Nepal floods: heavy rainfall has resulted in 112 deaths, The next 72 hours pose a threat to Bihar
Heavy rainfall in Nepal has led to devastating floods and landslides, resulting in 112 confirmed deaths and 64 people reported missing. Kathmandu has experienced its heaviest rainfall since 1970, prompting road closures and the shutdown of schools and colleges. The situation is critical in Bihar, where 20 districts are facing flooding due to the overflow of major rivers like the Kosi and Gandak. With emergency measures in place, both the Nepal and Bihar administrations are working to manage the crisis and provide relief to affected areas.
NASA Launches Mission to Bring Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore Back from ISS
A SpaceX mission launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Saturday to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back from the International Space Station (ISS), where they have been stranded for months. The spacecraft is carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov, while Williams and Wilmore are set to return after spending over eight months in space, significantly longer than the week they initially expected.
Jaishankar Responds to Pakistan at U.N. General Assembly Address
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday, September 28, , directly countering remarks made by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif the previous day. The exchange between the two nations has escalated over the course of September 27 and 28, with each side issuing pointed statements.Jaishankar criticized Pakistan’s claims during its Right of Reply, labeling them as “bizarre,” and emphasized that terrorism would have consequences. He reiterated that the core issue between the two countries is Pakistan’s illegal occupation of Indian territory and its longstanding association with terrorism.
Jammu and Kashmir: Cop Killed, Another Injured in Ongoing Encounter in Kathua
A head constable of the Jammu and Kashmir Police was killed and an assistant sub-inspector injured during an encounter with terrorists in Kog-Mandli village, Kathua district, on Saturday evening. The encounter began around 5:30 PM after security forces launched a joint cordon and search operation based on intelligence reports. Head Constable Bashir Ahmed died in the exchange of gunfire, while an assistant sub-inspector sustained injuries. The area has been cordoned off, and reinforcements have been deployed as the situation remains tense with ongoing firing between security forces and militants.
Iran Declares Five Days of Mourning for Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah’s Death
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced a five-day period of national mourning following the confirmed death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah due to an Israeli airstrike. Khamenei condemned the attack as an Israeli “massacre” and called on Muslims to support Hezbollah and the Lebanese people. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden described the strike as “a measure of justice” for Nasrallah's victims, emphasizing U.S. support for Israel's right to defend itself. As tensions rise, Israel is on high alert amid concerns of a broader conflict.
