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Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to chief minister's relief fund
The Kerala chief minister's office launched the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to collect donations for those affected by landslides in Wayanad
Published on Aug 03, 2024 02:14 PM IST
CPI MP calls for Kerala's inclusion in Budget's flood relief fund list
Sandosh Kumar, calling for solidarity over the landslides in Wayanad that killed nearly 300 people, urged the Centre to declare this a ‘national disaster’.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:24 PM IST
What is Araku coffee which found mention in PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'?
PM Modi highlighted the popularity of Araku coffee, noting its presence during the G20 Summit hosted by India in September last year.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
ISRO successfully conducts 3rd and final landing experiment of RLV ‘Pushpak’
ISRO chairman S Somanath congratulated the team for their dedication in sustaining the streak of success in the landing experiment of ‘Pushpak’.
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 10:14 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Will ‘Pink Moon’ live up to its name? What you need to know
Pink Full Moon: Full moons typically occur when the moon is directly opposite the Sun from Earth's perspective.
Published on Apr 23, 2024 04:31 PM IST
‘Lyrid meteor shower’ shadowed by ‘Pink Full Moon’ this year: How to Watch?
Lyrid meteor shower: This annual event typically occurs between April 15 and 29, with its peak around April 22 or 23, with this year's peak being on April 23.
Published on Apr 23, 2024 04:12 PM IST
Who is Gopi Thotakura, the first Indian ‘space tourist’ to fly with Blue Origin?
The aerospace company Blue Origin unveiled the crew members' names for the New Shepard-25 mission on April 4.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 01:56 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
During this ‘total solar eclipse’, Sun will be in a period of ‘solar maximum’
NASA said that the total solar eclipse on April 8 is occurring during the period of ‘solar maximum’, which increases the possibility of a ‘solar eruption’.
Published on Apr 06, 2024 10:52 PM IST
IMD issues ‘heatwave alert’ for southern, eastern India for next two days
Heatwave: Areas likely to be affected include parts of Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana.
Published on Apr 06, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Weather alert: IMD predicts heatwave in several parts of India in coming days
IMD predicts heatwave in parts of Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:06 PM IST
India to witness heatwave conditions during LS poll season, says IMD | 10 points
The IMD predicts above-average heatwaves in April to June across plains, with “10 to 20 heatwave days”, compared to the usual 4 to 8 days.
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 07:34 PM IST
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is different from 2017, with longer totality
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: This year's first solar eclipse, on April 8, will be a “total solar eclipse”, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 02:01 PM IST
Bihar's Begusarai, ‘world's most polluted city in 2023’; India at 3rd globally
India ranked third worst polluted country out of 134 countries trailing behind Bangladesh and Pakistan, as highlighted in World Air Quality Report 2023.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:46 PM IST
Earth Hour 2024: Global ‘lights off’ moment on March 23 | Know why
Earth Hour 2024: It is a global event observed annually on the last Saturday of March to raise awareness about climate change and promote energy conservation.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:31 PM IST
Nowruz 2024: Google Doodle celebrates Persian New Year | All you need to know
Nowruz 2024: The festival typically coincides with the astronomical vernal equinox, usually occurring around March 21, marking the onset of spring.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Watch: Sudha Murty takes oath as member of Rajya Sabha
Sudha Murty was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on March 8, which is International Women's Day.
Published on Mar 14, 2024 03:10 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
MHA extends 50% GST support for central police canteen purchases | Details
The move is intended for “the benefit of serving and retired personnel of CAPFs, Central Police Organisations, and State Police Forces and their families.”
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Who is Sheena Rani, DRDO expert behind Agni-5 missile test?
Missile specialist Sheena Rani led a team from the DRDO responsible for India's maiden flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:12 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
PM Modi launches 10 new Vande Bharat trains today: Check routes, other details
Vande Bharat train: With PM Modi flagging off 10 new Vande Bharat trains on Tuesday, the total number of trains operating across the states will surpass 50.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Google Doodle celebrates ‘flat white coffee’. Delve into its origins
Flat white coffee, despite sparking intense debate over its origins, is claimed to have been pioneered by both Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s.
Published on Mar 11, 2024 09:47 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
US, Canada brace for ‘daylight saving time’ starting March 10. What is it?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) involves advancing the clocks by one hour during summer months to maximise natural daylight usage.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 02:25 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
Assam: Dibrugarh jail official arrested in connection with seizure of gadgets
A major security lapse was found in the NSA cell of Assam's Dibrugarh jail, where separatist leader Amritpal Singh and associates are held.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:46 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari
PM Modi presents first-ever National Creators Awards in Delhi | List of winners
National Creators Awards: To honour excellence and influence across various fields such as storytelling, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:32 PM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
International Women's Day: Google Doodle depicts quilt with symbols of progress
International Women's Day 2024: The theme for this year is “Inspire Inclusion”, aiming to foster greater inclusivity for women globally.
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
Delhi-Meerut RRTS: PM Modi inaugurates corridor, flags off Namo Bharat train
PM Modi virtually inaugurated Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor extension and flagged off Namo Bharat train from Muradnagar RRTS station on Wednesday.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 11:44 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Now, reach Taj Mahal by Metro. PM to launch Agra ‘priority corridor’ today
The ‘priority corridor’ of the Agra Metro Rail Project seeks to offer tourists direct metro access to major attractions like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 05:25 AM IST
Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao | Edited by Kunal Gaurav