China avoids international scrutiny by silencing info about Tibetan deaths in flood disaster: Report

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:29 PM

Lhasa, Sep 3 (IANS) China's refusal to share information regarding casualties following the devastation caused by flooding triggered by a glacial collapse in Tibet fits into the long-standing policy of Chinese authorities to suppress information whenever Tibetans suffer disproportionately. By not sharing information regarding the deaths of Tibetans in flooding, China has been avoiding international scrutiny and domestic sympathy, a report has detailed.

Why not monitor highways through toll plaza cameras, SC asks NHAI

IANS | September 3, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to explore the possibility of installing cameras at toll plazas and setting up dedicated monitoring rooms to keep a check on encroachments and vehicles parked illegally along national highways.