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Months after the NEET protest at Jantar Mantar, tensions flared at the Parliament Street Police Station as spokesperson of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka gathered there to demand strict action against Swatantra Bhardwaj, after a video of him went viral in...
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The mudslide and flash flood in Nepal comes from a glacier collapse
The eastern Himalayan state of Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, with 16 of them classified as being at the highest risk of catastrophic outbursts that could threaten downstream settlements.The data is significant as it comes against the backdrop of the recent flash flood in...
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Crew, the premium concierge platform from the Swiggy ecosystem, announced its entry into the travel space on Thursday. The offering is currently available exclusively for paid members and invited travellers.The platform can handle itinerary changes, solve travel-related problems, recommend local...
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Swatantra Bharadwaj on Friday clarified an alleged claim of assaulting the father of CJP activist Nishu Azad during a protest at Jantar Mantar, saying that the incident was an act of self-defence.Bharadwaj said that what was being described as an attack was an act of self-defence and claimed that...
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Probe agency AAIB on Friday said the confirmation of drug use by the pilot-in-command of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight is a serious concern and asked the regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), to take appropriate action.Issuing the preliminary report on the incident of...
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Several ghats in Prayagraj were submerged as water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers rose following heavy rainfall in the region, even as the administration stepped up preparedness measures to deal with a possible flood situation.Speaking to ANI, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ankit Verma said 29...
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Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil has issued prohibitory orders restricting the use of DJ and sound systems, modified high-powered sound setups, as well as high-intensity beam and laser lights during festive processions and public celebrations in the city.The orders have been issued...
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Days after flash floods wreaked havoc in Nepal, two people have been rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project, the Nepalese Army said on Friday. Citing Shri Ram Neupane, a lawmaker from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, the Kathmandu Post reported that the two men have...
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People give samples at a DNA collection centre
DNA samples of family members of Vidisha engineer Swati Bagrecha and two workers from Madhya Pradesh's Raisen, who have been missing since the Nepal floods, will be collected as Nepal has begun using DNA tests to identify victims, officials said on Friday.Amid their agonising wait for updates, a...
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A rescue team works at Rasuwa on the Chinese side
Rescue workers have established communication with people believed to be trapped inside the tunnel of the Trishuli 3A hydropower project, ten days after the disaster struck the Himalayan nation.According to the Nepalese Army, one person was rescued from inside the tunnel.The tunnel was sealed by...
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More than 17,500 people have been evacuated to safer places from 26 flood-affected areas in Uttar Pradesh, with no loss of life or livestock reported so far, the state government said on Friday.According to the office of the Relief Commissioner, around 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the...
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Amul's cheeky ad on Janmashtami
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on Janmashtami and said the divine messages of Lord Krishna carry profound inspiration for selfless action that has continuously guided humanity.Heartiest greetings to everyone on Janmashtami! The divine messages of Lord Krishna carry a...
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A man carries a girl next to damaged buildings in Nuwakot
Clarifying reports regarding climate-related disaster claims following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal emphasised that Kathmandu has not sought financial compensation from India.Speaking with ANI, Khanal dismissed reports that Nepal had formally...
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Bank stocks gained on Thursday after data released by the Reserve Bank of India the previous day showed the lenders have mobilised $127.2 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits till 31 August.Among private sector banks, RBL Bank mobilised $3.4 billion through...
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People being rescued via a zipline in Nuwakot
Around 600 children remain unaccounted for in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts after the devastating flash floods, as the death toll rose to 1,282 on Friday with more than 4,700 missing.The flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the successful launch of the country's first-ever imaging satellite in geo-orbit and said it was a proud moment for the country.The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scripted history yet again by successfully placing the over 2,300-kg payload...
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Adobe has named Anil Chakravarthy as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Shantanu Narayen, who led the company for more than 18 years.In an announcement on Thursday, the American multinational software company said Chakravarthy will assume the new role on December 1...
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Congress has questioned the government's claim that India's economy grew by 7.8% in the April-June 2026 quarter, raising concerns over revisions to previous years' GDP figures, inflation estimates and the performance of manufacturing and private consumption.In a statement released by Congress...
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People give their information to police officers for blood samples for DNA testing.
To facilitate the identification of mortal remains of Nepal flood victims, the Centre will make available the services of central and state-level forensic labs for DNA profiling of their first-degree biological relatives in India, the MEA has said.First-degree biological relatives residing in...
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Police and a local boat operator rescued 38 people, including 34 passengers, after a ferry suffered a mid-sea engine breakdown off the Gateway of India on Thursday night, an official said.The incident occurred around 8.30 pm when 'Anwari', which operates half-hour sea excursions, was returning to...
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Nishu Aazad accused the Centre of shielding a criminal who attacked her father.
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday extended his support to activist Nishu Aazad, accusing the Centre of shielding a criminal who allegedly attacked her father.In a post on X, Gandhi responded to a plea from Aazad, who claimed that despite a viral...
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Group Captain Abhinandan (Retd) has joined the civil aviation sector, marking a new chapter in his career after serving in the Indian Air Force.In a post on X, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu welcomed the transition in the Air Force officer's career and said, Welcome to this side of...
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A college student was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly morphed photographs and videos of teachers and female students and uploaded them on social media platforms at Thrikkakara in Kochi, the police said.Students of the college also staged a protest alleging lapses on the part of...
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has been summoned by Diamond Harbour cybercrime police in connection with a case alleging that one of her social media posts had the potential to promote communal discord, police sources said on Thursday.The Krishnanagar MP has been asked to appear before the cybercrime...
