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Thursday, August 7, 2025
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Death toll rises to 216 as torrential rains batter Pakistan

At least 13 more people, including 4 children and 3 women, died in the past 24 hours. NDMA says 800 homes destroyed since the rains began, with nearly 200 animals reportedly killed.

India’s armed forces and civilian agencies join hands for disaster management

MoU signed between CENJOWS and NDMA to strengthen research and collaboration.

Indian Navy activates disaster response as Cyclone Fengal threatens Tamil Nadu coast

Cyclone Fengal is forecast to intensify within the next 48 hours and is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding to coastal regions.

Kerala bars scientists from assessing landslide-hit Wayanad, sharing findings with media

Hours after order was issued, CMO directed it be withdrawn. Govt had said earlier that order was in line with NDMA protocols, and meant to prevent panic or spread of misinformation.

Modi govt’s new disaster management bill — disaster database, urban authority, convergence of roles

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.

Using ISRO satellites to map risks, draining glacial lakes – how Indian scientists plan to mitigate quake impact

Scientists also need to work on developing new models & identifying earthquake precursors, says a senior official at workshop held in New Delhi Wednesday.

Climate change is leading to more lightning strikes. Policymakers need to take note to save lives

Lightning strikes account for 35% of all natural hazard deaths in India but aren't seen as a priority at district-level where awareness & more government funding can save lives.

Ranitidine off essential meds list but India still sells ‘cancer-causing’ antacid shunned by world

Known as Rantac and Zantac in India, ranitidine is still a heartburn go-to. But several countries suspended its sale in 2020 after it was found to contain cancer-causing compound.

Can’t rely on hydropower in long run, says NDMA in report examining Chamoli disaster

In February 2021, a flood in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli killed 80 people. A year later, NDMA report says many hydropower plants set up in Himalayan region located in 'environmentally fragile' area. 

Need to scale up disaster management as climate change accelerates, says NDMA member secretary

The NDMA is India’s apex body for disaster management and gets into action during floods, droughts, heatwaves, cyclones, and six other types of disaster events. With the frequency of such events increasing, Kishore said disaster management services are now needed on a larger scale. 

On Camera

AI integration for military is risky business. Combat monopoly must remain with soldiers

The Army has plans for a technology thrust in the near term, including the use of AI to support decision-making. While well-intentioned, this may have unintended consequences.

Web of spoof sites, scam call centres. Crypto theft racket modus operandi in focus amid ED crackdown

As part of the crypto theft racket, businessman Chirag Tomar and his aides targeted 542 victims and managed to steal a total of Rs 19.9 million.

Pakistan army chief Asim Munir to attend CENTCOM chief’s farewell, second visit to US in two months

Munir was earlier in America in June when he had a two-hour luncheon meeting with the US president at the White House.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.