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16 Aug

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Remembered on Death Anniversary as PM Modi, President Murmu Pay Tributes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAtal Bihari Vajpayee

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was remembered on his death anniversary as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders paid homage to the veteran politician at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal. Modi visited the memorial and laid floral tributes in remembrance of Vajpayee, recalling his contribution to the country and describing him as a leader with exceptional vision and a deep commitment to public service. In a message shared on X, Modi said Vajpayee's life and political work had influenced generations. He also credited the former Prime Minister's leadership with helping strengthen the nation. Modi…

16 Aug

Former Deputy Speaker Dies; Police Recover Note From Party Office

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAsish Bandyopadhyay

Birbhum (Rajeev Sharma): Asish Bandyopadhyay, former Trinamool Congress MLA from Rampurhat and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was found dead at a party office in Birbhum, according to district police. Police said Bandyopadhyay was found hanging inside the office. A note was recovered during the initial examination of the scene, in which he reportedly stated that no one was responsible for his death. The discovery has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the former legislator's death. Officers are examining the location and the available evidence as part of the inquiry. Suicide note recovered Birbhum district…

16 Aug

Alberta Welcomes Ontario Court Ruling on Bike Lanes, Says Minister

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has welcomed a recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling concerning bike lanes, saying the decision reinforces the authority of elected governments to determine transportation policies in the public interest. Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen said the ruling supports the principle that governments can make changes to transportation infrastructure according to the needs of their communities. In a statement issued Saturday, Dreeshen said the court's decision was a positive development for elected governments and argued that there is no constitutional entitlement to a bike lane. The minister said Alberta's transportation policies would…

16 Aug

Middle East Tensions Mount as Iran Dispute With Qatar Emerges, Lebanon Violence Escalates

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh tensions surfaced across the Middle East as Iran accused Qatar of holding three pilots who disappeared months ago, while Doha rejected the allegation. Elsewhere, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 11 people, and a UAE-linked tanker came under attack in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The latest incidents came as regional hostilities continued to spread across multiple fronts, involving Iran and its allies as well as Israel and other countries in the region. Tehran alleges pilots are in Qatari custody Iran's Armed Forces General Staff said three pilots who disappeared after their aircraft were shot…

16 Aug

Flores Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 47 as Rescue Crews Battle Landslides

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Flores (Rajeev Sharma): Rescue workers in Indonesia's Flores island continued digging through collapsed homes and landslide debris on Sunday as authorities raced to locate survivors following a powerful earthquake that has killed at least 47 people and injured more than 100. The earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, causing widespread structural damage and triggering landslides in several parts of Flores. Thousands of residents have been moved to safer locations as emergency crews work amid damaged roads, unstable ground and interruptions to electricity and communication services. Manggarai and East Manggarai among worst-hit areas Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency reported that Manggarai…

16 Aug

Himachal Faces Fresh Rain Threat as Monsoon Toll Rises to 183; ₹972 Crore Damage Reported

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of intense rainfall, even as the state continues to deal with the damage caused by the monsoon so far. The latest figures put the death toll at 183, while losses to government and private property have climbed to around ₹972 crore. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rain across several parts of the state over the next few days, with the most intense conditions expected on August 17 and 18. Orange alert covers five districts The weather department has placed Bilaspur, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur…

16 Aug

Himachal Dams Yet to Reach Full Capacity: Low Storage Raises Concern Over Future Power and Irrigation Supply

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Monsoon rains have boosted water inflows into Himachal Pradesh's reservoirs, but three of the state's key water and hydropower projects are still significantly below their full storage levels. The shortfall could become important for irrigation and electricity generation across northern India if rainfall does not improve in the remaining monsoon period. The Bhakra and Pong reservoirs, which are crucial to the water supply network of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, are both carrying less water than their maximum levels. Nathpa Jhakri has also recorded a substantial year-on-year decline. Bhakra remains nearly 20 metres below maximum The Bhakra reservoir…

16 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Showers Likely Across State, Rain Intensity May Increase From August 18

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to remain under the influence of the monsoon on Sunday, with light to moderate showers expected at several places. Although the weather department has not issued an alert for any district, the possibility of a stronger spell of rain is expected to increase from Monday. Chandigarh, meanwhile, is likely to remain cloudy, with isolated spells of rain or thunderstorms possible during the day. The state's average maximum temperature dipped slightly by 0.3°C compared with Saturday, keeping temperatures close to normal. Bathinda was the warmest place in Punjab, recording a maximum temperature of 36.6°C. Rain…

16 Aug

Khanauri to Delhi March Begins: 55 Farmers to Carry Soil in Protest Against US Trade Deal

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A 55-member group of farmers affiliated with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) is preparing to begin a foot march from the Khanauri border towards Delhi, with soil from the protest site being carried as a symbol of remembrance and resistance. The march is scheduled to start from Gurudwara Datawala on Sunday. Farmers have said they intend to keep the programme peaceful while using the journey to highlight pending agricultural demands and oppose the recently signed trade agreement with the United States. March to reach Delhi by August 29 The farmers are planning to cover the route in…

15 Aug

Alberta Welcomes Oil Producers’ Backing for Proposed West Coast Pipeline

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Energy and Minerals Minister Brian Jean has welcomed a commitment from oil producers to support the development of a proposed pipeline linking Alberta’s energy sector with Canada’s west coast. Jean issued the statement after the Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC) wrote to the federal government on August 14, outlining the expected participation of its members in the proposed project. According to the minister, EPAC indicated that a significant number of its upstream oil-producing companies are expected to commit volumes to the pipeline. The association represents producers responsible for more than 40 per cent of…