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World Politics & Diplomacy 08 Oct 2026, 01:06 PM IST

Nepali Flood Victims Left in Legal Limbo as Missing Are Not Declared Dead

Families in Nepal affected by deadly floods are confronting a painful bureaucratic gap: many relatives swept away by the disaster have not been officially declared dead, leaving survivors unable to access compensation, inheritance rights, or other state support. The result is a widening administrative crisis that compounds grief with financial uncertainty and legal limbo.

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Global Health & Biotech07 Oct 2026, 11:48 PM IST

Nepal Ends Flood Search as Thousands Remain Missing, Leaving Families in Limbo

Nepal has formally ended its search and rescue operation after devastating flash floods and landslides, even as more than 5,000 people remain unaccounted for, including foreign nationals. The decision has brought relief to some families exhausted by uncertainty, but anger and anguish to many others who say the state is effectively closing the file on loved ones who are not officially dead.

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Global Economy & Central Banks05 Oct 2026, 03:25 PM IST

Ukraine's Robot Push Exposes a New Weakness in Putin's War Machine

Ukraine's latest surprise offensive, built around expanding use of robotic systems, has not produced a decisive battlefield breakthrough, but it has revealed a growing vulnerability in Russia's military posture. Analysts say the operation underscores how low-cost autonomy, remote control and machine-assisted warfare are reshaping the front lines faster than traditional defenses can adapt.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:33 AM IST)

Anuradha Kapur’s ‘Virasat’ Recasts Elkunchwar’s Wada Trilogy as a Warning Against Romanticising Decline

At Delhi’s Sunder Nursery, Anuradha Kapur’s ‘Virasat’ turns Mahesh Elkunchwar’s Wada trilogy into a searching meditation on inheritance, memory and the cost of refusing change. The production is less a nostalgic tribute than a stern reminder that modernity can be disruptive, but clinging to a dying past can be far more ruinous.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:29 AM IST)

Bharatiya Kisan Sangh to Convene Women Farmers’ Meet in Push for Rural Recognition

Bharatiya Kisan Sangh is set to hold a day-long conclave for women farmers, with organisers planning to spotlight their role across farming, livestock and fisheries. The event is expected to draw about 7,000 women farmers from across India, underscoring the growing policy and social focus on women’s contribution to the rural economy.

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India Entertainment & Culture12 Oct 2026, 06:29 PM IST

Roundglass Sustain’s ‘A Spring Against All Odds’ Selected for Film SouthAsia in Kathmandu

Roundglass Sustain’s short film A Spring Against All Odds has been selected among 48 titles for Film SouthAsia, the international documentary festival set for Kathmandu from November 27 to 29, 2026. Written by Radhika Raj and directed by Samreen Farooqui, the film’s inclusion signals growing international visibility for Indian environmental storytelling and short-form documentary work.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 01:12 PM IST

India Set to Send Senior Career Diplomat to Kathmandu After Political Appointee Speculation

The government is preparing to appoint a senior career officer as India’s next envoy to Kathmandu, marking a notable shift from earlier speculation that a political appointee might be chosen. The move, with MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela’s name forwarded, signals a renewed preference in South Block for institutional continuity in a sensitive neighbourhood posting.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12 Oct 2026, 11:56 AM IST

Fresh Floods Sweep Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal, Leaving Villages Cut Off and Five Missing

Fresh flash floods in northern Nepal have swept away homes, bridges and roads after a landslide-triggered surge in the Budhi Gandaki River basin, prompting evacuations and a widening rescue response. Authorities said at least five people were missing as helicopters and ground teams raced to reach isolated villages in difficult mountain terrain.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 05:49 AM IST

Nepal’s Home Minister Gurung to Visit India for BIMSTEC Security Talks

Nepal Home Minister Gurung will travel to India from October 12 to 14 to attend a BIMSTEC Home Ministry-level meeting, underscoring the growing importance of regional coordination on internal security, border management and disaster response. The visit comes at a time when South Asian governments are seeking more practical cooperation through subregional forums that can move beyond rhetoric and deliver operational results.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 02:26 PM IST

Nepal Home Minister Gurung to Visit India for BIMSTEC Security Talks

Nepal’s Home Minister will travel to India from October 12 to 14 to attend a BIMSTEC home ministry-level meeting, underscoring the growing regional focus on security coordination and cross-border cooperation. The visit comes as Bay of Bengal economies seek tighter alignment on law enforcement, disaster response and mobility management across a strategically sensitive subregion.

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