Ghaggar originates in Himachal Pradesh and runs a course of 165 km through Punjab
Ghaggar originates in Himachal Pradesh and runs a course of 165 km through Punjab
The affected areas include Bareth Dungar Tok in Buskedar tehsil (Rudraprayag) and the Deval region of Chamoli district
#PrayForPunjab: Social media is flooded with posts highlighting the crisis, as residents, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and others across the globe come forward with donations and support
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Hundreds of tourists rescued amid devastating floods
Rao Inderjit Singh has no sons, he has two daughters, Aarti Singh Rao and Bharti Singh Rao
Congress accuse BJP of hooliganism
The office of Bihar Chief Electoral Officer comes out with a clarification
Raj Saxena first married a woman in 2021, but she tragically passed away due to illness the following year
The incident led to a severe backlash, with Harbhajan being suspended for remainder of the season and slapped with an 11-match ban
Modi highlights next-generation infrastructure, pitches for deeper collaboration in green energy
The region—stretching between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda—has gained infamy for the unexplained disappearances of ships, planes, and their crews dating back to the 1800s
Patel had taken over as 24th Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on September 4, 2016
A landslide triggered by the cloudburst struck the route to the shrine at Adhkuwari killing 34 pilgrims and injuring 18 others
The Centre had on Wednesday notified the appointment of Bombay HC Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna HC Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as judges of the top court
Pong, Bhakra, Ranjit Sagar dams see decline in water levels on Friday
The crucial Kiratpur-Manali highway, which serves as a lifeline for tourists and locals alike, has suffered extensive damage due to multiple landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rains
From Japan, Modi will travel to China on a two-day visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit
The US plans to limit student visas to a maximum of four years. This change, aimed at curbing indefinite stays, could affect nearly 400,000 Indian students. The new rule would also restrict visas for foreign media representatives.
Survey flags workplace safety gaps, reporting fears over low trust in authorities
India seeks to resume trade agreement negotiations with the US, contingent on resolving 50% tariffs on Indian goods. These tariffs, imposed by the US, are impacting Indian exports and GDP. Discussions are ongoing despite the challenges, with the aim of boosting bilateral trade.
Dinesh K. Patnaik, currently Ambassador to Spain, is appointed as India's High Commissioner to Canada. This appointment comes after strained relations due to allegations of Indian involvement in a separatist's killing. Patnaik's experience with diaspora issues and politically complex assignments makes him a strategic choice for the role.
Punjab is conducting rescue and relief operations after heavy floods. Government, army, NGOs, and civilians are working together. Hundreds of villages were impacted, with crop and infrastructure damage. Thousands have been evacuated. An investigation into headworks damage is underway.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized unity and denied tensions with the BJP, clarifying his 75-year retirement comment. He advocated for maintaining a birth rate above three, suggested resolving temple disputes, and reiterated the concept of 'Akhand Bharat' and Indian unity.
Move to ensure steady supply, stabilise domestic prices
Bihar is on high alert due to intelligence reports of three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists from Pakistan entering the state from Nepal. Police have issued a statewide alert with suspect details, increasing security at sensitive locations like religious sites, airports, and railway stations.
Haryana launched the Deen Dayal Laado Laxmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,100 monthly to eligible women aged 23+ residing in Haryana for 15 years. Initially, families with under Rs 1 lakh annual income qualify. Beneficiaries of existing schemes with higher benefits are excluded. Around 20 lakh women will benefit.
The India-Japan summit in Tokyo (August 29-30, 2025) will focus on economic security, clean energy, digital technologies, and people-centric cooperation. Discussions will also cover the Quad, civil nuclear cooperation, and infrastructure projects.
Links Russian oil purchase to funding Moscow's war machine, rising US taxpayer costs
Madhya Pradesh has recorded the maximum 36 deaths, of which 12 are due to unnatural causes, including accident, poisoning and even poaching. In Karnataka, seven big cats have died; five of them were poisoned to death.