Rescue staff seek for individuals feared lacking in landslides following torrential rains, in Shimla.
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Countering Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion in Parliament final week that Kukis from Myanmar contributed to the current ethnic rigidity in Manipur, Okay. Vanlalvena, a Rajya Sabha member from Mizoram, stated that although his State had sheltered greater than 40,000 “refugees” from the neighbouring nation since 2021, that they had by no means created any issues.
Eastern Ladakh row: India and China agree to resolve remaining issues
In a uncommon two-day navy talks, India and China agreed to resolve the remaining points alongside the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in jap Ladakh in an “expeditious manner” apart from sustaining peace and tranquillity within the border areas, a joint assertion stated on August 15, a day after conclusion of the dialogue.
Rain fury claims more lives in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
The loss of life toll from the heavy rains which have battered Himachal Pradesh since Sunday evening has crossed 53. In Uttarakhand, 5 individuals died in rain-related incidents as rivers continued to stream close to the hazard mark within the hills. As landslides proceed to dam roads and the climate forecast warned of extra rains within the subsequent few days, the State authorities has suspended the Char Dham Yatra.
26-year-old Iqra’s attraction for a visa for her husband and daughter has been caught for the previous two years, ever because the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul on August 15.
Further delay in delivery of stealth frigates from Russia; now expected in May and October 2024
The battle in Ukraine has prompted additional delays to the supply of two Krivak or Talwar-class stealth frigates beneath building for the Indian Navy in Russia. They at the moment are anticipated to be delivered by May and October 2024 respectively, in response to Alexey Rakhmanov, Director-General of the United Shipbuilding Corporation of Russia.
PM Modi announces new scheme to help urban poor build houses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 introduced a brand new scheme to assist city poor construct homes in cities. Under this programme, they’d obtain aid in rates of interest and loans taken from banks to assemble their homes.
Gandhi was one of the greatest ethical leaders, had ‘most influence’ on me: Ro Khanna
Calling Mahatma Gandhi the one who has had the “most influence” in his life, U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna paid tributes at Rajghat on August 15 as a part of a four-day go to by a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation to India.
No more ‘deemed forests’, says Odisha government
The Odisha authorities has despatched a letter to district officers underlining that trade requests to divert forest land for non-forestry functions now ought to evolve with the amended Forest Act and that ‘deemed forests’ as a class would stop to exist.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga retires from Test cricket
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga on August 15 introduced his retirement from Test cricket as he seeks to lengthen his profession in limited-over format of the sport. The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stated it has accepted the choice of the 26-year-old Hasaranga.
Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG
Brazil ahead Neymar has signed for Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St Germain, the Saudi Professional League (SPL) membership introduced.
