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Nepal is grappling with a catastrophic flood that has tragically claimed over 270 lives, leaving more than 800 individuals unaccounted for. Eyewitnesses share chilling tales of survival while facing the relentless rush of water. The floods have wreaked havoc on homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands, disrupting communities and livelihoods. Furthermore, the disaster poses a significant challenge to the revered pilgrimage route to Kailash Mansarovar.

Source: 'Saw several bodies, animals in river': Nepal flood survivors

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Hypersonic weapons offer speed advantages, making targets harder to intercept effectively. However, recent conflicts highlight the need for affordable and scalable weapon systems. Expensive systems deplete stockpiles, forcing riskier combat methods. New developments aim to create affordable hypersonic missiles for widespread use. Future weapons must balance speed, precision, and survivability with cost-effectiveness.

Source: Blackbeard hypersonic missile: When speed meets cheap & scalable

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A woman and her daughter died after their SUV collided with a truck. The popular YouTuber Chhavi Varshney was among the deceased in the accident. Three other passengers sustained serious injuries and were hospitalized for treatment. The severe collision completely mangled the front of the SUV vehicle. Police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

Source: YouTuber Chhavi Varshney killed as SUV crashes into truck near Ujjain

Dinusha was unbeaten on 98 at tea and did not have to wait long to complete his century. On the first ball of the third and final session, he flicked Mohammed Siraj towards mid-wicket for a couple of runs to reach the landmark. It was another brilliant innings from the Sri Lankan batter, who continued his sublime run in the two-match Test series against India.

Source: Sonal Dinusha becomes third Sri Lankan to achieve this feat against India

Asif tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone in a sample collected on September 8, 2025. Mesterolone is an anabolic steroid used to increase testosterone levels.

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Apple has confirmed its September 9 'Surprise and shine' event, starting 10.30pm IST from the Steve Jobs Theater. It is John Ternus's first keynote as CEO, and the rumoured line-up is heavy: Apple's first foldable, likely called iPhone Ultra, plus the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, AirPods 5 and new home devices running Siri AI.

Source: Apple 'Surprise and Shine' event on September 9: Here's what to expect

MBA roles for the class of 2026 offered average salaries that were 52% higher than those for engineering positions. The gap is expected to grow further, with MBA roles for students appearing for placements in 2026, or the class of 2027, projected to offer 59% higher pay than engineering roles.

Source: MBAs bag higher salaries than engineers: Top B-schools average Rs 27.4 lakh

Source: US debt tops $40tn: Who does Uncle Sam owe? No, it’s not China

China and India possess comparable strategic missile arsenals, though differences exist. India's Agni missiles deter nuclear attacks, while China's Dongfeng series targets US bases. Both nations are developing intercontinental ballistic missiles with advanced capabilities. China leads in payload flexibility and overall missile inventory size. India aims for a survivable, multi-domain nuclear triad.

Source: India vs China: How their nuclear-capable missile arsenals compare

Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' has stormed past the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day itself, and early Day 2 numbers suggest the film is set to build on that momentum as it chases even bigger box office milestones. The Geetu Mohandas directed gangster drama now has its sights set on an even bigger run through its first weekend and beyond.

Source: Toxic Day 2: Can Yash's film cross Rs 150 cr after record opening?

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SPC Aug 27, 2026 Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook
Day 4-8 Outlook

Day 4-8 Convective Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0258 AM CDT Thu Aug 27 2026

Valid 301200Z - 041200Z

...DISCUSSION...
...D4/Sunday - Northern Plains...
Some severe weather is possible across the northern Plains on
Sunday, but details remain unclear. The primary mid-level shortwave
trough and associated large-scale ascent is expected to traverse
northern Montana and North Dakota. However, the greater instability
is focused farther southeast across eastern South Dakota and
southwest Montana. The ECMWF shows enough instability developing
farther north into south-central North Dakota to support some severe
weather threat. The uncertainties regarding destabilization and
storm coverage preclude severe weather probabilities at this time. 

...D5 and Beyond...
The forecast next week features multiple mid-level shortwave troughs
and considerable uncertainty with the timing of these features.
However, there is a larger scale trend toward a ridge building
across the Plains with northwesterly flow from the Upper Midwest to
the Mid-Atlantic/New England. Moderate to strong instability along
this corridor will support some severe weather potential next week.
However, specific areas of greater severe weather potential will
depend on the timing and amplitude of embedded mid-level shortwave
troughs. Therefore, no probabilities can be added at this time.

Read more
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/exper/day4-8/

SPC - No watches are valid as of Thu Aug 27 08:02:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Thu Aug 27 08:02:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC - No MDs are in effect as of Thu Aug 27 08:02:02 UTC 2026
No Mesoscale Discussions are in effect as of Thu Aug 27 08:02:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/

The 25-year-old has been Sri Lanka's top batter in the two-match series, scoring 50 or more runs in each of his four innings.

Source: BCCI official heaps 'Tendulkar' praise on SL batter frustrating India on day 5