MeT dept in J&K predicts intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers across UT
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August 2, 2026 9:48 AM

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MeT dept in J&K predicts intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers across UT

In Jammu and Kashmir, the MeT department has predicted intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers across the Union Territory over the next seven days, while cautioning that atmospheric conditions remain favourable for localized intense rainfall, cloudbursts, and flash floods. Akashvani Jammu Cor...

President Droupadi Murmu flags off ‘PBG Soldierathon’ run

August 2, 2026 11:01 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu flags off ‘PBG Soldierathon’ run

President Droupadi Murmu flagged off a run 'PBG Soldierathon' at a ceremony held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. Governor of Mizoram General VK Singh who is the patron of the initiative was also present on the occasion. In a social media post, the President said that the Soldier...

Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary

August 2, 2026 9:14 AM

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Home Minister Amit Shah pays tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, the Minister said that Pingali Venkayya made an immortal contribution to designing the national flag Tiranga, which flutters high as the symbol of India’s pride and aspirations. Mr ...

President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists

August 2, 2026 9:10 AM

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President Droupadi Murmu congratulates Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists

President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Sachin Siwach on winning Gold Medal in Men's 60 kilogram Boxing event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. In a social media post, the President said that his resolute display and composure in a fiercely contested final have earned him a well-deserved pl...

Union Minister JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET-PG 2026 examination

August 2, 2026 8:56 AM

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Union Minister JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET-PG 2026 examination

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 to ensure the smooth, secure, transparent and technology-enabled conduct of the examination. The exam is scheduled to be held ...

Flood situation continues to be grim in Gujarat, Odisha and Keralam

August 2, 2026 8:33 AM

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Flood situation continues to be grim in Gujarat, Odisha and Keralam

The flood situation in three states, Gujarat, Odisha and Keralam, continued to be grim. In Gujarat, the weather department has issued a Red Alert for heavy- to very heavy rainfall across six districts today, including Morbi, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad. The rain spell has now shifted towards Sa...

European Union to hold emergency talks to address migration crisis in Ceuta
(250523) -- BRUSSELS, May 23, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 23, 2025 shows European Union flags at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50 percent tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25 percent tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in the United States. (Xinhua/Zhao Dingzhe)

August 2, 2026 8:05 AM

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European Union to hold emergency talks to address migration crisis in Ceuta

The European Union will hold emergency talks on Aug 5 to address the migration crisis in Ceuta, following a dispute between Spain and some member states. 22 EU countries have called for a coordinated response and stronger external border controls after around 60,000 migrants entered the Spanish encl...