Cyclone rains/floods : Loss of lives minimised due to govt efforts, TN to seek Rs 5,000 cr interim aid from Centre for relief works

Chennai, Dec 6 (UNI) Thanks to the Rs 4,000 crore flood mitigation works undertaken by the government, the loss of lives due to flash floods in Chennai city and suburbs were considerably reduced this time, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin said and stated that the state would seek Rs 5,000 crore an interim financial assistance…

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7 killed, 25 injured in traffic accident in S. Egypt

Cairo, Dec 6 (UNI) Seven people were killed and 25 others injured on Tuesday when a bus overturned on the eastern desert road in southern Egypt’s Minya governorate. Initial investigations suggested that the bus overturned after colliding with a sidewalk due to poor visibility caused by dense morning fog, the state-run Ahram Online news website…

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Gaza death toll from Israeli strikes up to 16,248

Gaza, (UNI) The death toll from the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip has increased to 16,248 people since October 7, and another 43,616 people have been injured, the enclave government’s information center said on Tuesday. “The number of bodies admitted to hospitals has increased to 16,248… The number of missing persons who may be…

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New Australian telescope to enable deep space communication

Canberra, Dec 6 (UNI) A new telescope in Australia’s capital city will enable communication with astronauts from the moon to deep space. Officially opened on Wednesday, the Australian National University’s Quantum Optical Ground Station uses adaptive optical technology and lasers to send and receive data from space, allowing for communication with, and filming of, the…

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Narottam Mishra expresses resolve to make a comeback

Bhopal: Following the electoral setback in Datia, Home Minister Narottam Mishra has expressed his determination to make a comeback to active politics. He acknowledged the public’s decision, emphasizing that if they voted for his opponent, Congress leader Bharti Rajendra, there must be a valid reason. In a reflective tone regarding the public mandate, Mishra stated…

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PM Modi holds talks with Kenyan President Ruto

New Delhi, Dec 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto here and called for steady progress in mutual trade and investment between both nations”. During the talks, five Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) have been exchanged between India and Kenya in a number of areas, including sports,…

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