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Fisheries, Livestock to drive higher 4% agriculture growth in FY26, says N
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India's farm sector growth is expected to strengthen in the financial year ending March 2026, rising to around 4 per cent from 3.5 per cent last year, driven by a sharp expansion in fisheries and livestock, Ramesh Chand, Member of the NITI Aayog said on Monday.
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Death toll rises to 627, several hundred missing after Cyclone Ditwah's fu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As Sri Lanka reels under the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the death toll has soared to 627, with several hundred people still missing, Daily Mirror reported on Sunday citing the the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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Safeguard Your Vehicle This Monsoon: Essential Motor Insurance Add-Ons fro
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 5: Monsoons in India bring their fair share of challenges for car owners, with heavy rains, unpredictable weather and sudden floods affecting nearly every region. In fact, over 90% of Indian cities face waterlogging and flooding problems during the monsoon season,
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India-Nepal joint military Exercise SURYAKIRAN strengthens combined HADR p
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The ongoing India-Nepal Joint Exercise SURYAKIRAN marked a significant milestone over the past two days with a dedicated Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) capsule conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). As per the release, the module showcased precision
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Maharashtra govt seeks NDRF funds for flood-affected areas
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Minister of Revenue's Office, the unprecedented rainfall and flooding severely affected Marathwada, Konkan, Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra, inflicting heavy losses on lives, homes, farmland, livestock and public infrastructure.
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TVK's Vijay urges caution, blames drainage failures for rain havoc in Tami
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Vijay said the disruption to normal life was the result of inadequate implementation of stormwater and drainage infrastructure.
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UAE dispatches search-and-rescue teams, over 20 tonnes of relief aid to su
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
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IAF C-17 carrying 70 medical personnel arrives in Colombo to support Sri L
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India sent medical teams, helicopters and relief supplies to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. A C-17 aircraft delivered a field hospital, while IAF helicopters evacuated people and supplied aid. Officials said over 1.4 million people are affected, and India's High Commissioner reviewed ong
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India expeditiously clears Pak flight to send aid to Sri Lanka; rejects 'b
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, o
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: Last batch of Indian passengers arrive back home
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The last batch of stranded passengers at the Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo have arrived back home, as shared by the High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka.
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Indonesia flood, landslide death toll climbs to 442, 402 still missing
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The death toll from the devastating floods and landslides sweeping across Indonesia has climbed to 442, the country's disaster agency said on Sunday, as desperate people hunt for food and water.
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Cyclone Ditwah leaves Sri Lanka devastated: 193 dead, 228 missing in wides
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Devastating floods have torn through parts of Colombo as Sri Lanka struggles with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll rising to 193 and another 228 people still missing, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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