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Death toll in Himachal rises to 404; 229 in rain-related, while 175 in roa
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh's devastating monsoon season has claimed 404 lives since June 20, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Sunday confirming that 229 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses, while another 175
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Assam: Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolts Udalguri; CM Sarma says, "Activel
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam CM said that the authorities are monitoring the situation and there has been no loss of life so far.
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Pakistan: Nearly 2.5 million evacuated in Punjab as flood water begins to
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Floods in south Punjab have displaced nearly 2.5 million people, killed 101, and devastated villages, though water is now receding, *Dawn* reported. Massive evacuation efforts, including 1,500 rescue boats, continue as relief teams supply food and medicine, with authorities declaring Jalalpu
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Pakistan: Transgender rights row deepens as Swabi elders push expulsion pl
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned a committee in Swabi for planning to expel transgender persons, calling it unconstitutional and discriminatory, *Dawn* reported. The HRCP urged authorities to protect the community, while transgender representatives rejected the move, stressi
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CBI busts two illegal call centres in Nashik, arrests two for duping UK ci
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The CBI registered a case on September 11, 2025, against four private persons, unknown public servants, and others on allegations that the accused operated two illegal call centres in Nashik to cheat UK nationals by impersonating insurance agents and government authorities.
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Pakistan: Flood threat recedes in south Punjab as rescue, relief operation
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The flood situation in Pakistan's South Punjab is gradually improving, with water levels significantly dropping in many areas as authorities declared Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur tehsils of Multan district safe after a massive flood wave passed through Head Panjnad, easing fears of further de
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Himachal: 647 roads, 185 power transformers disrupted as monsoon continues
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Public utilities in Himachal Pradesh continued to remain under strain on Sunday as heavy rains triggered widespread disruption across the state. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), a total of 647 roads, 343 water supply schemes and 185 distribution transformers (DTRs
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Monsoon toll in Himachal rises to 394, losses cross Rs 4,467 crore
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh has recorded 394 deaths during this year's monsoon season, including 221 fatalities in rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning, and house collapses, while 173 lives were lost in road accidents, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said on
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UNHRC warns Pakistan deportations of Afghans could deepen crisis without a
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking in Geneva on September 12, UNHCR's representative for Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, urged Islamabad to halt expulsions of vulnerable Afghans, stressing that many asylum seekers require protection. He said the agency was ready to work with Pakistani authorities to identify and safeguard
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Pakistan: River levels stay high across Sindh as flood precautions continu
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
River levels remained high across Sindh on Saturday, as authorities stayed on alert and the Pakistan Army finalised preparations to support local administrations in case water levels rise further, The Express Tribune reported.
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US, Afghan officials agree to prisoner swap after high-level talks in Kabu
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US officials and Afghan authorities have agreed to carry out a prisoner exchange, after a rare talk with the authorities in Kabul, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday.
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Himachal monsoon havoc: 574 roads shut, 389 transformers and 333 water sch
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with a battered infrastructure and mounting human losses as the relentless monsoon takes its toll. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday reported that 574 roads remain blocked, 389 power transformers disrupted, and 333 drinking water
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