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Bajaj Finance Personal Loan Offers Flexible Repayment Options with Loan Utsav 2026 Benefits

Bajaj Finance Personal Loan Offers Flexible Repayment Options with Loan Utsav 2026 Benefits

Bajaj Finance is bringing together the repayment flexibility of its personal loan with additional benefits available during Loan Utsav 2026. Eligible customers can choose repayment tenures of up to 108 months to plan their EMIs more comfortably, while also taking advantage of a range of Loan Utsav benefits.   Bajaj Finance Personal Loan The Bajaj Finance Personal Loan offers loan amounts ranging from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 55 lakh, subject to applicable eligibility criteria. Customers can choose a repayment tenure ranging from 12 months to 108 months. The applicable interest rate ranges from 10% to 30.5% per annum, depending on…
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Himachal Pradesh Weather: Rain Alert in Several Areas, Heavy Showers Expected From August 31

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Rain Alert in Several Areas, Heavy Showers Expected From August 31

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Several parts of Himachal Pradesh may receive rain on Saturday as the state prepares for another spell of active monsoon conditions. According to the latest forecast from the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, light to moderate showers are likely at a number of places, while heavier rainfall is expected during the first few days of September. Mandi is also likely to experience light to moderate rain today. The weather department has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across the state over the coming days, with a warning of heavy showers in some areas from August 31 to September…
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Mandi: Cauliflower-Laden Jeep Falls Into Beas River, Driver Feared Missing

Mandi: Cauliflower-Laden Jeep Falls Into Beas River, Driver Feared Missing

Mandi (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night accident near Pandoh in Mandi district has triggered a search operation after a jeep carrying cauliflower from Lahaul-Spiti to Punjab plunged into the Beas River. The driver, Ramesh Chand, could not be traced after the accident. The incident reportedly occurred around 11 pm near the 6 Mile stretch. The jeep, registered as HP 66 A 6528, was headed towards Punjab with a consignment of cauliflower when it is believed to have veered off the road and fallen into the river. Ramesh Chand, a resident of Kandhi village and son of Jagat Ram, had spoken to…
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Nepal Floods: Green House Stands Firm as Floodwaters Destroy Surrounding Buildings

Nepal Floods: Green House Stands Firm as Floodwaters Destroy Surrounding Buildings

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Amid the devastating scenes emerging from flood-hit Nepal, a green-painted house has drawn widespread attention after videos appeared to show the structure remaining intact while powerful floodwaters swept through the surrounding area. The footage, shared extensively on social media, captures muddy water rushing through what appears to be a residential locality. Debris can be seen being carried along by the current, while buildings in the vicinity appear to suffer extensive damage. At the centre of the footage is the green house, which appears to withstand the force of the water. A family was reportedly inside the building…
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India Deploys 11-Member Expert Team to Support Nepal’s Flood Rescue Efforts

India Deploys 11-Member Expert Team to Support Nepal’s Flood Rescue Efforts

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): An 11-member team from India reached Nepal on Saturday to assist with emergency operations in areas devastated by flash floods that have killed more than 500 people and left close to 2,000 others unaccounted for. The deployment was made following a request from the Nepalese government, according to sources at the Indian Embassy. The Indian team comprises medical specialists and personnel with expertise in tunnel rescue operations, bringing specialised capabilities to an already extensive search and relief effort. The team has been sent as Nepal continues to deal with the destruction caused by severe flash floods that…
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Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 626, Nearly 2,000 Still Missing

Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 626, Nearly 2,000 Still Missing

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood crisis continued to worsen as the number of fatalities rose to 626, police said, while rescue teams entered the fourth day of operations to locate survivors and people reported missing following widespread flooding and landslides. The latest death toll is significantly higher than the earlier figure of 579. Authorities are still trying to establish the whereabouts of nearly 2,000 people, with fears that the casualty count could rise as teams gain access to areas cut off by the disaster. Thousands of families have been left without basic necessities, prompting an urgent humanitarian response. The United…
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Uttarakhand Road Accident: Car Falls Into 35-Metre Gorge, Five Rescued Near Sahia

Uttarakhand Road Accident: Car Falls Into 35-Metre Gorge, Five Rescued Near Sahia

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A road accident near Lalpul in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district left five people injured after their car plunged into a gorge early in the morning. The incident occurred on the road ahead of Sahia, following which information about the accident was conveyed to the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). A rescue team from Chakrata was promptly mobilised to reach the spot. Vehicle Found Deep Inside Gorge When the SDRF personnel arrived, they found the car approximately 35 metres below the road surface. Five occupants were trapped in the vehicle, including three men and two women. Initial assessment showed…
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Donald Trump Hails Major Venezuela Oil Agreement, Says US to Gain Control of 65 Billion Barrels

Donald Trump Hails Major Venezuela Oil Agreement, Says US to Gain Control of 65 Billion Barrels

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has announced a major energy agreement involving Venezuela, describing it as the largest oil deal in history and claiming that American interests will gain majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude reserves. Trump said the agreement was negotiated under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, alongside Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez and private companies. The US president said the arrangement would not place a financial burden on American taxpayers and argued that increased access to Venezuelan crude could strengthen the…
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CNG Rates Hiked by Rs 3.89/kg: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram Among Cities to See Higher Prices

CNG Rates Hiked by Rs 3.89/kg: Delhi, Noida, Gurugram Among Cities to See Higher Prices

New Delhi: CNG users across Delhi-NCR and several other parts of North India will have to pay more for the fuel from Saturday, August 29, following a Rs 3.89 per kg increase announced by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The revised prices come into effect amid higher international LNG costs, which have increased the company's input expenses. IGL said the latest adjustment was necessary to partly offset the rise in the cost of procuring natural gas. With the new rates, motorists in Delhi will pay Rs 86.98 per kg, compared with the earlier price. CNG has been revised to Rs 95.59…
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Nepal Flood Crisis: Rescue Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Pushes Trishuli River Higher

Nepal Flood Crisis: Rescue Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Pushes Trishuli River Higher

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue operations in Nepal’s flood-affected Trishuli region have suffered a temporary setback as persistent heavy rain made conditions unsafe for helicopter operations. The worsening weather prevented the rescue helicopter from taking off, forcing authorities to pause aerial operations until conditions improve. The disruption comes as emergency teams continue efforts to assist people affected by the flooding. Rising River Raises Fresh Concerns The situation remains particularly worrying along the Trishuli River, where water levels have continued to climb amid the rainfall. Authorities have responded by moving residents from vulnerable areas to safer locations as a precaution. The evacuations…
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