Month: September 2026

Security forces have intensified their crackdown on terror networks and their support structures across Jammu and Kashmir following intelligence inputs about suspected terrorist activities and possible attempts to disturb peace in the Valley. In a major intelligence-led operation, joint teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested 13 people, including five hybrid terrorists, overground workers and terror associates. The operations were carried out across Shopian, Pulwama, Sopore in Baramulla and Kulgam districts. The security forces also recovered a huge cache of weapons, ammunition,…

The death count from the Nepal-Tibet flash floods has gone up to 389 on Thursday, including 359 in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet, as the rescue operation is still underway to trace hundreds still missing, including 290 Indian nationals. The flash flood was triggered by an ice-rock avalanche which was caused by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border that sent a torrent of water, mud and debris downstream through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating towns and villages, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges, and damaging hydropower projects.

In a major development, one of South Africa cricket’s biggest names, Dean Elgar, came forward and announced that he will be retiring from professional cricket at the end of the ongoing season. He revealed that he will be hanging up his boots when the 2026 County Championship season comes to an end. 

The flash floods in Nepal that swept the country on Wednesday has claimed nearly 160 lives, said the police, while adding that 157 bodies have been recovered. However, the death count is expected to rise, as more than 750 people remain missing. 

India and China have agreed on eight key outcomes aimed at maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and improving the broader management of their border. The understanding was reached during the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives of the two countries in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25). India’s Special Representative and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and China’s Special Representative Wang Yi held in-depth discussions on the boundary question during the meeting. The latest round of talks focused not only on the long-standing boundary…

India has stepped up its humanitarian response to the devastating flash floods in Nepal, dispatching 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies along with essential medicines to support the neighbouring country’s ongoing rescue and relief operations. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar said India stands firmly with Nepal and its people as the Himalayan nation grapples with the aftermath of a catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River. At least 95 people have been confirmed dead after the flash flood swept through settlements in Rasuwa and adjoining districts on…

Kannada actor Yash, who won fans’ hearts with the KGF franchise, has released his latest film, Toxic, in theatres worldwide today. Toxic is the talk of the town as a highly anticipated film. Meanwhile, an eight-year-old film starring Yash is creating a stir on OTT platforms.

Music icon Dolly Parton, best known for her songs like ‘Jolene’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, and ‘9 to 5’, has passed away at the age of 80. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, confirmed the news of her demise in an Instagram video, announcing her death on behalf of the Parton and Owens families. 

During Operation Sindoor, an Indian loitering munition had struck Pakistan’s Kirana Hills during last year, but the hit was accidental, former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday. While addressing an event at the Vivekananda Centre in New Delhi, Chauhan explained that Indian forces had deployed loitering munitions to search for radars around Sargodha and Kirana Hills, a strategically significant military area located around 10 km north of Sargodha.