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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
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India Plans AI-Driven Predictive Surveillance For Pandemic Preparedness
India is preparing to shift from conventional 'detective-style' disease tracking to a forward-looking, predictive surveillance system powered by advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital intelligence tools.
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Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
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Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
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Researchers Use AI to Predict Storm Surges Faster and More Accurately
AI-powered models are transforming storm surge forecasting by generating accurate coastal flood predictions in minutes. Using past storm data and neural networks, these systems outperform traditional physics models, helping coastal communities prepare faster as climate change drives stronger hurricanes and higher seas.
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Odisha Braces For Cyclone Montha, 8 Districts On High Alert
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system Montha' during a high-level meeting.
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India Coach's Strange Excuse For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Flop Show In Perth
India's batting Sitanshu Kotak refused to question Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's preparedness for the ODI series against Australia.
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MK Stalin Reviews Preparedness As Tamil Nadu Braces For Heavy Rains
As the northeast monsoon intensifies over Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed the state's preparedness to tackle heavy rains and directed district administrations to stay on high alert.
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No Water, Delayed Response: Fire At MP Housing Complex In Delhi Exposes Safety Lapses
Residents of a Delhi apartment complex that saw a massive fire Saturday afternoon said despite being a high-security building complex where several MPs and their staff lived, it lacked basic fire preparedness and was poorly maintained.
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Dengue Cases Continue To Rise In Parts Of Delhi NCR Despite Monsoon End
Learn about how Dengue cases are rising in the capital and its surrounding regions and learn how to safeguard yourself
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Poll Body Chief On Two-Day Bihar Visit To Review Election Preparedness
With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar began his two-day visit to the state on Saturday to review poll preparedness.
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Election Commissioners To Visit Patna To Review Poll Preparedness
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and S S Sandhu will visit Patna for two days beginning Saturday to review poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said.
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"Preparedness Against Nuclear Threats Is Important": Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that bio-threats are likely to increase in the post-COVID pandemic era and called for defence preparedness against them.
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Election Body To Visit Bihar On October 4-5 To Review Poll Preparedness
The Election Commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, will visit Patna on October 4 and 5 to take stock of poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said on Saturday.
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US Deploys Warships In Caribbean, Venezuela Fears Invasion
Venezuela, on high alert over a US military deployment off its coast that has stirred invasion fears, will hold disaster preparedness drills on Saturday as President Nicolas Maduro mulls invoking emergency powers.
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54 Flights Cancelled, Schools Shut: Cyclone Ditwah Affects Tamil Nadu
With Cyclone Ditwah steadily advancing towards the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts, authorities have stepped up preparedness on multiple fronts, from large-scale relief operations to flight cancellations and district-wide holiday notifications
-
India Plans AI-Driven Predictive Surveillance For Pandemic Preparedness
India is preparing to shift from conventional 'detective-style' disease tracking to a forward-looking, predictive surveillance system powered by advanced technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital intelligence tools.
-
Children's Day: Common Health Hazards Every Parent Should Prevent
Expectant and new parents often focus on the immediate, tangible needs of children. Yet, a life-saving skill set to develop is the knowledge to act decisively when a child's health and wellbeing hangs in the balance.
-
Inequality Making World More Prone To Pandemics: UN Report
The report called on world leaders to increase pandemic preparedness by investing in "social protection mechanisms" within their countries while also tackling global inequality, including through debt restructuring for developing countries.
-
Researchers Use AI to Predict Storm Surges Faster and More Accurately
AI-powered models are transforming storm surge forecasting by generating accurate coastal flood predictions in minutes. Using past storm data and neural networks, these systems outperform traditional physics models, helping coastal communities prepare faster as climate change drives stronger hurricanes and higher seas.
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Odisha Braces For Cyclone Montha, 8 Districts On High Alert
Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday reviewed the state's preparedness in districts likely to be affected by the possible cyclonic system Montha' during a high-level meeting.
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India Coach's Strange Excuse For Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's Flop Show In Perth
India's batting Sitanshu Kotak refused to question Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's preparedness for the ODI series against Australia.
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MK Stalin Reviews Preparedness As Tamil Nadu Braces For Heavy Rains
As the northeast monsoon intensifies over Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister MK Stalin reviewed the state's preparedness to tackle heavy rains and directed district administrations to stay on high alert.
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No Water, Delayed Response: Fire At MP Housing Complex In Delhi Exposes Safety Lapses
Residents of a Delhi apartment complex that saw a massive fire Saturday afternoon said despite being a high-security building complex where several MPs and their staff lived, it lacked basic fire preparedness and was poorly maintained.
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Dengue Cases Continue To Rise In Parts Of Delhi NCR Despite Monsoon End
Learn about how Dengue cases are rising in the capital and its surrounding regions and learn how to safeguard yourself
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Poll Body Chief On Two-Day Bihar Visit To Review Election Preparedness
With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar began his two-day visit to the state on Saturday to review poll preparedness.
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Election Commissioners To Visit Patna To Review Poll Preparedness
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and S S Sandhu will visit Patna for two days beginning Saturday to review poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said.
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"Preparedness Against Nuclear Threats Is Important": Defence Chief
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan said that bio-threats are likely to increase in the post-COVID pandemic era and called for defence preparedness against them.
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Election Body To Visit Bihar On October 4-5 To Review Poll Preparedness
The Election Commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, will visit Patna on October 4 and 5 to take stock of poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said on Saturday.
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US Deploys Warships In Caribbean, Venezuela Fears Invasion
Venezuela, on high alert over a US military deployment off its coast that has stirred invasion fears, will hold disaster preparedness drills on Saturday as President Nicolas Maduro mulls invoking emergency powers.
