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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicRed alert

Topic: red alert

Red alert issued after heavy rainfall in Himachal, Beas river flooded

IMD issues a red alert in Mandi district after towns across Himachal experienced moderate to heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain continues to hit Karnataka’s coastal belt, red alert issued for next 5 days

Mangaluru city has been witnessing significant waterlogging and traffic snarls. Minor incidents of landslides have also been reported from hilly regions across the district.

Floods have claimed 102 lives in Maharashtra since June, says SDRF, red alert issued

Teams from National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Fund positioned across districts. Over 11,836 persons have been evacuated so far and 73 relief camps have been set up.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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

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.