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Glacial collapse caused seismic activity, ‘catastrophic’ Nepal floods: USGS
“Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred,” U.S. Geological Survey said.
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After Nepal flash floods, Sikkim group urges PM Modi to halt hydropower projects
At least 13 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River corridors, including the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi, suffered extensive damage in Nepal
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Lisa Cook Hits Back at Trump’s Latest Attempt to Oust Her as Fed Governor
Lisa D. Cook hit back at President Trump’s allegations that she had committed mortgage fraud.
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Morning Digest: Modi calls Nepal PM, promises ‘all possible assistance’ after devastating flash flood; India, China to push for ‘early and substantial harvest’ of border delimitation; and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
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Death toll from Algeria wildfire rises to 12
The tolls rose from earlier local media reports of two deaths and an unspecified number of injuries in coastal Bejaia province, around 300 kilometres (190 miles) from the capital Algiers
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Centre closely monitoring flood-situation in Nepal, water levels in reservoirs on Nepal side receding: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs says there is no need to panic over the sudden floods; Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the CMs of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to review preparedness measures in areas that could potentially be affected
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Consider amending Aadhaar Act to help trace foreigners staying illegally in India: Bombay High Court to Centre
Court noted a gap in inter-agency coordination and document-verification procedures that allowed foreign nationals to obtain Aadhaar cards fraudulently
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Delhi HC asks National Mission for Clean Ganga to review Delhi Jal Board’s plan for 13 sewage treatment plants
The court was informed that detailed project reports for the proposed 13 DSTPs have been prepared and sent to the Namami Gange Project Authority. The Bench directed the Director General of the NMCG to examine the proposal.
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Military judge sets June 2028 trial date for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
The 2028 trial depends on the case meeting deadlines and milestones along the way and it could again be delayed; a trial was previously scheduled in 2021 but later cancelled.
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Thirty-four Australians missing in Nepal flash floods: PM Albanese
At this point, Nepal is a developing country; it doesn’t have the resources that an event like that would have in Australia, so information is difficult, says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese