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24 Aug

Three Newborns Killed in Amravati Hospital NICU Fire, Probe Ordered Into Tragic Incident

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Amravati: (Rajeev Sharma) Three newborn babies died after a fire broke out inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a government hospital in Maharashtra’s Amravati district in the early hours of Monday. The fire erupted while critically ill infants were being treated in the specialised unit, turning a routine night at the hospital into a frantic rescue operation. Hospital personnel responded quickly as smoke and flames spread through the ward. Doctors, nurses and other staff members began evacuating the babies from the affected section. Infants were moved to safer locations and arrangements were made to continue their treatment after…

24 Aug

Joint Rescue Operation Saves Labourer From Yamuna River in Uttarkashi

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Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand (Rajeev Sharma): A labourer was rescued safely after getting stranded in the fast-flowing waters of the Yamuna River near the Kharadi suspension bridge in Uttarkashi district.The incident prompted an immediate response from multiple emergency agencies. Teams from the local police, Fire Department and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) reached the location after being alerted about the stranded worker.Rescuers assessed the strong river currents before launching the operation. Working together, the teams approached the labourer and successfully brought him out of the river to safety.The coordinated effort by the three departments ensured that the rescue was completed without further…

24 Aug

Shiva Temples Across India Witness Massive Turnout on Final Monday of Sawan

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in several parts of India turned out in large numbers at Shiva temples on the final Monday of the sacred month of Sawan, marking the culmination of weeks of prayers, fasting and religious observances dedicated to Lord Shiva.From the early morning hours, worshippers began arriving at temples to perform rituals and offer prayers. Many devotees carried milk and water for abhishek of the Shivling, while flowers, bel leaves and other traditional offerings were also presented.The final Monday of Sawan is regarded as particularly auspicious by devotees of Lord Shiva. A large number of worshippers observed…

24 Aug

Himachal Monsoon Activity Set to Ease, Clearer Weather May Push Temperatures Higher

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity across Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain subdued over the next few days as the monsoon weakens over the hill state. The change in weather pattern is expected to bring longer sunny spells to several areas and could result in a gradual increase in daytime temperatures.The Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain at some places on August 24. However, rainfall is expected to become much less widespread between August 25 and 27, when only isolated light showers are likely.Another spell of light to moderate rain could affect some parts of the state on…

23 Aug

Zelenskyy Claims Russia May Mobilise 300,000 More Troops, Seeks Patriot Missiles Ahead Of Winter

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Kyiv (Rajeev Sharma): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia is preparing to mobilise at least 300,000 additional troops, warning that Moscow could deploy the fresh forces to intensify its military operations in eastern Ukraine. Zelenskyy also renewed his appeal to Ukraine's Western partners for additional air defence ammunition, particularly Patriot interceptor missiles, as Kyiv prepares for the possibility of intensified Russian attacks during the winter. Zelenskyy Claims Russia Preparing Fresh Mobilisation Zelenskyy said he expects Russia to end 2026 controlling roughly the same amount of Ukrainian territory as it held at the beginning of the year, despite what…

23 Aug

Retired Hindu Schoolteacher, Wife And Two Children Allegedly Killed At Home In Bangladesh; Two Detained

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): A retired Hindu schoolteacher, his wife and their two children were allegedly killed inside their home in Bangladesh's Rangpur city, with police detaining two men in connection with the case. The victims were identified as Ganapati Chakraborty, 65, his wife Pritilata Chakraborty, 50, their daughter Agami Chakraborty Prarthi, 23, and son Priyam Chakraborty, 12. The four bodies were recovered from the family's locked house in the Daspara area of Rangpur at around 11:30 pm on Friday. Two Cousins Detained In Rangpur Family Killing Police have detained two cousins, identified as Mughdho and Siddhartha, over their alleged involvement…

23 Aug

Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Hokkaido Hours After 5.9 Quake Injures Over 40 Near Tokyo

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Hokkaido (Rajeev Sharma): A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off Japan’s northern Hokkaido prefecture on Sunday evening, hours after another powerful earthquake near Tokyo left more than 40 people injured and disrupted transport services. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the latest earthquake struck at around 10:45 pm local time at a depth of approximately 40 kilometres. The earthquake registered an intensity of 4 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale of 7. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor. Second Earthquake To Hit Japan On Sunday The Hokkaido earthquake was the second significant seismic event reported in Japan on Sunday.…

23 Aug

Canada Retaliates Against Trump’s 50% Tariffs, Carney Says ‘We Got Attacked’

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on a range of American products after trade negotiations with the United States collapsed, escalating tensions between the two longtime allies and major trading partners. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would match the latest US tariffs “dollar for dollar”, with the countermeasures set to take effect on September 8. The Canadian tariffs will cover US products including steel, dairy, electronics, appliances, agricultural equipment and pulp and paper. “Canada will match Washington's new tariffs dollar for dollar in order to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses,” Carney said. ‘We Got…

22 Aug

Tamil Nadu Places Order for 1.28 Lakh Gold Rings Under Newborn Welfare Scheme

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Chennai (Rajeev Sharma): The Tamil Nadu government has placed orders for nearly 1.28 lakh gold rings under its newly announced welfare programme for babies born in government hospitals, with the first phase estimated to cost around ₹220 crore. The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) has awarded the supply contract to two major jewellery companies, Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers. The allocation has been divided in a 70:30 ratio, with Joyalukkas responsible for 89,949 rings and Kalyan Jewellers supplying the remaining 38,550. The first batch comprises 1,28,499 rings made of 22-carat gold. Each ring is expected to contain approximately one gram…

22 Aug

Cross-Border Trade Standoff Deepens as US Hits $20 Billion in Canadian Goods with 50% Tariffs

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): Trade tensions between the two neighbouring nations escalated sharply on Saturday after the United States slapped a 50 per cent tariff on Canadian exports worth approximately $20 billion following the collapse of bilateral discussions. In immediate retaliation, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the aggressive protectionist move and affirmed that Ottawa will match the Trump administration's tariffs dollar-for-dollar to protect domestic industries and workers. The breakdown in talks marks a sudden deterioration in relations, arriving shortly after US President Donald Trump publicly indicated that an agreement remained achievable, pointing to a constructive working dynamic with Carney.…