2026 News Archive

Authorities say nearly 2,000 people are missing, including more than 100 Americans and Canadians, as families await word on loved ones after the Nepal flash floods.

The 23-year-old has not competed in singles since April Defending champion faces Roman Safiullin in first round Carlos Alcaraz believes he is capable of winning the US Open as he returns to professional tennis after a four-month injury layoff due to a right wrist injury. Alcaraz, the defending champion in New York, will compete in singles for the first time since injuring his wrist at the Barcelona Open in April when he faces Roman Safiullin in the first round. “So, it is possible [to win],” Alcaraz said. “I think that many people have shown it. [Roger] Federer, [Rafa] Nadal, many people have shown that you can win a grand slam after having been injured for a long time or having had a very hard injury. So we’re going to try to tie ourselves to that belief that we can do it too.”..

By seeking a fresh mandate in Ballari Rural, the Congress MLA appears to be betting on his electoral record and his standing among the Valmiki community to overcome the shadow of the Valmiki Corporation case

Ward 141 councillor A. Raja Anbazhagan said councillors should consider resigning before the next Council meeting if the ward development funds were not released

At least 100 cameras with automatic number plate recognition to target traffic violations; preparations are on to cover 150 problem spots to curb reckless waste dumping

“The S1Z brings Ola's indigenous 46 series LFP cell platform technology to its most accessible scooter range,” the company said in a statement

Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.

Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team that rappelled into a severely damaged checkpoint area on the Chinese side of the border between the two countries. Rescuers were on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after the...

The Sixteenth Finance Commission risks moving away from its core mandate of acting as an equalising force within the federation

This would be the fifth such increase since the onset of the conflict in West Asia

An exam score alone is not an indicator of a child’s overall talent or future potential, says State Education Minister; Bihar has recently been witness to several student agitations over alleged irregularities in examinations

The paramilitary force guards 370 units across the country, including those in the highly sensitive sectors such as aviation, nuclear power, space and oil refineries, among others, and it has been designated as the nodal agency to handle aerial threats at these installations

The tourists offered little but Jofra again invited us to marvel at what he is and mourn what could have been At almost exactly 4.19pm on the second day of the second Test something almost happened. The sun, only ever grudgingly present, appeared just enough overhead to offer a lime green sheen to the late-season outfield, as weathered as an antique heirloom carpet. Pakistan had gradually slumped under the table between lunch and tea at Lord’s. They were lolling at 110 for nine, product of 37 overs of almost entirely anonymous batting. This is an unusual Pakistan, if only in their absolute and unyielding ordinariness. The classic Pakistan Test team are an uneasy balance of stars, perhaps a little overwhelmed by their own weapons: speed, seam, spin, luminous top-order batting, all mixed in with the ballast of some unspectacular other guys...

Scientists collaborated with narwhals for a new study to understand human-caused climate change in the Arctic and rising sea levels around the world.

The deadly flooding that struck Nepal this week is not the first disaster that people in the region have endured. The country's unique geography makes it especially prone to natural disasters.

A geologist reflects on the disaster and explains why rapid warming will make deadly glacial floods far more common.

Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.

Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change.

Manchester City make it back-to-back wins to start the Premier League season as Crystal Palace slip to another defeat.

Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue

Truth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi calls for a national dialogue to ease tensions, while excluding M23 rebels from taking part, as the government plans to suspend 11 public universities in rebel-controlled areas. Meanwhile, in Ghana, 23 people, including 11 children, have died after falling into abandoned illegal gold-mining pits, as the country faces an unprecedented surge in galamsey operations. Finally, in Cameroon, US deportees face uncertainty and fears of persecution as they await decisions on their asylum claims, following controversial deals by Washington with at least 30 countries to accept people it cannot legally deport directly to their home countries.

Members of a citizen group have petitioned the Supreme Court seeking restoration and reclamation instead of beautification of the ponds

The party's social media handles, including X, posted the sudden development

Suvendu Adhikari visited Jadavpur for a public recital of national song Vande Mataram, which saw thousands of people joining the Chief Minister

We've heard plenty from adults about the new Facebook rules, but what are kids saying? Teenage social media users talk about whether the proposed restrictions will have any effect on them.

The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.

‘The proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high in specified nutrients of concern, says FSSAI affidavit filed in the Supreme Court

Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below.

The Nandan Nilekani-led task force set up by PM Narendra Modi requested stakeholders to submit their suggestions by Sept. 13; submissions can be made in English, Hindi or regional languages by phone, mail, WhatsApp or website

Shiv Sena leader and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced a drive to ensure that commercial autorickshaw and taxi drivers in the State speak ‘functional Marathi’

The widened and redeveloped portions beneath the Vyttila flyover being opened to traffic in a phased manner; a dedicated bus bay to park four buses at a time to be readied on the south-western side of the junction

We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.

Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.

Friday marks exactly six months since the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran. We look at how life has changed for Iranians.

Experts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.

Centre had earlier assured that ‘existing e-KYC verified job cards will remain valid until issuance of the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards’; States repeatedly missed e-KYC verification deadlines

The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.

Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.

Ongoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.

The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.

There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.

For Nepal, India and China, the devastating cross-border floods are a stark reminder of nature’s fury, and that cooperation must transcend the boundaries of geopolitics

More than 4,500 people, including 85 Indians, were rescued; 98 Indian tourists are still unaccounted for; the Nepal govt. allows foreign experts to join the search operation following intense diplomatic pressure

Court orders the parties to pay ₹5 lakh each in costs for wasting judicial time for 11 years with a 'manufactured controversy' while genuine litigants waited in queue

But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.

The development followed a notice issued by the FSDA on Thursday after it took note of social media publicity for the proposed event

Claiming that he had been targeted by the ‘Manuvadi’ BJP, Nagendra appealed to the party to allow him to contest the Ballari Rural constituency again so that he could come clean politically

CMD of TG-Genco writes to Ministry of Power for supply of coal to run its thermal stations at rated capacities

Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.

Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.

Russia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv

The group, organising another Sree Narayana Guru event at Chenthi, signalled the CM’s vehicle which was heading to Chempazhanthy to stop and attend their event

Second Test, day two: England 290 & 81-3; Pakistan 110 Ollie Robinson takes 4-11; Emilio Gay unbeaten on 30 Joe Root did not want the England captaincy when the prospect started to be floated earlier this summer. After performing the role as a ­stand-in for the suspended Ben Stokes against New Zealand at the Oval, his father, Matt, floated a full-time return as a hypothetical and says this was met with a “no”. Root was apparently swayed by the impending arrival of Stephen ­Fleming as head coach, with the pair speaking regularly before roles were locked down. But watching this ­one-sided second day against Pakistan at Lord’s – and indeed the ­one-sided series opener at ­Headingley – one wonders whether being handed the keys to this pace attack was another clincher for Root...

Chevron, the second largest U.S. oil company, is building on its wager to remain in Venezuela, where it already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s oil production.

Israel's prime minister and defence minister praise the attack as Hamas calls for Israeli 'crimes' to stop.

PARIVARTAN scheme offers interest savings, tax waivers and purchase incentives to accelerate the shift to cleaner vehicles

Exporters can self-generate a one-time authorisation for multiple consignments without seeking separate approval for each batch; licence validity increased to two years

The rejection is a temporary setback for immigrant rights advocates, who have been instructed to revise their petition.

Seven people have been charged in connection with damage to Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland in 2025.