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July 31, 2025 2:05 PM

Assam faces over 42% rainfall deficit; 27 districts in drought-like situation

This year, Assam received over 42 per cent rainfall deficit, and 27 districts are experiencing a drought-like situation during this kharif season.   Akashvani Correspondent reports that Assam experienced over 42% rainfall deficit between 1st June to 28th July this year. The districts of Barp...

July 31, 2025 8:42 PM

PM Modi condoles passing away of former RSS Chief Pramila Medhe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Pramukh Sanchalika of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Pramila Tai Medhe. In his message, Mr Modi emphasized that her life stands as a beacon of inspiration for coming generations. Former Rashtra Sevika Samiti Pramukh Sanchalika Pramila Medhe passed ...

July 31, 2025 1:56 PM

Sotheby’s returns Buddha-linked jewels to India after 127 years

Auction house Sotheby's has returned a set of sacred jewels believed to be linked to the Buddha's remains to India. The Mumbai-based conglomerate Godrej Industries Group has acquired the jewels, Sotheby's said. Adding that it was "delighted" to facilitate the return, following two months of negotiat...

July 31, 2025 1:54 PM

PM Modi, UAE President reaffirm strategic ties over telephone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, over the telephone. In a statement, the Prime Minister's Office said that both leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral comprehensive strate...

July 31, 2025 1:50 PM

Exit Plan Needed: Experts slam prolonged rule of Bangladesh’s interim govt

Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh, has said it is time for the interim government of Bangladesh to exit, urging it to prepare an “exit plan”. “It must now be made clear how this government will leave. It is also uncertain whether t...

July 31, 2025 1:12 PM

Philippines President Marcos to begin 5-day state visit to India from August 4

The Philippines' President, Ferdinand R Marcos, will be on a five-day state visit to India from 4th August. Mr Marcos will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos, and a high-level delegation including several Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries and senior officials.   This would ...