Nepal issues fresh flood warning as Bhote Koshi water level rises
Kathmandu, Aug 30 (IANS) Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has issued a fresh flood warning, saying the flood level in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa has risen further. “All those engaged in search,…
Urvashi Dholakia reveals why it took her 16 years to bid father farewell in Haridwar
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Television actress Urvashi Dholakia has opened up about an emotional chapter of her life. She revealed why it took her 16 years to bid a final farewell to her father. The ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay’ actress recently visited Haridwar,…
RSS chief Bhagwat calls for sustainable living at Universal Oneness Celebration in US
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for a model of development that allows people to prosper without destroying nature, saying human beings have a responsibility to sustain the environment and the wider world. Addressing the…
Fourth India flight touches down in Kathmandu with relief supplies, technical assistance
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The fourth Indian flight carrying essential supplies and technical capabilities to support Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief operations has touched down in Kathmandu, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday. EAM…
‘Unity and diversity both in Bharat’s DNA’: Mohan Bhagwat
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said India has a civilisational mission to help the world recognise unity amid diversity, arguing that Bharatiyas must convey this message through their conduct rather than preaching. He said both unity…
Dharma is not religion: RSS chief at New York event
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has said dharma should not be understood as religion or a form of worship, describing it instead as a universal principle that balances the needs of individuals, society and the environment. Addressing the…
Officer killed in US South Carolina park shooting
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) A police officer was killed and a second was injured in a shooting at a park in Columbia, the US state of South Carolina, according to police. Columbia Police Department Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook confirmed that the…
Iran’s president says peace MoU with US in interests of Tehran
Tehran, Aug 30 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Iran and the United States is in the interests of the country, West Asia and the world. During a ceremony in the Iranian…
Nepal flash floods: 675 dead, 2,498 missing, says disaster authority
Kathmandu, Aug 30 (IANS) Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that 675 bodies had been recovered from mudslide-hit areas, with 2,498 people still missing. According to Nepal’s Department of Tourism under the…
Faith leaders reject religion-fuelled hate
New York, Aug 30 (IANS) Religious leaders from 30 countries have pledged to confront hatred, defend persecuted communities and ensure that artificial intelligence remains in the service of humanity. The commitments were unveiled during a ‘Universal…