US President Donald Trump's military parade is estimated to cost 92 million dollars, according to a CNBC report on Thursday, quoting an anonymous US defence official.


Trump's military parade estimated to cost $92 mn


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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan about the situation in flood-battered Kerala and asked the defence forces to speed up rescue and relief operations after fresh rain and flooding left a trail of death and destruction in the southern state.


Kerala floods: Modi wants rescue, relief operations stepped up


Even as the deadly deluge in Kerala continued to take a toll of life and property across the state -- with the number of deaths rising to 87 on Thursday -- the Centre has deployed all three wings of the armed forces in a massive rescue operation that is currently underway.


Kerala toll reaches 87, massive rescue operation underway


After around 50 people were stranded at the Sultangarh waterfall in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, police on Thursday said around 45 people have been rescued while six are still missing.


MP waterfall accident: 45 rescued, 6 missing


With rains still pouring down heavily leading to flooding across Kerala, 12 fresh deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the toll to 79, since August 8. More rains were forecast till Saturday.


Kerala flood toll touches 79, rains continue


An incessant downpour battered Kerala again on Wednesday, resulting in 28 more deaths and more destruction and forcing authorities to issue a red alert across the southern state.


Kerala issues red alert, flood death toll rises to 67 (Third Lead)


The Navy on Wednesday rescued more than 80 persons as the flood situation worsened in Kerala again, leaving a fresh trail of death and destruction.


Navy rescues over 80 people in flood-battered Kerala


The plan to put an Indian into space, on its own, for the first time by 2022 will create as many as 15,000 jobs, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman K. Sivan said on Wednesday.


Indian human space mission to create 15,000 jobs: ISRO chief


Israel on Wednesday reopened the key Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza, which had remained closed to commercial imports and exports for over a month.


Israel reopens key Gaza crossing


Cyber security experts on Tuesday questioned the preparedness of the Indian banks in case of a massive security breach involving funds, stressing that state-of-the-art security systems are the need of the hour.


Indian banks inadequately prepared for cyber attacks: Experts


A day after reports surfaced that certain Google apps track your whereabouts even when you turn off location data, experts on Tuesday expressed concerns about the practice, stressing that location and identity data can be used for both good and bad.


Google storing location data has strong potential for abuse: Experts


US President Donald Trump signed into law the $717 billion annual defence policy bill, the earliest in the year the bill has become law in more than four decades.


Trump signs $717bn annual defence policy bill into law


In an endeavour to pay respect to soldiers and inculcate a feeling of patriotism among the citizenry, around five lakh persons will form a human chief on August 14 in four border districts of Rajasthan, an official said on Monday.


Lakhs to form human chain in Rajasthan districts on Tuesday


Stations on the Violet Line's Heritage section will have restricted entry and exit on Independence Day, Delhi Metro said on Monday.


Restricted entry at DMRC's Heritage Line stations on Aug 15


Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) R.P. Sharma on Monday ordered a thorough verification of Child Care Institutions (CCI) in the state.


Odisha DGP directs verification of shelter homes


Gajanand Sharma, who was recently traced in a Pakistani jail more than 36 years after he was reported missing from his Jaipur home was released on Monday, officials said.


Jaipur man back after languishing in Pak jail for 36 years


The government on Monday approved the procurement of six indigenously-built next generation offshore patrol vessels at a cost of nearly Rs 5,000 crore for the Indian Navy to be used in military operations other than war, like anti-piracy and counter-infiltration missions.


Acquisition of 6 next generation offshore patrol vessels approved


Sri Lanka's Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara on Monday said 25 new police posts will be set up covering all main the tourist spots across the country for visitors' security. And police personnel have been asked to learn Hindi.


Sri Lankan tourist police told to learn Hindi


Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday described the situation in the flood-affected areas of Kerala as "very serious" and assured the state of all possible help from the Centre.


Kerala situation very serious, says Rajnath as he assures full help



Kerala situation very serious, says Rajnath Singh after aerial survey


Debunking opposition plans for a grand alliance as "political adventurism" and a "failed idea", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that the BJP-led NDA will get more seats than ever and break all records in the 2019 Lok Sabha battle.

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