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'Time has come to uproot corrupt HP govt', says Jai Ram Thakur at BJP feli
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Addressing a large gathering at a felicitation ceremony organised in Shimla to honour BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda after the party's "historic victory in Bihar," Thakur said the win had sent "a very big message across the entire country."
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J&K LG lays foundation for 350 modern homes for families affected by Pak s
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally inaugurated the foundation for the construction of new housing units for families impacted by recent natural disasters and unprovoked shelling from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in the Jammu District on Monday.
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Quad underscores Indo-Pacific disaster preparedness at 4th annual HADR str
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to a stable, secure and resilient Indo-Pacific, the Quad convened the 4th Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Strategic Meeting and Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday.
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"Long live the friendship between our countries," says French President Ma
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude and reaffirmed the strength of India-France relations.
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PM Modi extends gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for "
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) expressed gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the "warm welcome" extended to him at the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg.
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PM Modi calls for stronger global cooperation on disaster preparedness at
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pointing to the rising frequency and impact of natural disasters worldwide, he described them as a major challenge for humanity. He noted that India had established the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during its 2023 G20 presidency to strengthen global collaboration in this area and
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Uttarakhand cabinet approves increasing financial assistance for people af
Updated : 4 months ago IST
In a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Council of Ministers decided to increase the compensation for the families of individuals who lost their lives in the disaster from ₹4 lakh to ₹5 lakh.
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Atmanirbhar Himachal' not just a slogan, it is government's committment: H
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced a significant hike in financial assistance for families affected by natural disasters, raising the aid for partial loss from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1 lakh. The announcement was made during a public gathering at Paddal G
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"We wanted Uttarakhand to get comprehensive economic package": Harish Rawa
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for various development projects worth over Rs 8,140 crore in the state on the occasion of Uttarakhand's 25th statehood anniversary.
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India sends 20 tonnes of relief material for Jamaica and Cuba after Hurric
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The EAM said that the relief material includes Aarogya Maitri BHISHM Cube, rehabilitation support items, food & daily utilities, medicines, medical equipment, power generators, shelter support and hygiene kits.
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Weak Dhanteras sales despite GST relief; Himachal traders cite disaster im
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Traders attributed the slowdown in festive business to multiple factors, including the aftermath of the state's recent natural disasters, inflationary pressures, and the growing preference for online shopping. Local restrictions on vehicular movement in key market areas also added to the
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UAE allocates USD 10 million to strengthen community resilience to natural
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced the allocation of USD 10 million to enhance the resilience of communities across Asia and the Pacific to deal with natural disasters.
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