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India Ready to Take Lead on Environment Issues: Modi

PM Narendra Modi said that India will have to think of other ways to protect environment in the absence of sufficient nuclear fuel to generate clean energy.

Apr 6, 2015

California governor orders 25% reduction in water usage statewide

California Governor Jerry Brown, acting in the face of a devastating, multi-year drought, ordered the first statewide mandatory water restrictions on 1 April directing cities and communities to reduce usage by 25 percent.

Apr 2, 2015

UP: Lightning Strike Kills Two; Farmers Suffer Crop Damage Again

Two more farmers reportedly died of shock earlier on Sunday, after their crops were damaged.

Mar 30, 2015

J&K Flood Live: Jhelum Flows Below Danger Level, but Situation to Worsen in Next 3 Days

17 people were killed on Monday after the heavy rainfall for the last three days caused landslides in several parts of the state.

Mar 30, 2015

Farmers Brace for Another Disaster as Hailstorm, Heavy Rainfall to Hit North India Soon

Thunderstorm is also expected in eastern regions as storms are building up in Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal as well.

Mar 27, 2015

Ben Affleck lends star power to Congo cause on Capitol Hill

Ben Affleck garnered support for continued foreign assistance in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mar 26, 2015

Mann Ki Baat: Modi Says Land Acquisition Bill Amendments in Favour of Farmers

The Prime Minister also told the farmers that the opposition is spreading lies about the amendments proposed in the bill.

Mar 22, 2015

2 Farmers Commit Suicide, 1 Dies of Shock as Rain, Hailstorm Destroy Crops in Rajasthan

11 farmers have died ever since the bad weather struck the crops and caused massive destruction.

Mar 22, 2015

Congress President Sonia Gandhi Visits Haryana Farmers

Sonia Gandhi visited Haryana after growing concern about farmer issues following the recent Land Bill that had been termed as anti-farmer.

Mar 21, 2015

California announces $1bn drought package

California Governor Jerry Brown and top lawmakers on 19 March announced a $1bn (£680m) emergency package to deal with the states devastating multi-year drought.

Mar 20, 2015

Opposition Leaders March against Land Bill

The Opposition will meet President Pranab Mukherjee over the land acquisition bill

Mar 17, 2015

Hail Storm Across India in Pictures

Hailstorm across India turned out to be destructive for farmers but the residents really enjoyed the view.

Mar 17, 2015

Land Bill: Police Lathicharge Congress Workers Protesting outside Parliament

Congress is protesting against the removal of clause seeking approval of farmers or land owners.

Mar 16, 2015

A video showing a father beating up a man,who tried to rape his daughter, has gone viral.

Chilling Revenge Video: Brazilian Father Films Killing of Man Who Abused 11-Year-Old Daughter

The father of the girl posted the video online as a 'warning that those who do wrong, have to pay for it.'

Mar 9, 2015

Andhra Pradesh: Polavaram Project will be Completed by 2018

The governor said the project would be the life-line of Andhra Pradesh and has been declared by the Centre as a national project.

Mar 7, 2015

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