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December 19, 2024 6:48 AM December 19, 2024 6:48 AM

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IMD forecasts cold wave conditions across Northwest India for next 5-6 days

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast cold wave conditions to prevail over major parts of Northwest India during the next 5 to 6 days. According to the IMD, cold wave to severe cold wave conditions will prevail over Himachal Pradesh, East Rajasthan and Punjab during the next 2 to 3 days...

December 18, 2024 9:56 PM December 18, 2024 9:56 PM

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Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Severe’ with AQI at 449

The air quality in the national capital, Delhi, continues to be in the severe category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 449 as of 8 PM this evening. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, some areas of the city have breached the 450 AQI levels into the very poor category. The A...

December 18, 2024 10:20 PM December 18, 2024 10:20 PM

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Ferry boat capsizes in sea near Mumbai, at least 13 passengers feared dead

At least 13 people have died in a boat accident near Mumbai this evening. A private ferry boat en route to the Elephanta Caves capsized near Uran in Raigad district. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has informed that out of 13 victims,10 are civilians and the other three are navy personn...

December 18, 2024 7:55 PM December 18, 2024 7:55 PM

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2 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured in Training Mishap at Rajasthan’s Mahajan Firing Range

Two Indian army soldiers were killed and one injured in Bikaner's Mahajan field firing range of Rajasthan today during a training exercise. Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Amitabh Sharma said the soldiers were loading the ammunition in the tank when the charger exploded. The injured soldier has been a...

December 18, 2024 6:08 PM December 18, 2024 6:08 PM

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Farmers’ ‘Rail Roko’ Protest Disrupts Train Services in Punjab

In Punjab, farmers today blocked train routes at 52 places under Ferozepur Railway Division as part of their three-hour 'Rail Roko' protest. They squatted on railway lines causing much inconvenience to passengers. However, the protest passed off peacefully.   Railway sources told Akashvani that...