Nepal

Cyclone Arnab weakens after landfall in India

9 clusters · 210 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Indian Railways disrupts services due to Cyclone Arnab

Cyclone Arnab, classified as a very severe cyclonic storm, made landfall near Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh on October 28. The storm brought sustained winds of 125–135 km/h and gusts up to 150 km/h, causing widespread damag

Bangladesh social welfare card initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Bangladesh government targets 24 million farmer cards over four years

The Bangladesh government has initiated large-scale data collection and registration programs for various social welfare card schemes. In October 2026, the Department of Social Services launched a nationwide campaign to

India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: India weather alert: Storms and heavy rain expected across multiple states

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility. Following the withdrawal of the southwest monsoon in late September, the weather transitioned into a period of significant fluctuations and the onset

Eurovision Asia 2026 national selections update

20 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Eurovision Asia 2026 voting and running order details confirmed

National selection processes for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia, scheduled for 14 November in Bangkok, Thailand, continue to develop. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Voxovation have confirmed eleven

Royal Enfield expands capacity and diversifies lineup

47 clusters · 101 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Royal Enfield launches Hypershift Classic 650 special edition

Royal Enfield is executing a significant capacity expansion to meet rising demand, including a Rs 1,225 crore investment for a new plant in Andhra Pradesh. The company’s product lineup continues to diversify and expand.

Kumamoto earthquake recovery and reconstruction efforts

19 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Japan faces earthquake recovery challenges and defense funding debates

As the region approaches the three-month mark since the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, authorities have released a draft reconstruction plan focused on accelerating housing recovery and pursuing ‘creative reconstruction’.

Himalayan floods: Hydropower, economic, and resettlement

23 clusters · 179 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nepal floods cause massive destruction following glacier collapse

The catastrophic rock-ice avalanche at Langtang Lirung and subsequent heavy rainfall have caused widespread destruction to Nepal’s infrastructure. The disaster has disrupted approximately 1,000 MW of electricity generati

PHP emergency patching and RCE vulnerability response

5 clusters · 911 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: PHP2Shell vulnerabilities expose millions of web servers to remote takeover

The PHP security team has released emergency patches to address critical remote code execution vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619, both rated 9.2 on the CVSS v4.0 scale. The accelerated release follows

Nepal flood and landslide disaster recovery

31 clusters · 176 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nepal floods cause Rs 79.17 billion in private sector losses

Following the devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flash floods on August 26, Nepal has transitioned from emergency search and rescue to a phase focused on rehabilitation and reconstruction. While the government previously su

Nepal infrastructure development and procurement

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nepal infrastructure projects face significant delays despite heavy investment

The Nepalese government has introduced new guidelines to prioritize the use of domestic materials in public procurement. The ‘Guidelines on the Promotion and Use of Domestic Products in Public Procurement, 2083’ aims to

Dashain festival celebrations, commerce, and logistics in NP

8 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Nepal road accidents kill 124 during Dashain festival

As the Dashain festival progresses, the exodus from the Kathmandu Valley has intensified. The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office reports that over 109,000 people have departed for their hometowns since Ghatasthapana,

Nepal economic volatility and stock market trends

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nepal stock market demat accounts reach 8.1 million

Nepal has experienced significant economic volatility, marked by rising costs for essential goods and fluctuations in the stock market. In early October, retail prices for staples such as rice, lentils, sugar, and cookin

Nepal Premier League 2026 preparations and commencement

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nepal Premier League begins third season with increased prize money

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) has finalized arrangements for the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL), scheduled to run from October 26 to November 21, 2026. The International Cricket Council (ICC) ha

Flooding and extreme weather in North India and Nepal

13 clusters · 214 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: UN Climate Fund allocates $21.6 million for Nepal flood recovery

Extreme rainfall, flooding, and landslides continue to cause fatalities and displacement across South Asia. In India, Uttar Pradesh has faced significant casualties and infrastructure damage. Recent flooding, triggered b

Nepal energy infrastructure and grid development

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nepal implements disaster mitigation and electricity export strategies

Nepal is advancing its energy infrastructure through international funding and domestic policy reforms. An 18-kilometre, 400 kV transmission line linking the New Butwal substation to the Indian border was completed in ap

Nepal flood recovery and infrastructure restoration

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Trekking routes in Rasuwa and Dhading reopen after floods

Following the Bhotekoshi flood on August 26, recovery efforts have focused on restoring connectivity and tourism access in several Nepalese districts. In Nuwakot, a new 268-meter suspension bridge has opened to connect

Nepal political transition and RSP governance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nepal undergoes political transformation following youth-led uprising

Nepal underwent a major political transformation following a youth-led uprising in September 2025. The movement, which began as protests against social media restrictions and expanded into a nationwide campaign against c

Nepal economic and diplomatic developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nepal Finance Minister Wagle sparks controversy over India remarks

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has engaged in high-level international efforts to stabilize Nepal’s economy. During an official visit to Washington, D.C., at the invitation of the World Bank, Wagle sought to mobilize

2026 Global Hunger Index results

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Global Hunger Index 2026 reveals rising food insecurity in South Asia

The 2026 Global Hunger Index reports varying levels of food security across different nations, noting a global reversal in progress as conditions have worsened in 32 countries since 2018. The global score rose from 17.6

Mustang documentary wins Audience Award at Rome Film Fest

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Kasia Smutniak wins Audience Award in Rome for documentary Mustang

During the 21st Rome Film Festival, actress and director Kasia Smutniak presented her documentary, ‘Mustang’. The film utilizes family archives and footage from 2003 to document a journey to the Mustang region of Nepal a

Nepal education system challenges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nepal struggles with student learning despite Rs 2.67 billion teacher training investment

Nepal is facing significant hurdles in its education sector, specifically regarding student nutrition and academic performance. In the 2026/27 fiscal year, the government allocated Rs 9.537 billion to support school meal

Lakshmi Puja celebrations in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Hindu festivals Kojagrat Purnima and Lakshmi Puja observed across South Asia

Preparations and ritual schedules are being established for various Lakshmi Puja observances in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. In West Bengal, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is set for October 25, 2026, with specific timing for th

Nepal trekking tourism recovery after weather disruptions

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Myagdi tourism recovers as Beni-Jomsom road reopens

Tourism in Nepal’s trekking regions is recovering following significant disruptions caused by floods, landslides, and heavy rain. In the Annapurna Circuit, trail-clearing operations have successfully reopened access, inc

Narcotics Control Bureau anti-trafficking operations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Narcotics Control Bureau targets trafficking networks in Rajasthan and Jharkhand

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has intensified efforts to combat drug trafficking through inter-agency coordination and targeted enforcement operations across multiple Indian states. In Uttarakhand, the NCB held a J

BRICS Summit and Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi

30 clusters · 858 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: BRICS expansion increases geopolitical weight and religious diversity

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi concluded with the adoption of the 140-point New Delhi Declaration. Under India’s chairmanship, the expanded 11-member bloc—representing approximately 40% of global GDP and 45% of the w

Nepal and Tibet floods: death toll rises and survivor found

18 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Malaysia seeks assistance to locate 54 citizens missing in Nepal

The humanitarian crisis in the mountainous border regions of Nepal and Tibet has intensified following a glacial collapse and debris flow on August 26, 2026. Officials described the disaster as a “Himalayan tsunami,” cau

ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup preparations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: ICC announces 2027 U19 Women's T20 World Cup schedule

Preparations for the third edition of the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup are underway, with the tournament scheduled to take place from January 21 to February 6, 2027, in Bangladesh and Nepal. England Women have an

Sri Lanka economic and investment diplomacy

9 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka economic recovery shows progress amid structural risks

Sri Lanka is pursuing economic recovery through high-level diplomatic and investment initiatives. In mid-August 2026, the government held ministerial-level talks with the European Union regarding preferential market acce

Police encounters in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, conduct encounters with criminals

Police in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh have conducted several encounters with suspected criminals, resulting in arrests and injuries. In late September, authorities intercepted a suspect, Abdul Salam, near the

JioHotstar international market expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: JioHotstar expands to Nepal through DGO partnership

JioHotstar, an Indian streaming platform, has initiated a series of international expansions through strategic partnerships. In October 2026, the company entered the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by partne