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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 8:44 PM August 2, 2024 8:44 PM

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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 August 2, 2024 8:17 PM

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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 8:11 PM August 2, 2024 8:11 PM

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Indian Rupee Slides to 83.75 as Local Stocks Decline

The Indian rupee slipped today as local stocks declined, tracking a global equity sell-off caused by concerns of a slowdown in the United States. The rupee depreciated 0.04 per cent to close at 83.75 against the U.S. dollar. The dollar index, which indicates its strength against a basket of six othe...