India
Odisha evacuates over 30,000 as Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rain
Authorities have moved more than 30,000 people to safety in Odisha as heavy rain linked to Cyclone Arnab prompts high alerts in southern districts.

Daring India jailbreak ends as 17 escaped prisoners are recaptured
A prison break that started with a faked seizure ended 36 hours later, with 17 escaped prisoners recaptured and all inmates back in custody.

Building boom leaves 300,000 people exposed to Himalayan disaster risks
Rapid construction in parts of Nepal and Uttarakhand has placed about 300,000 people in areas exposed to potential Himalayan disasters.
