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Rescuers race against time at hostel collapse

India, Sept. 8 -- The task of saving lives for rescue personnel at the collapsed boys' hostel in Delhi had a razor-thin margin of error-quickly plough through towering concrete slabs to reach survivor... Read More


Mole, birthmark help mother identify son body in hospital

India, Sept. 8 -- A mole on his neck and a birthmark on his leg were all that helped Akshit's mother identify her 18-year-old son on Monday, a day after the building housing his paying guest accommoda... Read More


Delhi plans new PG safety policy after Satya Niketan collapse

India, Sept. 8 -- The Delhi Government's plan to bring in a new safety policy for paying-guest accommodation may have been prompted by the Satya Niketan building collapse, but attempts to regulate PGs... Read More


DU VC asks colleges to review student housing

India, Sept. 8 -- Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Monday asked college principals to review residential facilities for students and expedite ongoing hostel projects following the coll... Read More


LG orders inspection drives at PG accommodations

India, Sept. 8 -- Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Monday directed authorities to carry out inspection drives in paying guest (PG) accommodation hubs, especially in houses that have ... Read More


Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit

India, Sept. 8 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday on a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in defence and regional maritime s... Read More


Nepal marks first anniversary of Gen Z movement that toppled Oli government

India, Sept. 8 -- Nepal on Tuesday marked the first anniversary of the Gen Z movement against corruption, with ministers, lawmakers, civil society activists and citizens gathering at the old Parliamen... Read More


Nepal floods death toll rises to 1,357 as rescue operations continue

India, Sept. 8 -- The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,357 on Tuesday as security forces recovered more bodies from the affected areas, authorities said. Rescue teams w... Read More


Over 115,000 in Sri Lanka face drinking water shortage amid El Nino conditions

India, Sept. 8 -- More than 115,000 people in Sri Lanka are facing drinking water shortages as an emerging El Nino condition, along with high temperatures and scant rainfall, intensifies dry weather a... Read More


Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born in Greece as zoos build safety population

India, Sept. 8 -- Three Sumatran tiger cubs born at a zoo near Athens are offering fresh hope for one of the world's most endangered tiger species, as zoos work to maintain a backup population for pos... Read More