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July 8, 2026 2:02 PM

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IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain over Central, Eastern India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over Central and Eastern parts of the country.   The weather department also forecast moderate to heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh. The I...

July 8, 2026 2:00 PM

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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews possible impact of El Niño

Union Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today held a high-level review meeting over the possible impact of El Niño.   Talking to reporters in New Delhi after the meeting, Mr Chouhan said the Central Government had begun preparations to tackle the challenge of El Niño as e...

July 8, 2026 1:31 PM

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Centre permits drug imports through Navi Mumbai Airport

In a significant step towards strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain and facilitating ease of trade, Centre has enabled the import of drugs through the recently inaugurated Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra.   The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified Navi Mumbai Airport as...

July 8, 2026 1:14 PM

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PM Modi announces IIM Bangalore’s first overseas campus in Indonesia

India and Indonesia have taken a significant step to deepen cooperation in higher education. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday announced that the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore will establish its first overseas campus in Indonesia. The campus will be set up at the Singhasari Special E...

July 8, 2026 10:18 AM

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MEA welcomes Venezuela’s acknowledgement of Operation Amistad

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has thanked Venezuela for acknowledging India's humanitarian assistance under Operation Amistad following the double earthquake on 24th June. In a social media post, Mr Jaishwal said that the relief mission reflected the enduring friendship betw...