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Government lists 6 new bills for Parliament's Monsoon Session, including one to amend disaster management law
Six new bills, including the one to amend the disaster management law, will be presented during the…
PTI
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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.
As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disa…
Alice Tecotzky
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India announces relief aid worth 1 million US dollars for landslide-hit Papua New Guinea
After over 650 people lost their lives in the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea, India, on Tuesd…
ANI
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Government can take control of all telecom networks in times of emergency under new Telecom Act
The government may take control of the telecom services on the grounds of security, public order, o…
ANI
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IBM partners with NASA to monitor natural disasters and climate change using AI
The first-ever foundation model for analysing geospatial data will help to estimate climate-related…
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I worked closely with Michelle Obama, and she gave me the push I needed for my second act entrepreneurship
Michelle Obama encouraged Chynna Clayton to start her own business. Her tips for entrepreneurs incl…
Jamishia J.J. Smith
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The union government informs Delhi High Court that it has asked all states and UTs to ensure strict compliance with the national directives on COVID-19 management
The Centre also stated that while the opening of activities after a decline in COVID-19 cases wa…
PTI
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Bengal government shuts down malls, restaurants, gyms amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state
According to the order, all forms of social, cultural, academic, entertainment-related gathering…
PTI
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As Hawaii mourns its dead, 'disaster vultures' are swooping in to make a quick buck
After Hurricane Ian struck Florida, disaster investors swooped in to prey on vulnerable families an…
Anthony DiMauro
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Sixty is the New Sexy: Anil Kapoor steals the show in the second coming of Night Manager
Anil Kapoor delivers a perfect performance as the all-powerful arms dealer Shelly Rungta in the Hin…
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SC directs Centre, states to send migrant workers to their native places within 15 days
The bench also directed the authorities to identify and register migrant workers who want to …
PTI
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Mandatory 14-days quarantine for Delhi residents returning from Kumbh Mela, says Delhi Disaster Management Authority
The ongoing Kumbh Mela has been at the centre of controversy amid fears that it could be a super…
PTI
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Delhi High Court refuses to grant permission for Chhath Puja celebration at public places due to COVID-19
"In today's day and time, such a petition is belied by the ground reality," the bench said. …
PTI
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The 2022 election disaster that wasn't: The system worked and Trump-backed candidates are conceding
Though there are some notable holdouts, most Trump-endorsed election deniers conceded after their r…
Sonam Sheth
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Delhi's iconic Ramlila won't be held this year, says organising committees post government's new norms
"We begin our preparations at least two months in advance. Dusshera is on October 25 and DDMA au…
PTI
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Sell liquor during lockdown and lose your licence, warns Excise department
Amid reports of sale of the liquor in the national capital amid the lockdown, the Delhi government …
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The Fed's rapid interest-rate hikes spell trouble for the US economy - and its hands may be tied if disaster strikes, ex-policymaker says
The Fed's rate hikes will have a delayed impact, and the US central bank may have limited options t…
Theron Mohamed
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Biden just asked Congress for $24 billion in 'urgent' disaster aid money, urging lawmakers to avert a government shutdown
Biden's request doesn't include any aid for unemployed Americans whose federal benefits expired on …
Ayelet Sheffey,Joseph Zeballo…
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Nancy Pelosi's primary challenger is taking her to task for embracing congressional stock trading as he tries to unseat the 18-term Democrat
Shahid Buttar has unsuccessfully challenged Pelosi twice before. This time, he thinks widespread an…
Warren Rojas
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All eyes are on DeSantis' relationship with Biden as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida. Here's how the previous 3 presidents worked (or didn't) with governors on disaster relief efforts.
Governors and presidents of opposing parties, from Bush to Obama to Trump, have had varying experie…