nepal flash floods after facing criticism online. He said he meant the word as a “state, situation or series of events involving intensely clashing forces”, not something theatrical. However, Tharoor admitted the term could be easily misinterpreted and expressed regret over his choice of words. (Read more...)
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor | File
8. After Trolling Kriti Sanon's 'Bikini' Ad Look, Kangana Ranaut Celebrates Raksha Bandhan 2026 In Blue Bandhani Saree
Kangana Ranaut celebrated Raksha Bandhan 2026 with brother Akshat Ranaut in a traditional blue Bandhani saree, sharing glimpses of aarti, rakhi rituals and their family celebration. Her festive post comes days after she criticised Kriti Sanon’s GIVA Raksha Bandhan advertisement over its styling and portrayal of the festival. The controversial ad was later withdrawn following social media backlash. (Read more...)
9. 'While Rakhi Fashion Committee Is Still In Session...': Kriti Sanon Takes Dig At Trolls While Celebrating Raksha Bandhan With Sister Nupur Sanon
Kriti Sanon referenced the backlash over her Rakhi ad in an Instagram post with sister Nupur Sanon on Friday. “While the Rakhi fashion committee is still in session... We’re focusing on what really matters,” she wrote. The jewellery advertisement, which showed Kriti in a bralette top, had faced social media criticism before being removed. Fans praised her response. (Read more...)
10. Raksha Bandhan 2026: From Jawaharlal Nehru-Vijay Laxmi Pandit To KTR-K Kavitha - Prominent Brother-Sister Duos In Indian Politics
Raksha Bandhan celebrates sibling bonds, and Indian politics has seen several prominent brother-sister duos make their mark. Jawaharlal Nehru-Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit and Rahul-Priyanka Gandhi built notable political careers, while Madhavrao Scindia-Vasundhara Raje chose different parties. (Read here)
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