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September 8, 2026 3:08 PM

Nepal rescue focused on workers trapped in three tunnels

Rescuers in Nepal are focusing on three hydropower project tunnels where they believe dozens of workers could be trapped, authorities said on Tuesday, two weeks after a devastating flood killed hundreds and left thousands missing in the Himalayan cou...

September 8, 2026 2:47 PM

UK to sanction Israeli West Bank settlements in support for two-state solution

Britain will announce a trade ban on goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank later on Tuesday, a senior minister said, framed as a step up in UK support for a two-state solution. The U.S. is likely to strongly oppose Britain's in...

September 8, 2026 2:25 PM

Delhi steps up food safety checks ahead of festive season; over 2,800 kg of unsafe food destroyed

With the festive season approaching, Delhi’s Food Safety Department on Monday stepped up inspections across major food markets, resulting in the destruction of more than 2,800 kg of unsafe and abandoned food products, including khoya, dhaap and but...

September 8, 2026 2:32 PM

Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi energy facilities, wounding dozens and sending oil prices higher

Yemen's Tehran-backed Houthis attacked energy facilities and cities in U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, wounding more than 70 people and underscoring the risk of the Iran conflict escalating into a wider regional war. The six-month-old conflict in...

September 8, 2026 1:56 PM

Double-stack freight train carries cargo equivalent to over 250 trucks: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the benefits of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), saying double-stack container freight trains are helping transport large volumes of cargo while reducing travel time, fuel consumption and logis...

September 8, 2026 1:42 PM

‘Hamari Anganwadi, Hamari Zimmedari’: PM Modi shares article on poshan initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared an article by Union Minister Annpurna Devi highlighting the government's initiatives to strengthen the Anganwadi system and improve nutrition outcomes for children, women and adolescent girls. The artic...

September 8, 2026 1:20 PM

Bihar makes an impressive investment pitch at AIM Congress in Dubai

A delegation from Bihar, led by Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh, is participating in the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Congress being held in Dubai from September 7 to 9. On Monday, the state made an impactful presentation at the event, pitching...

September 8, 2026 1:19 PM

Indian women’s hockey team leaves for Asian Games, eyes gold and LA 2028 berth

The Indian women’s hockey team on Tuesday departed for Japan to compete in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with the gold medal and a direct qualification berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics firmly in its sights. Led by captain Salima Tet...

September 8, 2026 1:06 PM

Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters, another great escape for Zheng

Home favourite Coco Gauff and world number two Elena Rybakina sailed into the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Monday, while China's Zheng Qinwen mounted another extraordinary fightback to upset six-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. Top seed Alex...

September 8, 2026 1:09 PM

“Will certainly make use of opportunity provided by BRICS Summit”: Iran hails ties with India ahead of Pezeshkian’s visit

Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to deepen bilateral tra...