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IMD issues heavy rainfall alert as Gujarat battles widespread flooding

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several districts in Gujarat, where massive flooding has resulted in numerous deaths and displaced thousands of people. The IMD has forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 km/h, in isolated areas of Kachchh, Morbi, Jamnagar, Devbhoomi Dwarka, and […]

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Indian economy has transformed from ‘Fragile Five’ to ‘Fabulous Five’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the Indian economy has progressed from the ‘Fragile Five’ in 2014 to the ‘Fabulous Five’ in 2024. Speaking at the ‘Manorama News Conclave 2024’ in Thiruvananthapuram, Singh emphasized that India is now recognized globally as one of the fastest-growing large economies. “India’s economy has undergone unprecedented changes. […]

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PM Modi lays foundation stone of Vadhvan Port Maharashtra-India’s largest deep water port

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Vadhvan Port on Friday. Located in Palghar, Maharashtra, Vadhvan Port is set to become the country’s largest deep-water port, with an estimated investment of ₹76,220 crore. Vadhvan Port is poised to enhance India’s trade capabilities due to its strategic location and substantial capacity. It will improve […]

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Bangladesh becomes signatory to UN treaty on protection against enforced disappearances

Bangladesh signed the UN instrument title the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances on Thursday. The Chief Advisor of interim government of Bangladesh, Prof. Muhammad Yunus signed the convention on Thursday at the weekly meeting of the council of advisers, said the statement issued by his office. Prof. Yunus declared […]

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National Sports Day: Mansukh Mandaviya honors hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with floral tribute

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday paid floral tributes to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. His birth anniversary, observed on August 29, is celebrated each year as National Sports Day. Known as ‘The Wizard’ of hockey, Major Dhyan Chand represented the Indian national team from 1925 to 1949, scoring over 1,500 goals in 185 […]

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Paris Paralympics: Sumit, Bhagyashri lead India to vibrant welcome in opening ceremony

The Paris Paralympic Games were officially inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony at the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysees and then on the Place de la Concorde, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter in Paralympic sports history. In a moment of pride for India, para-athletes Sumit Antil and Bhagyashri Jadhav led the Indian contingent, which […]