Punjab BJP chief has cited CAG report to suggest state disaster relief fund had Rs 9,041 cr as on 31 March, 2023. Chief secy says the amount ‘cannot be used at the drop of a hat’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met flood-affected people in Gurdaspur Tuesday. He also conducted an aerial survey of Punjab to assess the extent of damage.
Bill aims to strengthen working of national & state disaster management authorities. Oppn says its legislative powers should be clearly defined & that they encroach upon powers of states.
Researchers from US and South Korea used data from 4,313 assembly constituencies over the years 1977-2007 to estimate the effects of droughts and heavy rainfall on Indian elections.
The 'dedication' of RSS during riots in 1940s enabled it to 'establish its image as the saviour of Hindus’ and expand its influence in Punjab, J&K, Delhi.
The storyline with most natural disasters remains similar — lack of preparation, mostly avoidable deaths & then the first response — announcement of relief to victims' families.
Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.
Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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