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India Post Now Advanced, Enters New Era Of Digital Transformation
Free Press Journal
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August 20, 2025
New Delhi: India Post on Tuesday announced that it has entered a new era of digital transformation with the nationwide rollout of IT 2.0 -- Advanced Postal Technology (APT). The initiative, led under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
Mumbai Weather LATEST update: IMD issues Orange alert for these places; Check
Asianet Newsable
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August 20, 2025
Mumbai was hit hard by yesterday's heavy downpour. The weather department has issued an orange alert for Mumbai today. There's also a possibility of flooding in Ratnagiri and Raigad 2 Min read 16 Image Credit : Getty Rain in Mumbai Due to the...
Mumbai rains: Even amid deluge, teachers ensure blind students don’t miss a day
Mid Day Mumbai
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August 20, 2025
Mumbai’s legendary warm heart was on full on display on Tuesday with reports of people helping each other out, civic staff distributing food to those stuck at stations, and teachers braving the rain to ensure blind students didn’t miss a day......
India’s CAD to double in Q2 FY26 amid rising imports: ICRA
Fibre 2 Fashion
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India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to double to $13-15 billion in the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2026 (FY26) from $6-8 billion expected in Q1 FY26, according to Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA).Meanwhile,...
Delhi adults inhaling twice as many microplastics in summer as in winter: Study
ETHealthworld.com
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August 20, 2025
New Delhi: Adults in the national capital inhale almost twice as many microplastic particles in summer as they do in winter, with the estimated average daily exposure rising from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season --...
Mumbai rains | All hands on deck, feet on ground: Eknath Shinde to BMC
Mid Day Mumbai
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August 20, 2025
From dewatering pumps working round-the-clock to costly new projects at chronic flood spots, the DCM insisted that the administration has both the intent and the resources to weather Mumbai’s storm As relentless rains left Mumbai battling flooded...
Researchers sound alarm after advanced modeling reveals crisis threatening millions — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 20, 2025
According to a recent study published in Nature, the effects of rampant carbon pollution have the potential to wreak havoc across India. And as sea levels continue to rise, a number of the country's most prominent coastal cities are facing...
Scientists sound alarm over troubling trend as snakes invade local communities — here's what you need to know
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 19, 2025
You're in Delhi. The power's flickering again, rain's hammering the roof, and the air clings like wet laundry. You step into the bathroom barefoot — and stop cold. A snake. Coiled tight under the sink, tongue flicking, eyes like polished glass. It...
India's strongest playing XI for the 2025 Asia Cup ft. Sanju Samson & Kuldeep Yadav
Sportskeeda
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August 19, 2025
The 2025 Asia Cup will commence at the start of September in the UAE. India, who are the runaway favorites for the competition, recently announced their 15-man squad. The Men in Blue will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, who has recovered from a sports...
India News | INDIA Bloc Floor Leaders to Meet in Rajya Sabha LoP's Office Today to Formulate Strategy on Centre's Bills
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): The opposition INDIA bloc floor leaders are set to meet at 10 am today at Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge's office in Parliament. The high-level discussion comes ahead of a crucial session...
India News | Sanjay Singh Seeks Discussion on 'mis-selling of Financial Products' in Rajya Sabha
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday submitted a Zero Hour Notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the widespread mis-selling of financial products by banks and the loss incurred by ordinary citizens....
India celebrates clean energy milestone but coal still king
The Bryan Times - Ohio
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August 20, 2025
Non-fossil fuels now account for half of India's installed energy capacity -- years ahead of schedule -- but the third-largest greenhouse gas polluter remains deeply reliant on coal for electricity generation. "A landmark in India's energy...
India's strongest playing XI for the 2025 Women's World Cup ft. Sree Charani & Smriti Mandhana
Sportskeeda
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August 19, 2025
On Tuesday, April 19, the BCCI announced India's squad for the upcoming 2025 Women's World Cup. The contingent was largely along expected lines, although the exclusion of Shafali Verma did make a few headlines. The Women in Blue will be led by...
India News | Monsoon Session: Govt to Introduce Constitution Amendment Bill to Remove CM, Ministers Held on Serious Charges
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce three bills in Lok Sabha on Wednesday - including the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister who is facing...
India and China cautiously mend ties as tariffs cloud economic outlook
Mint
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August 20, 2025
In a visit to India this week, China’s top diplomat said the two Asian nations should deepen cooperation amid international threats to free trade, a sign that President Trump’s trade war could accelerate a thaw in the frosty relationship between...
Delhi government plans umbrella app for civic problems
Hindustan Times
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August 19, 2025
The Delhi cabinet on Tuesday approved the launch of a single integrated grievance redressal system as the ‘Delhi Mitra App’, which will serve as a common platform for complaints related to all city agencies, including the Delhi government, Delhi...
Delhi HC directs committee to file steps taken to access autistic girl’s admission
Hindustan Times
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August 19, 2025
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the expert committee to file a note indicating the steps adopted by it to assess and conclude that an eight-year-old autistic girl is medically fit to be admitted to GD Goenka School, provided she is...
India News | Arunachal CM Announces Expansion of Innovation Park to Support More Start-ups
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): Giving another significant push to encourage indigenous start-ups, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday announced to expand the Arunachal Pradesh Innovation and Investment...
India-US ties frosty due to Trump comments, MAGA talks of ban on H-1B Visa
India Today
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August 19, 2025
The H-1B Visa, long considered an ideal route for Indian IT engineers to pursue careers in the United States, is facing renewed hostility. At a time when the US President Donald Trump is gunning for India with his steep tariffs, and there is a...
India News | HP High Court Dismisses Appeal Seeking Correction of Date of Birth in Service Records
Latestly
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August 20, 2025
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently dismissed an appeal filed by a government employee, Satya, who sought correction of her date of birth in official service records more than 17 years after...