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Uttarakhand issues red, orange and yellow alerts as IMD predicts heavy rai
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid the forecasted red and orange alerts issued by the Meteorological Department, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) has released guidelines to all District Magistrates from the State Emergency Operations Centre. The USDMA has issued a notice covering red, orange, a
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All major dams in Himachal are within safe limits; Pong Dam records highes
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the daily dam status report issued at 9:00 a.m., the Pong Dam in the Beas basin recorded the highest inflow at 4,933 cubic metres per second (cumecs), with a spillway outflow of 1,078 cumecs and a machine discharge of 505 cumecs. Other high inflows were observed at Kol Dam (1,46
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British author slams Pakistan Army chief's nuclear threats; calls it "disg
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
British political commentator and author David Vance has strongly criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's nuclear threats, calling them "absolutely scandalous and disgraceful."
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Parliament passes Manipur budget, opposition continues protests against Bi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The appropriation bill seeks to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State of Manipur for the services of the financial year 2025-26.
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Death toll due to rains in Himachal since mid-June reaches 229
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
From June 20 to August 11, the state recorded Rs 2,00,741.57 lakh (over Rs 2,007 crore) in cumulative losses to human life, public and private property, agriculture, horticulture, livestock, and infrastructure. The toll on animals includes 1,611 cattle deaths and 25,755 poultry birds lost.
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"Very strange judgment...": Maneka Gandhi expresses disappointment on SC's
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Maneka Gandhi warned of massive logistical, financial, and social challenges, including the absence of government-run shelters, the need for thousands of new facilities, and the potential for street clashes between authorities and dog feeders.
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"Not scientific...": PETA India opposes SC's order on removal of stray dog
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Dr Mini Aravindan, Senior Director of Veterinary Affairs, PETA India, said that the move by the authorities will do nothing to curb the dog population.
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Dog menace: SC says streets should be free from stray dogs; orders removal
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
It also ordered contempt proceedings against any individual or organisation that attempts to obstruct the authorities from carrying out the capture drive.
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Pakistan: Punjab govt, Rawalpindi private schools spar over extended summe
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Punjab's Rawalpindi Education Authority has warned private schools not to reopen before September 1, citing extended summer holidays due to extreme weather. However, private school leaders criticize the decision, saying it harms students' education and urge reopening by mid-August to prevent
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Rahul Gandhi still has time to give declaration or apologise on 'Vote Chor
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Karnataka CEO requested Rahul Gandhi to provide the relevant documents that form the basis of his allegation so that a detailed investigation can be conducted by the Karnataka electoral authorities. The Chief Electoral Officer of Haryana has also sent a reminder to Rahul Gandhi seeking
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National Press Club condemns killing of journalist in Gaza, calls for prob
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The National Press Club expressed sorrow over the killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza, called for a transparent probe, and urged all parties to protect journalists in conflict zones.
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Historic heatwave to grip Israel, authorities warn of health risks
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Israel is set to swelter under one of its most intense heatwaves in decades, with forecasters warning of exceptional and possibly historic temperatures early this week.
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