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06 Oct

Tibet Side Storms Threaten Lives During Peak Climbing Season

MohiniInternational

A sudden blizzard on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest has trapped hundreds of climbers during peak trekking season. Heavy snow and near whiteout conditions hit just days after floods devastated parts of Nepal. According to media reports, at least 350 climbers were guided down to safety, though some remain awaiting extraction under dangerous conditions. Mountaineering groups and rescue teams are coordinating helicopter and ground rescues. On Nepal’s southern side, incessant rain has already claimed dozens of lives through flooding and landslides, complicating logistics for cross-border rescue efforts. For Himalayan tourism sectors, this dual disaster poses severe risks to safety…

06 Oct

Heavy Rains K*ll 47 in Nepal, Flash Floods Wreak Havoc

MohiniNepal

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed devastating landslides and flash floods across eastern Nepal, killing at least 47 people and leaving dozens missing. The hardest hit area is Ilam district, near the border with India, where entire villages were swept away. Bridges have collapsed and major highways are impassable, isolating many remote communities. In Kathmandu, rivers overflowed their banks, flooding low-lying neighborhoods. Authorities opened all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage to reduce pressure on the dam, but vehicular traffic over the barrage has been suspended for safety. Search and rescue teams, including the Nepal Army and air force, are…

06 Oct

Namchik–Namphuk coal mine inaugurated: Arunachal is set to receive an economic boost of Rs 4,500 crore

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

In a landmark step for the Northeast’s industrial growth, Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu jointly inaugurated the Namchik–Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang district on Sunday. The project marks the launch of the region’s first-ever legal private commercial coal mining operation, signaling a new chapter in Arunachal Pradesh’s economic and industrial development. Developed by the Mahalaxmi Group, the mine is projected to generate approximately ₹4,500 crore in revenue for the state government, a significant boost to the state’s financial and industrial profile. The project is expected to create large-scale employment…

04 Oct

IT giant offering two years’ severance package to laid off employees

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is reportedly offering severance packages of up to two years' salary to certain employees as part of its ongoing restructuring, driven by the growing focus on AI and changing client requirements, according to a Moneycontrol report. The severance packages are aimed at long-serving employees whose roles have become redundant due to these shifts. This comes weeks after reports suggested TCS might cut around 2% of its workforce, amounting to over 12,000 jobs. Employee union NITES alleged that around 2,500 employees in Pune have been forced to resign, a claim made in…

04 Oct

Tripura makes a significant anti-drug haul; more than 4,200 bottles of codeine phosphate are confiscated

Sonakshi SarkarTripura

In a coordinated anti-narcotics operation, authorities seized more than 4,200 bottles of codeine phosphate-based substances in Aralia, under the jurisdiction of Sonamura Police Station. The raid, carried out by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Sepahijala District Police, Special Task Force (STF), and Border Security Force (BSF), is considered one of the largest drug busts in the region this year. The operation involved three search teams working simultaneously across 16–17 houses in the area. During the raid, officers discovered a red Ion vehicle (registration TR03E0798) loaded with narcotics. A total of 34 cartons were recovered, containing 3,651 bottles of Phensedyl and…

04 Oct

Healthcare standards are strengthened as three PHCs in Mizoram obtain national quality accreditation

Sonakshi SarkarMizoram

Three Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Mizoram — Phullen, Hnahlan, and Reiek — have earned certification under India’s National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), marking a significant milestone in the state’s healthcare development. The PHCs scored 90.68%, 93.36%, and 90.76% respectively, reflecting high standards in patient care, staff competence, and operational efficiency. With this latest recognition, Mizoram now has 34 Health & Wellness Centre-PHCs (HWC-PHCs) certified nationally, moving closer to its target of 57. Reiek PHC, part of the Aspirational Block Programme (ABP), has contributed to the state’s achievement of five state-level and four national-level certifications out of seven targeted facilities.…

04 Oct

CM Khandu urges swift action to combat HIV and drug abuse crisis

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu voiced his profound concern over the state's rising HIV-positive case count, emphasizing the necessity for swift action to stop the virus's spread, fight misinformation, and eradicate social exclusion. The Arunachal Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) held its third State Council on AIDS (SCA) meeting during the day, which was headed by the chief minister. Senior officers, advisors, cabinet colleagues, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations were present. According to officials, talks began on the concerning increase in HIV cases and the necessity of integrated policies that combine HIV control with substance usage prevention. Later,…

04 Oct

Queen Move: Priyanka Chopra Earns Applause for Empowering Triptii at Bvlgari Event

editorEntertainment

At Bvlgari's inaugural Indian exhibition, Serpenti Infinito, held at Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), actress Priyanka Chopra mingled with various celebrities. Her chat with actor Triptii Dimri was what caught fans' attention. Priyanka Chopra presents Triptii Dimri to the CEO of BvlgariTriptii struck a pose for the paparazzi in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter). Upon finishing, she walked toward the exit, where Priyanka was seen waiting patiently with a smile. They embraced as a way of greeting each other. Priyanka has Triptii pose with herNot long after, they were approached by Jean-Christophe Babin, the CEO of…

03 Oct

Sitharaman Links Pension Reforms To The Atmanirbhar Bharat Vision

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the success of Atmanirbhar Bharat, a self-reliant India, depends as much on financially self-reliant households as it does on industry, arguing that robust pension and retirement solutions must become the centerpiece of India’s social security framework. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in the national capital, the finance minister said the recent reforms were aimed at addressing both the supply and demand sides of India’s pension framework, from the industry as well as the consumer perspective. Reforms to strengthen NPS India’s pension landscape is undergoing a…

01 Oct

OpenAI Launches Sora 2 Model

Purbalee Duttabreaking news

OpenAI has finally launched the next generation of its text-to-video generation model, Sora 2, along with a new social media app that is powered by the new tool. Sora will compete directly with Google's Veo-3, which became an instant hit among the masses after being launched to the public earlier in the year. The new model is also said to be better at controllability, and OpenAI says it can follow intricate instructions spanning multiple shots while accurately persisting the world state. The model is touted to excel at realistic, cinematic, and anime styles. One interesting fact about Sora 2 is…