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Shimla district damaged a school, two houses and agricultural land, while the National Highway 5 near Jhakri and Joeri regions was blocked due to a landslide, officials said on Wednesday. Sub Divisional Magistrate, Rampur, Nishant Tomar said as many as 17 sheep and goats were swept away following the cloudburst in Kandhar village in Sarpara panchayat on Tuesday. Tomar, who was on his way to the affected village, was also stranded due to the inclement weather.

New Delhi: The National Coal Index (NCI) fell a significant 33.8% year-on-year to 157.7 points in May, in an indication that supplies in the country remain sufficient. “The National Coal Index (NCI) has shown a significant decline of 33.8% in May 2023 at 157.7 points compared to May 2022, where it was at 238.3 points, which indicates a strong supply of coal in the market, with sufficient availability to meet the growing demands," the coal ministry said in a statement. Similarly, NCI for non-coking coal declined 34.3% on year to 147.5 points in May.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Wednesday posted a four-fold surge in standalone net profit at Rs 1,255 crore in the April-June quarter, mainly due to decline in bad loans and improvement in interest income. The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 308 crore in the year-ago period.

Delhi University (AQI 59). An Air Quality Index (AQI) between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'. Speaking of Yamuna water level in the national capital, Yamuna river in the national capital is still flowing just few centimetres below the danger mark.

RBI) has imposed limitations on The National Cooperative Bank, one of Bengaluru's oldest institutions, due to its deteriorating financial status. The bank can now only pay depositors ₹50,000 across all accounts. Furthermore, the RBI has barred the bank from renewing loans, making investments, creating liabilities, making payments, or accepting new deposits.

Mizoram explosives, arms, and ammunition seizure case, according to a report published by the news agency ANI.  The arrested accused have been identified as J Rohlupuia (55), Henry Siangnuna (48), and C Laldinsaga (43), NIA said in an official statement.  The case pertains to the seizure of two pickup trucks, laden with explosives and firearms, from Kulikawn PS, Aizawl, Mizoram by the Assam Rifles Naka team of 2nd Bn AR in May 2022, the statement read, adding that the consignment consisted of 223 boxes of 200 sticks each, gunpowder, weapons.  NIA Spokesperson said that the three men were taken into custody by the NIA after raids at four locations in Mizoram -- two in Champhai district and one each in Aizawl and Lawngtlai districts -- on Monday. The raids were conducted at the houses of the suspects linked with pilferage and transportation of explosives and arms from Mizoram to Myanmar.

grizzly bear on a trail located west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported the incident in a statement on Sunday, revealing that the woman's body was found on a trail near West Yellowstone, a town situated in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, just to the west of Yellowstone National Park. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported that a woman was found deceased in what appeared to be a bear encounter, based on investigators' discovery of grizzly bear tracks at the scene.

Federal land managers have pulled the plug on a Canadian mining company’s lithium exploration project near a national wildlife refuge in southern Nevada

New Delhi: The central government on Monday introduced the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2023, and the National Dental Commission Bill, 2023, in Lok Sabha. The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill aims to set up National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC), and will repeal the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947, to streamline nursing education in India.

Supreme Court Monday warned the states, which are yet to submit their response to the Centre on forming a uniform national policy on menstrual hygiene for girls studying in schools, it will take recourse to the «coercive arm of law» if they failed to do so by August 31. The warning came after the Centre informed the apex court it has so far received the response of only four states. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the states and Union Territories (UTs), which have failed to submit their responses, to do so positively by August 31. «The states which are in default are placed on notice that should there be any further default, this court will be constrained to take recourse to the coercive arm of law,» said the bench, also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, told the bench the central government has so far received inputs from only four states — Haryana, Delhi, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. The apex court had on April 10 asked the Centre to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all states and UTs for managing the menstrual hygiene of girls studying in schools.

Tequila enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the arrival of July 24, National Tequila Day, to revel in the rich heritage and craftsmanship behind this beloved beverage. Tequila's deep-rooted connection to Mexican culture is undeniable.

Spain's Vox party, with its ultra-nationalist bent, lost support among voters in Sunday's election, dashing its hopes to be a kingmaker and enter a governing coalition that would have given the far-right its first share of power in Spain since Francisco Franco's 20th century dictatorship. The mainstream conservative Popular Party won the election, but performed well below polling data that had forecast it could oust Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez if it formed a government with Vox as a junior partner. Even though Sanchez's Socialists finished second, they and their allied parties celebrated the outcome as a victory since their combined forces gained slightly more seats than the Popular Party and Vox.

National Pension System (NPS) calculator news: While most of the benefits of the National Pension System are widely known, investors often wonder how much monthly pension they can generate by investing in this scheme. The National Pension System (NPS) Trust has now made it easy to calculate the tentative pension and Lump Sum amount an NPS subscriber can expect on retirement.

Narendra Modi said on Saturday that greed for power overrode national interest during the UPA government, wreaking havoc on the banking sector, but his dispensation has nursed it back to good financial health. Addressing a Rozgar Mela, Modi took an apparent swipe at the Gandhi family, saying a few powerful politicians close to a particular family would get loans of thousands of crores of rupees to their favourites by calling up banks and those loans were never meant to be returned.

National Mango Day is a delightful occasion to celebrate and appreciate the tropical fruit, mango, known for its delicious flavor and numerous health benefits. According to media reports, it holds a special place in Indian history and is cherished globally. From ice cream to smoothies, there are countless mouthwatering ways to savor this unique fruit.

New Delhi: In a major stride towards strengthening road safety measures, the ministry of road transport & highways (MoRTH) on Friday released comprehensive guidelines for signages on expressways and national highways. The move comes as part of the government’s commitment to enhancing road safety and ensuring a secure travel experience for drivers across the country.

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Rishi Sunak said a local by-election victory by his governing Conservative Party showed that the outcome of the next national general election was not «a done deal.» «No one expected us to win here,» Sunak told reporters after his party unexpectedly retained a parliamentary seat previously held by former prime minister Boris Johnson. «Westminster has been acting like the next election is a done deal, the Labour Party has been acting like it's a done deal.

Ajit Doval called on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi on Friday. Wickremesinghe who arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a two-day visit was welcomed by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan. Wickremesinghe will meet with Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi today at the Hyderabad House here.

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History: Belgium became part of the United Netherlands in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. Following the unrest, the Belgian Revolution forced the Butch forces out of the country in 1830.