Global relief operations underway as deadly quake jolts eastern Afghanistan killing 622 and injuring 1300

Kabul, Sept 1 (UNI) International bodies are working at record pace to deliver aid and partaking in rescue operations, as Afghanistan grapples from the aftermath of a massive earthquake which jolted the country’s easter side late Monday. The highly destructive quake killed at least 622 people, injuring more than 1,300 and destroying entire villages in…

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Citizen-first approach strengthened at AIIMS Bhopal

Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal hosted the National Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme from July 7 to September 4. This initiative aims to train approximately 2,500 staff members, fostering a “citizen-first” mindset and enhancing service orientation to improve patient and family experiences. To facilitate this training, 26 teams have been established, consisting of 52 trained facilitators who will…

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Governor reviews reconstruction works at Raj Bhavan

Bhopal: Governor Mangubhai Patel reviewed the progress of reconstruction works at Raj Bhavan on Sunday. He inspected the works at Gate No. 1 and the temple under renovation in the Raj Bhavan premises, accompanied by Principal Secretary Dr. Navneet Mohan Kothari and Additional Secretary Shri Umashankar Bhargava. Governor Patel visited the under-construction temple, discussed details…

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Earthquake kills 250, injures 500 in E. Afghanistan

Kabul, Sep 1 (UNI) An earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar province on Sunday night local time, killing at least 250 people and injuring 500 across multiple districts, state-owned Bakhtar News Agency reported on Monday. The provincial disaster authority confirmed the fatalities and injuries, according to the media. Officials noted that the toll is preliminary, as…

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Ahead of SCO Plenary session, PM Modi shares Handshake and Hug with Putin, calls it “always a delight”

Tianjin/New Delhi, Sep 1 (UNI) Ahead of the SCO Summit’s plenary session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin exchanged a warm hug, signaling the strength of their bilateral relationship. Sharing pictures on X, PM Modi described his interaction with the Russian leader as “always a delight to meet him.” The two leaders then…

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Sabalenka storms into US Open quarterfinals

New York, Sep 1 (UNI) World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka sent out a strong statement of intent at the 2025 US Open today IST, storming into the quarterfinals with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 win over Spain’s Cristina Bucsa on Louis Armstrong Stadium. The defending champion, who has been tested in her opening three rounds, needed just…

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