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A severely malnourished stray rescued in Mississippi in 2021 became a FEMA-certified search dog; years later, Canyon is 2026 Dog of the Year
A severely malnourished stray rescued in Mississippi in 2021 has gone from months of medical care to working alongside emergency responders in some of the
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.
Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s latest economic and disaster-related developments present a mixed picture: strong external-sect…
Indian Army field hospital begins operations in quake-hit Venezuela
In response to the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, India's Operation Amistad is delivering vital medical assistance. A fully equipped Indian Army field hospital has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, providing round-the…
The art of rescue
Earthquake in Southwest China - Buildings destroyed
Today (18th) at approximately 00:21 China time, the Liunan District, part of Liuzhou city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of Southwest China, was affected by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale. As a result of this disaster, two…
RBI eases disaster loan recast norms, mandates 5% provisioning by banks, NBFCs
The revised rules will come into effect from 1 July 2026 and will apply prospectively, with existing restructured accounts continuing under the current framework unless a fresh plan is invoked.
RBI overhauls framework for Banks for handling loans affected by natural disasters
A “natural calamity” is as any event recognized under official disaster relief frameworks such as the National or State Disaster Response Funds.