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Better forecasts save lives in cyclones, but India needs stronger defences and faster recoveryIndia experiences an average of five cyclones annually, with two becoming severe cyclonic storms. The Bay of Bengal generates more cyclones...01 Nov, 2026, 10.57 PM IST- Foreign funding must be probed, but it cannot brush aside local concerns over the Siang damCBI is examining alleged foreign funding concerning protests against the Siang Upper Multipurpose hydropower project. Local communities hav...01 Nov, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
- Cyclone Arnab death toll rises to 6 with two bodies recovered in landslide-hit south Odisha villageThe death toll in Odisha due to Cyclone Arnab has reached six, with bodies recovered from Gidipabali village. Around 10 individuals remain ...01 Nov, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
- Flood scare: West Bengal moves 12,000 to safety after Bhutan Glof swells SankoshWest Bengal authorities have evacuated 12,000 residents due to rising water levels in the Sankosh River. Assam is monitoring vulnerable dis...30 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- Bengal shifts 12,000 people to safety, Assam monitors situation as GLOF hits adjoining BhutanWest Bengal has taken precautionary measures by evacuating 12,000 residents from areas near the Sankosh River. This action follows a signif...30 Oct, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
- "Extend every possible help": Priyanka Gandhi urges Congress workers to support relief operation amid Cyclone Arnab 'devastation'Cyclone Arnab has caused widespread destruction in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, leading to urgent calls for relief assistance. Congress leade...30 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- Bhutan glacial lake outburst flood triggers alert in North Bengal; thousands relocated, disaster response teams deployedA glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) has been reported at Lemthang in Bhutan, triggering a high alert across North Bengal as water flows do...30 Oct, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
- Dolly Parton’s father inspired her to help millions of children read; her foundation has gifted over 330 million booksDolly Parton's philanthropy was deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her father's struggles with literacy. She established th...29 Oct, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- Cyclone Arnab: Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with CMs of affected states, assures all supportUnion Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhattisgarh following Cyclone Arnab, ...29 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Spain trade union demands transport minister's resignation after train crash kills 68Spain's trade union CSIF is urging the resignation of Transport Minister Oscar Puente after a tragic train collision. The accident, which o...29 Oct, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
- Cyclone Arnab to move north-northwestwards over next 24 hours, weaken further by midnight: IMDCyclonic Storm Arnab has weakened to a cyclonic storm while moving north-northwest over coastal Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological De...28 Oct, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- After US's FORTRESS plan and UK's 'Be Ready' campaign, Japan issues advisory for households to prepare for emergencies. Here's all we knowIn light of potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, Japan's government encourages its citizens to stock essential supplies for up ...27 Oct, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
- Air India issues travel advisory as Cyclone Arnab threatens flights to Visakhapatnam, VijayawadaIn light of Cyclone Arnab, Air India has issued a travel warning about anticipated disruptions to flights serving Visakhapatnam and Vijayaw...27 Oct, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- Andhra Pradesh releases Rs 27 crore for Cyclone Arnab relief operations, deploys 15 NDRF teamsThe IMD said the storm was likely to intensify further into a very severe cyclonic storm within the next 12 hours and move northwestwards a...26 Oct, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
- Cyclone Arnab to hit east coast on October 28, IMD warns of winds up to 140 kmph; Andhra identifies 5.7 lakh people for evacuation, Odisha shuts schoolsCyclone Arnab is projected to strengthen into a very severe cyclonic storm before reaching Andhra Pradesh. The India Meteorological Departm...26 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Karnataka DyCM Parameshwara urges Centre to release relief funds as crop losses reach 80 pc due to droughtKarnataka is facing a critical drought, leading to alarming crop losses approaching 80%. In response, the government has begun processing c...25 Oct, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- As COP31 nears, India's heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gapIndia's recognition of heatwaves as natural disasters underscores the urgent need for international climate finance. Experts note that dome...25 Oct, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
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