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No concept of national disaster in govt rules: UPA's reply in Parliament

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Government sources on Saturday cited a 2013 reply in Parliament by a Congress-led UPA government minister to emphasise that no concept of "national disaster" exists under the rules of the central government. The clarification came amid a demand, including from Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, that the landslide tragedy in Kerala's Wayanad be declared a national disaster. The then minister of state for home and Congress MP from Kerala Mullappally Ramachandran had told the Lok Sabha... Читать дальше...

SC grants bail to Manish Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case

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The court allowed bail to Sisodia in both the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases, ordering his release upon payment of Rs 10 lakh in bail bonds. Sisodia must surrender his passport and report to the police station every Monday.

Flood victims to be brought to Pyongyang for temporary care: Kim Jong

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North Korea will not seek outside help to recover from floods that devastated areas near the country's border with China, leader Kim Jong Un said as he ordered officials to bring thousands of displaced residents to the capital to provide them better care. Kim said it would take about two to three months to rebuild homes and stabilise the areas affected by floods. Until then, his government plans to accommodate some 15,400 people a group that includes mothers, children, older adults and disabled soldiers at facilities in Pyongyang... Читать дальше...

Opposition spreading rumours about 'Ladki Bahin' scheme: Maha CM Shinde

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde targeted the opposition parties, accusing them of spreading rumours about his government's flagship 'Ladki Bahin' scheme for women, and asked people to be cautious of such "stepbrothers". Speaking on Friday night in Thane, his home turf, Shinde said his government does not work keeping in mind the elections, but it works for the welfare of people. Assembly elections in Maharashtra are likely to be held in October this year. Months before the elections, his... Читать дальше...



Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon

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Wildfires in Oregon have burned more acres of land in 2024 than in any year since reliable records began, authorities said Friday, with the mid-August peak of fire season still on the horizon. Blazes have scorched more than 1.4 million acres, or nearly 2,200 square miles (5,700 square kilometers), Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly said. That's more than any other year since 1992, when reliable records began to be kept, she said, and surpasses the previous record set in 2020. Читать дальше...

Cabinet approves railway expansion: Rs 24,657 crore for 8 projects

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The projects include new railway lines in Odisha, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Telangana, and West Bengal. The plan involves constructing 64 new railway stations, providing connectivity to six aspirational districts, and improving access for 510 villages and 40 lakh people. A unique addition is the railway connection to the Ajanta Caves UNESCO World Heritage site.

No free water to people with annual income exceeding Rs 50,000 in Himachal

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All water consumers in rural areas of Himachal Pradesh will no longer enjoy the facility of free water supply as the domestic consumers with annual income above Rs 50,000 will have to pay Rs 100 per month. Besides, the commercial establishments will be billed according to kilolitre. The State cabinet which took the decision to increase the revenue and curtail the subsidies on Thursday also decided to provide metered water supply to commercial establishments like hotels and home-stays and bill them on commercial rates. Читать дальше...

When underdog pushes top dog

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The third Modi govt has quickly moved away from dismissing all Congress ideas as unimaginative and is now implementing several of them. Think poll-bound Haryana and Maharashtra

Donald Trump heads to Montana rally after plane diverted, lands safely

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Former President Donald Trump headed to Montana for a Friday night rally in hopes of ousting the state's Democratic senator, but his plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff. Trump's plane was en route to Bozeman, Montana, when it was diverted Friday afternoon to Billings, 142 miles to the east, according to Jenny Mockel, administrative assistant at Billings Logan International Airport. Mockel said the... Читать дальше...

President Murmu arrives in Timor-Leste to strengthen bilateral ties

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President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday reached Timor-Leste, on the last leg of her three-nation visit, after concluding her visit to New Zealand and Fiji. This will be the first-ever presidential visit from India to Timor-Leste, a Southeast Asian nation. In a post on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "Furthering the Delhi-Dili connect! President Droupadi Murmu @rashtrapatibhvn arrived in Dili for the first-ever Head of State level visit from India to Timor-Leste. In a special gesture, President... Читать дальше...

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Harris, Tim Walz campaign in Arizona, seek to gain ground in Sun Belt

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Vice President Kamala Harris and her new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, attracted thousands of supporters to a campaign rally as the new Democratic ticket continued their tour of battleground states. As Beyonce's Freedom blasted throughout the arena, Harris walked onto the stage to cheers and roars from the crowd of more than 15,000 people. As exciting as this is, we cannot lose sight of a really important fact: we are definitely running as the underdog, Harris said. We are the underdog. We are out in great numbers... Читать дальше...


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