Rajendra Dawadi, principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, is being hailed for saving 1,643 children during devastating flash floods. After receiving an urgent warning that rapidly rising floodwaters were approaching, the 47-year-old teacher immediately rang the school bell and ordered students and staff to evacuate. The children fled uphill and eventually sheltered beneath a bodhi tree as floodwaters destroyed the school buildings. Dawadi’s quick decision protected nearly all students and most staff. The disaster, triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border, has killed hundreds and left thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. (PC: PTI)

A shooting at a rave party in Aarau, northern Switzerland, early Sunday killed a 22-year-old woman and injured five others, including some seriously. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at a techno event held near a horse-racing track, reportedly attended by about 3,500 people. Police launched a large-scale operation, cordoning off the area and searching for the suspected attacker or attackers. The victims, all Swiss residents in their 20s, were taken to hospital or pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said the motive and exact circumstances remain unclear and urged witnesses to provide photographs or videos. (PC: EPA)

Amid Nepal’s devastating floods, rescuers made a remarkable discovery when they found a six-year-old girl alive beneath rubble, after initially mistaking the sound of her cries for a cat. The child had become trapped under debris following the destructive flooding that devastated several areas. Rescue workers continued searching through the rubble despite challenging conditions and eventually located and safely rescued her. Her survival provided a rare moment of hope amid the disaster, which has claimed hundreds of lives and left many people missing. Rescue operations continue across affected areas as authorities assess damage and search for survivors.

The devastating flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed nearly 800 people, with thousands still missing. Nepal has intensified search-and-rescue operations, including efforts to reach workers trapped inside hydropower tunnels buried under mud and debris. Rescue teams have drilled through the blockage and inserted pipes to provide air to those trapped. Meanwhile, authorities have warned residents of renewed flooding as water levels rise in the Bhotekoshi River. Severe damage to roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and homes continues to hamper rescue efforts. (PC: PTI)

A passenger ferry carrying around 270 people capsized off the coast of North Cyprus shortly after leaving the port of Kyrenia on Sunday. The catamaran was heading to Tasucu in Turkey when it started taking on water and overturned around two kilometres from the coast. Turkish Cypriot coastguard boats, a rescue helicopter and ambulances were deployed, while around 100 people have reportedly been rescued and brought ashore. It was not immediately clear whether there were any casualties. Authorities said they were still searching for passengers and investigating what caused the vessel to take on water. Rescue operations remained underway.

The death toll from Nepal's catastrophic flash floods has risen to 768, while 3,048 people remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal alone has reported 752 deaths and 2,502 people out of contact, including 592 foreigners. Rescue teams are also racing to reach more than 100 workers believed trapped inside hydropower tunnels after the disaster triggered by a glacial collapse. Overnight rain and rising river levels have hampered the operation. A new barrier lake has also formed near the Tibet border, adding to the danger. Nepal says reconstruction could cost billions of dollars and has appealed for international assistance. (PC: NDTV)

Five-year-old Manisha has been reunited with her parents after surviving for two days beneath rubble caused by devastating flash floods in Nepal. Rescue teams near Syabrubesi in Rasuwa district initially believed they heard a trapped cat while searching the debris. They began clearing the rubble and discovered the barely responsive child, rescuing her after a two-hour operation. Bad weather prevented her immediate evacuation by helicopter. She later regained consciousness at a rescue camp, where she was given water and rice water. Manisha was flown to Kathmandu on Saturday and is now recovering in a stable condition, hospital officials said.  

India has delivered more than 68 tonnes of emergency relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal through four military flights since August 26, as New Delhi steps up humanitarian assistance after the devastating flash floods. The latest flight carried 11 tonnes of relief material, including essential supplies for affected communities. Earlier consignments included temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, medicines, food, generators and water purification equipment. India has also sent medical, paramedical and tunnel rescue personnel to assist relief operations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured Nepal of all possible support soon after the disaster. (PC: HT)

Nepal will begin burying unidentified and unclaimed victims of the devastating flash floods after collecting DNA samples to allow families to identify and recover them later. Officials said the decision was taken as decomposing bodies and limited storage facilities raised health concerns, particularly in Chitwan, where 233 bodies have been recovered. Each body will receive a unique identification number, while burial sites will be geo-tagged and documented. Authorities said DNA from relatives will later be matched with samples taken from victims. Once identified, the bodies can be exhumed and handed over to families.

During World War II, British India feared enemy paratroopers could launch surprise attacks and created special anti-parachute columns to stop them. In 1941, four mobile units were set up at Nowshera, Kohat, Rawalpindi and Lahore to protect vital targets, including rail links, oil facilities, communication centres and military headquarters. Villagers were asked to report suspected enemy landings to police, while armed patrols were tasked with tracking parachutists until military forces arrived. The 11th Royal Garhwal Rifles formed the core of the force, supported by British infantry units. (PC: India Today)