July 24, 2025 12:21 PM

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Iran imposes office closures, water restrictions amid unprecedented drought

Iranian authorities have closed government offices in 22 provinces, including Tehran, and reduced working hours in four others to manage water and electricity shortages during a record heatwave. The decision was made yesterday as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius nationwide, nearing 50 degree...

July 24, 2025 12:06 PM

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Trump Administration launches AI action plan to make US ‘AI Export Powerhouse’

The Trump administration has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) action plan, aimed at reshaping America’s AI landscape. US President Donald Trump signed three sweeping executive orders as part of a broader campaign to make the US an “AI export powerhouse”.  The plan proposes to cut back envir...

July 24, 2025 1:27 PM

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India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5 years

India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from today, after a five-year hiatus. Visas can be applied for online and obtained after an appointment at the Indian Embassy in Beijing and consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. The Indian Embassy in Beijing, in a statement, informed that...

July 24, 2025 11:12 AM

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IMD warns of extremely heavy rainfall across multiple states

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over Coastal Karnataka, Konkan, Goa and Madhya Maharashtra today. The IMD also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Chhattisgarh, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, South Interior Karn...

July 24, 2025 11:08 AM

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22nd batch of 3,500 Amarnath pilgrims leaves Jammu

Under strict security arrangements, another batch of 3500 pilgrims, that is the 22nd batch from Jammu, left Bhagwati Nagar  Yatri Niwas base camp for the Kashmir valley to perform pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave Shrine. The pilgrims left the base camp in a cavalcade of 140 vehicles early this mornin...

July 24, 2025 11:01 AM

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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall floods in Telangana

In Telangana, several districts received heavy to extremely heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours, flooding streams, lakes, and roads. Traffic diversions and emergency measures have been implemented at some places. Mulugu and Komaram Bheem Asifabad districts bore the brunt, with officials placing ...

July 24, 2025 10:53 AM

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Kerala observes Karkadaka Vavu Bali with eco-friendly measures

Karkadaka Vavu Bali, the significant Hindu ritual held in memory of departed ancestors, commenced in Kerala during the early hours today. The rituals are being observed as a mass event at various temples and riverbanks across the state.   The ritual is performed on the no-moon day, Amavasya, of...

July 24, 2025 12:10 PM

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Russia, Ukraine swap prisoners after third round of talks

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of conflict as delegations of the two countries held their third round of direct talks in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. The Russian Defence Ministry said the swap was conducted by the agreements both sides reached during their second talks on June 2 in Ist...