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Urine DNA test GALEAS™ Bladder identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers in UK multicentre studyWhich? lists 10 Downing Street on Booking.com in test that found verification and fraud-detection gapsFamilies face months-long waits for dementia diagnosis; some services report waits up to two yearsCoco Gauff wins US Open opener as improved serve carries her past Zeynep Sonmez, 6-3, 6-4Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong national security lawFlash flood on Nepal–China border kills hundreds, government says 479 bodies recovered as communities remain cut offTraders say RBI likely intervened to limit rupee weakness as rupee trades narrow near mid-95s on Aug 25IMD issues red alert as heavy rains cause waterlogging across Delhi-NCR; flights disrupted, Gurugram asks offices to allow work from homeIMD issues red alert as heavy monsoon rain lashes parts of Delhi‑NCR on Aug 24–25, 2026PM Modi marks UPI's 10th anniversary; government cites surge in transactions and wider reachUrine DNA test GALEAS™ Bladder identifies more than 9 in 10 bladder cancers in UK multicentre studyWhich? lists 10 Downing Street on Booking.com in test that found verification and fraud-detection gapsFamilies face months-long waits for dementia diagnosis; some services report waits up to two yearsCoco Gauff wins US Open opener as improved serve carries her past Zeynep Sonmez, 6-3, 6-4Joshua Wong pleads guilty to conspiring to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong national security lawFlash flood on Nepal–China border kills hundreds, government says 479 bodies recovered as communities remain cut offTraders say RBI likely intervened to limit rupee weakness as rupee trades narrow near mid-95s on Aug 25IMD issues red alert as heavy rains cause waterlogging across Delhi-NCR; flights disrupted, Gurugram asks offices to allow work from homeIMD issues red alert as heavy monsoon rain lashes parts of Delhi‑NCR on Aug 24–25, 2026PM Modi marks UPI's 10th anniversary; government cites surge in transactions and wider reach

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Flash flood on Nepal–China border kills hundreds, government says 479 bodies recovered as communities remain cut off

A sudden flash flood struck the Nepal–China border area on or around 26 August 2026, linked by reporting to a glacier collapse or landslide. Casualty figures rose rapidly as search operations widened downstream; government tallies reported up to 479 bodies recovered. Dozens of bridges and about 40 km of roads were damaged, leaving many communities isolated and forcing helicopter evacuations.

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IMD issues red alert as heavy monsoon rain lashes parts of Delhi‑NCR on Aug 24–25, 2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for parts of Delhi/NCR during heavy monsoon rain reported on Aug 24–25, 2026. Multiple reports say the downpour caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruption in areas including Connaught Place, ITO, Parliament Street, Laxmi Nagar, Khan Market, Shankar Vihar, Gurugram and Noida. Earlier red‑alert episodes in late July and June 2026 were also reported in the sources.

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IMD issues red alert as heavy monsoon rain triggers waterlogging and flight disruptions in Delhi on 24–25 Aug 2026

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi/Delhi‑NCR around 24–25 August 2026. Heavy monsoon showers caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruption across parts of Delhi and neighbouring NCR districts. Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted on 24 August, with multiple inbound flights diverted, numerous delays and some cancellations; reported counts vary across outlets.