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August 2, 2024 9:11 PM

More than six thousand stranded pilgrims devotees rescued in Uttarakhand so far; Relief and search operations in full swing in landslide-hit areas of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala

In Uttarakhand, relief and rescue operations continue for the second day today to take the pilgrims stranded in Kedarnath Dham to safe places. More than six thousand people have been rescued safely from the Kedarnath till now. Akashvani correspondent has reported that the rescue operation is being c...

August 2, 2024 8:51 PM

UNICEF Expresses Deep Concern Over Deaths of 32 Children in Bangladesh Violence

UNICEF has expressed deep concern over the death of at least 32 children as well as many arrests and detentions in last month's violence in Bangladesh. "I have just returned from a week in Bangladesh, and I am deeply concerned about the impact of recent violence and ongoing unrest on childr...

August 2, 2024 9:15 PM

Air India announces suspension of all Flights To & From Tel Aviv until August 8 due to tensions in West Asia region

Air India has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv until August 8, 2024, citing safety concerns due to the ongoing situation in parts of West Asia. The carrier emphasised that the safety of passengers and crew is their top priority. Affected travellers with confirme...

August 2, 2024 9:13 PM

8 Dead in Bihar Lightning Strikes; CM Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims

In Bihar, at least eight people lost their lives due to lightning strikes in the last 24 hours. Three deaths each occurred in Patna and Aurangabad districts, followed by one casualty each in Nawada and Saran. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed grief over the loss of lives in these incidents. ...

August 2, 2024 8:49 PM

Govt Informs 1,065 Cases Filed & 937 Disposed by Grievance Appellate Committees Under IT Rules 2021

The government today informed that the Grievance Appellate Committees under IT Rules 2021 have filed one thousand 65 cases since their inception from 1st March 2023 to 30th June 2024. It has also disposed of nine hundred thirty-seven cases during the same period. This information was given by the Mi...

August 2, 2024 8:53 PM

Bangladesh: Thousands Protest Amid Ongoing Unrest; Clashes, Road Blocks & Heavy Police Deployment Reported

In Bangladesh, thousands of demonstrators under the ‘Anti-Discrimination Student Movement’ took to roads and streets in different parts of the country on Friday. In Dhaka, hundreds of students from different educational institutions brought out processions, demanding justice for those who were k...

August 2, 2024 8:44 PM

Paris Olympic 2024 Day 7 Live Updates: Hockey Team Claims First Victory Since 1972

In the Paris Olympics, good news for sports lovers: the Indian hockey team has achieved a historic first in 52 years by defeating 3-2 in their final men's hockey Pool B match. This is the first time since the 1972 Olympics that India has defeated Australia in hockey in the Olympics. For India, Abhis...

August 2, 2024 8:17 PM

Lok Sabha Discusses Health Budget: Calls for Increased Funding & Improved Facilities as Members Highlight Rural Health Concerns & Medical College Expansion

The Lok Sabha today took up discussion on demands for grants related to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for 2024-25. Initiating the discussion in the House, Tariq Anwar of Congress stressed the availability of medical facilities to the common people. He alleged that sufficient budgetary al...

August 2, 2024 8:13 PM

Indian Bullion Market: Gold Rises 0.96% to ₹70,710; Silver Up 1.7% to ₹84,270

At 7 PM today in the Indian Bullion Market, 24 Karat Gold increased by 0.96 per cent and is trading at 70,710 rupees. Silver 99 fine also increased by 1.7 per cent and is trading at 84,270. ...

August 2, 2024 8:13 PM

Wall Street Stocks Plunge: S&P 500 Down 1.4%, Nasdaq Falls 2.3% Amid US Recession Fears

Wall Street stocks tumbled yesterday after weak manufacturing data sparked worries about a US recession. The S&P 500 sank 1.4 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.2 per cent. The Nasdaq Composite saw the steepest decline, collapsing 2.3 per cent. ...