Bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in central Iran

August 21, 2024 2:07 PM August 21, 2024 2:07 PM

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Bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in central Iran

A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people last night. The bus had 51 pilgrims for Arbaeen, a significant Shiite observance commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. About two million Shia Muslim pilgrims are current...

RBI study: India’s private corporate investment is estimated to surge by 54 per cent

August 21, 2024 1:57 PM August 21, 2024 1:57 PM

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RBI study: India’s private corporate investment is estimated to surge by 54 per cent

An RBI study has found that India’s private corporate investment is estimated to surge by 54 percent to 2,45,212 crore rupees in 2024-25 from 1,59,221 crore rupees last year. The study also indicates that aggregate capital expenditure (capex) intended by the private corporate sector in 2023–24 incre...

Maldives: Torrential rains caused extensive flooding in northern parts of country

August 21, 2024 1:39 PM August 21, 2024 1:39 PM

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Maldives: Torrential rains caused extensive flooding in northern parts of country

Torrential rains have caused extensive flooding in the northern parts of the Maldives, with damages to several houses being reported from the northern city of Kulhudhuffushi. The National Disaster Management Authority of the Archipelago said that at least 69 houses suffered damage due to flooding. E...

Two-day India-EU regional conference begins in New Delhi

August 21, 2024 2:03 PM August 21, 2024 2:03 PM

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Two-day India-EU regional conference begins in New Delhi

Ambassador of the European Union to India Hervé Delphin has called on for a joint and regional effort to tackle the challenges posed by terrorism and the exploration of the internet for extremist propaganda. Addressing the gathering at the EU-India conference in New Delhi today, Mr. Delphin highligh...

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to begin his 4-day US visit from 23rd August

August 21, 2024 1:15 PM August 21, 2024 1:15 PM

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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to begin his 4-day US visit from 23rd August

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will be on a four-day visit to the US from 23rd August. During the visit, Mr. Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his US counterpart, Secretary Austin. The Defence Ministry said the visit comes in the backdrop of the growing momentum in India-US relations and defence...

No major impact of Bharat Bandh reported in Haryana

August 21, 2024 12:49 PM August 21, 2024 12:49 PM

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No major impact of Bharat Bandh reported in Haryana

The Bharat Bandh called by Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti to protest the Supreme Court's recent ruling on Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservations failed to get response in Haryana and Chandigarh. As per reports, no impact of Bharat Bandh was seen in Jind, Rewari, Ambala, Sirs...

IMD issued orange alert in six districts of Kerala 

August 21, 2024 10:50 AM August 21, 2024 10:50 AM

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IMD issued orange alert in six districts of Kerala 

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in six districts of Kerala today, indicating isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts. The Weather Department has asked fis...

J&K witnessed increase of over 93,000 new voters

August 21, 2024 1:23 PM August 21, 2024 1:23 PM

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J&K witnessed increase of over 93,000 new voters

Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a significant increase of over 93,000 new voters, due to a corresponding rise in the number of young and female voters. The number of polling stations across the union territory has also gone up by 209. This came to the fore as a Special Summary of Photo Electoral Rol...