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Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao

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Wayanad landslides: Here's how you can donate to chief minister's relief fund

The Kerala chief minister's office launched the "Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund" to collect donations for those affected by landslides in Wayanad

Rescuers make their way to the upper regions as they search through mud and debris for a third day after landslides set off by torrential rains in Wayanad district, Kerala state, India, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (AP)
Published on Aug 03, 2024 02:14 PM IST

CPI MP calls for Kerala's inclusion in Budget's flood relief fund list

Sandosh Kumar, calling for solidarity over the landslides in Wayanad that killed nearly 300 people, urged the Centre to declare this a ‘national disaster’.

CPI Rajya Sabha MP Sandosh Kumar during this year's Monsoon session in Rajya Sabha.(Sansad TV)
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 10:24 PM IST

What is Araku coffee which found mention in PM Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat'?

PM Modi highlighted the popularity of Araku coffee, noting its presence during the G20 Summit hosted by India in September last year.

PM Modi recalled sharing a moment over coffee with the state chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu during his visit to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.(YouTube/Narendra Modi)
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 02:04 PM IST

ISRO successfully conducts 3rd and final landing experiment of RLV ‘Pushpak’

ISRO chairman S Somanath congratulated the team for their dedication in sustaining the streak of success in the landing experiment of ‘Pushpak’.

The winged vehicle, 'Pushpak', was released from an Indian Air Force Chinook Helicopter at an altitude of 4.5 km on Sunday.(ISRO)
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 10:14 AM IST

Will ‘Pink Moon’ live up to its name? What you need to know

Pink Full Moon: Full moons typically occur when the moon is directly opposite the Sun from Earth's perspective.

A super pink moon, the biggest and brightest full moon of the year above India Gate in Delhi. (ANI) (File)
Published on Apr 23, 2024 04:31 PM IST

‘Lyrid meteor shower’ shadowed by ‘Pink Full Moon’ this year: How to Watch?

Lyrid meteor shower: This annual event typically occurs between April 15 and 29, with its peak around April 22 or 23, with this year's peak being on April 23.

The Lyrid meteor shower is seen over Burg on the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn off Germany (File) (AP)
Published on Apr 23, 2024 04:12 PM IST

Who is Gopi Thotakura, the first Indian ‘space tourist’ to fly with Blue Origin?

The aerospace company Blue Origin unveiled the crew members' names for the New Shepard-25 mission on April 4.

Gopichand Thotakura, an entrepreneur and pilot.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 01:56 PM IST

During this ‘total solar eclipse’, Sun will be in a period of ‘solar maximum’

NASA said that the total solar eclipse on April 8 is occurring during the period of ‘solar maximum’, which increases the possibility of a ‘solar eruption’.

Solar activity has reportedly surged significantly in the past two months. Immense sunspots, frequent X-class solar flares (the most potent type of solar explosion), and towering plasma plumes have been observed.(NASA)
Published on Apr 06, 2024 10:52 PM IST

IMD issues ‘heatwave alert’ for southern, eastern India for next two days

Heatwave: Areas likely to be affected include parts of Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, Rayalaseema, and Telangana.

According to the IMD, a heatwave occurs when air temperatures reach levels that pose a risk to human health upon exposure. (Santosh Kumar/HT photo)
Published on Apr 06, 2024 05:30 PM IST

Weather alert: IMD predicts heatwave in several parts of India in coming days

IMD predicts heatwave in parts of Odisha, Bengal, Jharkhand, Vidarbha, Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema, Telangana on Saturday.

In Delhi, the maximum temperature was 36.4 degrees Celsius, two notches above the seasonal average. (Photo: Sanjeev Verma/HT)
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 09:06 PM IST

India to witness heatwave conditions during LS poll season, says IMD | 10 points

The IMD predicts above-average heatwaves in April to June across plains, with “10 to 20 heatwave days”, compared to the usual 4 to 8 days.

Gujarat, central Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, north Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh are among the regions likely “to face the most severe impact of heatwaves.” (PTI)
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 07:34 PM IST

Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is different from 2017, with longer totality

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: This year's first solar eclipse, on April 8, will be a “total solar eclipse”, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

Solar eclipses come in three types: total, annular, and partial, depending on how the Sun, Moon, and Earth align.(NASA)
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 02:01 PM IST

Bihar's Begusarai, ‘world's most polluted city in 2023’; India at 3rd globally

India ranked third worst polluted country out of 134 countries trailing behind Bangladesh and Pakistan, as highlighted in World Air Quality Report 2023.

96 per cent of India's population reside in areas where air quality exceeds WHO guidelines by seven times, as per the report. (File) (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:46 PM IST

Earth Hour 2024: Global ‘lights off’ moment on March 23 | Know why

Earth Hour 2024: It is a global event observed annually on the last Saturday of March to raise awareness about climate change and promote energy conservation.

Earth Hour 2024: India gate seen before the Earth Hour in New Delhi, India. (File)(Ravi Choudhary / HT Photo)
Published on Mar 20, 2024 12:31 PM IST

Nowruz 2024: Google Doodle celebrates Persian New Year | All you need to know

Nowruz 2024: The festival typically coincides with the astronomical vernal equinox, usually occurring around March 21, marking the onset of spring.

Nowruz 2024: Monday's Doodle depicted “animal friends gathering in a flower-filled courtyard to ring in the coming of spring under the blossoming tree.”(Google Doodle)
Published on Mar 19, 2024 08:02 AM IST

Watch: Sudha Murty takes oath as member of Rajya Sabha

Sudha Murty was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on March 8, which is International Women's Day.

Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty took oath as Rajya Sabha member on Thursday.(Sansad TV)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 03:10 PM IST

MHA extends 50% GST support for central police canteen purchases | Details

The move is intended for “the benefit of serving and retired personnel of CAPFs, Central Police Organisations, and State Police Forces and their families.”

Under the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar system, serving and retired personnel of CAPFs (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, and Assam Rifles) will benefit. (File Photo)
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:52 AM IST

Who is Sheena Rani, DRDO expert behind Agni-5 missile test?

Missile specialist Sheena Rani led a team from the DRDO responsible for India's maiden flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology.

Following the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998, Sheena Rani transitioned to DRDO through a lateral entry in 1999. Since then, she has been actively involved in the Agni missile series.(Source: X)
Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:12 AM IST

PM Modi launches 10 new Vande Bharat trains today: Check routes, other details

Vande Bharat train: With PM Modi flagging off 10 new Vande Bharat trains on Tuesday, the total number of trains operating across the states will surpass 50.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express between New Jalpaiguri and Patna, along with 10 other new trains, on Tuesday.(ANI)
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 09:42 AM IST

Google Doodle celebrates ‘flat white coffee’. Delve into its origins

Flat white coffee, despite sparking intense debate over its origins, is claimed to have been pioneered by both Australia and New Zealand in the 1980s.

Google Doodles are spontaneous and temporary alterations to the Google logo to honour various local and global subjects. (Google Doodle)
Published on Mar 11, 2024 09:47 AM IST

US, Canada brace for ‘daylight saving time’ starting March 10. What is it?

Daylight Saving Time (DST) involves advancing the clocks by one hour during summer months to maximise natural daylight usage.

In the US and several neighbouring nations, Daylight Saving Time (DST) will commence this year on March 10 at 2 am local time.(AP)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 02:25 PM IST

Assam: Dibrugarh jail official arrested in connection with seizure of gadgets

A major security lapse was found in the NSA cell of Assam's Dibrugarh jail, where separatist leader Amritpal Singh and associates are held.

Ten members of the pro-Khalistani group, including its leader Amritpal Singh and one of his relatives, have been arrested in Dibrugarh since March 19 last year. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:46 PM IST

PM Modi presents first-ever National Creators Awards in Delhi | List of winners

National Creators Awards: To honour excellence and influence across various fields such as storytelling, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Creator in Tech Category award to Gaurav Chaudhary at Bharat Mandapam on Friday.(ANI)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 12:32 PM IST
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