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Schools shut as Uttarakhand faces monsoon fury; red alert in 8 districts

Uttarakhand remains on edge as torrential monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across the hill state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall till August 12. ...

August 7, 2025 8:24 AM

France battles largest wildfire in decades, one person killed

French firefighters were battling on Wednesday to control the country's biggest wildfire in almost 80 years, with the blaze in the southern Aude region having already swept through an area bigger than Paris. One person died in the village of Saint-L...

August 6, 2025 11:13 PM

India’s financial inclusion surges as RBI’s Index hits 67 in 2025

India’s journey towards a financially inclusive economy gained significant momentum as the Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) rose to 67 in March 2025, marking a 24.3 percent increase since its inception in 2021, accordi...

August 6, 2025 10:29 PM

TRAI alerts public against cyber frauds misusing its name

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a public advisory on Wednesday, warning against a surge in cyber frauds and financial scams misusing its name. These fraudulent activities involve impersonation of TRAI officials through calls, ...

August 6, 2025 8:53 PM

Chandigarh hosts first National Young Chef Competition to celebrate Indian culinary heritage

The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), launched India’s inaugural National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) in Chandigarh on Wednesday, aiming to preserve and promote the country’s rich culi...

August 6, 2025 7:52 PM

India, Russia sign protocol to deepen industrial ties at 11th Working Group Session

India and Russia on Wednesday reaffirmed their strategic partnership and signed a key protocol to boost cooperation in sectors including aluminium, fertilizers, railways, and mining technology, during the 11th session of the India-Russia Working Grou...

August 6, 2025 6:42 PM

National Seismological Network expanded to 168 observatories, says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences has significantly bolstered its infrastructure since its establishment in August 2014, expanding the number of seismic observatories from 84 to 168 operational stations, Un...

August 6, 2025 4:56 PM

India and Russia discuss ways to further intensify defence partnership

Russia's Deputy Defence Minister, Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin, held a meeting on Wednesday with Vinay Kumar, India's Ambassador to Russia, during which both sides discussed ways to further intensify the multifaceted India-Russia Special and Privi...

August 6, 2025 4:37 PM

Siraj doesn’t get the credit he deserves, I love his attitude: Sachin Tendulkar

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has praised Mohammed Siraj, saying he admires the fast bowler's attitude and believes Siraj doesn’t get the credit he truly deserves. On Day Five at The Oval, Siraj delivered a stunning performance, picking 5...

August 6, 2025 4:14 PM

OpenAI’s long-awaited GPT-5 model nears release

OpenAI’s GPT-5, the latest installment of the AI technology that powered the ChatGPT juggernaut in 2022, is set for an imminent release, and users will scrutinize if the step up from GPT-4 is on par with the research lab’s previous improvements. ...

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