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WorldNepal's flash floods have shown that while the state responds quickly to disasters, its centralized, top-down approach often sidelines local bodies. These local organizations possess better knowledge of the area and should have a say in decisions like community resettlement to ensure effective rebuilding after disasters.
Hindu World·4h ago
WorldA flight failed to land in Mumbai despite attempts lasting over 75 minutes. As a result, passengers have been stranded in Surat for several hours. The situation has caused significant delays and inconvenience for those on board, highlighting operational challenges at Mumbai airport.
Amar Ujala·13h ago·Surat
PoliticsA CISF Head Constable allegedly shot dead four colleagues at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a verbal altercation on Tuesday evening. The deceased personnel include Assistant Commandant Ankit Kumar Pandey, Constable Rafiq Ahmed, Constable Sandeep Kumar, and Sub-Inspector Lakshman Singh. The accused has been handed over to local police for investigation.
Mint·29m ago·Kathua
PoliticsOn Tuesday, the Supreme Court bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu emotionally dedicated a judgment to their late law clerk and research associate Ritvik Deswal, who passed away just four days before his 27th birthday. The bench acknowledged his lasting contribution to the judgment's research and expressed deep sorrow over his untimely death.
News18 Hindi·56m ago
SportsWith India's cricket tour of New Zealand starting on October 22, the BCCI has decided that key Test squad members must participate in the Ranji Trophy to maintain fitness and match readiness. The tour includes five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches, prompting early mental and physical preparations for the players.
TOI Sports·54m ago
EntertainmentMrunal Sen's 1959 Bengali film 'Neel Akasher Neeche' faced a ban due to its harsh portrayal of 1930s society, which the affluent class rejected. The film, based on the short story 'Chini Feriwala' by a famous writer, was allowed release after intervention by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
News18Hi Entertainment·40m ago
Hindu World·4h ago
Nepal's flash floods have shown that while the state responds quickly to disasters, its centralized, top-down approach often sidelines local bodies. These local organizations possess better knowledge of the area and should have a say in decisions like community resettlement to ensure effective rebuilding after disasters.
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