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Gen Z-led campaign drives Nepal to formalise academic special consideratio
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Students in Nepal faced severe hardship after being forced to sit for exams during bereavement, disasters and childbirth. A youth-led campaign prompted the government to adopt a Special Consideration Policy, allowing exam deferrals and alternative assessments during emergencies.
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Saint Kabir School, Karnal Conducts a Fire Drill Designed for Real-World E
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 17: Fire emergencies are among the most unpredictable and dangerous disasters, leaving little room for hesitation or confusion. Recognising this reality, Saint Kabir Public School conducted a comprehensive fire emergency drill aimed not merely at awareness but at
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Eutelsat, Airtel aid Indian Army with Low Earth Orbit connectivity for rel
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The satellite link has become critical for the Indian Army as it seeks to reach isolated communities. With steady communication, teams are able to check on villages, report medical needs and coordinate rescue movements in real time. The release says that this work shows why strong satellite
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Gujarat CM relief fund provides over Rs 31.55 crore to aid cancer patients
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF), operated by the Government of Gujarat, has become a strong safety shield for citizens in times of crisis. Whether it is natural disasters, accidents, critical illnesses, or life-saving treatments, the fund continues to widen its reach, a release sa
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'Time has come to uproot corrupt HP govt', says Jai Ram Thakur at BJP feli
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Addressing a large gathering at a felicitation ceremony organised in Shimla to honour BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda after the party's "historic victory in Bihar," Thakur said the win had sent "a very big message across the entire country."
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J&K LG lays foundation for 350 modern homes for families affected by Pak s
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally inaugurated the foundation for the construction of new housing units for families impacted by recent natural disasters and unprovoked shelling from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in the Jammu District on Monday.
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Quad underscores Indo-Pacific disaster preparedness at 4th annual HADR str
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to a stable, secure and resilient Indo-Pacific, the Quad convened the 4th Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Strategic Meeting and Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday.
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Disney cancels 'Zootopia 2' screening in Hong Kong after deadly apartment
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Disney has cancelled the Hong Kong premiere of 'Zootopia' after dozens of people were killed following the massive fire that swept through an extensive public housing complex in Hong Kong, marking one of the city's deadliest disasters in decades.
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Hong Kong blaze kills at least 83; dozens missing as massive housing compl
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 83 people have been killed and more than 100 injured so far after the massive fire swept through an extensive public housing complex in Hong Kong, marking one of the city's deadliest disasters in decades, CNN reported, citing local authorities and Hong Kong media.
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"Long live the friendship between our countries," says French President Ma
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude and reaffirmed the strength of India-France relations.
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PM Modi extends gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for "
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) expressed gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the "warm welcome" extended to him at the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg.
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PM Modi calls for stronger global cooperation on disaster preparedness at
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pointing to the rising frequency and impact of natural disasters worldwide, he described them as a major challenge for humanity. He noted that India had established the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during its 2023 G20 presidency to strengthen global collaboration in this area and
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