Deadly Floods Devastate Nepal: Hundreds Dead Many Still Missing

- Deadly Floods Devastate Nepal: Hundreds Dead Many Still Missing Severe floods in Nepal have caused massive destruction with at least 472 people reported dead and around 1500 still missing. Rescue teams are continuing search operations in the worst-hit areas as families wait for news of their loved ones. Officials said about 290 Indian nationals are also missing and efforts are underway to locate them. Floodwaters have damaged roads bridges and homes across several regions. US President Donald Trump has expressed support and assured assistance for relief and rescue efforts. Authorities in Nepal are working with international partners to provide aid to affected communities. -------- Targeting Congress Leaders Case Filed in Hyderabad Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against two X accounts accused of posting obscene deepfake videos targeting senior Congress leaders. The action followed a complaint by Telangana Congress MLC Venkat Balmoor. According to the complaint the posts allegedly featured manipulated videos of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi Rahul Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Police have launched an investigation to identify those responsible for creating and sharing the content. Officials said strict action will be taken if the allegations are found to be true. ------- Probe Ordered After 75+ Newborn Deaths at Bengal Hospital A major health concern has emerged in West Bengal’s Malda Medical College and Hospital where more than 75 newborn deaths have been reported in August. The issue drew attention after 10 infants died in a single day. The Health Department and district administration have launched an investigation into the deaths. Hospital authorities have submitted a report while officials have sought a detailed explanation for the unusually high number of fatalities. A meeting was held with senior medical officials to review the situation. Authorities say new guidelines may be introduced to improve neonatal care and prevent further deaths. ------- Four Killed as Bus Loses Balance on Bridge in Rajgarh A tragic road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Rajgarh district claimed four lives after a passenger bus lost balance on a bridge. According to reports some passengers fell from the bridge when the bus windows shattered during the incident. Among those killed were two police inspectors from Bengaluru. Eleven people were injured in the accident and four of them were referred to a hospital in Bhopal for advanced treatment. Rescue teams police and local authorities rushed to the spot and launched relief operations. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals while officials began an investigation into the cause of the crash. ---- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Leaves His Seat Sits With Ministers Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay left his assigned seat in the state Assembly and sat among the ministers. The move was seen as a change from the usual seating arrangement. It came during a discussion over the presence of government officials inside the Assembly. Opposition members raised questions about why officials were present during the proceedings. Vijay’s decision to sit with the ministers also drew attention in the House. The incident has sparked discussion over Assembly traditions and the role of officials during legislative proceedings. ---- Radio Failure Brings Trump Helicopter Close to Aircraft A radio communication failure reportedly caused a helicopter carrying US President Donald Trump to come dangerously close to another aircraft. Reports say air traffic controllers were aware of communication issues for nearly a week before the incident. The near-miss has raised questions about aviation safety and air traffic management. Authorities are investigating how the problem continued despite prior warnings. Officials have assured that safety procedures are being reviewed to prevent similar incidents in the future. ------- Sensex Gains 300 Points Tempusense Shares Make Strong Debut Indian stock markets traded higher on Friday with the Sensex rising nearly 300 points to around 77250. The Nifty also gained about 50 points reflecting positive investor sentiment. Buying was seen in several key sectors helping the market stay in the green during early trade. Meanwhile Tempusense Instruments made a strong stock market debut. The company’s shares listed at a premium of around 110 percent over the issue price attracting strong investor interest. Market experts say investors are closely tracking earnings economic indicators and global developments for further direction. ------ Heavy Rain Alert Across Bihar Floods and Landslides Disrupt Life Heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of northern India. In Bihar weather officials have issued a heavy rain alert for 20 districts including Khagaria and East Champaran. More than 50000 homes have been flooded as rising river levels create a serious situation in many areas. Floodwaters from Nepal have put eight Bihar districts on high alert with major rivers flowing above danger levels. In Uttarakhand landslides briefly disrupted traffic on the Badrinath Highway while rain alerts remain in place across multiple districts. Himachal Pradesh is also expecting heavy rainfall and around 70 roads remain closed due to landslides and bad weather. -