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August 27, 2026 11:54 AM

Glacial collapse triggered Nepal flash floods, not earthquake: USGS

The Nepal flash floods were triggered by a glacial collapse and not by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake as reported earlier, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The USGS said additional analysis of the long-period seismic waves indicated that the tremors were generated by a glacial collapse and debris ...

August 27, 2026 8:47 AM

Trump: ‘Time to teach Canada you can’t do this anymore’

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday it was "time to teach Canada you can't do this anymore," just days after trade talks between the neighboring countries broke down. "I had a deal, that was a pretty good deal, you know, quite good," Trump told Glenn Beck in an interview. "They don't have...

August 27, 2026 8:28 AM

PM Modi to address young athletes during ‘Khelo India Dialogue’ today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young athletes and youth leaders on Thursday as part of the nationwide initiative, ‘Khelo India Dialogue - Khel Ki Baat, Pradhan Mantri Modi Ke Saath’, being organised to mark National Sports Day 2026. The programme will be held virtually across more th...

August 26, 2026 5:51 PM

Nepal floods: 105 Indians, 37 NRIs among nearly 400 missing near Tibet border

At least 105 Indians and 37 NRIs are among the nearly 400 persons missing after the devastating flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district bordering Tibet swept through villages and damaged critical infrastructure on Wednesday, officials said. Most of the Indians were headed for the Kailash Manasarova...

August 26, 2026 11:55 AM

Explainer: What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years. U.S. President Donald Trump, who has pursued a broad immigration crackdown since takin...