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NZ's Devon Conway ends 2 year Test ton drought, unlocks two milestones
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Conway had a milestone-filled outing during New Zealand's second Test against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. After his century against Pakistan in January 2023, the left-handed opener reached three figures, scoring 153 in a marathon 245-ball stay at the crease. His knock consisted of 18 four and came
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Proteas seamer Kagiso Rabada aims for more major ICC trophies after WTC ti
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Proteas broke a long drought when defeating the Aussies in the World Test Championship Final at Lord's earlier this year and will renew rivalries with their close rival during six white-ball contests in Australia, starting with a three-game T20I series that commences in Darwin on Sunday.
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UN alerts worsening drought endangering Afghanistan's food security
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly impacted rain-fed wheat production and placed livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.
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China's Brahmaputra hydropower project raises alarm among Tibetan experts,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China's new mega dam on the Brahmaputra River has sparked concern among Tibetan experts, who warn it could harm the environment and threaten water security in India and Bangladesh due to lack of transparency and the region's seismic risks.
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J&K: Italian Pear orchard sparks self-reliance boom in Jammu's Bhaderw
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The once poverty-stricken villages of Bharova, Khalo, and Shanatra in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah, long affected by recurring droughts, are now emerging as shining examples of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) through their remarkable success in horticulture, especially the cultiva
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Afghanistan remains world's most food-insecure country: FAO report
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan remains the world's most food-insecure country, with over 12 million needing urgent aid and 75% facing livelihood instability. Drought, poverty, and restrictions on women worsen the crisis. The FAO and WFP warn that without urgent global support, hunger-related deaths will rise,
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Latur: A Decade of Tremendous Revival by The Art of Living
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 31: Since 2013, the drought-prone region of Latur in Maharashtra has witnessed a remarkable transformation. Inspired by world-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and with Shri Gomare Mahadev at the helm, The Art of Livi
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Assam govt asks DCs to hold coordination meetings in view of drought-like
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) from June 1 to July 25 this year Assam has received a total of 444.1 mm rainfall which is 44 percent rainfall deficit.
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"I don't think it is an area of concern": Sitanshu Kotak on India's No.3 b
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Despite these, he doesn't see it as a major concern, highlighting Sai's good batting in the first inning of the fourth Test at Manchester as a positive aspect. India went with Sai at No.3 in the series opener, but he made zero in the first innings and 30 in the second.
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India sends 10-tonne humanitarian aid to crisis-hit Somalia
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in a significant gesture of international solidarity towards the African nation, which had been grappling with an escalating crisis amid internal conflict, climate shocks and economic hards
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Nepali PM Oli makes aerial survey of drought-hit Madhesh Province
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli flew onboard the Nepal Army helicopter to the drought-hit Madhesh province, taking stock of the situation with a food crisis looming ahead.
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Kabul's water crisis leaves six million at risk, UN calls it 'unprecedente
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, with millions lacking access to clean water. Residents rely on petrol stations and struggle daily. UN-Habitat warns six million are at risk. Despite public pleas, the Islamic Emirate has yet to take concrete action, Tolo News reported.
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