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Kashmir rain update: Flood alert sounded in Sopore, moderate rain for next 12 hrs

J&K administration asked beat officers to remain vigilant and have an advance inspection of their jurisdiction especially vulnerable spots.

Aug 27, 2020

Security personnel watch the trial run of a train running on the yet to be inaugurated Green Line of the Namma Metro Rail at Majestic Station

Bengaluru: BMRCL conducts first trial run of Phase II namma metro stretch; CM says normalcy will return soon

The Bengaluru metro hasn't yet opened amid the Karnataka government's unlock mission. As the BMRCL waits for the centre to give them the go-ahead, the first trial run of the Phase II 72.1 km stretch at Yelachenahalli took place today.

Aug 27, 2020

Fact-Check: Viral images paint false picture of flood-like situation in Kashmir

The visuals of flash floods in Jammu has instilled panic amongst the residents of Kashmir. However, the J&K government has assured that the chances of a calamity in the valley are very low.

Aug 26, 2020

Flood fear grips Kashmir valley; J&K Govt says no need to panic

With Jammu reeling under flash floods, J&K admin said the people of Kashmir need not fear as there are low chances for flood-like situation due to 30-40% rainfall shortage this year.

Aug 26, 2020

India-China faceoff: CDS Gen Bipin Rawat says military options on table if talks fail

"The military option to deal with the transgressions by the Chinese is still on but will be considered only if the talks at the diplomatic and military level fail," said General Bipin Rawat.

Aug 24, 2020

Kim Jong-un could already be dead, assures North Korea expert journalist

In Kim Jong-un's absence, his sister Kim Yo-Jong will be throned to power as the supreme leader of North Korea

Aug 24, 2020

In a first, National Council for Transgender Persons formed | Details

In a notification on Friday, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has now constituted a National Council for Transgender Persons, in a historic first for India.

Aug 22, 2020

Terrorists who released Baramulla attack footage neutralised in 72 hours

The footage reveals the movements of the three terrorists carrying out the shootout where the three emerge from behind the trees and fire at the security forces. Unlike any other raw footage, the five-minute clip featured background music along with special effects introducing the three terrorists.

Aug 21, 2020

California fires can be seen from space; air quality hazardous, more land than LA burned

The deadly fire in the San Franciso area in California has burnt more than 500,000 acres of land and the air quality has reached the levael of "hazardous." The state has been hit by over 11,000 lighting strikes in 3 days.

Aug 21, 2020

RBI releases 'National Strategy for Financial Education for 2020-2025': What it includes

The NSFE 2020-25 includes inculcating financial literacy concepts among various sections of the population through financial education to make them an important life skill.

Aug 20, 2020

California wildfire tracker: County-wise evacuation orders and routes

Here are necessary details about evacuation from California states in wake of wildfires.

Aug 20, 2020

Fire continues to rage at Baghjan oil well in Assam as capping operation failed

Its been almost three months since the fire broke out in the OIL India's Tinsukia well but still the mainstream media has decided to give it a miss

Aug 19, 2020

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita poses for a picture during the G5 Sahel summit in Nouakchott, Mauritania June 30, 2020. Ludovic Marin /Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Mali's President announces resignation to avoid 'bloodshed' after rebel troops launch coup

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned on Tuesday and dissolved parliament hours after mutinying soldiers detained him at gunpoint, plunging a country already facing a jihadist insurgency and mass protests deeper into crisis.

Aug 19, 2020

12% increase in cancer cases in India by 2025, says ICMR

According to reports released by ICMR and the NCDIR, in 2020 cancer cases in the country will be at 13.9 lakhs and likely to increase to 15.7 lakhs by 2025, based on current trends.

Aug 18, 2020

More infectious coronavirus mutation may be 'a good thing', says disease expert

An increasingly common mutation of the novel coronavirus found in Europe, North America and parts of Asia may be more infectious but appears less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases doctor.