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September 5, 2025 11:10 AM

IAF Chinooks airlift 135 Manimahesh pilgrims to safety in Himachal

The Indian Air Force on Friday airlifted 135 stranded devotees from Bharmour to Chamba in Himachal Pradesh, using three sorties of its Chinook helicopters, as part of the ongoing rescue operations during the Manimahesh Yatra. Revenue Minister Jagat ...

September 4, 2025 12:48 PM

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises, survivors face aid crunch

Rescue workers battled to pull bodies from the rubble of homes razed in Afghanistan's earthquakes this week, as time runs out for survivors, who face a bleak future with global aid agencies warning of dwindling funds for food, shelter and medicines. ...

September 3, 2025 11:09 PM

MHA team visits Jammu to assess damage in flood-affected region

An advanced survey team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday arrived in Jammu to assess the rain, flood, and landslide-affected areas and prepare a detailed report on the damage caused, officials said. The team’s visit follows ...

September 3, 2025 4:14 PM

Heavy rains flood Delhi-NCR, Yamuna rises above danger mark

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday afternoon, inundating low-lying areas and pushing the Yamuna River above the danger mark. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” in De...

September 3, 2025 4:37 PM

Monsoon fury continues: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of the country over the next few days, while the national capital is expected to experience cloudy skies and intermittent showers until ...

September 3, 2025 3:55 PM

J&K CM Omar Abdullah chairs meeting to review situation amid incessant rains

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the situation arising from continuous heavy rainfall across the Union Territory. He directed officials to intensify relief efforts, ensure the ...

September 3, 2025 3:52 PM

Eastern Ladakh to witness heavy rains for 48–72 hours: IMD Director

As North India continues to reel under heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense showers in the Union Territory of Ladakh. IMD Director for Ladakh Sonam Lotus said that eastern Ladakh has been experiencing conti...

September 3, 2025 3:48 PM

Punjab rains: All schools and colleges to remain shut till September 7

In view of the ongoing flood situation in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday directed all schools and colleges in the state to remain close till September 7. Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the directive t...

September 3, 2025 3:05 PM

Oman to establish Middle East’s first green ship recycling hub

Oman is moving forward with plans to build the Middle East's first integrated green ship recycling facility, marking a significant step toward the sultanate's 2050 net-zero emissions goals and sustainable maritime practices. The fully integrated por...

September 3, 2025 9:35 AM

IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall in J&K, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, other states

Amid heavy rainfall across several states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued red alert warnings for multiple districts in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, northern Punjab, northern Haryana, eastern Rajasthan,...

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