INDIA

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 10 states, heatwave in three
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In its all-India impact-based weather warning bulletin, the IMD said that thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds (speed 40-50 kmph) are very likely at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Vidarbha; with lightning and gusty winds (speed 30-40 kmph) at isolated places over Madhya Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Coastal.
Army forms 'Bharatmala' from Siachen to Kanyakumari to mark Yoga Day
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The Bharatmala formed from the eastern extremity of Dong, where the first rays of the Sun fall in India to the sand dunes of Longewala in Rajasthan, where the epic battle was fought in 1971, from the glacial heights of Siachen to the southern tip of Kanyakumari and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Yoga Day event in Surat sets Guinness World Record
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Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, made the announcement during the grand event held in the city. With a staggering participation of over one lakh people, the Yoga Day event surpassed the previous record, marking a momentous achievement for the state. The celebration witnessed the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who joined the state-level International Day of Yoga.
NIA confirms taking over probe into Khalistani attacks on IHCs in Canada, US
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Modi met Musk on Tuesday as part of his three-day state visit to the US, where he met several prominent personalities from across the spectrum. "Great meeting you today @elonmusk! We had multifaceted conversations on issues ranging from energy to spirituality," the prime minister said in a tweet.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 10 states
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The IMD said that on Wednesday, heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places is very likely over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim while heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Assam and Meghalaya. "On Wednesday there will be heavy rainfall at isolated places.
India's 1st mRNA Omicron booster vax gets DCGI nod, to launch in 2-3 weeks
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The Pune-based firm's GemCovac-OM is a monovalent needle-free booster shot. It will be delivered intradermally with the PharmaJet Tropis Precision Delivery System (PDS) to adults of 18 years of age and older; and to those who have previously taken the primary vaccine shots from either Covishield or Covaxin, the two major Covid-19 vaccines administered in the country.
Rath Yatra 2023: Lord Jagannath, his siblings ascend chariots
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With chants of Hari Bol and Jay Jagannath, sounds of gongs, conches and cymbals, the three holy deities -- Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were brought by their servitors from the 'Ratna Simhasan' and placed on the chariots for the annual nine-day sojourn.
Heatwave likely to continue in seven states for next 2 days: IMD
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The IMD also predicted that light to moderate rainfall at most places with isolated heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over East Rajasthan on Monday while isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on June 20 and isolated heavy rainfall on June 21. "Light to moderate rainfall at most places is likely with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northwest Madhya Pradesh.
Modi says US visit a 'reflection of vigour' of bilateral ties
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"I am travelling to the United States of America on a state visit at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. This special invitation is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between our democracies," he said in a statement just before departing.
India gifts indigenously-built missile corvette 'INS Kirpan' to Vietnam
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Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with Vietnamese Defence Minister General Phan Van Gang in New Delhi. Ministry of Defence said that progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed during the meeting, with both sides expressing satisfaction at the ongoing engagements.
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