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"Dussehra rally not a show of strength, Shiv Sena stands with farmers and
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the party leader said that the Dusshera festival marked the commitment of Shiv Sainiks for the people of Marathwada and Vidarbha, regions severely impacted by unseasonal rains and flooding.
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'Fight for rights, justice now seen as act of treason': Uddhav Thackeray d
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While addressing a gathering at the iconic Dasara Melava in Dadar West's Shivaji Park, Thackeray defended Wangchuk as a patriot, citing his contributions to the country, where he helped the Indian Army jawans stationed at Ladakh with the development of solar-heated tents.
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PPP asks Maryam Nawaz to "rethink her tone" as row with PML-N widens over
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tensions between PML-N and PPP escalated after PPP leaders asked Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to "rethink her tone" over water rights and flood relief. PPP boycotted parliament, while Qamar Zaman Kaira and others criticised Maryam's remarks. Punjab minister Azma Bokhari defended her, accusing PPP
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Death toll from floods climbs to 1006 in Pakistan
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the NDMA, the 1006 people include 275 children, 163 women, and 568 men nationwide. Rescue and restoration efforts are being conducted across the country to reach flood-affected areas and assess the scale of devastation.
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Solan's Arhati Association donates over Rs 16 lakh for Himachal CM Disaste
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Arhati Association of Solan in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday donated over Rs 16 lakh to the Disaster Relief Fund to assist people affected by calamities.
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Pakistan govt admits floods to worsen inflation, disrupt food supply chain
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's Finance Ministry warned that ongoing floods may temporarily push inflation to 3.5-4.5% in September by disrupting food supply chains, Dawn reported. Despite this, large-scale manufacturing, remittances and exports showed resilience, helping the economy maintain stability with an e
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Heavy rainfall warning issued in Nepal as monsoon intensifies
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to meteorologists, the intensified rainfall is being caused by a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to move into Odisha, India, and gradually shift toward central India.
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"Trying to fill its coffers instead of bringing relief to people": JP Nadd
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday said that while the GST Bachat Utsav brought relief, the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh is increasing cement prices instead of lowering them, thereby burdening people and trying to fill its coffers amid natural disas
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117 villages in distress; Crop losses in 10 lakh hectares: Karnataka CM on
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister further said that 117 villages across the four districts are in "distress", and 80 care centres have been opened. Siddaramaiah noted that the water released from Maharashtra, combined with excessive rainfall in all four districts, has increased the level of disaster and di
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Punjab delegation calls on 16th Finance Commission Chairman, seeks special
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted the immense strain placed on Punjab's finances due to its unique status as a frontline border state, recent natural calamities, and the structural disadvantages arising from the shift to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
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"Crop damage to nearly 60 lakh hectares of land": Eknath Shinde assures he
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shinde stated that the Mahayuti government has begun providing financial assistance of Rs 10,000 in cash, along with rice and wheat, to those in need of essential items in the flood-affected regions.
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Punjab CM Mann announces relief package for farmers, residents affected by
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday assured that before Diwali, the government will start distributing cheques to affected individuals, including farmers and residents, for crop damage, cattle loss, and house damage. This initiative aims to provide timely relief to those impacte
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