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Heavy rains and floods in Pakistan claim nearly 200 lives, causing widespread destruction (Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan: Deadly floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claim over 200 lives, cause widespread destruction

Aug 16, 2025

Devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have killed over 200 people, destroyed homes, schools, roads, and power infrastructure, and stranded thousands. Rescue operations using helicopters and ground teams are ongoing, while local authorities declare emergencies and one-day mourning to honour fallen Mi-17 helicopter crew members. Heavy rains are expected until August 21.

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Indian flag raised atop Seattle's Space Needle for India's 79th Independence Day, with Consul General of India, Mayor Bruce Harrell, and dignitaries witnessing the historic occasion (Source: Consulate General of India, Seattle)

Indian flag raised atop Seattle Space Needle to mark 79th Independence Day celebrations

Aug 16, 2025

India's flag was hoisted atop Seattle's Space Needle for the first time to mark the 79th Independence Day. The Consulate hosted cultural performances and community events, while several US dignitaries attended. Iconic Seattle buildings were lit in tricolours, and August 15 was officially declared India Day in the Greater Seattle area.
Thousands of devotees throng the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Lord Krishna's Janmashtami with prayers, rituals, and festive fervor (Photo/ANI)

Nepal: Thousands throng Krishna Temple as Janmashtami celebrated with gaiety and fervor

Aug 16, 2025
New York landmarks lit up in Indian Tricolour to celebrate India's Independence Day (Image: X/@IndiainNewYork)

India's Independence Day celebrated as iconic New York landmarks lit up in Tricolour

Aug 16, 2025

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Devotees offer darshan of Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha at Dhaka's ISKCON temple during the three-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations (Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh: Devotees throng ISKCON temple in Dhaka to celebrate Janmashtami

Aug 16, 2025

Devotees thronged Dhaka's ISKCON temple as three-day Krishna Janmashtami celebrations began, featuring pujas, kirtans, cultural programs, and the...
US President Donald Trump addresses the media aboard Air Force One (File Photo/Reuters)

"Russia lost an oil client, which is India," says Trump on sanctions threat

Aug 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News, said that Russia lost India as an oil...
Charu Chandra Das Brahmachari, General Secretary of ISKCON Bangladesh (Photo/ANI)

ISKCON begins celebrating Krishna Janmashtami in festive atmosphere in Bangladesh

Aug 16, 2025

The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has begun celebrating a three-day Krishna Janmashtami in a festive atmosphere...
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump (Image: X@WhiteHouse)

Putin invites Trump for "Next time in Moscow" after Alaska summit

Aug 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump (Image: YouTube@The White House)

We're going to stop 5,000-7,000 people a week from being killed: Trump on Alaska talks with Putin

Aug 16, 2025
US President Donald Trump (Image: YouTube@The White House)

Trump says "No deal until there's a deal" after Alaska talks with Putin

Aug 16, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image: YouTube@The White House)

Putin says Ukraine conflict 'would not have happened' if Trump were president in 2022

Aug 16, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image: YouTube@The White House)

After Alaska meeting, Putin lauds Trump's efforts, says "Ukraine's security should be ensured"

Aug 16, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump (Photo/ANI)

US, Russia talks conclude in "narrow format," says Kremlin

Aug 15, 2025
Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC (Image: X@IndianEmbassyUS)

Indian Embassy, consulates celebrate Independence Day in US

Aug 15, 2025
Ambassador of India to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra (Image: X@AmbVMKwatra)

Indian envoy Kwatra holds talks with Virginia Senator on India-US bilateral ties

Aug 15, 2025
Foreign Minister of South Korea, Cho Hyun (Image: X@MEAIndia)

South Korean Foreign Minister arrives in India on maiden visit

Aug 15, 2025
Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary (Image/ Reuters)

US Democrats panel says tariffs on India won't stop Putin, urges aid to Ukraine

Aug 15, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump (Image: X@WhiteHouse)

Trump, Putin hold 'historic' talks in Alaska as ceasefire in Ukraine tops agenda

Aug 15, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump (Image: X@WhiteHouse)

Putin declines Ukraine questions as 'historic' Trump-Putin summit opens in Alaska

Aug 15, 2025