International - The Purbottar

27 Aug

826 People Remain Unaccounted for After Bhotekoshi Flood

nanika EditorInternational, Nepal

The number of people unaccounted for after Wednesday’s devastating Bhotekoshi flash flood in Nepal has risen to 826, including residents, security personnel and tourists, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. Among those missing are 44 Nepali Army personnel, 28 Nepal Police officers and 13 members of the Armed Police Force. A total of 162 people from Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts remain out of contact. The Nepal Tourism Board said 590 tourists—476 foreigners and 114 Nepalis—have also not been reached by authorities. Among the foreign tourists, 177 are Indian nationals, followed by 63 Americans, 53 Ukrainians, 34…

20 Aug

Over 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse, Rescuers Race to Find Survivors

sunny EditorInternational

A devastating gold mine collapse in the western Central African Republic has killed more than 100 people, with rescuers continuing efforts to locate miners trapped beneath the rubble. The accident occurred Tuesday morning at an artisanal gold mine in Zamboye village, in the Nana-Mambere prefecture near the Cameroon border. The rescue operation remains underway, but hopes of finding survivors are fading. Florian Gaguende, one of the miners who survived the collapse, said teams were still searching for people believed to be trapped underground. Red Cross volunteer Gervais Ganagoroh said several survivors sustained critical injuries. Local official Bertrand Be Yangue warned…

12 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo And Georgina Rodriguez Officially Get Married After 8 Years Together

Preeti SinghInternational, Latest

World-renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and famous model and entrepreneur Georgina Rodriguez officially got married on Tuesday. After spending nearly eight years together, their engagement took place in August 2025. Ronaldo first met Georgina in 2017 while she was working at the 'Gucci' showroom in Madrid. This is when their romantic relationship began. Currently, they are parents to five children — Cristiano Jr., twins Eva Maria and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella. Born in Argentina, Georgina later became a well-known name in the fashion world. Apart from working with global brands like Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Gucci and Prada, she also participated…

04 Aug

Teen Genius Becomes World’s Youngest Male Professor at 18

Banasree SarkarInternational

At 18 years and 346 days, Nathan Thomas became the youngest male professor surpassing a record held for 306 years. He teaches engineering at Miami Dade College, where many students are close to his age. Nathan started his academic journey at 10, completing degrees in Electrical Engineering by 14. He began teaching in August 2023, emphasizing curiosity and commitment to learning regardless of age. Influenced by his engineering family, especially his mother, he enjoys helping students understand complex concepts. Nathan Thomas is also pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Miami, focusing on intellectual property law, believing that…

05 Jul

Carrying the Tricolour Across the Channel: Ankita Konwar Makes Assam Proud

Preeti SinghAssam, India, International, Sports

Assam's endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began at 1:30 a.m. and concluded at 2:35 p.m. (London time), with all team members receiving medals in recognition of their achievement. The English Channel is widely regarded as one of the world's most demanding open-water swimming routes due to its icy waters, strong currents, unpredictable…

16 Jun

US-Iran Peace Pact May Slash India’s Oil Import Costs

anuprova EditorInternational

The emerging peace agreement between the United States and Iran is expected to provide significant economic relief to India by reducing its oil import bill and easing pressure on inflation. As one of the world’s largest crude oil importers, India has been heavily affected by fluctuations in global energy prices during the recent conflict in West Asia. With the proposed deal paving the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil shipments, analysts believe crude supplies could stabilize and prices may decline further in the coming weeks. The announcement has already had a…

12 May

Stalled Bridge Projects Hinder Nepal-China Trade Route

nanika EditorInternational

The Bheri Corridor, a strategic artery intended to link India, Nepal, and China, is facing a significant bottleneck. While over 50 kilometers of the Jajarkot–Dolpa section approach final blacktopping, a critical failure in infrastructure remains: five major bridges have been left incomplete for over six years. Despite the road being opened by the Nepali Army in 2019, these missing "lifelines" are preventing the corridor from becoming the year-round transport hub the Karnali Province desperately needs. The 118-kilometer stretch from Jajarkot to Dunai in Dolpa has seen mixed fortunes. While 56 kilometers of track are nearing completion, the transition from earthen…

31 Mar

Deep Strike in Isfahan: U.S. Bunker-Busters Hit Underground Hub as Israel Expands Air Campaign

anuprova EditorInternational

In a massive escalation of the month-long conflict, the United States has deployed 2,000-pound "bunker-buster" munitions against a strategic military and nuclear hub in Isfahan, while the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a fresh wave of strikes across Tehran and western Iran. The U.S. assault, which reportedly targeted a fortified subterranean ammunition depot and critical components of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, resulted in a luminous "mushroom-shaped" explosion that lit up the night sky over central Iran. President Donald Trump underscored the intensity of the operation by sharing footage of the strikes on social media, as military analysts noted that the use…

23 Mar

Luxury Under Fire: Pakistan Triples High-Octane Fuel Levy Amid Strait of Hormuz Blockade

anuprova EditorInternational

In a drastic attempt to stabilize its buckling economy, the Pakistani government has announced a staggering 200% increase in the levy on high-octane fuel, raising the tax from PKR 100 to PKR 300 per litre. Approved by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during a high-level emergency meeting on Sunday, March 22, 2026, the move specifically targets premium-grade fuel typically used in luxury vehicles and high-end machinery. The decision comes as the country faces a severe energy crunch triggered by the month-long conflict in West Asia, which has effectively choked the Strait of Hormuz—the primary transit route for 70% of Pakistan’s petroleum…

21 Mar

India Rejects Claims of Allowing US Strikes on Iran from Western Territories

anuprova EditorIndia, International

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a stern "Fake News Alert" to debunk viral social media claims suggesting that the United States had sought or received permission to launch military strikes against Iran from western India. The rumors, which gained traction on platforms like X and WhatsApp, alleged that Washington was invoking the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) to use Indian soil or naval bases for offensive bombing raids. However, the MEA’s official fact-check handle categorically dismissed these assertions as "baseless and fabricated," clarifying that the 2016 logistics pact is strictly limited to refueling, repairs, and mutual…