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All 10 climbers swept away in avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed dead

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Renowned British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers swept away by an avalanche in Pakistan are confirmed to have died, and search teams were trying to recover the... Read More


Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners and traps 10 others

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners Thursday and trapped 10 others underground in what officials believed to be life-threatening condit... Read More


Cuba loosens control of its private sector in a struggle with a mounting humanitarian crisis

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- In an effort to fend off a mounting humanitarian crisis, Cuba on Wednesday eased up on longtime restrictions on private vendors and imports, opening up a sector firmly controlled ... Read More


Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- George Clooney and his family have been forced to evacuate their home in southeastern France because of a wildfire burning nearby, his agent said Thursday. The Hollywood star beh... Read More


Haiti starts to register voters in violent capital under gang menace

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Voter registration began Thursday in Haiti's capital and beyond, marking a critical milestone in the push for general elections even as concerns over widespread gang violence pers... Read More


Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Residents in southwestern Japan camped in classrooms and vehicles Thursday, stocked up on water and tried to get back to normal, two days after a powerful quake set off an explosi... Read More


The Recording Academy CEO responds to BTS decision not to submit to Grammys

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. has responded to the news that K-pop powerhouse BTSwill not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards. "I ... Read More


5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks held in Thimpu

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks on Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan, were held in Thimpu and co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Bhutanese Foreign Secr... Read More


EAM Jaishankar holds telephonic conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha to discuss the Ukraine conflict, Black Sea security and the br... Read More


Rajya Sabha Passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by Voice Vote

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as passed by the Lok Sabha, by voice vote. Replying to the discussion on the Bill... Read More