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TopicCyclone Michaung

Topic: cyclone Michaung

As Tamil Nadu battles floods, Sitharaman, DMK govt in war of words over disaster relief

Cyclone Michaung and unprecedented rainfall have caused floods in several parts of the state. As the state demands more funds, Centre says money is not being used appropriately.   

Chennai learned from 2015 floods but encroachments exposed it to cyclone fury

Despite better management and fewer casualties during the 2023 floods, the DMK government was not able to handle the aftermath of the floods as efficiently.

Power cuts, floods, scramble for essentials: Chennai grinds to a halt in aftermath of cyclone Michaung

As of Wednesday, the super cyclone had claimed at least 17 lives, besides displacing thousands in Chennai alone. The devastation brought with it flashbacks of the 2015 floods.

Rescuers use boats, ropes to reach the stranded as Cyclone Michaung batters Chennai

At least 13 people, most of them in the manufacturing hub of Tamil Nadu, have died in the flooding that was triggered by the torrential rains that preceded the cyclone.

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Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many civic bodies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?