Paul Kagame became Rwanda’s President consecutively for the fourth term

August 12, 2024 8:06 AM

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Paul Kagame became Rwanda’s President consecutively for the fourth term

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame was sworn in for his fourth term after securing over 99 per cent of the vote. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo, during which Kagame pledged to uphold peace, national sovereignty, and national unity. In a post on X, the President e...

Rain related incidents claim at least 22 lives in Rajasthan; All schools closed in 7 districts today
Jaipur: Commuters make their way through a waterlogged road after heavy rainfall in Jaipur on Sunday, August 11, 2024. (Photo: IANS/Ravishankar Vyas)

August 12, 2024 8:03 AM

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Rain related incidents claim at least 22 lives in Rajasthan; All schools closed in 7 districts today

At least 22 people lost their lives in different parts of Rajasthan amid torrential rains which have been lashing the state since Saturday. Heavy rain in Jaipur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, and Dausa left the streets waterlogged yesterday.   Authorities have announced the closure of all government...

Philippines President condemns China’s actions in disputed South China Sea

August 12, 2024 6:57 AM

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Philippines President condemns China’s actions in disputed South China Sea

The Philippines has denounced China's unjustified, illegal, and reckless actions against one of its planes that was conducting patrols earlier in the week in the disputed South China Sea. In a statement, Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. strongly condemned the air incident and said he st...

PM Modi releases 109 climate-friendly and high-yielding crop varieties
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with farmers and scientists at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi on Friday, August 11, 2024. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also seen. (IANS)

August 11, 2024 10:07 PM

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PM Modi releases 109 climate-friendly and high-yielding crop varieties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government is committed to empowering farmers of the nation. Mr Modi stated this in a social media post after releasing 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at India Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. He furth...

Five Students from Private College Near Chennai Killed in Tiruvallur Accident

August 11, 2024 8:52 PM

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Five Students from Private College Near Chennai Killed in Tiruvallur Accident

Five students of a private engineering college near Chennai were killed and two students were injured in an accident on Sunday evening at Tiruvallur, Tamilnadu. The accident occurred when the car in which they were travelling was hit by a Rajasthan bound lorry at the Chennai - Tirupati National High...

Monsoon continues to be active in Himachal Pradesh

August 11, 2024 8:50 PM

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Monsoon continues to be active in Himachal Pradesh

Monsoon continues to be active in Himachal Pradesh, with widespread rainfall affecting several parts of the state over the past 24 hours. Flood-related incidents today have resulted in 12 deaths, with 3 individuals still missing. Relief operations are ongoing in the affected areas following recent d...