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Monsoon woes: 19,000 evacuated as Pakistan's Punjab on high alert for floo
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Punjab government on Saturday evacuated thousands of people along the Sutlej River. Rescue 1122 spokesperson Farooq Ahmad said that over 19,000 people were evacuated from multiple flood-affected areas of the province.
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Maharashtra: Trump effigy paraded at Marbat festival as protest for US tar
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Thousands of people thronged the streets of Maharashtra's Nagpur to celebrate the Marbat festival with religious fervour and zeal on Sunday.
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Pakistan: Heavy rains cause floods in Indus resulting in displacement, cro
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Due to heavy rains, thousands of villagers living in the low-lying areas of Pakistan's Punjab were forced to leave their homes as levels of water rose in the Indus river, washing away all of the protective guide bunds and dykes constructed to support the Layyah-Taunsa Bridge, Dawn reported.
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Pakistan PM orders probe into PKR 50 billion gas bill scandal
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a probe into the staggering PKR 50 billion gas billing debacle that has blindsided thousands of industrial and CNG consumers with retroactive charges dating back nearly a decade.
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Why is Paid Counselling Necessary in NEET PG Counselling?: Gaurav Tyagi, M
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 19: Securing the correct seat in the right college and branch is the first step towards becoming a doctor; passing the NEET PG is not the end of the path. Thousands of applicants experience tremendous strain each year during NEET PG counseling, frequently becoming p
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Thousands throng Pune's Lal Mahal Chowk for unique DJ-free Dahi Handi
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The historic Lal Mahal Chowk in Pune turned into a sea of devotees and Govinda's on Saturday as thousands gathered for a unique, first-of-its-kind DJ-free Dahi Handi.
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Pakistan: Deadly floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa claim over 200 lives, cause
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have killed over 200 people, destroyed homes, schools, roads, and power infrastructure, and stranded thousands. Rescue operations using helicopters and ground teams are ongoing, while local authorities declare emergencies and one-day mourning to honou
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Nepal: Thousands throng Krishna Temple as Janmashtami celebrated with gaie
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Thousands of devotees thronged the 17th-century Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square, Nepal, to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. Devotees performed rituals, sang devotional songs, and observed fasts. The festival honours Lord Krishna's birth, teachings of Karma, and his role as a protector an
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CJI BR Gavai pays tribute to unsung heroes of India's freedom struggle on
Updated : 7 months ago IST
He took the audience on a journey through the lesser-known but significant milestones of India's freedom movement. Beginning with the Santhal rebellion of 1855 in present-day Jharkhand, the Chief Justice highlighted how tribal leaders Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led tens of thousands in a fight ag
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"Thousands of people made sacrifices and gave their lives," said Lok Sabha
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, delivering his 12th consecutive address on Independence Day, underscored 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) being a foundational plan for 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), with the idea permeating across different sectors, including in defence, space, cl
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Serbia sees third night of mass protests as Vucic faces calls for early el
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Thousands protested across Serbia for a third night, demanding early elections and clashing with police. Demonstrators attacked ruling party offices in Novi Sad, while President Vucic vowed a crackdown and blamed foreign influence. The EU voiced concern over violence and press freedom.
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Westlife Foodworld Celebrates 30 Years of Local Partnership and Progress t
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: As India marks its 79th Independence Day, Westlife Foodworld, operator of McDonald's India (West & South), proudly celebrates three decades of deep-rooted service to the nation. Over the years, it has sourced locally, empowered Indian farmers, bui
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