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Air rescue operations continue in Uttarakhand's Dharali; 43 still missing
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Authorities continued air operations for the seventh consecutive day on Tuessay to rescue the stranded people in the areas of Dharali and Harsil in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, where flash floods hit on August 5, causing widespread destruction with loss of lives and properties.
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Amazon sellers linked to Pakistan's exploitative garment factories: A dist
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A report by Labour Behind the Label exposes widespread labour abuses in Pakistan's garment factories supplying Amazon sellers. Workers face forced overtime, wage theft, and poor conditions, while weak enforcement and Amazon's lax oversight allow exploitation to continue unchecked.
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"Convert or suffer": Pakistan's Christian and Hindu children trapped in fo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A Pakistan government report reveals widespread discrimination and abuse against minority children, especially Christians and Hindus. Issues include forced conversions, child marriages, and bonded labour. Despite urgent calls for reform, progress remains limited due to lack of political will
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Monsoon Havoc in Himachal: 219 death toll ,112 in rain-related incidents,
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The cumulative report for the period from June 20 to August 9 shows that the rains have caused extensive damage to public and private property, livestock, crops, and essential infrastructure across the state. Over 1,98,881 lakh rupees in total losses have been recorded.
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India's AI strategy aims to democratise technology and boost jobs: Ashwini
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy is designed to democratise access to technology and create widespread economic and employment opportunities.
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Rain-related death toll in Himachal reaches 202, Emergency Operation Centr
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The monsoon in Himachal Pradesh continues to impact daily life in different parts of the state, with death toll since June 20 reaching 202 of which 108 deaths have been caused by rain-related disasters such as landslides, flash floods, and cloudbursts, and 94 deaths from road accidents, acco
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Uttarakhand: 21 civilians evacuated from Nelong to Harsil; rescue op under
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The state has been witnessing heavy monsoon-triggered disruptions, especially in its higher-altitude regions, prompting large-scale evacuation and relief operations led by multiple agencies. Two cloudbursts on Tuesday, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area near Dharali, caused wid
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Uttarakhand: IAF carries out relief operations in disaster-hit areas of Ut
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Two cloudbursts on Tuesday, one in Dharali and another in the Sukhi Top area near Dharali, caused widespread destruction, with Dharali bearing the brunt.
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BASC Report exposes widespread enforced disappearances and killings in Bal
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
This report records 674 instances of enforced disappearances, with 466 individuals remaining unaccounted for and only 208 having been released, revealing a troubling unresolved rate of 69.1%.
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Pakistan suspends internet services across Balochistan due to security con
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The sudden shutdown has affected millions of people in the region, disrupting daily life, education, online business activities, and access to social media. The decision has caused widespread frustration, especially among students and workers who rely on the internet for studies and income.
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Monsoon rain to continue in Himachal till August 12
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at the IMD Centre in Shimla, said that rainfall activity has been widespread across the state over the last 24 hours.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most widespread coral bleaching on
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Great Barrier Reef has suffered its most widespread coral bleaching on record in 2024 due to climate change-driven heat stress, with coral cover dropping sharply, especially in the south, Al Jazeera reported. Experts warn urgent emissions cuts are needed to protect the reef's future.
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