Odisha: Flash Floods Hit Malkangiri & Koraput Districts

September 9, 2024 8:48 PM

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Odisha: Flash Floods Hit Malkangiri & Koraput Districts

In Odisha, incessant rain triggered by low pressure in the Bay of Bengal has resulted in flash floods in the southern districts of Malkangiri and Koraput. The situation is alarming in Malkangiri, where many parts remain cut off from the mainland as floodwaters overflow all bridges from Pangam to Mot...

Indian Rupee Ends One Paise Lower at 83.96 Against US Dollar

September 9, 2024 8:45 PM

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Indian Rupee Ends One Paise Lower at 83.96 Against US Dollar

In the Forex market today, the Indian rupee ended one paise lower at 83 rupees 96 paise against the US dollar.   The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar's strength against a basket of six other leading currencies, is trading at 101.67 in intra-day trade.

Nepal Celebrates 111th Birth Anniversary of B P Koirala with Nationwide Events

September 9, 2024 8:37 PM

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Nepal Celebrates 111th Birth Anniversary of B P Koirala with Nationwide Events

The 111th birth anniversary of BP Koirala, the first elected Prime Minister of Nepal, is being celebrated by organising numerous events across Nepal today. He led the establishment of the Nepali National Congress in 1946 AD during his exile in India to end the then-autocratic Rana regime. After the ...

Amit Shah to Address Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’s Foundation Day

September 9, 2024 8:24 PM

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Amit Shah to Address Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’s Foundation Day

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will address the first Foundation Day celebration of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi tomorrow. On this occasion, Mr Shah will launch key initiatives for the protection against cybercrime and dedicate the Cyber Fr...

16th Finance Commission Begins Consultations in Telangana

September 9, 2024 8:16 PM

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16th Finance Commission Begins Consultations in Telangana

The 16th Finance Commission commenced its consultations today in Telangana with representatives of local bodies, commerce and industry leaders, and representatives of political parties. Dr Arvind Panagariya chaired the meeting, which was attended by members Ajay Narayan Jha, Annie George Mathew, Dr ...

Health Ministry Confirms Isolated Mpox Clade 2 Case, No Widespread to Public

September 9, 2024 8:09 PM

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Health Ministry Confirms Isolated Mpox Clade 2 Case, No Widespread to Public

The Union Health Ministry has said that the presence of Mpox Clade 2 has been confirmed in an isolated patient, and the case has been verified as a travel-related infection. The individual, a young male who recently travelled from a country experiencing ongoing Mpox transmission, is currently isolat...

New Delhi calls for ceasefire in Gaza at India-GCC meeting in Riyadh

September 9, 2024 9:42 PM

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New Delhi calls for ceasefire in Gaza at India-GCC meeting in Riyadh

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar visited Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from September 8-9, 2024, to attend the first-ever India-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue. During his visit, Dr Jaishankar co-chaired the meeting alongside  Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jas...