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Telangana. The southern state of Telangana state has been battered with heavy rainfall. Since 22 July at least eight people have reportedly lost their lives inn the wrath of extremely heavy rainfall that has caused flood like situation.

Congress has approved measures to undo federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken and northern long-eared bat

A top official in charge of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says an upcoming release of the treated radioactive water into sea more than 12 years after the meltdown disaster marks “a milestone."

Regional Meteorological Centre, Nagpur has issued 'yellow' alert for the next four days for Nagpur, Wardha, Buldhana, Gondia, for three days for Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Amravati and for two days for Yavatmal, Buldhana, Akola and Washim. It has also issued 'orange' alert for Chandrapur, Gadchiolri and Yavatmal for Friday, officials added.

New Delhi: The central government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday signed a $200 million loan as additional financing for the ongoing Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Sector Project to expand water supply and sanitation systems and enhance urban resilience and heritage living in selected towns, the ministry of finance said. The signatories to the loan agreement were Vumlunmang Vualnam, additional secretary, department of economic affairs, ministry of finance, for the Indian government, and Takeo Konishi, country director of ADB’s India Resident Mission, for ADB.

cargo handling capacity at ports is expected to get a fillip from 2024 with commissioning of some facilities at Vizhinjam in Kerala and beginning of work at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. The first stage of the Vizhinjam Port is nearing completion and it will serve as the country’s first mega transhipment container terminal, said officials. The port’s capacity in the first phase will be one million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) or 24 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).

Paris is planning on allowing swimming in the River Seine, following a massive, years-long cleanup effort as it gears up for the 2024 Olympic Games. Paris had banned swimming in Seine in 1923 due to excessive water pollution. Locals will be allowed to swim in three separate parts of the river — Bras Marie, Bras de Grenelle and Bercy. It will opened for them from 2025. On July 26, 2024, the opening ceremony of the Olympics will take place on the Seine, instead of the traditional stadium venue of past games. Three Olympic and Paralympic events — triathlon, marathon swimming and Para-triathlon is also scheduled to take place in the Seine. “At the Paris 2024 Games, the athletes will inaugurate swimming in the river with the Olympic events. A revival that will pave the way for aquatic leisure,” reads a statement from Paris city hall published July 10. The city hall also revealed that the bathing zones will be easily accessible, with pontoons and facilities on the quaysides for swimmers to change, shower, and keep their belongings secure.

New Delhi: Heavy showers in the southern states over the past few days have helped the region record 9% above relevant long-period average (LPA) rainfall, reversing an 8% deficit seen a week ago. According to the India Meteorological Department, Telangana received 212% above rainfall in the week ended Wednesday, while Andhra Pradesh and Yanam saw 144% above normal rain. North and south Karnataka recorded surplus rainfall of 247% and 165% respectively.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to biodiversity conservation, climate action, and environmental protection while addressing the G20 environment and climate ministers‘ meeting in Chennai via video message. Emphasizing the global responsibility to protect the Earth, the prime minister said climate action was a fundamental duty that had been ignored for too long.

National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put forth recommendations to tackle the issue of Mussoorie's carrying capacity. As per a ToI news article, the report suggests implementing measures such as tourist regulation, charging visitors, utilizing proceeds for waste management, monitoring construction activities, rejuvenating spring-sheds, and promoting rainwater harvesting to meet peak season demands.

Himalayas, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Niigata University, Japan, have discovered droplets of water trapped in mineral deposits that were likely left behind from an ancient ocean which existed around 600 million years ago. Analysis of the deposits, which had both calcium and magnesium carbonates, also allowed the team to provide a possible explanation for events that might have led to a major oxygenation event in Earth's history, Bengaluru-based IISc said in a release on Thursday.

lightning strikes. Lightning can be a deadly force of nature, and taking precautions during such weather conditions is of utmost importance. Here are some essential guidelines to follow for your safety and well-being:Seek Adequate Shelter: When lightning threatens, find sturdy shelter immediately.

The Dutch coast guard, in charge of managing the situation, has reported that a cargo ship carrying nearly 3,800 cars and construction vehicles is expected to keep burning for several more days. The vessel, named Fremantle Highway, caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands during the early hours of Wednesday. Tragically, one crew member lost their life, and several others sustained injuries, being airlifted or taken by lifeboats for medical assistance.

medical negligence, a doctor in Uttar Pradesh reportedly removed a female patients uterus instead of gallbladder. As per a ToI report, Usha Maurya's ordeal, now 26 years old and a resident of Bela village in Varanasi's Cholapur block, started during the first Covid lockdown in May 2020. Troubled by a recurring sharp pain in her abdomen, she sought help from an ASHA worker in her village.

lakes in Udaipur not only provide a serene ambiance but also narrate tales of royalty, culture, and heritage. In this article, let us embark on a journey to explore the famous lakes in Udaipur, each of which holds its own unique charm and significance. Must-Visit Lakes in Udaipur Lake Pichola stands as a testament to the regal grandeur of Udaipur.

Small-cap stock below ₹5: Shares of Earum Pharmaceuticals will be in focus of stock market investors are the board of directors of the company is going to consider and approve bonus shares in its meeting scheduled today. As per the exchange communication of the micro-cap company, the company board will consider and approve issuance of bonus shares while deciding the time, date and venue for the next AGM (Annual General Meeting) of the company.

heavy rainfall for the next five days in various states including Gujarat, Telangana, Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, etc. Heavy rainfall has even caused a flood-like situation in Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra. The weather office has advised citizens to avoid areas prone to waterlogging and has also asked them to stay away from vulnerable structures.

fresh landslide on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Kamshet tunnel on Thursday night, said an official, adding that it has affected vehicular movement. The landslide took place at around 8 pm yesterday. The official stated that highway police personnel were on the spot and efforts were on to remove the debris on the busy 6-lane road, according to a report published by the news agency PTI.

Maharashtra's Palghar has announced the closure of schools and colleges on Friday due to a heavy rainfall alert issued by the weather department in the district. Similar closures will be observed in Ratnagiri and Thane districts as well. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Mumbai on Friday.

Chandrayaan-3 on its official Twitter handle. Take a look at the video below, “We're thrilled to see #Chandrayan3 (@isro) observed by @astro_agn at ROTUZ (Panoptes-4) telescope (J. Gil Institute of Astronomy University of Zielona Góra), operated by@sybilla_tech.

₹139 crore) in a mix of equity and debt as a part of its Series A funding round led by global venture capital firm RTP Global. YourNest, Omidyar Network India, Global Brain, Blume Founders Fund, Alteria Capital, Stride Ventures, Stride One and 9 Unicorns also participated in the round. Wiom plans to use the fresh capital to expand its footprint across India while investing in talent and distributed delivery architecture, the company said in a statement.