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Indian Army launches ‘Operation Jal Rahat’ to support Assam govt in flood rescue operations.

ION correspondentJuly 20, 2026July 20, 2026

In Assam, the Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Jal Rahat’ to support the government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to inundate several parts of...

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Flash floods & landslides hit multiple places in J&K, claiming several lives & damage to property. Rescue operations in full swing.

ION correspondentJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

In Jammu and Kashmir the Rajouri town was hit by flash floods following incessant overnight rainfall, forcing hundreds of residents to move to safer locations as floodwaters inundated low-lying...

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Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves draft Uniform Civil Code bill.

ION correspondentJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

In Madhya Pradesh, the state cabinet today approved the draft of the bill on Uniform Civil Code. The Cabinet meeting was held at Jagdishpur in Bhopal under the chairmanship...

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IIT Goa holds 7th Convocation Ceremony in Ponda.

ION correspondentJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

The Indian Institute of Technology, Goa, today held its seventh Convocation Ceremony in Ponda. A total of 188 students from the B.Tech., M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes were awarded their...

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J&K. At least 11 killed, several missing after heavy rains triggered landslides in Rajouri and Poonch.

ION correspondentJuly 19, 2026July 19, 2026

In Jammu and Kashmir at least 11 people were killed and seven others went missing as torrential rains triggered landslides and flash floods in the twin border districts of...

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West Bengal CM lays foundation stone for expansion of steel manufacturing unit at Mejia, Bankura.

ION correspondentJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation stone for the expansion of a steel manufacturing unit at Mejia in Bankura district yesterday. The expansion project, involving an...

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Andhra Pradesh CM seeks Centre’s support on Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan.

ION correspondentJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has sought the Centre’s support on key issues related to aquaculture, tobacco farmers and the proposed Rayalaseema Integrated Horticulture Development Plan. Mr....

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Eight killed, 10 injured as massive fire engulfs firecracker manufacturing unit in Ahmedabad.

ION correspondentJuly 18, 2026July 18, 2026

In Gujarat, eight people were killed and ten others injured today after a massive fire broke out at a firecracker manufacturing and processing unit on the Ramol-Gatrad Road in...

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Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu reviews the progress of FCV tobacco procurement.

ION correspondentJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu today reviewed the progress of FCV (Flue-Cured Virginia) tobacco procurement through a teleconference and directed officials to speed up purchases to ensure remunerative...

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Goa govt bars entry of persons below 21 into casino gaming areas.

ION correspondentJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Goa government has tightened regulations governing casino operations by prohibiting entry of persons below 21 years of age into casino gaming areas. Home Department has issued a notification enforcing...