August 3, 2025 1:54 PM

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IMD warns of widespread heavy rain across India

Citizens in Delhi NCR woke up to a drizzle after rainfall lashed the National Capital early this morning.   The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall with cloudy skies and lightning in the National Capital Region today.   IMD forecasts very heavy to extremely heavy ra...

August 3, 2025 12:17 PM

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India shines at WTT Star Contender as Manush-Diya in mixed doubles final

In table tennis, India's impressive campaign at the WTT Star Contender 2025 in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, continues, with Manush Shah and Diya Chitale set to compete in the mixed doubles final tonight. The match is expected to begin at 9:00 PM, Indian time.   The top-seeded Indian pair, ranked Worl...

August 3, 2025 12:08 PM

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Japan: Bharat Mandap at Osaka World Expo draws 20,000 visitors

In Japan, the Indian Pavilion- titled Bharat Mandap at the World Expo 2025 being held in Osaka attracted over 20,000 visitors yesterday, as people came to witness the richness of India's cultural heritage, space achievements, and handicrafts. The Indian Embassy in Japan, on a social media platform, ...

August 3, 2025 12:03 PM

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Portugal declares wildfire alert amid severe heatwave

Mainland Portugal will enter a state of alert from today due to a severe heatwave and heightened wildfire risk, with temperatures expected to reach up to 44 degrees Celsius. Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral yesterday announced the alert, warning of difficult days ahead. Firefighting forces and s...

August 3, 2025 11:54 AM

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Russia says 112 Ukrainian drones intercepted overnight

Russian Air defences intercepted and destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones over its multiple regions, including the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, last night. Russian news agency TASS, quoting the defence ministry, reported that the Air defences on duty destroyed and intercepted 112 Ukrainian fixed-wing ty...

August 3, 2025 11:49 AM

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Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts in several US states

Wildfire smoke from Canada has prompted air quality alerts across several states in the US. Air quality alerts were issued in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois. Conditions were especially dire in Minneapolis and Minnesota.   The Air Quality Index is expecte...

August 3, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bihar Museum Biennale 2025 to begin in Patna on August 7

In Bihar, the world-famous third edition of much much-awaited Bihar Museum Biennale 2025 will be organised in Patna from 7th August.   Director General of Bihar Museum Anjani Kumar Singh informed the Akashvani News that the Biennale 2025 will be focused on “Global South: Sharing Histories,” whi...

August 3, 2025 11:40 AM

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US deports 39 Bangladeshi nationals amid crackdown on undocumented immigrants

A group of 39 Bangladeshi citizens, including a woman, were deported from the United States and arrived in Dhaka on Saturday. According to officials at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the individuals were transported on a C-17 US military aircraft.  Bangladesh’s leading daily, the Dhaka ...