Unusually large fish enter Bihar with Nepal floodwaters, govt warns people against eating them
Bihar is facing a new concern amid the ongoing flood situation, with reports of unusually large fish reaching some areas of the state along with floodwaters from Nepal. There have also been reports of some people falling ill after consuming such fish, which prompted the Fisheries Division of the Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department to issue a public advisory. The department has urged people to exercise extreme caution and avoid consuming fish caught from floodwaters until conditions return to normal.
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Delhi govt to give free solar panels to 2.3 lakh households, bear maintenance cost under new policy
The Delhi government has approved a major revision to its solar energy policy, under which around 2.3 lakh households will be provided solar panels free of cost. The government will also bear the maintenance expenses of the installed systems, in a move aimed at encouraging more households to shift to solar power and reduce their electricity costs. The announcement was made after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday. CM Gupta and Delhi Minister Ashish Sood addressed a press conference and shared details of the revised Delhi Solar Policy.
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India announce squad for Afghanistan series; Sanju Samson finds spot while Hardik Pandya misses out
India have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Keeper-batter Sanju Samson, who was dropped from the Zimbabwe tour, made his return, while Hardik Pandya once again sits out. He has reportedly picked up another injury, ruling him out of the contest.
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Swara Bhasker breaks down why Padmaavat’s jauhar scene troubled her, gets trolled
Actor Swara Bhasker has once again opened up about her criticism of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Eight years after her controversial open letter to the filmmaker, the actor has recalled what went through her mind while watching the film’s jauhar sequence and why she felt deeply disturbed by its portrayal. However, a section of users on social media didn’t agree with her views.
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‘We have to go from endless war to the end of the war’: PM Modi tells Putin on sidelines of SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday held talks in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, with their meeting coming amid major geopolitical developments and growing concerns over global energy security. The two leaders met at the Aksakal Meeting Room at the Bishkek Ala Archa State Residence, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS. Putin was accompanied by a delegation comprising senior Russian officials, including ministers. The meeting began on a warm note as PM Modi and Putin exchanged a hug before entering into discussions. The Russian president said at the beginning of the talks that ties between Moscow and New Delhi were continuing to grow stronger.
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Sunil Pal criticises Archana Puran Singh’s appearance on Samay Raina’s Latent: ‘Parivaar ka apmaan hua…’
Comedian Sunil Pal has once again taken aim at Samay Raina and India’s Got Latent 2. This time, his criticism is directed at actor Archana Puran Singh for appearing on the show. Archana recently featured as a panelist on an episode of India’s Got Latent. Orry, Sharon Verma and Nishant Suri were also part of the panel. The episode has now drawn a reaction from Sunil, who questioned Archana’s decision to be part of the show.
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Anna Hazare admitted to ICU in Mumbai hospital with dehydration, kidney problem
Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to the ICU at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated on Monday afternoon. Hazare was brought to Mumbai from Maharashtra’s Ralegan Siddhi, where he was undergoing treatment at a local hospital, after his condition suddenly worsened.
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Bihar and Jharkhand sign Sone water-sharing agreement, settling 25-year-long dispute
Bihar and Jharkhand have taken a major step towards resolving a long-running water dispute, signing an agreement on sharing the waters of the Sone river in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The agreement is being described as a permanent resolution to a dispute that has remained unresolved for nearly 25 years. The pact was signed on Monday in the presence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, Bihar’s deputy chief minister, the Union home secretary and senior officials from the Centre and both states. The agreement assumes significance for both states as the Sone river and the Bansagar project have long been linked to questions over water availability for irrigation and drinking purposes.
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Lionel Messi, legendry Argentinian footballer, announces retirement form international football
Legendary footballer Lionel Messi, after taking the Argentina team to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final, has announced his retirement from international football.
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WTC updated points table after England register dominant win over Pakistan in London to clinch series
England and Pakistan took on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two. The teams met at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London for the clash, and it was England who managed to come out on top after a brilliant showing.
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