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September 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to six, PM Modi condoles loss of lives

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi has risen to six, with search and rescue operations continuing at the site as teams sift through heavy debris for people who may still be trapped. “One more person was rescued during the night but was brought dead, taking the toll to six,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Eleven people have so far been rescued, while several others, mostly students, are feared trapped under the debris, officials said. ...

September 5, 2026 1:31 PM

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344 as rescue efforts continue; around 4,900 still missing

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,344 on Saturday as more bodies were recovered from the affected districts, police said. Rescue teams continued to search for around 4,900 people who remain missing. Of the total bodies recovered so far, 758 were adults, 85 were children, and 501 were recovered with body parts missing, officials said, attributing the condition of the bodies to prolonged exposure to water and the weight of debris. The flash floods, triggered by...

September 2, 2026 11:26 PM

PM Modi condoles Rewa bus accident deaths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district. The PM extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared: “The loss of lives due to a mishap in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, is saddening. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the swift recovery of the injured...

September 2, 2026 9:14 PM

Nepal flash flood death toll crosses 1,200 as PM Shah flags climate change link

The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods crossed 1,200 on Wednesday, as rescuers battled rain and debris to trace those believed to be trapped in the tunnels along the course of the Bhotekoshi River and underground powerhouses. According to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the death toll has reached 1,204 as more bodies were recovered from eight districts affected by the flood, while 4,216 people remain missing a week after the floods devastated...

September 2, 2026 7:51 PM

Good chance that trapped workers are still alive in Nepal hydropower plant, official says

There is a high chance that dozens of workers may be found alive after a week trapped in an underground chamber at Nepal’s Rasuwagadhi hydropower plant following deadly flash floods, a Nepal Electricity Authority official said on Wednesday. “In Rasuwagadhi, we think 46 people are trapped in a room-like structure in the tunnel,” said Amshu Kiran Shahi, a board member of the Nepal Electricity Authority. “We are very confident that they must be alive after one week because … they have f...

August 31, 2026 10:36 PM

158 Indians rescued as Indian teams continue forensics, tunnel rescue efforts in Nepal

A total of 158 Indians have been rescued from Nepal, according to the Ministry of External Affairs update on August 31. “The specialized forensics team from India continued its work in Kathmandu today in coordination with counterparts from Nepal Police’s Forensic Science Laboratory. They discussed the optimization of various protocols and documentation,” said MEA. Meanwhile, the tunnel rescue operations team from India sustained its efforts in coordination with the Nepali Army at Chilime...

August 25, 2025 7:37 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to cloudbursts, says nature’s fury a challenge for humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences over the loss of lives caused by cloudbursts and heavy rains across different parts of the country, stating that the fury of nature has become a challenge for humanity as well as for the nation. Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister noted that several areas of Gujarat have also been affected by heavy rains and assured that relief and rescue operations are underway. “In this monsoon season, there are heavy rains in m...

August 7, 2025 8:27 AM

Schools shut as Uttarakhand faces monsoon fury; red alert in 8 districts

Uttarakhand remains on edge as torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across the hill state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall till August 12. Schools have been closed across the state as a precautionary measure, and authorities have advised residents to stay indoors. Districts under the red alert include Pauri Garhwal, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar, Bages...