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Research reveals climate change will increase impact of volcanic eruptions
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Since Pompeii was destroyed in 79 AD, volcanic disasters have been investigated, giving the public the impression that scientists now know why, where, when, and how long volcanoes will erupt. These fundamental issues, according to volcanologist and head of PSU's Digital City Testbed Centre J
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Jumping the sinking ship: Bleak employment metrics trigger illegal migrati
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Pakistan is struggling and so are its citizens. The South Asian nation is like any sinking ship - where people either struggle to remain afloat or abandon it entirely for survival. Amid the economic distress and political uncertainty, Pakistan is grappling with severe challenges like poverty
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Assam flood: Situation improves, over 20,000 people still affected
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The overall flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, but over 20,000 people in Barpeta district have still been affected by the deluge. According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 37 villages under three revenue circles - Chenga, Sarthebari,
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"Strongly disagree" with US Supreme Court's decision to end race-based col
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down race-based admission programs at the University of Harvard and the University of North Carolina, The Washington Post reported. This comes amid reports of the university's policies discriminating against White and Asian applicants by giving pref
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Pakistan is a house of cards, it is tumbling: Secy-General of Baloch Peopl
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Azad further mentioned, "Pakistan is a house of cards, it is tumbling. We can expect a better future for the victimised and oppressed people of Balochistan."
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Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in Shimla
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The incessant rains have led to a flood-like situation in Himachal Pradesh. In addition, it is also disrupting the everyday lives of people.
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Paralympic Fencer Vibhas Sen and Jhatkaa.org come together for the inclusi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 28: Paralympic fencer and disability rights activist, Vibhas Sen, has joined forces with Jhatkaa.org, a leading social justice advocacy organisation, to address the challenges of inadequate data collection on persons with disabilities. Together, they are calling for t
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Cabinet okays ratification of headquarters agreement between India, coalit
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The CDRI was launched by PM Modi during the United Nations Climate Action Summit on September 23, 2019, in New York. It is a major global initiative launched by the Government of India and is seen as India's attempt to obtain a global leadership role in climate change and disaster resilie
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UP Cabinet's nod to 'Chief Minister's Micro Entrepreneur Accident Insuranc
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The scheme will facilitate the provision of financial assistance to micro-entrepreneurs in unavoidable circumstances. For example, in case of death or disability of a micro-entrepreneur, claims of up to Rs 5 lakh can be made under the scheme, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna informed. On parti
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Enforced disappearance in Balochistan: 3-day Photo and Banner Exhibition a
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Munir Mengal, the President of Baloch Voice Association, an NGO based in Paris, France raised his voice on the issue of enforced disappearance in Balochistan and organized an exhibition at Broken Chair in United Nations, Geneva, along with Baloch Peoples Congress and Voice for Baloch Missing
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami holds review meeting as monsoon hits st
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In view of heavy rains during monsoon, the Chief Minister asked his officials to make an effective action plan to reduce the effects of possible disasters.
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National Selection Trials: Bhavesh wins Rapid Fire Pistol, Ramita Air Rifl
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhavesh Shekhawat, who was second to Anish Bhanwala in the T5 trial earlier in the week, did not disappoint on Tuesday, scoring 33-hits in the final to upstage Army shooter Gurmeet who ended with 31-hits. In the women's air rifle final, Ramita was "in the zone", posting a wire-to-wire victor
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