Natural Calamities
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Nepal: 104 people die as heavy rain triggers landslides and flash floods
The highways were blocked and the Biratnagar airport’s tarmac was submerged leading to cancellation of flights.
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Uttarakhand rain: Toll rises to 52, Ranikhet and Almora cut off from plains
Eleven people on a trek to Chitkul in Himachal Pradesh via Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district have gone missing.
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Uttarakhand rains: 34 people killed across state, 200 rescued from resort
Nanital was cut off from rest of the state as the three roads leading to the city were blocked by landslides.
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Trending
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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‘High Water’: Read Ruskin Bond’s new story from his book of short stories about love and friendship
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Hurricane Ida: 49 dead after floods in five states in US
The state of New Jersey was worst-affected, as it registered 25 deaths due to the hurricane.
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Hurricane Ida in US: At least 18 killed, over 1.5 lakh homes are without power
New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency as the cyclone brought record rainfall and high-speed winds.
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Hurricane Ida: At least one killed, power supply blows off in Louisiana and New Orleans in US
With wind speeds reaching 230 kilometres per hour, Ida was the fifth strongest hurricane to hit the US.
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Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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Cyclone Maha likely to bring rain to parts of Maharashtra and Goa, says IMD
Pune district is on a thunder and lightning alert till Saturday.
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Rajasthan: Floods cause havoc in many districts, over 300 children, 25 teachers trapped in a school
Water was released from the Ratnapratap Dam on Sunday, flooding the school in Chittorgarh and trapping the inmates.
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Hurricane Dorian kills at least 23 in the Bahamas, thousands of homes left without electricity
According to Reuters, the toll is 30.
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The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Floods leave more than 225 dead in five states, 91 killed in Kerala
In Karnataka, the focus has now shifted to relief and rehabilitation work.
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Floods: Nearly 200 killed in rain-related incidents in Kerala, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra
The toll in the floods in Kerala rose to 83 and that in Karnataka and Maharashtra rose to 42 and 43 on Monday. Meanwhile, 31 people died in Gujarat.
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Four earthquakes hit Arunachal Pradesh within 24 hours
The earthquakes did not cause any loss of life, injuries or damage to property.
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The Field
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Services boxers dominate semi-finals lineup on Day 5
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC play out a high-scoring draw
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India start campaign with massive win over Canada