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Eight men trapped in Telangana floods airlifted

Eight men trapped in Telangana floods airlifted

Bandi Sanjay thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for their swift response in deploying helicopters. He also thanked IAF Commodore, VS Saini and team for their efficient coordination of the operation. Aug 28, 2025
Modi and Xi to Meet at SCO Summit in China

PM Modi and President Xi to meet at SCO summit in China

The meeting between Modi and Xi is expected to provide a fresh impetus to the improvement and development of relations between India and China. The backdrop of this meeting is crucial, as both leaders had previously met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, in 2024. Aug 28, 2025
Punjab flood: Thousands spend night on rooftops; await relief material

Punjab flood: Thousands spend night on rooftops; await relief material

Families who have been trapped on the rooftops of their houses are awaiting rescue and relief material from the administration. They also need fodder for the cattle, rue locals. Most of the worst-affected districts, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Pathankot, are located along the India-Pakistan border. Aug 28, 2025
Maha building collapse: Death toll reaches 17; Prez Murmu condoles loss of lives

Maha building collapse: Death toll reaches 17; Prez Murmu condoles loss of lives

"We share the sorrow of all these families, and at the same time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of the deceased. Rescue operations have been underway with the help of NDRF for the past 48 hours, and they will conclude in the next few hours. So far, 9 people have been rescued safely," the Chief Minister's Office said in an official statement. Aug 28, 2025
Govt extends import duty exemption on cotton till Dec 31

Govt extends import duty exemption on cotton till Dec 31

"In order to support exporters further, the Central Government has decided to extend the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till 31st December 2025," the Finance Ministry said in a statement, adding that a notification will follow soon. Aug 28, 2025
Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM's Street Vendors' Scheme till 2030

Cabinet okays restructuring & extension of PM's Street Vendors' Scheme till 2030

The key features of the restructured scheme include enhanced loan amounts across the first and second tranches, provision of UPI-linked RuPay Credit Card for beneficiaries who have repaid the second loan, and digital cashback incentives for retail and wholesale transactions. The scheme's coverage is being expanded beyond statutory towns to census towns, peri-urban areas, etc., in a graded manner, the statement said. Aug 27, 2025
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