August 26, 2026: India has assured Nepal of all possible assistance for rescue and relief operations following devastating flash floods, while India and China reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border areas during the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks.
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- India Assures Nepal of All Possible Assistance After Flash Floods
India has assured Nepal of all possible assistance for rescue and relief operations following flash floods that caused widespread devastation. President Droupadi Murmu expressed solidarity with Nepal and conveyed sympathies to Nepalese President Ramchandra Paudel and the people of Nepal. - India, China Reaffirm Commitment to Peace Along Border Areas
India and China reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas and creating conditions for healthy and steady development of bilateral relations. The understanding came during the 25th round of talks between the Special Representatives of the two countries on the Boundary Question. - Indian Embassy Issues Emergency Helplines for Indians Affected by Nepal Floods
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu issued emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal. The Embassy said the numbers can be used by people seeking assistance and information. - Nirmala Sitharaman Says India’s Transformation Driven by Urbanisation and Digital Infrastructure
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s transformation is structural and driven by rapid urbanisation, world-class digital infrastructure, a young population, expanding consumption and deepening capital markets. She described India as the fastest-growing major economy in the world. - NTA to Release UGC-NET, CSIR-NET and ICAR-NET Results This Week
The National Testing Agency will release final answer keys and results for UGC-NET June 2026 covering 84 subjects, CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 this week. - IICT, Netflix Announce Scholarships for 100 Students
The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies and Netflix have announced scholarships for 100 students to support the next generation of Indian storytellers. The programme will provide up to 80% financial support across six professional programmes. - IMA Issues Advisory on Seasonal Rise in H1N1 Cases
The Indian Medical Association has advised heightened vigilance amid a seasonal rise in Influenza A (H1N1) cases. The IMA said most infections are mild and self-limiting and advised people against taking antibiotics over the counter for flu. - Education Minister Reviews Progress of Ongoing Education Initiatives
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with senior officials from the Departments of Higher Education and School Education and Literacy in New Delhi to review the implementation of ongoing initiatives and progress on previously issued directions. - Jitendra Singh Calls for Mind Capacity Building Alongside Skills
Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh stressed the importance of building mental capacity alongside skills to ensure India remains globally relevant. He made the remarks at a capacity-building roundtable in New Delhi. - Eid Milad-un-Nabi Celebrated Across India
Eid Milad-un-Nabi, marking the birthday of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, is being observed across various parts of India. Milad gatherings, Seerat Conferences and processions are being organised to commemorate the occasion.
