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India saw 125 extremely heavy rainfall events this Sept, Oct: IMD

The country recorded 89 extremely heavy rainfall events in September against 61 in the same month last year, 59 in 2019; 44 in 2018 and 29 in 2017

AITD conferred with IIPA Award for Excellence in Public Services

The Asian Institute of Transport Development is a non-profit organisation for research and professional training in transport and logistics.

Saudi wants businesses and families to pick Riyadh, offers travellers perks

Emblazoned with an image of the kingdom's ancient Diriyah fort near the Saudi capital, it reads: "Welcome to Arabia. A Journey You've Never Imagined".

Blanket ban on firecrackers to continue in Delhi, says official

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a ban on firecrackers on September 15, saying it was "essential to save lives"

SC sets aside HC order banning firecrackers in Bengal during festive season

The court asked the West Bengal government to explore the possibility to ensure that banned firecrackers and related items are not imported in the state at the entry point itself

Power tariff slashed by Rs 3 per unit in Punjab ahead of polls

Punjab is going to the Assembly polls early next year

Sabyasachi withdraws Mangalsutra campaign advertisement amid controversy

The popular designer brand has been facing flak on social media platforms as well as from a section of politicians from the ruling BJP over an advertisement

Blanket ban on fireworks in Gurugram, section 144 imposed

The administration has imposed a ban on bursting of fireworks on the days before and after Diwali, which falls on November 4 this year

President greets people of AP, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala on formation day

Haryana was formed in 1966 while Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000.

Delhi schools reopen for all classes after 19 mths of Covid-forced closure

Several private schools, however, have chosen to defer the reopening post Diwali.

Biden tells Erdogan that US and Turkey must better manage disagreements

The Turkish president has said he's open to buying a second Russian missile system, despite the controversy generated by the 2017 deal to acquire the Russian-made system.

Modi's supply chain mantra: trusted source, transparency and time frame

After making its mark as a trusted source in pharmaceuticals, IT, among others, Modi said India is now ready to play a role in the supply chain for clean technology.

Looking forward to meeting again in Indonesia and in India: G20 leaders

There had been a swap between India and Indonesia for hosting G20 with Indonesia now hosting it in 2022 and India in 2023.

American Airlines cancels flights over shortage of flight attendants

That made it difficult for American to get crews in position for upcoming flights, and the cancellations and delays grew worse through Saturday and Sunday.

Punjab CM Channi waives GST on langar at Sri Devi Talab temple

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Sunday announced waiver of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on langar at the Sri Devi Talab temple here.

India, France share ambitions in environment, health & innovation : Macron

Macron's made the remarks in a tweet in Hindi following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Rome, Italy.

Modi holds bilateral meet with President Macron, discusses climate change

Prime Minister Modi also welcomed the European Union's Indo-Pacific Strategy, released in September 2021, and thanked the French President for France's leadership role in the same.

Biden receives Communion Rome's St. Patrick's Church amid debate in US

About 30 people were at the Mass, and security guards ringed the aisles. The Bidens sat in the last row that had been roped off as reserved.

PM Modi meets Singapore counterpart, discusses climate change, Covid

The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to contain the Covid-19 pandemic through expedited vaccination efforts and ensuring supply of critical medicines, a statement from the MEA said.

Warrant issued against IPS officer Param Bir Singh, second this week

Singh was shunted out from the post of Mumbai police commissioner in March 2021