NTA Gets Three Senior Officers as Government Pushes Exam Body Overhaul

Express in Nepal: Toll nears 600; MEA says 320 Indians, 100 of Indian origin missing

Trump to Attend 9/11 Commemoration at Pentagon Instead of New York

President Donald Trump will mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon rather than in New York City. Trump had initially planned to attend the memorial at the site of the former Twin Towers in New York. However, he changed his plans after learning that the organizers of the Ground Zero memorial do not permit speeches at the site. The New York Times first reported the change in the president's commemoration plans.

Far-Right British Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by US Immigration Agents

British far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by US immigration authorities. Yiannopoulos is widely known for championing conservative causes and adopting controversial public stances. He has repeatedly made provocative statements targeting feminism, Islam, and immigration. The circumstances and specific grounds for his detention have not been fully detailed in available reports.

India flags 200 high-risk Himalayan glacial lakes amid growing GLOF threat

India is home to approximately 7,500 Himalayan glacial lakes, of which around 200 are considered high-risk for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). A recent GLOF disaster in Nepal has renewed concerns about similar threats facing India. The Sikkim GLOF incident previously caused severe destruction, underscoring the need for urgent preventive action. In response, the Indian government has launched a National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme. The initiative focuses on risk assessments, continuous monitoring, early warning systems, and community awareness in vulnerable areas.