Tricity Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms on Feb 1

The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula on February 1, followed by a gradual return to dry conditions.

Ukraine-Moldova Power Grid Failure Triggers Major Blackouts

Technical failure in high-voltage lines between Ukraine and Moldova caused cascading power outages affecting capitals Kyiv and Chisinau, disrupting metro services and water supplies during extreme cold weather conditions.

Lioness Dies in Highway Accident Near Rajkot

A lioness was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the Amreli-Bhavnagar national highway near Rajkot. This marks the third wild cat fatality in road accidents in the region within a month, highlighting growing concerns about wildlife safety.

Explosion Rocks Iran's Bandar Abbas Port City, Buildings Destroyed

A powerful explosion has devastated an eight-storey building in Bandar Abbas, Iran, destroying multiple floors, shops, and vehicles. Emergency teams are on site assisting the injured, with no fatalities reported. The incident occurs amid heightened Gulf t

Chhari-Dhand Becomes Gujarat's 5th Ramsar Site

Chhari-Dhand Conservation Reserve in Kutch district has been declared a Ramsar site, making it Gujarat's fifth wetland of international importance. The sanctuary spans 227 sq km and hosts over 250 bird species.

Patna Bird Sanctuary, Chhari-Dhand Get Ramsar Status

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat's Kutch have been designated as Ramsar sites, bringing India's total to 98 globally recognized wetlands.

Sanders Pushes to Shift $75B ICE Funds to Medicaid

US Senator Bernie Sanders introduces amendment to redirect $75 billion from ICE to Medicaid, calling it a 'domestic army' while millions face healthcare struggles. The proposal was rejected by Senate Republicans.

Pakistan PM Calls Foreign Borrowing a Humiliation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep shame over Pakistan's reliance on foreign loans, highlighting the burden on national honor while detailing crucial support from allies like China and Saudi Arabia.

Countries With No Forest Cover: Reasons Explained

Discover the four countries with zero measurable forest cover and understand the environmental, geographical, and human factors that prevent natural forest growth in these unique nations.

70 Terrorists, 10 Security Personnel Killed in Balochistan Ops

In a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations across Pakistan's Balochistan province, security forces eliminated 70 terrorists while losing 10 personnel. The operations targeted multiple locations including Quetta, Gwadar, and Chaman.

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