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The death toll from last week's devastating floods in Nepal has crossed 1,000, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on Tuesday. Nearly 4,000 people remain out of contact as search teams continue to recover bodies. Over 21,000 security personnel got deployed to help those affected by floods.
India on Monday rejected a ruling by a five-member Court of Arbitration in The Hague regarding the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi said the tribunal was illegally constituted and has no jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions. India asserted that the panel’s decisions will have no effect on its actions.
On 31 August, Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd signed a pact to manufacture Javelin missiles locally. This follows the defence ministry’s sixth Positive Indigenization List, which targets over 400 items worth ₹3,000 crore. India now aims to boost local design and reduce risks from global geopolitical sanctions through policy.
India reported real economic growth of 7.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026-27. This strong performance shows that the Viksit Bharat dream is not out of reach. India kept annual growth above 7% since the pandemic, while many nations struggled. The country also brought inflation down and improved public finances.
Raaz actor Malini Sharma got overwhelmed after fans flooded her with calls following a viral report about her quiet farm life. She said, “I wasn't expecting this at all.” Malini now runs a farmstay in the Sahyadri Hills and asked fans to use WhatsApp instead of calling her small team.
Nepal flood survivors are now living in a Kathmandu monastery after losing their homes and loved ones. Many fear their unique traditions will vanish as they struggle to rebuild. “We’ve become homeless not only because we’ve lost our land — we’ve become homeless with our culture and tradition,” said Tsering Sherpa.
Urdu dailies highlighted Rahul Gandhi and Mohan Bhagwat this week. While Bhagwat spoke on unity in New York, papers urged him to practice this at home. Meanwhile, the Siasat editorial noted the BJP is engaging anti-quota activists to keep its upper caste base happy amid rising job concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 6th World Nomad Games opening ceremony in Bishkek on August 31. The event, running until September 6, celebrates the rich sporting traditions and heritage of nomadic civilisations. Leaders like Vladimir Putin also joined this vibrant gathering, which focuses on ancestral sports instead of Olympic disciplines.
Nepal’s devastating flash floods on August 26, 2026, added another tragedy to a list of disasters occurring on the 26th. While many link this date to earthquakes and tsunamis, experts said there is no scientific evidence behind it. The Nepal floods destroyed homes and left many people dead or missing.
Flash floods struck parts of Nepal early on Wednesday, August 26, as a green house in Trishuli stayed standing despite the raging waters. Owner Laxmi Pandey said, “It is like a second birth for us.” Experts believe the building survived because it used a strong reinforced concrete frame for support.
A glacier collapse last week killed more than 900 people in Nepal, leaving a $4 billion reconstruction bill. Experts say India needs better disaster insurance as only 5% of losses are currently covered. Shailaja Lall said, "States may provide relief, but there is nothing structured," highlighting the need for national protection.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bishkek on Monday. Moscow now plans an aggressive defence pitch for India, featuring the S-500 Prometheus air defence system and Su-57 stealth fighter. This move comes as India looks to strengthen its air defence architecture and combat aircraft strength very soon.