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Union Minister Jitendra Singh fears "Substantial casualties" following 'ma
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Following a "massive" cloudburst in Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday feared that the disaster "could possibly lead to substantial casualties"
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'No unilateral Ukraine peace deal in Alaska': Zelenskyy, European leaders
Updated : 7 months ago IST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened a virtual summit with Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and several European leaders amid fears that Putin could seek to influence the US president into accepting terms favourable to Russia.
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China to drop Tibetan as core subject in university entrance exams, sparki
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Beijing's push to intensify Sinicization across the Tibetan Plateau has taken a significant step forward, with the Communist Party of China's top Tibetan leader announcing that the Tibetan language will no longer be a core subject in the region's national college entrance examination for mos
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Pakistan: Tablighi Jamaat's grip on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fuels concerns of r
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The rise of the Tablighi Jamaat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is changing Pashtun culture, promoting strict religious rules, and preparing followers for extremism. Critics say it weakens Pashtun identity and nationalism, helping the Pakistani state control the region and support Islamist
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Malaysia hosts Thai-Cambodian ceasefire talks amid troop build-up, civilia
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Thai and Cambodian officials are holding ceasefire talks in Malaysia, but tensions remain high as troops build up along the border. Locals remain displaced and fearful after deadly clashes in July. Both sides blame each other for violations, and residents hope the talks will bring lasting pe
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Pakistan Met dept forecasts rain amid deluge fears
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The department has asked provincial disaster management authorities and district administrations to take preventive measures against possible urban flooding.
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Plastics worsen Pakistan flood crisis, triggers health and climate fears:
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Over 280 people have died in Pakistan due to monsoon flooding, worsened by plastic waste choking drains. WWF-Pakistan warned of health risks, ecosystem damage, and rising microplastics, urging a ban on single-use plastics and stronger waste management.
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Brazil police raid Bolsonaro's home, fit ankle tag over fears flight risk
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Brazilian police raided the residence and political office of former President Jair Bolsonaro early Friday (local time), enforcing strict legal measures, including fitting him with an electronic ankle monitor over concerns of his attempting to flee the country while facing trial for allegedl
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"We are still waiting for final outcome...": Pharmexcil Vice Chairman on
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US's move has raised concerns about India's export outlook, as the US is one of the country's largest export destinations. The fresh round of tariffs has sparked fears that Indian products will become more expensive in the US market, making them less competitive compared to goods from ot
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Japan lifts tsunami warnings after powerful Russia quake; 1 killed, over 2
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In response to the warnings, authorities issued evacuation instructions to more than 2 million people across affected coastal regions. Residents rushed to higher ground amid fears of large waves, especially in areas that have previously suffered major tsunami disasters, including the 2011 Gr
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"Nagaland on high alert as Assam evictions spark fears of illegal influx",
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid Assam's ongoing eviction drive against illegal settlers in its reserve forests, Nagaland has been placed on high alert due to fears of a possible influx across the state's borders. Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, IPS, addressed the situation on Tuesday, detailin
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Pakistan issues Glacial Flood warning amid heavy monsoon rains
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan has issued a glacial flood warning for its northwestern regions as the country faces above-average monsoon rainfall, raising fears of disasters similar to the catastrophic 2022 floods, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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