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Extreme heatwaves to double in Indian cities by 2030, study warns

Extreme heatwaves to double in Indian cities by 2030, study warns

11 Jun 2025 | 11:17 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) A new study has sounded the alarm on the intensifying threat of extreme heatwaves in Indian cities. Urban areas like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Surat, Thane, Patna, and Bhubaneswar are projected to see a two-fold increase in heatwave days by 2030, according to the study by IPE Global and Esri India.

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Prof Gaurav Vallabh appointed as a member of PM Modi's EAC

Prof Gaurav Vallabh appointed as a member of PM Modi's EAC

10 Jun 2025 | 11:24 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Professor Gaurav Vallabh has been appointed as a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, sources said.

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PM Modi meets members of all-party delegations after global anti-terror outreach

PM Modi meets members of all-party delegations after global anti-terror outreach

10 Jun 2025 | 11:08 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of the seven multi-party delegations that recently visited over 30 countries to present India’s firm stance against terrorism post Operation Sindoor.

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EAM in Brussels, holds first India-EU Strategic Dialogue, calls on EU Commission President

EAM in Brussels, holds first India-EU Strategic Dialogue, calls on EU Commission President

10 Jun 2025 | 9:37 PM

Brussels/New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Brussels, today held the first India-EU Strategic Dialogue with the EU High Representative and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.

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Shah chairs high-level meeting to review flood management preparedness

Shah chairs high-level meeting to review flood management preparedness

10 Jun 2025 | 9:27 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high level meeting on Tuesday to review the preparedness of flood management in the country and emphasised on maximum use of space technology by various central agencies for flood control and water management.

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Siddaramaiah advocates new caste survey

Siddaramaiah advocates new caste survey

10 Jun 2025 | 9:08 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday underscored the government’s commitment to conducting a fresh caste survey, emphasising its significance in promoting social justice and understanding demographic realities.

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India takes up with US case of Indian student's handcuffing in Newark Airport

India takes up with US case of Indian student's handcuffing in Newark Airport

10 Jun 2025 | 9:01 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) India has taken up with the US Embassy in New Delhi the case of an Indian student being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by US officials at Newark Airport before deportation.

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Amid cabinet shuffle speculation, Cong defends caste survey

Amid cabinet shuffle speculation, Cong defends caste survey

10 Jun 2025 | 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Jun 10 (UNI) In the backof cabinet reshuffle speculation and public scrutiny over the recent RCB felicitation tragedy in Bengaluru, the Congress on Tuesday presented a united front, reaffirming its support for caste survey and lashing out at the Central government for its alleged indifference towards Karnataka.

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Man, his two children die after jumping off building to escape fire

Man, his two children die after jumping off building to escape fire

10 Jun 2025 | 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) A 35-year-old man and his two children died after a massive fire broke out in a residential housing society in Dwarka Sector 13 on Tuesday morning.

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India pushes for global ocean pact at UN summit

India pushes for global ocean pact at UN summit

10 Jun 2025 | 7:19 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) India on Tuesday made a powerful pitch for global ocean pact at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), even as Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the country’s leadership in deep-sea exploration, marine plastic reduction, and sustainable coastal development.

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Experts meet to boost monoclonal antibody innovation in India

Experts meet to boost monoclonal antibody innovation in India

10 Jun 2025 | 7:13 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Leading voices from the pharmaceutical industry, biotech start-ups, funding agencies such as BIRAC, and premier academic institutions convened on Tuesday to explore new strategies for accelerating monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapies in India. Such a therapy uses antibodies, made in a lab, to target and treat specific diseases, including cancer.

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Hopeful of reaching a deal with the US before July 9: EAM Jaishankar

Hopeful of reaching a deal with the US before July 9: EAM Jaishankar

10 Jun 2025 | 7:02 PM

Brussels/New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India is hopeful of reaching a trade deal with the US before the tariff suspension ends on July 9.

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Celebrities rally ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

Celebrities rally ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025

10 Jun 2025 | 6:46 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) As India gears up to celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025, a diverse array of influential personalities — from politicians and retired bureaucrats to celebrated actors and motivational speakers — are championing yoga’s vital role in everyday life.

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PM hails unprecedented growth in Defence sector during past 11 years

PM hails unprecedented growth in Defence sector during past 11 years

10 Jun 2025 | 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the 'unprecedented growth' in Defence sector in last 11 Years, strengthening Self-Reliance and Modernization.

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Indian Army honours families of Kargil bravehearts

Indian Army honours families of Kargil bravehearts

10 Jun 2025 | 6:23 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (UNI) As part of a series of events spanning nearly one and a half months to commemorate the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Army on Tuesday honoured the families of 65 bravehearts, including Captain Vijayant Thapar (Vir Chakra), by visiting their homes and paying tribute to their supreme sacrifice during the war.

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