POLITICS
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Aug- 2025 -21 August
5 lakh cusecs of floodwaters expected at Prakasam Barrage in Andhra’s Vijayawada
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority chief Prakhar Jain warned that up to five lakh cusecs of flood inflows may reach Vijayawada’s Prakasam Barrage due to heavy rains. Authorities may issue the first warning, urging riparian residents to stay cautious Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority managing director Prakhar Jain on Tuesday said up to five lakh cusecs of floodwater inflows are expected to reach Prakasam Barrage at Vijayawada. Heavy rains across several places in the State owing to a depression are contributing to floodwater inflows across all the rivers and water bodies. “Floodwater inflows are rising in the Krishna river and water is gushing at Prakasam Barrage. Up to five lakh cusecs of floodwaters could reach (the barrage),” said…
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21 August
Just 1 hour of social media reels on smartphones can cause eye fatigue: Study
A study by SRM Institute revealed that just one hour of scrolling social media reels can trigger significant eye fatigue, greater than reading or video viewing. Prolonged smartphone use links to eyestrain, sleep disorders, and psychophysiological issues like anxiety and exhaustion New Delhi: Facing digital eye strain? According to a study, just one hour of scrolling social media reels on smartphones can cause eye fatigue. The study published in the Journal of Eye Movement Research found that it is not just the time spent on digital devices but also the type of content being used that can cause the condition. “Social media content causes greater pupil fluctuations than reading or watching a video,” said the researchers from SRM Institute of Science…
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21 August
PM Modi seeks unanimous VP election for Radhakrishnan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all parties, including the Opposition, to support NDA’s vice-presidential nominee CP Radhakrishnan for a unanimous election. Lauding his clean public life, Modi introduced him to NDA MPs. Radhakrishnan will file nomination on Wednesday; Opposition likely to contest New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to all parties, including the Opposition, for unanimous election of NDA’s vice presidential candidate C P Radhakrishnan, as he praised his life of public service at a meeting of the ruling alliance MPs. Radhakrishnan was felicitated at the meeting of MPs here by their top brass, including Prime Minister Modi and several BJP allies. Radhakrishnan is likely to file his nomination on Wednesday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters…
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21 August
Punjab Police recover hand grenade, arrest BKI operatives from Rajasthan
Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence arrested BKI operatives from Rajasthan, recovering a hand grenade. Investigations reveal involvement of foreign-based masterminds and plans to target government and police establishments, following recent foiled terror plots across Punjab. Chandigarh: Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Jalandhar recovered one hand grenade following the arrest of two operatives of the pro-Khalistan militant organisation Babbar Khalsa International from Rajasthan a few days back, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. One of the two operatives was identified as Ritik Naroliya, and the other was a juvenile The accused’s disclosures led to the arrest of their aides, Vishavjit from Kolkata, while he was trying to abscond to Malaysia and Jackson from the state’s Nakodar town, which led to…
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21 August
8 dead as Maharashtra reels under heavy rain; red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar
Heavy rains in Maharashtra have killed eight people and displaced hundreds, with Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar under red alert. Rivers have crossed danger levels, crops damaged, and authorities urge residents to avoid travel as relief operations continue. Mumbai: At least eight people have died so far amid heavy rain and floods in various parts of Maharashtra, even as the Weather Department has forecast heavy downpours on Tuesday and until August 21. Rain lashed all parts of the state on Sunday and Monday, and the rain will continue with the same intensity in Mumbai for the next two days. After that, it will decrease on Friday. The weather bureau has issued a warning of extremely heavy rain for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar…
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21 August
Mumbai monorail breakdown: Fire brigade rescues hundreds after overcrowding halts train
All 582 passengers stranded on a Mumbai Monorail between Chembur and Bhakti Park were successfully rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade using snorkel ladder vehicles after a technical failure halted the train. A technical review is underway to prevent future incidents. Mumbai: All 582 passengers stuck in the Mumbai Monorail near Mysore Colony between Chembur and Bhakti Park were rescued by the Mumbai Fire Brigade of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) with the help of snorkel (ladder) vehicles on Tuesday. The rescue operation has been successfully completed by the Mumbai Fire Brigade. According to BMC, the monorail service between Chembur and Bhakti Park was halted due to a technical glitch around 6:15 p.m. Passengers on the monorail contacted the Brihanmumbai Municipal…
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21 August
Myanmar sets December 28 elections amid conflict and criticism
Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission has scheduled polls for December 28, in a vote critics call a sham to legitimise the army’s 2021 coup. Bangkok: Myanmar’s military-appointed election commission announced Monday that elections will begin December 28, setting a date for polls that critics have denounced as a sham intended to normalise the army’s 2021 seizure of power even as armed conflict rages throughout much of the country. The Union Election Commission said in a statement sent to journalists that the elections will be conducted in phases over several days and that a full schedule will be released soon. A separate statement from the commission, published Saturday in the state-run Myanma Alinn newspaper, said that all 330 townships in the country…
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21 August
Egypt, Iran condemn Israel’s Gaza displacement plan
Egypt and Iran have condemned Israel’s plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a violation of international law and a potential war crime. Cairo/Tehran: Egypt has reiterated its categorical rejection of any Israeli plans to displace Palestinians, warning that such moves would amount to “a historical injustice with no moral or legal justification” and constitute “a heinous crime,” its Foreign Ministry said. The Ministry on Sunday voiced “grave concern” over reports that Israel had consulted with certain countries about accepting Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. It described the discussions as part of “a rejected Israeli policy aimed at emptying Palestinian land of its inhabitants, occupying it, and liquidating the Palestinian cause”. Cairo said its contacts with the countries concerned…
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21 August
Pak reports 2 more polio cases, tally reaches 21 for this year
Pakistan reported two new polio cases, raising the 2025 tally to 21. The cases involved young girls from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Despite eradication efforts, polio persists, prompting a major vaccination drive targeting 28 million children from September 1 Islamabad: Pakistan has reported two new poliovirus cases, taking the tally of the crippling disease to 21 this year, according to a media report on Monday. Pakistan and Afghanistan are the only countries in the world where polio remains endemic, according to the World Health Organisation. The fresh cases were reported in the Kohistan Lower district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and the Badin district of Sindh province, Geo News reported. The victim from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a six-year-old girl, while a 21-month-old…
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21 August
Trump turns pressure on Zelensky saying he should give up territory
Ahead of meeting Donald Trump with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced pressure as Trump suggested Kyiv surrender claims to Crimea and NATO membership aspirations. While Europe rejected territorial concessions, Trump highlighted Russian concessions and promised U.S.-backed security guarantees for Ukraine New York: While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was preparing to meet US President Donald Trump at the Oval Office on Monday with a phalanx of European leaders, the American President turned pressure on his counterpart, suggesting he should give up claim to some territories occupied by Russia. It was accompanied by a stern admonishment, “President Zelensky of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.” But there was…
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