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Wayanad disaster: 31 unidentified bodies, 158 body parts to be interred after prayer

Wayanad disaster: 31 unidentified bodies, 158 body parts to be interred in mass burial

On the seventh day of Kerala's worst-ever natural disaster, a huge mass burial will take place on Monday afternoon, said the state's Revenue Minister K. Rajan in the aftermath of the landslide at Wayanad that took place in four villages in the wee hours last Tuesday.

Aug 5, 2024

Army opens fire after suspicious movement along LoC in J&K

Army opens fire, suspicious movement of infiltrators seen along LoC in J&K

The Army on Monday opened fire after noticing suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor and Sunderbani sectors of Jammu & Kashmir.

Aug 5, 2024

Wayanad disaster: Search operations continue, 206 missing

Wayanad disaster: Death toll touches 387 on Day 7; still 180 missing

There are around 100 relief camps in which close to 9,500 people have been relocated. As many as 81 people are admitted to various hospitals in the district.

Aug 5, 2024

US to boost military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

US to increase military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

The US Defense Department will move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region, the Pentagon said, as President Joe Biden made good on his promise to beef up the American military presence to help defend Israel from possible attacks by Iran and its proxies and also safeguard US troops.

Aug 3, 2024

Wayanad landslide toll touches 344 with 206 still missing; Congress to build 100 houses, announces Rahul Gandhi

Former MP of Wayanad and current LoP Rahul Gandhi has announced that the Congress will construct over 100 houses.

Aug 3, 2024

Over 95 per cent villages now have access to Internet

Over 95% villages now have access to Internet: Centre

Under the 'Digital India' Initiative, more than 95 per cent of villages now have access to the Internet with 3G/4G mobile connectivity.

Aug 2, 2024

Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung told to vacate house for demolition

Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung asked to vacate house

National pistol shooting coach Samaresh Jung, who guided Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh to bronze medals at the Paris Olympics, returned home to the disheartening news that his house and locality are scheduled for demolition in two days.

Aug 2, 2024

Joe Biden expresses 'deepest condolences' over Wayanad landslides

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

The telecom infrastructure has been augmented and restored to provide continuous coverage in landslide-hit Wayanad in Kerala, to maintain essential communication for rescue teams, government officials and the public, said the government.

Aug 2, 2024

NEET showdown in Parliament: Akhilesh, Rahul question exam system; Education Minister responds

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

Declining to order a re-test, the Supreme Court on Friday reiterated that there was no systemic breach of the NEET-UG 2024 exam except in Patna and Jharkhand's Hazaribagh.

Aug 2, 2024

Govt to introduce bill to amend Disaster Management Act in LS today

Parliament Session: Discussion focusing on Budget, Disaster Management (Amendment) Act next

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce a bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha will discuss and vote on the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Railways, Education, and Health and Family Welfare for 2024-25.

Aug 1, 2024

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair becomes first woman DG Medical Services (Army)

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair has assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army), marking her as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence on August 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Army's history.

Aug 1, 2024

Cybercrime Spree: Fraudsters swindle Rs 1,447 Crore from innocent citizens in 2023-24

The number of digital fraud cases in the country has been steadily rising, as fraudsters continue to adopt various methods to deceive people

Aug 1, 2024

Landslides in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44; Rahul Gandhi condoles deaths

The police have set up a 24-hour control room and the phone numbers are -- 9497900402, 0471 2721566.

Jul 30, 2024

Over 1.4 lakh recognised startups in India created more than 15.5 lakh jobs: Centre

The Centre on Monday said that recognised startups have reported to have generated more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs to date, as it detailed various initiatives taken by ministries and departments to help create even more jobs and nurture young entrepreneurs in years to come.

Jul 29, 2024

Kurukshetra's 'Chakravyuha' has come back to India: LoP Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi tears apart Budget, accuses BJP of creating "Chakravyuha"

Rahul Gandhi asserted that the Union Budget for FY24-25 has bolstered this framework rather than offering relief to the middle class, which backed the BJP government throughout the last ten years.

Jul 29, 2024

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Search Results for: Defence Ministry

Wayanad disaster: 31 unidentified bodies, 158 body parts to be interred in mass burial

Army opens fire, suspicious movement of infiltrators seen along LoC in J&K

Wayanad disaster: Death toll touches 387 on Day 7; still 180 missing

US to increase military presence in Middle East amid rising tensions

Wayanad landslide toll touches 344 with 206 still missing; Congress to build 100 houses, announces Rahul Gandhi

Over 95% villages now have access to Internet: Centre

Back from Olympics, pistol coach Samaresh Jung asked to vacate house

Telcos restore connectivity in Wayanad, offer free data in landslide-hit areas

No Re-test of NEET-UG 2024, rules SC saying no systemic breach of exam except at Hazaribagh and Patna

Parliament Session: Discussion focusing on Budget, Disaster Management (Amendment) Act next

First Woman Officer Appointed as DG Medical Services in Indian Army

Cybercrime Spree: Fraudsters swindle Rs 1,447 Crore from innocent citizens in 2023-24

Landslides in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44; Rahul Gandhi condoles deaths

Over 1.4 lakh recognised startups in India created more than 15.5 lakh jobs: Centre

Rahul Gandhi tears apart Budget, accuses BJP of creating "Chakravyuha"

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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