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Uttarakhand CM Dhami conducts aerial survey of Rudraprayag, holds review m
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted an aerial survey of the disaster-affected Basukedar region in Rudraprayag district, covering the villages of Taljaman, Doongar, Badeth, Jola, Kamad, Uchhola, Chhainagad, Patuya, and others on Saturday, said a press statement from the C
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Himachal Monsoon toll reaches 430; 245 rain-related, 185 road accident dea
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the aftermath of one of its deadliest monsoon seasons, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) on Saturday confirming a cumulative death toll of 430 since June 20.
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PoGB leader accuses Pakistan of suppression, warns of trade blockade amid
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A political leader from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has strongly criticised Pakistan's national media, accusing major outlets of insulting the region's 2.2 million residents and undermining their voices. In a statement, he insisted that PoGB's fate should be determined solely b
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US' H-1B fee move can have ripple effects on American innovation system, w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian IT industry body Nasscom has expressed concerns following the White House's September 19 announcement of a new USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, calling the move potentially disruptive to global business continuity and the innovation ecosystem in the United States.<
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Remaining "silent" not helping the country, decision hurting brightest min
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gogoi further stated that the "draconian measure" was hurting not just the US, but also the biggest and brightest minds that powered the American innovation.
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Assam declares three-day state mourning in honour of Zubeen Garg, CM to re
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Assam government has announced a three-day state mourning in the wake of the death of singer Zubeen Garg.
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"Learning from disasters, Himachal govt to frame strict building norms for
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taking lessons from the widespread destruction caused by heavy rains and landslides in the past three years, the Himachal Pradesh government is set to extend strict building construction norms to rural areas as well.
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UP CM Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti-5.0', highlights women's empowerment i
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched 'Mission Shakti-5.0' in Lucknow, emphasising the state's transformative strides in women's safety, education, and nutrition since 2017.
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"70% of H-1B visa holders are Indians," says Visa consultant Bikram Chabha
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bikram Chabhal, president of AVIC, said Trump's decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 will heavily impact Indians, who form 70% of holders. He warned companies may struggle to pay, but added India could benefit if skilled workers return home.
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Cyberattack on service provider disrupts flights at European airports incl
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Brussels Airport confirmed that the attack late Friday night had forced automated systems offline, leaving only manual check-in and boarding possible. "There was a cyberattack on Friday night, 19 September, against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting sever
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Himachal Monsoon death toll rises to 427; 243 rain-related deaths, 184 in
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh continues unabated, with the death toll climbing to 427 between June 20 and September 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
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"Gujarat handles 49 per cent of total national cargo": CM Bhupendra Patel
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the maritime sector and said that the State handles 49 per cent of the total national cargo.
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