Intense monsoon rains and flooding in Gujarat, India, have resulted in at least 28 deaths over the past t ...More

Intense monsoon rains and flooding in Gujarat, India, have resulted in at least 28 deaths over the past three days, with victims either drowning or being struck by falling trees. Rivers have overflowed, forcing over 30,000 people to evacuate their homes. Heavy rains are expected to continue, worsening the situation ...Less

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have voiced deep concern over Gujarat’s worsening fl ...More

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have voiced deep concern over Gujarat’s worsening flood crisis, urging the government to ramp up relief efforts. With rains persisting for a fourth day, the death toll has reached 16 and over 8,500 people have been evacuated. They called for increased NDRF and SDRF teams, and support for ongoing rescue operations. ...Less

Gujarat govt said that at least 72 persons have died and over 81,000 cattle have perished in the flood fo ...More

Gujarat govt said that at least 72 persons have died and over 81,000 cattle have perished in the flood followed by heavy rains in north region of the state last month. ...Less

Heavy rains in Gujarat from August 25 to 30 caused 49 deaths, damaged roads, and led to floods. Over 37,0 ...More

Heavy rains in Gujarat from August 25 to 30 caused 49 deaths, damaged roads, and led to floods. Over 37,000 people were rescued by agencies including the NDRF and Army. Compensation has been distributed to affected families and efforts are ongoing to restore infrastructure and assess damage. ...Less

The government announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of the deceased, in addition to the Rs 2 ...More

The government announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the kin of the deceased, in addition to the Rs 2 lakh compensation announced by the Centre yesterday. ...Less

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a flood-relief package of Rs 500 crore for the entire state du ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a flood-relief package of Rs 500 crore for the entire state during his visit on July 25. ...Less

In 2012, BJP had won 52 of the 93 seats but faces anti-incumbency in Mehsana, Patan after Patidar agitati ...More

In 2012, BJP had won 52 of the 93 seats but faces anti-incumbency in Mehsana, Patan after Patidar agitation. ...Less

BJP had yesterday attacked the Congress leader, terming his visit to Gujarat as an example of his "photo ...More

BJP had yesterday attacked the Congress leader, terming his visit to Gujarat as an example of his "photo opportunity" politics, and downplayed the protests against him. ...Less

Reacting to the incident, Rahul Gandhi — on a visit to the flood-affected town — said that he was not one ...More

Reacting to the incident, Rahul Gandhi — on a visit to the flood-affected town — said that he was not one to be scared of sloganeering or stone pelting. ...Less

Floods in Gujarat, which engulfed Anand, Kheda, Vadodara and Ahmedabad districts on Friday after wreaking ...More

Floods in Gujarat, which engulfed Anand, Kheda, Vadodara and Ahmedabad districts on Friday after wreaking havoc in Surat, is threatening to dry up milk supplies in faraway Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata. ...Less

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed District Collectors to accelerate the recovery effort ...More

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed District Collectors to accelerate the recovery efforts in areas affected by heavy rains and expedite the distribution of cash assistance and household aid to needy families. ...Less

"People of Banaskantha are searching for Congress representatives who had promised them in the last elect ...More

"People of Banaskantha are searching for Congress representatives who had promised them in the last election that they will stay with them through thick and thin," Irani said. ...Less

India's left-arm spinner Radha Yadav was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) after sev ...More

India's left-arm spinner Radha Yadav was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) after severe flooding hit Vadodara, Gujarat. Heavy rains caused the Vishwamitri river to breach its banks, affecting many low-lying areas. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more heavy rains for parts of Saurashtra, indicating the situation may persist. ...Less

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ...More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to discuss flooding in the state. Modi sought details on relief measures and offered central government support. The Indian Army and NDRF are involved in rescue operations as heavy rains continue to affect Gujarat. ...Less

The IAF will field a tableau with the slogan ‘Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations unde ...More

The IAF will field a tableau with the slogan ‘Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations undertaken by the Indian Air Force. ...Less

The opposition Congress today demanded that the Gujarat government should conduct a detailed survey of fl ...More

The opposition Congress today demanded that the Gujarat government should conduct a detailed survey of flood-hit north Gujarat region and announce a special package of Rs 2,000 crore for the affected region. ...Less

Recent car-related incidents, including overspeeding and road rage, highlight the perils of attachment. T ...More

Recent car-related incidents, including overspeeding and road rage, highlight the perils of attachment. The Bhagwad Gita teaches that attachment to material objects, like cars, leads to disillusionment. True happiness lies in detachment and identifying with the eternal soul. Cars should be maintained but not become sources of misery. ...Less

Responding to a volley of questions on why the poll panel did not announce the two polls together, Chief ...More

Responding to a volley of questions on why the poll panel did not announce the two polls together, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said "the Commission actually goes by the convention in announcing the schedule of elections. It went by the convention last followed." ...Less

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has resumed CNG supply to hotels in the national capital after it was disconti ...More

Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) has resumed CNG supply to hotels in the national capital after it was discontinued, fearing shortage in production on account of the Gujarat floods. ...Less

A couple in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district spent nearly two hours atop their submerged car after it was s ...More

A couple in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district spent nearly two hours atop their submerged car after it was swept away by an overflowing river. Local fire officials rescued them once the water level receded. The car had been pushed about 1.5 km from the causeway they were attempting to cross. ...Less

Dilip Buildcon shares: The company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 702-crore flood-control embankme ...More

Dilip Buildcon shares: The company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 702-crore flood-control embankment project in Gujarat, to be executed on an EPC basis over 24 months along the Narmada River in Bharuch district. ...Less

Modi, who undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said 10 mor ...More

Modi, who undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, said 10 more IAF helicopters would be pressed into service for rescue and relief operations. ...Less

Gujarat floods: The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed an inter-ministerial team to evaluate the impact ...More

Gujarat floods: The Ministry of Home Affairs has formed an inter-ministerial team to evaluate the impact of heavy rainfall and floods in Gujarat. They are coordinating with officials from affected states and plan to send central teams for damage assessment. The government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance, is dedicated to offering support to the affected regions. ...Less

India faces intensified monsoon conditions, prompting the IMD to issue alerts for landslides in Uttarakha ...More

India faces intensified monsoon conditions, prompting the IMD to issue alerts for landslides in Uttarakhand and severe flooding in Gujarat. Konkan, Goa, and Maharashtra Ghat regions brace for extremely heavy rainfall, increasing risks of slope failures and urban flooding. Citizens are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions, as local administrations implement safety measures. ...Less

Gujarat Floods: Crocodiles have been sighted in Vadodara as the Vishwamitri River overflows due to heavy ...More

Gujarat Floods: Crocodiles have been sighted in Vadodara as the Vishwamitri River overflows due to heavy rain. Over 3,000 residents were evacuated, and the Indian Army has been deployed for rescue operations. Gujarat has reported over 25 fatalities due to rain-related incidents, and further heavy rainfall is forecasted by the IMD. ...Less

Modi today hailed Muslim organisation Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind, saying its volunteers had recently cleaned 22 ...More

Modi today hailed Muslim organisation Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind, saying its volunteers had recently cleaned 22 temples and two mosques affected by floods in Gujarat. ...Less

Guj poll dates were announced on Wednesday, 13 days after the election schedule was declared for Himachal ...More

Guj poll dates were announced on Wednesday, 13 days after the election schedule was declared for Himachal, with Guj govt using the additional time to announce a number of sops. ...Less

New India Assurance reported a more than three-fold rise in net profit at Rs 644 crore in the first half ...More

New India Assurance reported a more than three-fold rise in net profit at Rs 644 crore in the first half of the current financial year, aided by sound operational performance. ...Less

Indian Coast Guard's new Fast Patrol Vessel 'Atal' launched. Goa Shipyard Limited built 'Atal'. It boosts ...More

Indian Coast Guard's new Fast Patrol Vessel 'Atal' launched. Goa Shipyard Limited built 'Atal'. It boosts India's defense production. 'Atal' enhances coastal security and rescue operations. It is part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The vessel is equipped for fisheries protection and anti-piracy efforts. The Coast Guard expands to 200 ships and 100 aircraft by 2030. ...Less

The Indian Coast Guard aims to expand to 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030, ensuring maritim ...More

The Indian Coast Guard aims to expand to 200 surface platforms and 100 aircraft by 2030, ensuring maritime safety with operations that have saved over 11,730 lives. They are enhancing capabilities with new helicopters, patrol vessels, and technological advancements, reinforcing their commitment to India's maritime security and environmental protection. ...Less

After a decade of providing TV ratings, international accolades and three massive panel expansions, the q ...More

After a decade of providing TV ratings, international accolades and three massive panel expansions, the question of robustness is rhetoric. ...Less

He was responding to allegations by Congress members that Gandhi could have been killed in Gujarat where ...More

He was responding to allegations by Congress members that Gandhi could have been killed in Gujarat where stones were pelted on his car last week. ...Less