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agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports of the staple grain amid soaring food prices. Floods brought by heavy monsoon rains and torrential upstream runoff struck the country in two major waves in August and October, claiming at least 75 lives and affecting millions, particularly in the eastern and northern regions where crop damage has been the most severe. The agriculture ministry said this year's flooding has resulted in a substantial loss of rice production. In response, the government is moving quickly to import 500,000 tons of rice and is expected to permit private sector imports soon, a food ministry official said.

CRPF) school in Rohini, Delhi, resembles a crude bomb and there is a foul smell to it, told sources at the Forensic Science Laboratory to ANI. However, a clarity will be received once a proper forensic study is done. Additionally, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA), as well as personnel from the National Disaster Relief Force arrived at the site of explosion. National Security Guard (NSG) commandoes were also present at the site to assist in a probe by Delhi Police. A forensic team has examined the site and collected samples.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. There is a way that people in Mumbai still gape at a new metro line—with rustic wonderment at automatic doors and air-conditioned coaches. A few days ago, the world appeared to have the same look when Elon Musk’s company SpaceX managed to grab a descending booster with giant pliers.

Giriraj Singh has alleged that members of the Congress and RJD vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, Singh said, «Some individuals have vandalised a temple and its idol in Sanhaula, Bhagalpur, at 5 a.m. I have received information that the RJD and Congress are responsible for this. Their aim is to incite riots and make it seem as if this occurred after my visit. I want to make it clear to the administration that the RJD and Congress are behind this. Rahul Gandhi has openly allowed for civil unrest in the country. The real culprits must be apprehended.» Earlier today, Giriraj Singh claimed that Hindus from the JD(U), RJD, Communist parties, Congress, and BJP are supporting his 'Hindu Swabhiman Yatra' in Bihar.

heartwarming video of a young girl dancing to Shraddha Kapoor’s hit song "Aayi Nai" from Stree 2 has taken the Internet by storm. The clip, posted by Instagram user ‘mitalis_dance,’ showcases Shivanya Purohit, who effortlessly performs the song’s signature moves while her classmates watch in admiration. Purohit's impressive confidence for her age shines as she pairs the song's upbeat rhythm with precise choreography and energetic expressions. The video quickly went viral, racking up over 70,000 likes and millions of views, with many on social media applauding her skills. The highlight came when Shraddha Kapoor herself noticed the video and couldn’t resist commenting. She wrote, “Arre waah, aisa confidence toh main bhi chahti hoon! Superb!” (Wow, I wish I had that kind of confidence too!)

Indian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman recently concluded their bilateral naval exercise, 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Goa. The exercise lasted from October 13 to October 18. The Indian Navy highlighted the details of the naval exercise on the social media platform, X. https://x.com/indiannavy/status/1846497469431214142/photo/3

New Zealand in the first Test, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that «games like these» happen, while further affirming to move forward and give it all as a side in the next two Tests. Bengaluru's crowd witnessed history in the making as Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry and William O'Rourke shined to deliver a crushing eight-wicket loss to India on Sunday, despite a fine fightback from Indian batters in the second innings after being bowled out for 46 runs. This is the first Test win by the Blackaps in India since 1988.

air strikes targeted south Beirut on Sunday after the Israeli army warned civilians to evacuate the stronghold of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, state media said. The reported strikes came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement of trying to assassinate him by attacking his residence. «Enemy (Israeli) airplanes carried out two strikes this morning on Beirut's southern suburbs, one of them hitting a residential building in Haret Hreik» near a mosque and a hospital, the National News Agency reported.

RSS, which is the ideological fountainhead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has started the move in coordination with all of its affiliates, sources said. «Tolis (teams) have been formed across the state and they have started reaching out to people in their respective localities taking the message,» a source told PTI. Each team is holding small group meetings with 5-10 people and also reaching out to families through their local network in 'mohallas' in their respective localities, the source said.

Uttar Pradesh when the son of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader married a Pakistani woman via an online «nikah.» Tahseen Shahid, a BJP corporator, arranged the marriage of his elder son, Mohammad Abbas Haider, to Andleep Zahra, a resident of Lahore. Despite efforts to secure a visa for the groom, the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan prevented his travel, as per a PTI report. The situation became more urgent when the bride's mother, Rana Yasmin Zaidi, fell ill and was admitted to the ICU in Pakistan. In response to these challenges, Shahid opted for an online wedding ceremony.

And Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitions to fashion a developed nation by 2047 — India’s centennial as an independent country — has some of the world’s most deep-pocketed investment firms lining up to get a piece of the action. They’re betting the transformation will inevitably lean heavily on the country’s developing credit market.

Prince Charming in a new spin-off. Directed by Paul King, known for his work on Paddington and the upcoming Wonka, the new project promises a unique perspective on the iconic character. According to reports by Deadline, while specific plot details remain under wraps, the spin-off aims to reimagine the often-overlooked prince from Disney's 1950 animated classic, Cinderella, as mentioned in a report by Digital Spy.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) plans to install a 2,000 kilowatt-peak (KWp) solar power plant on its campus, a move that could cut its annual electricity bills by around Rs 3 crore, according to official sources. The new setup will see solar panels installed on the rooftops of hostels, remaining academic buildings, and small vacant areas near the academic complex. Currently, JNU has 600 KWp solar panels on academic buildings, which have been in operation since 2018. «These panels generate around 9 lakh units of electricity every year and have helped the university save approximately Rs 4.2 crore on electricity,» the source said.

democracy, it becomes one only when the voice of the people is heard, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been sitting on a fast in Delhi for the last 14 days, said. Wangchuk, who led a padayatra from Leh to Delhi, was detained last month with several of his supporters and later released. Since then, he has been sitting on an indefinite fast at Ladakh Bhawan here with about two dozen of his supporters, demanding a meeting with the country's top leadership. There has been no communication from the government so far regarding any meeting.

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Myanmar's Mandalay city was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported. The blast occurred at the consulate office in central Mandalay, south of the sprawling Royal Palace, around 7 pm local time Friday (1230 GMT Friday), local media said. China is a major ally and arms supplier to Myanmar's junta, but it also maintains ties with ethnic groups fighting the military in Myanmar's northern Shan state, according to analysts.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has cleared a resolution passed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led cabinet urging the Centre to restore the statehood to the Union territory, officials said on Saturday. «The cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Omar Abdullah on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution for restoration of statehood in its original form,» an official spokesperson said. Without giving any further details, the officials asserted that the LG has cleared the resolution passed by the cabinet. The spokesperson said the restoration of statehood will be a beginning of a healing process, reclaiming the constitutional rights and protecting the identity of people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Vistara flight en route from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt on Friday after a bomb threat was reported. The airline confirmed in a statement early Saturday that the flight landed safely at Frankfurt airport, where mandatory security checks are being conducted. The flight will proceed to its final destination once security agencies clear it. «Vistara flight UK17, operating from Delhi to London on October 18, 2024, received a security threat via social media. As per protocol, all relevant authorities were notified, and the pilots opted to divert the flight to Frankfurt as a precautionary measure,» an airline spokesperson said. Sources have indicated that the flight was diverted following a bomb threat.

British Airways and Air India preparing to mount new flights to capitalise on the travel boom. London is one of the most lucrative destinations for carriers connecting to India as the British capital is home to a large Indian diaspora besides being a leading tourist and business destination for Indians. British Airways operates 56 daily flights from Heathrow to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. It will add a new daily Delhi-Heathrow flight from April next year which will augment the carrier's total flights to India to 63 per week.