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Local·2026-08-27T12:03:16+00:00

NLSIU cancels convocation ceremony for graduating students 2026

The University will share a new form and the process with all graduating students to choose their preferred option later today.” The decision came after the graduating students of NLSIU as well as alumni wrote to the administration on August 15 opposing the invitation of convocation to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Bar NLSIU cancels 2026. Despite our collective best efforts, due to unavoidable circumstances, we are unable to hold the 34th Annual Convocation.” The letter further stated, “All graduating students will be conferred their degrees in absentia after due approvals by the Governing Bodies.

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Local·2026-08-27T14:13:33+00:00

How Karnataka’s Parks and BMLTA amendments may shield Tunnel Road project | Explained

| Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Story so far: The Karnataka government passed two bills — the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (BMLTA) — in the recently concluded Monsoon Session. Unlock these with Subscription The amendment changes the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975, so that the State government can legally take or use a limited portion of land, which is 5%, inside protected government parks and gardens for public infrastructure and public-utility projects.

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Local·2026-08-26T19:52:11+00:00

Restoring lakes by going beyond quick fixes

| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement C overing nearly 6% of the planet’s surface, wetlands — including urban lakes — are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. In losing them, cities are systematically eroding their natural defences against climate change, undermining public health, and threatening the very foundations of urban liveability. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments.

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National·2026-08-27T09:41:20+00:00

NDTV 'Anviksha' India-Nepal Dialogue Live Updates: 'Homes, Roads, Bridges Gone, Families Waiting For News,' Says Nepal Ruling Party's Chief On Flash Floods

NDTV World's 'Anviksha' India-Nepal Dialogue Live Updates: The event in Kathmandu focuses on Nepal and its relationship with India.

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National·2026-08-27T14:07:02+00:00

Nepal Flash Floods LIVE: Nepal Flood Death Count Rises To Over 350, 285 Indians Missing, 54 Rescued

Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Sudden flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district cause destruction and trigger rescue efforts.

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National·2026-08-27T06:23:24+00:00

‘Blissfully unaware’: In Kathmandu, Shashi Tharoor expresses concern as death toll in Nepal flood hits 160+

The flash floods that swept through parts of the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday have left thousands of people missing, including nearly 300 Indian tourists, according to Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal. At least 165 people have died, and nearly 1,500 were reported missing across Nepal and Tibet on Thursday, news agency Reuters said. Nepal Floods: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by floods in Nepal.

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Climate·2026-08-27T02:10:18+00:00

At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria

At least 12 people have been killed and 54 others injured as wildfires ravaged parts of northeastern Algeria, an official said, as authorities evacuated dozens of families from the hardest-hit areas. At least 54 people had suffered burn injuries, with at least six of them being treated in intensive care, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said on Wednesday night.

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World·2026-08-27T13:47:07+00:00

Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve

Published On 27 Aug 2026 27 Aug 2026 Save Share Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google. Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve Six months after a US missile strike on an Iranian school killed at least 170 people, most of them children, their families are still living with the loss. Parents return to the ruins and visit graves, while questions over accountability remain unanswered.

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World·2026-08-27T04:28:44+00:00

Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria

Published On 27 Aug 2026 27 Aug 2026 Save Share Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google. Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people. Footage shows wildfires lighting up the night as fire crews race to contain the blazes before they spread further.

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Sports·2026-08-26T18:47:24+00:00

Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 157 dead, hundreds missing; India sends first tranche of relief materials

For assistance and information related to Indian nationals who have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500, said the Embassy in a post on X. “We are coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Nepal to ascertain the whereabouts of people from Odisha who visited Nepal and may have been affected by the flash flood,” a government officer said. “Embassy of India in Nepal is closely coordinating with Government of Nepal for the early rescue and relief of Indian Unlock these with.

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Sports·2026-08-27T12:37:21+00:00

Anaya Bangar eyes Women’s Big Bash League stint after Cricket Australia provides ‘pathway’ for comeback

Anaya said her recent examination suggests she could maintain similar testosterone levels when she undergoes another test in March next year, which would eventually pave the way for her joining elite women’s cricket. “I am preparing to return to women’s cricket in Australia with the aim of pursuing elite cricket from March 2027. Cricket Australia has given me a pathway, which does not mean that I have been given a place in a team,” she said.

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Sports·2026-08-27T13:44:10+00:00

285 Indians Missing After Nepal Floods, 54 Rescued, Says Centre

For now, 285 Indians remain uncontactable, 54 have been rescued, and efforts are continuing to locate and assist the remaining Indian nationals affected by the disaster.

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NLSIU cancels convocation ceremony for graduating students 2026

How Karnataka’s Parks and BMLTA amendments may shield Tunnel Road project | Explained

Restoring lakes by going beyond quick fixes

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NDTV 'Anviksha' India-Nepal Dialogue Live Updates: 'Homes, Roads, Bridges Gone, Families Waiting For News,' Says Nepal Ruling Party's Chief On Flash Floods

Nepal Flash Floods LIVE: Nepal Flood Death Count Rises To Over 350, 285 Indians Missing, 54 Rescued

‘Blissfully unaware’: In Kathmandu, Shashi Tharoor expresses concern as death toll in Nepal flood hits 160+

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At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria

Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve

Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria

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Nepal flash floods LIVE: At least 157 dead, hundreds missing; India sends first tranche of relief materials

Anaya Bangar eyes Women’s Big Bash League stint after Cricket Australia provides ‘pathway’ for comeback

285 Indians Missing After Nepal Floods, 54 Rescued, Says Centre