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Wayanad landslide: Amit Shah’s remarks inconsistent with facts, says Kerala CM

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:48

Kerala's chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan refuted Union home minister Amit Shah's statement claiming advance extreme weather warnings for Wayanad. Vijayan clarified that the area had received only an orange alert from IMD and experienced unexpected heavy rainfall far exceeding initial predictions, leading to the tragic landslides that killed over 160 ...

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Centre sent alerts as early as July 23, Amit Shah tells House

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:47

Home minister Amit Shah informed Parliament that the Centre had repeatedly warned Kerala about a potential rain-induced disaster, with the first alert on July 23. Despite multiple alerts and the deployment of NDRF teams, the state government did not take heed, contributing to the rising death toll. Shah assured that ...

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In Mundakkai, residents’ hopes & future buried

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:38

Mundakkai, once a tourist haven with tea plantations, has been devastated by a landslide. The disaster flattened homes and swept away shops, leaving only a few buildings intact. Rescue workers, with limited equipment, continue searching through debris for missing residents like Sreejith Kumar VS and Safad K., who fear the ...

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10 negative impacts of strict parenting

10 negative impacts of strict parenting

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:30

Strict parenting not only creates emotional distance, but creates a feeling of loneliness and sadness in both parents and children.

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India, China agree to sustain ‘momentum’ in border talks

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:20

India and China recently held another round of diplomatic talks to address the military standoff in eastern Ladakh, aiming for an early disengagement process. Despite no breakthrough on the issues at Demchok and Depsang, the discussions were described as in-depth and constructive, with both sides agreeing to maintain momentum through ...

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Declined Rs 2 lakh offer for slippers stitched by Rahul: Cobbler

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:15

Ramchet, a cobbler from Sultanpur, received a visit from Congress MP Rahul Gandhi following a court appearance on July 26. Gandhi spent time at Ramchet's shop, tried mending footwear, and later sent an electric shoe stitching machine. Since then, offers have flooded in for the footwear mended by Gandhi, but ...

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Retrospective royalty on minerals will ruin economy: Government

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 23:05

The Supreme Court deliberated on whether states could retroactively collect royalties and taxes on extracted minerals, with significant arrears potentially impacting the economy. The Centre argued against retroactive application due to financial burdens on PSUs and industries, while Andhra Pradesh advocated for collecting arrears based on upheld state legislation.

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High court suspends Odisha ex-MLA’s life-term for cop’s murder

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:59

The Orissa High Court suspended the life sentences of former Chhatrapur MLA Nagireddy Narayan Reddy and two others, who were convicted in the 1998 murder of a police inspector during a land acquisition protest. They were granted bail pending hearings fixed for November 5, 2023. The inspector died after a ...

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High court suspends Odisha ex-MLA’s life-term for cop’s murder

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:59

The Orissa High Court suspended the life sentences of former Chhatrapur MLA Nagireddy Narayan Reddy and two others, who were convicted in the 1998 murder of a police inspector during a land acquisition protest. They were granted bail pending hearings fixed for November 5, 2023. The inspector died after a ...

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Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Uttarakhand, 3 killed as house collapses

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 22:54

Three people lost their lives and six others were injured after a house collapsed due to heavy rain in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand. A cloudburst in Tehri district led to a family going missing. Chief Minister Dhami closely monitored the situation and remained in constant contact with officials, following heavy rain ...

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