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Sikkim landslides: 10 dead, several feared trapped inside Teesta hydel project tunnel
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Where is the monsoon and when is it coming to Delhi? IMD shares latest status | Check forecast

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Where is the monsoon and when is it coming to Delhi? IMD shares latest status | Check forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said the southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi, Chandigarh and adjoining parts of north…

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Heavy rains likely to lash 15 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai and Coimbatore, from June 28

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Heavy rains likely to lash 15 Tamil Nadu districts, including Chennai and Coimbatore, from June 28

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across 15 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai and Coimbatore, f…

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Single Exit, Height Loophole, Pending Demolition Order: Lucknow Fire Exposes Long List of Building Violations

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Single Exit, Height Loophole, Pending Demolition Order: Lucknow Fire Exposes Long List of Building Violations

The building at the center of the recent Lucknow fire tragedy reportedly had multiple safety and regulatory violations, including a single e…

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Delhi’s Hauz Rani, Lucknow’s Aliganj: Understanding the Science Behind Electrical Fires During Summer

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Delhi’s Hauz Rani, Lucknow’s Aliganj: Understanding the Science Behind Electrical Fires During Summer

Recent electrical fire incidents in Delhi’s Hauz Rani and Lucknow’s Aliganj have once again highlighted the risks posed by extreme summer te…

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Monsoon Finally Reaches Mumbai After Long Delay; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Over Next 48 Hours

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Monsoon Finally Reaches Mumbai After Long Delay; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Over Next 48 Hours

After an unusually delayed arrival, the southwest monsoon has finally reached Mumbai, bringing widespread showers and relief from weeks of h…

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Uttarakhand to Soon Roll Out Bungee Jumping Regulations to Boost Adventure Tourism Safety
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Uttarakhand to Soon Roll Out Bungee Jumping Regulations to Boost Adventure Tourism Safety

The Uttarakhand government is preparing to introduce a regulatory framework for bungee jumping operations across the state, aiming to streng…

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Pentagon Drops ‘Indo’ From US Pacific Command Name: What It Could Mean for India
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Pentagon Drops ‘Indo’ From US Pacific Command Name: What It Could Mean for India

The Pentagon's reported decision to remove “Indo” from the name of its Indo-Pacific command structure has sparked debate among strategic exp…

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Uneven Rainfall, Long Dry Spells: What Satellite Data Reveals About India’s Monsoon and El Niño Risk
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Uneven Rainfall, Long Dry Spells: What Satellite Data Reveals About India’s Monsoon and El Niño Risk

Despite a seemingly active southwest monsoon, satellite observations indicate uneven rainfall distribution across India, with several region…

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Doctor's Prescription Now Mandatory for Buying Cough Syrups

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Doctor's Prescription Now Mandatory for Buying Cough Syrups

The government has decided to end over-the-counter sales of several cough syrups, making a doctor's prescription mandatory for purchase. The…

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India’s Fertiliser Subsidy Model Is Broken; Direct Income Support Is the Way Forward, Says Ashok Gulati
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India’s Fertiliser Subsidy Model Is Broken; Direct Income Support Is the Way Forward, Says Ashok Gulati

Agricultural economist Ashok Gulati has argued that India's current fertiliser subsidy system is no longer sustainable and requires major re…

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Bengaluru Founder’s 35-Minute Ride for 4 Km Sparks Traffic Debate
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Bengaluru Founder’s 35-Minute Ride for 4 Km Sparks Traffic Debate

A Bengaluru startup founder's social media post claiming it took him 35 minutes to travel just 4 kilometres has reignited discussions about…

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First Flight Lands at Jewar Airport as Operations Begin

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First Flight Lands at Jewar Airport as Operations Begin

The first commercial flight successfully landed at Noida International Airport in Jewar on Friday, marking the formal start of passenger ope…

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