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Wayanad Landslide: 165 People Died; Rescue and Relief Work Is Underway

Kerala is experiencing its most severe landslide disaster in history, with the death toll from the multiple landslides in Wayanad district now reaching 165. The disaster struck Churalmala and Mundakai, causing extensive damage to both life and property. Rescue operations are actively underway, involving the Armed Forces, NDRF teams, and state forces. Over 1,000 people…

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4.7-magnitude earthquake hits Tokyo, Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 jolted the Tokyo metropolitan area this morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the temblor struck at 01:47 a.m. local time, affecting Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba Prefecture. The epicenter was located in Tokyo’s 23 wards at a depth of 120 km, with coordinates at a latitude of…

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Jishnu Dev Varma Set to Assume Office as Telangana Governor

Hyderabad, Jul 31 2024 : Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura, will be officially sworn in as the Governor of Telangana on Wednesday evening. The oath-taking ceremony will be conducted by High Court Chief Justice Alok Aarade. Varma, who will become the fourth Governor of Telangana since the state’s formation, is…

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Delhi High Court has criticized the “freebie culture” following the tragic deaths at a coaching center and has summoned the…

The Delhi High Court has instructed authorities to clear all encroachments on the drains in the Rajinder Nagar area by Friday. This directive comes in the wake of a critical incident on July 27, when basement flooding in the area led to the deaths of three civil services aspirants. On Wednesday, the court voiced strong…

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Centre Opposes Pleas for Retrospective Refund of Mineral Royalty in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Jul 31 2024 : The Central Government has voiced strong opposition in the Supreme Court to pleas from mineral-rich states seeking a refund of royalty payments on minerals and mineral-bearing land dating back to 1989. The Centre argues that any order requiring retroactive payments would have extensive and unpredictable impacts. The opposition arises…

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Gulab Chand Kataria has taken the oath as the Governor of Punjab

Gulab Chand Kataria took the oath today as the new Governor of Punjab and Chandigarh Administrator at Punjab Raj Bhavan. The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Sheel Nagu, administered the oath. Kataria is the 30th Governor of Punjab, succeeding Banwarilal Purohit. The swearing-in ceremony was notable for the presence of several dignitaries,…

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Karnataka is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to the suspension of train connectivity between Bengaluru and Coastal Karnataka

In Karnataka, several districts are facing significant challenges due to heavy rainfall. The Shiradi Ghat in Sakleshpur taluk and Charmadi Ghat highways have been blocked by mudslides and falling stones, halting vehicle movement as efforts to clear the debris continue. Train connectivity between Bengaluru and Coastal Karnataka remains suspended, while Netravati River has risen, submerging…

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President has appointed Santosh Kumar Gangwar as the Governor of Jharkhand, and he has taken the oath of office

Former Union Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar took the oath as the new Governor of Jharkhand today. The ceremony took place at Rajbhavan in Ranchi, where the acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Sujit Narayan Prasad, administered the oath of office and secrecy. Chief Minister Hemant Soren, along with other senior dignitaries and officials, attended…

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Tata Group Abandons Plan to Acquire Stake in Vivo India Amidst Apple’s Objections

New Delhi, Jul 31 2024 : The Tata Group has scrapped its plan to acquire a 51% stake in Vivo’s Indian subsidiary due to objections from Apple, according to a report by The Times of India. Vivo, which reported a revenue of Rs 30,000 crore for FY23, had aimed to sell a majority stake in…

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the country’s first 21 km long undersea tunnel is currently under construction

The government has affirmed that the Bullet Train project is advancing swiftly. During Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw provided details about the project’s progress. He noted that a 21-kilometer-long tunnel is being constructed 30 meters beneath the sea, marking a significant milestone in Indian infrastructure development. Vaishnaw also reported…

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