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China Floods Kill 44, Officials Admit Lack Of Preparedness
Beijing city officials admitted on Thursday they had not been prepared for heavy rains that soaked swathes of the capital, killing 44 people and leaving nine still missing.
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Earthquake Preparedness Drills In Delhi-NCR From Today
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian Army will hold a tabletop exercise and drill in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) from July 29 to August 1, NDMA member Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.
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Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Military Alertness Must Stay High: Defence Chief
Asserting that Operation Sindoor "still continues", Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level, round-the-clock and throughout the year.
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Chairs Review Meeting Amid Assam Eviction Drive
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the state's preparedness and strengthen border vigilance due to the ongoing eviction drive in Assam against illegal immigrants.
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Watch: Commandos Rappel Down From Chopper On 5-Star Hotel In Delhi For Anti-Terror Drills
Delhi Police organised a two-day mock drill in New Delhi starting on Thursday to check anti-terror preparedness in the national capital. Today, the drill was conducted at Claridges - a five-star hotel in Lutyens Delhi, Hindu College.
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2-Day Anti-Terror Drill Across Delhi Starts Today
A two-day anti-terror preparedness exercise began in the national capital on Thursday, with drills scheduled at more than 10 locations across Delhi on July 17 and 18.
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Delhi's New Plan To Clean Up Monsoon Mess Day After Heavy Rain
The Delhi government today ordered civic bodies to step up basic monsoon preparedness, focusing on routine drain cleaning and waste removal across the city after heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening.
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'No Waterlogging At Minto Bridge This Time': Delhi Minister Shares 'Proof'
In a bid to silence critics and showcase improved civic preparedness, Delhi's PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Wednesday recorded a self-shot video from the capital's most notorious monsoon choke point - the Minto Bridge underpass.
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Delhi University Now Allows Exit After 3 Years In Four-Year UG Course
While the new structure is intended to provide flexibility and deepen academic engagement, it has also sparked concerns over infrastructure gaps, incomplete curriculum, and a lack of preparedness among colleges and faculty.
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Australian Companies Recover Faster With Tougher Regulations After Cyberattack: Study
Australian companies have sharply reduced the time it takes to recover from cyberattacks, a sign of improved preparedness amid heightened regulatory pressure following high-profile breaches at Optus and Medibank.
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Is Delhi Monsoon-Ready? 445 Trouble Spots Raise Alarm
Monsoon clouds looming overhead, Delhi is bracing for another season of waterlogged roads and traffic snarls. This year though, the threat could be bigger than before.
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NASA and DoD Simulate Critical Abort Scenarios to Secure Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA and the U.S. Department of Defence carried out joint emergency rescue simulations for Artemis II, rehearsing astronaut recovery during launch abort scenarios. Conducted off Florida’s coast, the drills involved the Orion test capsule, mannequins, and military rescue teams. These exercises enhance preparedness to safely return crew members dur...
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NASA Slightly Raises Odds of Asteroid Hitting the Moon in 2032 After Updated JWST Data
NASA has revised the 2032 impact odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon to 4.3%, up from 3.8%, based on new data from the James Webb Space Telescope. Though once feared for its high Earth impact risk, scientists now say it poses no threat and offers critical insights for future planetary defense strategies.
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Tamil Nadu Poll Plan, BJP's Ties With Allies Focus Of Amit Shah's Visit Today
Union Minister Amit Shah is visiting Madurai on Sunday to review the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s preparedness and strengthening of ties with its allies ahead of the high-stakes Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
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"No Time To...": NDTV Accesses Cops' Letter Hours Before Bengaluru Stampede
The police force deployed at the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru had warned against the idea of holding the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s IPL trophy celebrations at the grand stairs of the premises.
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China Floods Kill 44, Officials Admit Lack Of Preparedness
Beijing city officials admitted on Thursday they had not been prepared for heavy rains that soaked swathes of the capital, killing 44 people and leaving nine still missing.
-
Earthquake Preparedness Drills In Delhi-NCR From Today
National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Indian Army will hold a tabletop exercise and drill in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) from July 29 to August 1, NDMA member Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.
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Operation Sindoor Ongoing, Military Alertness Must Stay High: Defence Chief
Asserting that Operation Sindoor "still continues", Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Friday said the country's military preparedness must remain at a "very high" level, round-the-clock and throughout the year.
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Chairs Review Meeting Amid Assam Eviction Drive
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the state's preparedness and strengthen border vigilance due to the ongoing eviction drive in Assam against illegal immigrants.
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Watch: Commandos Rappel Down From Chopper On 5-Star Hotel In Delhi For Anti-Terror Drills
Delhi Police organised a two-day mock drill in New Delhi starting on Thursday to check anti-terror preparedness in the national capital. Today, the drill was conducted at Claridges - a five-star hotel in Lutyens Delhi, Hindu College.
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2-Day Anti-Terror Drill Across Delhi Starts Today
A two-day anti-terror preparedness exercise began in the national capital on Thursday, with drills scheduled at more than 10 locations across Delhi on July 17 and 18.
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Delhi's New Plan To Clean Up Monsoon Mess Day After Heavy Rain
The Delhi government today ordered civic bodies to step up basic monsoon preparedness, focusing on routine drain cleaning and waste removal across the city after heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening.
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'No Waterlogging At Minto Bridge This Time': Delhi Minister Shares 'Proof'
In a bid to silence critics and showcase improved civic preparedness, Delhi's PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Wednesday recorded a self-shot video from the capital's most notorious monsoon choke point - the Minto Bridge underpass.
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Delhi University Now Allows Exit After 3 Years In Four-Year UG Course
While the new structure is intended to provide flexibility and deepen academic engagement, it has also sparked concerns over infrastructure gaps, incomplete curriculum, and a lack of preparedness among colleges and faculty.
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Australian Companies Recover Faster With Tougher Regulations After Cyberattack: Study
Australian companies have sharply reduced the time it takes to recover from cyberattacks, a sign of improved preparedness amid heightened regulatory pressure following high-profile breaches at Optus and Medibank.
-
Is Delhi Monsoon-Ready? 445 Trouble Spots Raise Alarm
Monsoon clouds looming overhead, Delhi is bracing for another season of waterlogged roads and traffic snarls. This year though, the threat could be bigger than before.
-
NASA and DoD Simulate Critical Abort Scenarios to Secure Artemis II Moon Mission
NASA and the U.S. Department of Defence carried out joint emergency rescue simulations for Artemis II, rehearsing astronaut recovery during launch abort scenarios. Conducted off Florida’s coast, the drills involved the Orion test capsule, mannequins, and military rescue teams. These exercises enhance preparedness to safely return crew members dur...
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NASA Slightly Raises Odds of Asteroid Hitting the Moon in 2032 After Updated JWST Data
NASA has revised the 2032 impact odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Moon to 4.3%, up from 3.8%, based on new data from the James Webb Space Telescope. Though once feared for its high Earth impact risk, scientists now say it poses no threat and offers critical insights for future planetary defense strategies.
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Tamil Nadu Poll Plan, BJP's Ties With Allies Focus Of Amit Shah's Visit Today
Union Minister Amit Shah is visiting Madurai on Sunday to review the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s preparedness and strengthening of ties with its allies ahead of the high-stakes Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
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"No Time To...": NDTV Accesses Cops' Letter Hours Before Bengaluru Stampede
The police force deployed at the Karnataka Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru had warned against the idea of holding the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s IPL trophy celebrations at the grand stairs of the premises.
