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Live updates : Breaking News August 8
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August 08, 2021 11:01 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Tropical Storm Kevin gains force in eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Kevin was gaining force Sunday in the eastern Pacific and forecasters said it was likely to reach hurricane strength while remaining far off Mexico's coasts. The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) Sunday while centered about 495 miles (795 kilometers) south of the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
It was heading westward at 8 mph (13 kph). Forecasters said it was likely to become a hurricane on Monday, but its only threat to land were expected to be storm-driven surf.
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August 08, 2021 10:40 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Soldier found dead inside Rajouri camp
A 24-year-old soldier was found dead Sunday under "mysterious circumstances" inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said.
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August 08, 2021 8:38 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Mumbai local train services to start for fully vaccinated people from August 15: Uddhav Thackeray
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August 08, 2021 6:35 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
PM Modi to launch Ujjwala 2.0 on August 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana - PMUY) by handing over LPG connections at Mahoba in Uttar Pradesh on August 10.
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August 08, 2021 6:06 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
From August 9, students of class 10 to 12 in Delhi can visit schools for work related to admission, practical activities for board exams: DDMA
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August 08, 2021 5:42 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
PM to chair UNSC debate on maritime security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level open debate on "Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation" on Monday via video conferencing.
His office said on Sunday the meeting is expected to be attended by several heads of state and government of member states of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), and high-level briefers from the UN system and key regional organisations.
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August 08, 2021 5:12 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Passenger bus overturns in western Turkey, killing 14 people
A passenger bus veered and tumbled off a highway in western Turkey, killing 14 people on Sunday. The governor's office of Balikesir province said 18 people injured in the crash were being treated in five hospitals.
It said the bus overturned at 04:40 local time (0140 GMT). Emergency units arrived at the site, where 11 people died. Three others died in the hospital.
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August 08, 2021 5:11 PM (IST) Posted by Rashi Hardaha
Assam minister Atul Bora tests positive for COVID-19
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora was hospitalised on Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19.
"I have tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms. I request all those who have come in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest," he tweeted.
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president has been admitted to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital and his condition is stated to be stable, party sources said.
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August 08, 2021 2:23 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Assam MP Badruddin Ajmal to meet Amit Shah over Assam-Mizoram border dispute
Assam MP Badruddin Ajmal to meet Amit Shah over Assam-Mizoram border dispute
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August 08, 2021 2:22 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to PM Modi requesting to increase vaccines for West Bengal
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to PM Modi requesting to increase vaccines for West Bengal
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August 08, 2021 2:21 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel takes part in Hareli festival
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel takes part in Hareli festival
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August 08, 2021 2:20 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
J&K: Baramulla police set up drug de-addiction centre to help youth
J&K: Baramulla police set up drug de-addiction centre to help youth
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August 08, 2021 2:20 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
More than 52.37 crores vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far: Health Ministry
More than 52.37 crores vaccine doses provided to States/UTs so far: Health Ministry
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August 08, 2021 10:31 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
India's cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has exceeded 50.68 Cr: Health Ministry
India's cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has exceeded 50.68 Cr: Health Ministry
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August 08, 2021 10:30 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
IGI PS informs Airport Operations Control Centre about bomb threat
IGI PS informs Airport Operations Control Centre about bomb threat
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August 08, 2021 8:29 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Surat Municipal Corporation installs sculptures using waste material in the city
Surat Municipal Corporation installs sculptures using waste material in the city
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August 08, 2021 8:29 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
G Kishan Reddy to inaugurate exhibition on 'Quit India Movement'
G Kishan Reddy to inaugurate exhibition on 'Quit India Movement'
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August 08, 2021 8:28 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
Devising a 3-tier training program which includes basic, intermediate, advance training: Commandant 12 Bn NDRF
Devising a 3-tier training program which includes basic, intermediate, advance training: Commandant 12 Bn NDRF
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August 08, 2021 8:27 AM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi
NIA conducting raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir
NIA conducting raids at multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir