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September 26, 2024 10:51 AM

At least four dead as torrential rains lash Mumbai

Torrential rain lashed Mumbai, triggering floods and killing at least four people as well as paralysing the city and forcing schools to close on Thursday. Some parts of Mumbai recorded around 275 mm (11 inches) of rain on Wednesday evening, which cr...

September 25, 2024 11:29 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets delegates on the sidelines of UNGA 79

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who recently addressed the second G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting under Brazil’s G20 Presidency, engaged in various bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) sessi...

September 25, 2024 10:52 PM

PM Modi meets Chess Olympiad Champions, congratulates teams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Indian men’s and women’s chess teams at his residence on Wednesday, congratulating them for their remarkable achievement of winning double gold medals at the International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Ol...

September 25, 2024 8:50 PM

54.11% voter turnout till 7 pm in second phase of polling in J-K

A voter turnout of 54.11% was recorded in the second phase of polling in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir until 7 PM, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).   In the district-wise breakdown, Budgam registered 58.97%, Ganderba...

September 25, 2024 8:15 PM

Air Marshal SP Dharkar appointed as the next IAF Vice Chief

Air Marshal SP Dharkar, a distinguished fighter pilot, has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of Air Staff. He will succeed Air Marshal AP Singh, who is set to become the Chief of Air Staff. Dharkar will assume his new role once the Chief takes ov...

September 25, 2024 6:27 PM

India’s coal imports rise amid surge in power generation

India, which holds the fifth-largest coal reserves globally, ranks as the second-largest coal consumer, fueled by a rapidly expanding economy. However, the current consumption scenario highlights a pressing need for imports, especially for coking coa...

Last updated on: 19th August 2026

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