Number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas surge by 22%

September 9, 2024 12:24 PM

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Number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas surge by 22%

Efforts to conserve vultures in Nepal have fructified, with the number of vultures in Pokhara and surrounding areas surging by 22 percent, according to the latest vulture census of Nepal. In Sudurpaschim province, 147 nests of rare vultures, including white-rumped vultures and slender-billed vulture...

Indian equity indices trades mildly positive

September 9, 2024 11:34 AM

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Indian equity indices trades mildly positive

Benchmark Indian equity indices traded mildly positive in morning deals despite weak global cues. The BSE Sensex rose 201 points or 0.25 percent to 81,385, while the Nifty 50 gained 49 points or 0.20 percent to 24,901, when the reports last came in.

11 killed, 9 missing after torrential rains hit south Morocco

September 9, 2024 11:04 AM

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11 killed, 9 missing after torrential rains hit south Morocco

At least 11 people have been killed in the provinces of Tata, Tiznit and Errachidia in south Morocco after torrential rains battered southern Morocco.   At least nine others were missing after floods swamped many villages in the area, authorities added. The significant damage has occured with 4...

3 Israelis killed in attack at Jordan and West Bank border point

September 9, 2024 11:57 AM

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3 Israelis killed in attack at Jordan and West Bank border point

Three Israeli men have been shot dead at a border point between Jordan and the West Bank. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, the  Jordanian gunman identified as Maher Jazi approached the Allenby Bridge crossing in a truck from the Jordanian side and opened fire.   IDF statement said, securit...

US Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner wins second Grand Slam victory

September 9, 2024 8:02 AM

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US Open Tennis: Jannik Sinner wins second Grand Slam victory

In the US Open Tennis, Jannik Sinner clinched his second Grand Slam victory of the year by defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. The world number one, who had previously triumphed at the Australian Open earlier this year, made history by becoming the first Italian man to win the US Open title. The v...

CM Chandrababu Naidu talks to media about flood situation in Andhra Pradesh

September 9, 2024 7:35 AM

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CM Chandrababu Naidu talks to media about flood situation in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu spoke to the media the previous night in Vijayawada Collectorate about the flood situation. The chief minister said the floods were caused by heavy inflows due to climate change and thunderstorms. Over 600,000 people have been affected, with many ...