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Pakistan: Drought alert issued for Sindh due to scarce rainfall
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a drought alert due to scarce rainfall for several districts of Sindh, including Karachi, Ary News reported on Monday.
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Extreme climate events in 2024 disrupted 242 million students: UNICEF
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
At least 242 million students in 85 countries or territories had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods and droughts in 2024, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, a new UNICEF analysis revealed today.
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Drought-like conditions emerge in Pakistan due to scarce rainfall
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued an alert about emerging drought conditions in the country after scarce rainfall, Ary News reported.
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Thousands evacuate as fast-growing wildfires devastate Southern California
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A series of rapidly growing wildfires in Southern California have forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes. Fires, including the Palisades fire, have burned thousands of acres, while high winds and extreme conditions complicate firefighting efforts.
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Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
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From Root to Bumrah, 10 cricketers who dominated the game in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This year's cricket saw India end their 11-year-long ICC title drought and secure the ICC T20 World Cup title win. England, New Zealand and Australia also registered some important wins throughout the year. All this while, some of the world's best cricketers enthralled the crowds, became tho
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Rohit Sharma thanks 2024 for "all the ups and downs and everything in betw
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
It was a mixed year for the 'Hitman' as not only did he experience a career-high by lifting the ICC T20 World Cup and ending India's 11-year-long ICC trophy drought, but also experienced a decline in Test form as both captain and batter while balancing parenthood and sport in the later ha
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Yearender: India's long wait for ICC Trophy finally ended in 2024, secure
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
It was the year 2011 when India last lifted an ICC World Cup title under the astute leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Two years later India had also won the ICC Champions Trophy at the Edgbaston in Birmingham and since then the wait for an ICC crown continued and the last time India had wo
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The Art of Living's JalTara: A Blueprint for Water Security in Rural India
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 20: In the drought-scorched fields of Kesaramadu Gram Panchayat, Tumkur, Karnataka, hope flows anew. Powered by The Art of Living Social Projects in partnership with Wipro, the JalTara Recharge Structures Project is transforming the lives of farmers an
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"When he's in zone, I almost go unnoticed....": Head on Smith's century ag
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Smith roared back to form with his 33rd Test century during a crucial double-century stand with Travis Head on a challenging second day for India at Brisbane on Sunday. This was Smith's first century after a drought of 25 innings--the longest stretch in his Test career without reaching three
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UAE wraps up COP16 participation
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The UAE concluded its participation in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) by emphasising the importance of strengthening international cooperation to develop practical solutions for halting desertificat
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Kolkata is "City of Joy" for Mumbai City FC with just 1 loss, but Mohammed
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Kishore Bharati Krirangan will host the first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 clash between Mohammedan SC and Mumbai City FC on Sunday at 7:30 pm IST.
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