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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicMaharashtra floods

Topic: Maharashtra floods

Over 9,700 houses, 45 buildings suffered damages in Maharashtra’s Mahad during July floods

PTI -
The Raigad district collectorate Friday published the list of damages in Mahad tehsil due to the flooding, which occurred on 21-22 July.

At heart of Maharashtra floods, a Konkan river that can ‘drown the world’. But there’s more

Manasi Phadke -
Last week, Jagbudi river, along with Vashishti and Kodavali, crossed danger level and submerged large parts of coastal Konkon due to heavy rains and discharge from Koyna dam. 

Floods unfortunate but cancelling dahi handi not solution, say Mumbai Govindas

Manasi Phadke -
Govindas of Mumbai feel dejected as many politicians, organisations pull out of celebrations due to recent floods in several parts of Maharashtra.

CBI’s moral lessons to Chidambaram and Yediyurappa’s cabinet supplies

Pia Krishnankutty -
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Flood waters recede as relief operations continue across 5 states, death toll rises to 241

PTI -
Kerala became the worst-hit state as rain-related incidents claimed 111 lives. Rajasthan is on red alert with more rains expected.

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Opinion

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

Seshadri Chari -
So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

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Economy

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Defence

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

National Interest

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Shekhar Gupta -
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.

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