Heavy Rain Likely in Several Districts of Madhya Pradesh, Meteorological Department Issues Warning

Bhopal, 18 August (Kiran News): The active monsoon has disrupted normal life in several districts of Madhya Pradesh. The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for 14 districts on Monday, including Dewas, Harda, Khandwa, and Burhanpur, where extremely heavy rainfall is likely in the next 24 hours. Indore, Narmadapuram, Jabalpur, and ten other …

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Heavy Rain Alert in 14 Districts of Madhya Pradesh Today, System Activity to Continue for Next Three Days

Bhopal, 18 August (Kiran News): The spell of rain continues across Madhya Pradesh, as the monsoon has returned with the activation of a low-pressure area. The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for 14 districts of the state today, Monday. Out of these, four districts—Dewas, Harda, Khandwa, and Burhanpur—may receive extremely heavy rainfall …

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Rising Day Temperatures in Western Rajasthan as Monsoon Winds Weaken

Jaipur, 18 August (Kiran News): The weakening of monsoon winds in western Rajasthan has led to an increase in daytime temperatures across the region. On Sunday, Jaisalmer recorded the highest temperature at 40.3°C. Barmer saw 38.5°C, while Jodhpur, Phalodi, and Ganganagar recorded 38°C, Bikaner 39.2°C, Jalore 37.4°C, and Jaipur’s mercury rose to 35.2°C. Similarly, Sikar, …

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Rajasthan High Court Cancels DRT Order in Loan Case, Directs Bank to Return Property Possession

Jaipur, 18 August (Kiran News): The Rajasthan High Court has cancelled the order of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), which had allowed the bank to take possession of a petitioner’s property due to delayed loan payments. The court has directed the DRT to hear the matter afresh within two months. Additionally, the court has ordered …

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EU Leaders to Join Zelensky at White House Today for Meeting with Trump

Washington, 18 August (Kiran News): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Donald J. Trump at the White House today, joined by leaders of the European Union. This meeting comes just days after Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin recently proposed a peace plan that would require Ukraine to surrender a significant …

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Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar Claims Killing 24 Soldiers in Balochistan in Six Days

Quetta (Balochistan), Pakistan, 18 August (Kiran News): Baloch Raji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS) has claimed responsibility for killing 24 Pakistani soldiers and five “federal government-backed agents” in 71 attacks carried out across Balochistan between 10 and 15 August. Many others were reportedly injured in these attacks. BRAS spokesperson Baloch Khan stated in a media release that …

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One DRG Jawan Martyred, Three Injured in IED Blast in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh

Bijapur, 18 August (Kiran News): One District Reserve Guard (DRG) jawan was martyred and three others injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in Bhopalpatnam, Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. According to police, the DRG team had gone out on an anti-Naxal operation on Sunday. During the search operation, a pressure IED planted by Naxals …

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Rain Havoc in Uttarakhand: Landslide Halts Madmaheshwar Yatra, Gangotri National Highway Closed

Dehradun, 18 August (Kiran News): Intermittent rainfall continues in several parts of Uttarakhand, and this spell is expected to last until 20 August. According to the Meteorological Centre, heavy rainfall is likely in some areas of Pauri, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, and Nainital districts on Monday. Other districts may also experience thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rain. The …

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Nepal Requests Additional Air Routes from India to Boost Air Connectivity

Kathmandu, 18 August (Kiran News): In a bid to enhance air connectivity between Nepal and India, the Nepal government has once again formally requested additional air routes from India. During a meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who is currently on a visit to Nepal, Nepal’s Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana pressed for improved …

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Five Family Members Die in Furniture Shop Fire in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra

Mumbai, 18 August (Kiran News): Five members of a single family lost their lives in a fire that broke out at a furniture shop located in Nevasa Phata, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. As soon as information about the fire was received, a fire brigade team rushed to the spot and managed to control the blaze. The Ahilyanagar …

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