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5 killed, 8 missing after torrential rains hit northwest China’s Shaanxi

At least five people died and eight were missing after torrential rains hit the city of Baoji, northwest Shaanxi Province, China. The local authorities said on Friday that heavy downpours lashed Baoji with its main urban areas experiencing a record-high daily precipitation since meteorological recor...

July 19, 2024 9:03 PM July 19, 2024 9:03 PM

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Kharif crop sowing crosses 704 lakh hectare

Kharif crops have been sown in over 704 lakh hectare till date as against 680 lakh hectare last year. Crop sowing data released by the Agriculture Ministry reveals that rice has been sown in over 166 lakh hectare, which is around 11 lakh hectare more than the last year. The Ministry said, over 85 la...

July 19, 2024 8:57 PM July 19, 2024 8:57 PM

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VP Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasizes need of urgent action to tackle climate change

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that climate change has emerged as a global disaster manifested as escalating sea levels, prolonged droughts, intensified wildfires, and unprecedented storms, contributing to community collapses worldwide. He said, these changes not only endanger vulnerable popul...

July 19, 2024 8:52 PM July 19, 2024 8:52 PM

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President Murmu presents 94 Distinguished Service Awards

President Droupadi Murmu presented 94 Distinguished Service Awards to the serving and retired personnel of the Armed forces and Indian Coast Guard on Friday. She conferred 31 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, two Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals and 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals. ...

July 19, 2024 8:58 PM July 19, 2024 8:58 PM

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Home Minister Amit Shah stresses upon greater synergy between security and Law Enforcement agencies to dismantle terror networks

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting with various heads of security and Law Enforcement Agencies in New Delhi to review the functioning of Multi Agency Centre of Intelligence Bureau, responsible for tackling security challenges in the country. Addressing the meeting on Friday, ...

July 19, 2024 8:29 PM July 19, 2024 8:29 PM

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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu holds meeting with NITI Aayog CEO in Amavarati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu held a meeting with NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam and experts at the state secretariat in Amavarati on Friday. During the meeting, the CM discussed with NITI Aayog officials on preparation of the vision document for Viksit Andhra Pradesh - 2047. Th...

July 19, 2024 8:23 PM July 19, 2024 8:23 PM

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SIT formed to investigate fake ILP pass case in Manipur; Nine arrested

In Manipur, a joint team of Manipur Police and State Home Department raided five shops in Imphal, and confiscated a large number of fake ILP and Aadhaar Cards, seals with facsimile signature, seals of Government Offices, different electronic equipment. It is alleged that these outlets were indulging...

July 19, 2024 8:14 PM July 19, 2024 8:14 PM

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Torrential rains lash several parts of Saurashtra in Gujarat

Torrential rains lash several parts of Saurashtra in Gujarat on Friday. Devbhoomi Dwarka, Junagadh, Porbandar, and Gir Somnath districts of Gujarat received heavy rains today affecting normal life.   Wide spread rain recorded in coastal districts of Saurashtra today. As per the data provided by Stat...