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Bihar polls: Munger constituency to witness four-way electoral battle as B
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Munger constituency is known for its unpredictability, with no single party having dominated the seat in the past. The election outcome will depend on various factors, including caste dynamics, local issues, and the candidates' ability to connect with voters.
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Depression from Cyclone Montha weakens over Vidarbha, triggers heavy rains
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, IMD stated, "The Depression [Remnant of Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Montha'] over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining Vidarbha moved north-northwestwards and weakened into a Well Marked Low Pressure Area over east Vidarbha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh at 0530 hrs IST of today,
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J-K Assembly Walkout: "People pinned their hopes on the Abdullah govt", sa
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Jammu and Kashmir suffered huge losses in the month of August. Due to floods, poor people's houses were destroyed, crops were destroyed, horticultural land was destroyed, structures were destroyed, livestock was destroyed, and people pinned their hopes on the Jammu and Kashmir government
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Cyclone Montha: Telangana Govt provides relief as heavy rains flood coloni
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Cyclone 'Montha' and heavy rainfall have caused heavy flooding in Telangana, particularly affecting colonies and roads. Despite efforts to evacuate, many residents remain stranded and refuse to leave their homes," Konda Surekha told ANI.
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Nepal on alert as rain continues to batter the Himalayan nation under infl
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, river flows in the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces are expected to increase significantly on Thursday. The cyclone's impact is likely to persist until Saturday, and residents living near riverbanks have been urged to remain vigi
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Hurricane Melissa: 25 dead in Haiti after river burst banks
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 25 people were killed in southern Haiti after a river burst its banks due to heavy rainfall triggered by Hurricane Melissa, CNN reported, citing local authorities.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami approves projects over Rs 2838.45 lakh for developme
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved projects worth over Rs 2838.45 lakh for development and safety initiatives across districts, giving a new momentum to the state's development works, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
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Amit Shah approves advance release of Rs 20 crore as second instalment of
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the MHA release, during the financial year 2025-26, the Central Government has already released Rs. 15,554 crore to 27 States under SDRF and Rs. 2,267.44 crore to 15 States under NDRF. In addition, Rs. 4,571.30 crore have been released from the State Disaster Mitigation Fund
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Flood warning issued for Tamil Nadu villages along Palar river after dam r
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With continued rainfall in the region, there is a possibility of a further increase in the river's inflow.
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Lawmakers decry Pakistan's "elite-first" flood relief
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster mana
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Jamaica braces for its strongest recorded hurricane's impact
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is barrelling toward Jamaica with sustained winds reaching 175 miles per hour. Meteorologists have warned that this could be the strongest hurricane in the island's recorded history
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Devotees in southern plains of Nepal pray for end of disasters as they obs
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Arsiya Devi began preparations for Chhath Puja at her mud-thatched home in the southern plains of Nepal, arranging all the essentials to offer to the setting Sun and Chhath Maiya. Apart from praying for her family's well-being and prosperity, this year her prayers are focused on seeking r
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