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IMD warns of heavy rain in several states as monsoon covers entire India | India News | ACTPnews
After the southwest monsoon covered the entire country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several states over the coming days, with heavy to very heavy showers expected across northwest, east, northeast and southern India as active monsoon conditions persist. Delhi is likely to witness another spell of rain…
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Fake traffic challan scam: PIB warns against malicious WhatsApp, sms links | India News | ACTPnews
If you’ve received a message claiming you have an unpaid traffic challan and need to pay it immediately, think twice before clicking the link. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has warned that cybercriminals are sending fake traffic challan messages through SMS and WhatsApp to trick people into downloading malicious files or visiting fraudulent websites…
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Metro to tunnel roads: How Karnataka plans to tackle Bengaluru’s traffic | India News | ACTPnews
Bengaluru’s long-standing traffic problem may finally be receiving attention from the state government. The Karnataka government has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure roadmap aimed at easing the city’s traffic congestion through a combination of metro expansion, tunnel roads, flyovers and business corridors. On Wednesday, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced plans to invest nearly…
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India’s monsoon rainfall deficit at 14%: When does it become a drought? | India News | ACTPnews
The southwest monsoon finally covered the entire India on July 9, after first making landfall over the Kerala coast on June 4. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the southwest monsoon arrived one day later than scheduled and warned of a significant reduction in rainfall activity over central India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and…
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FCI makes distilleries accountable for subsidised rice, warns of criminal cases | India News | ACTPnews
Food Corporation of India NEW DELHI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) has tightened safeguards for the lifting and use of subsidised rice supplied to distilleries under govt’s ethanol blending programme, making distilleries directly accountable for any diversion or misuse of the released grain. In case of misuse or diversion, FCI will file criminal cases.The move…
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Over 50% of employees involved in counting donations at Ram temple resign | India News | ACTPnews
Over half of the employees engaged in counting donations at the Ram temple have resigned amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of offerings, reducing the strength of counting personnel to just around a dozen, sources said on Friday. Trust sources said attendance at the donation counting centre had already dropped…
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India among 4 nations with cities at risk from extreme heat: Study | India News | ACTPnews
India, Pakistan, Nigeria and Ghana together host the largest number of cities at risk of extreme heat, with major tourist destinations including Jaipur and international business hubs in the top 50, according to an analysis that has ranked 205 of the world’s largest cities. More than 95 per cent of the most at-risk…
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Climate-driven heatwave worsening cost-of-living crisis, says report | India News | ACTPnews
Workers in agriculture and construction sectors in India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Nigeria are already losing 20 working days or more every year to heat stress, leading to loss of income especially for families already struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report. The report based on an analysis by adelphi global…
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Centre directs states, UTs to follow correct script, diction for National Anthem, song | India News | ACTPnews
Centre directs states, UTs to follow correct script, diction for National Anthem, song NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed all states and Union territory administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem. In a letter sent to all state chief secretaries and UT administrators…
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MHA reiterates National Anthem, National Song rules; stresses correct pronunciation, script | India News | ACTPnews
NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all state governments, Union Territory administrations and central ministries, reiterating the rules governing the singing and playing of the National Anthem and the National Song and asking authorities to ensure strict compliance.In a communication dated July 9, the MHA enclosed the…
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