KHATIMA NEWS
Massive landslides and sudden flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border have devastated towns, roads and homes, with more than 160 deaths reported and hundreds of people still missing. The cause remains unclear after an initial earthquake report was challenged by a US Geological Survey analysis. Foreign nationals are also among those reported missing.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told foreign ministers that Washington is not currently expected to launch further attacks against Iran. The policy instead focuses on military restraint, naval pressure, sanctions and keeping oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of strikes if Iran attacks first.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected Donald Trump’s tariff pressure and promised dollar-for-dollar retaliation, despite Canada’s deep economic dependence on the United States. India’s more cautious approach reflects its wider interests in technology, defence, investment, visas, energy and Indo-Pacific coordination, as well as the limited impact of possible Indian counter-tariffs on American interests.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has urged people to check their homes and nearby surroundings for stagnant water, identifying common household containers and discarded objects as places where dengue mosquitoes can breed. The prevention message calls for regular cleaning, covered water storage and prompt removal of collected water.
BEL, ICICI Prudential AMC, RVNL, Max Healthcare and several other companies may remain in focus on Thursday after fresh corporate developments. The updates include new orders, proposed and completed block deals, a tax demand, regulatory action, management changes, an investment approval and a clarification on stake-sale reports.
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has said a loitering munition sent to search for radars near Sargodha during Operation Sindoor may have crashed in the Kirana Hills area. The remark differs from an earlier denial that India targeted the area, reviving questions about what happened and why the clarification came more than 15 months later.
A boat carrying 21 workers overturned in Bhagalpur, leaving one person missing after rescue teams pulled 20 to safety. Rising rivers and overflowing dams have disrupted parts of Uttar Pradesh, while Madhya Pradesh has placed 21 districts under an orange alert for the next 2 days. Several other states remain under rain or thunderstorm warnings.
Yash’s Toxic delivers a lavish gangster drama set in 1940s Goa, with elaborate production design, action and a commanding lead performance. But its crowded plot, rapid editing, underwritten female characters and overbearing music weaken the experience. The film runs for 3 hours 14 minutes 12 seconds and receives a low review rating.
An AC infographic links higher star ratings with lower electricity consumption and outlines which models suit different usage patterns. It describes 1-star units as the highest consumers and 5-star units as the lowest, while recommending inverter technology, a copper condenser, suitable tonnage, BEE rating checks, and warranty and service coverage.
An event reported as a preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake northwest of Kodārī, Nepal, was identified by the US Geological Survey as a landslide after further analysis of long-period seismic waves. The event occurred on August 26, 2026, and its location was estimated using satellite images.
Flash floods sweeping through central Nepal after originating in Tibet have killed at least 160 people and left more than 750 missing, including 133 Indian nationals. A 32-member Kolkata group on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra is among those untraceable, while India has sent humanitarian, HADR and medical assistance.
Jewellery brand Zeeva has withdrawn a Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after criticism of her outfit and a scene showing her tying a rakhi to her pet dog. The controversy drew responses from Kangana Ranaut, Sanon and Rahul Gandhi, who backed the actor and criticised the policing of women’s clothing.
