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Biomass, available in forms such as forestry waste, agricultural residue, industrial processed waste, and municipal solid waste, has an annual production of approximately 750 million metric tons (MMT) in India, with 228 MMT being surplus. This surplus biomass can be utilized for producing heat, energy, and briquettes or pellets. The…

Mumbai experienced intermittent rainfall, causing waterlogging in various areas. Despite the weather, local trains continued to operate normally. A high tide of 3.66 meters is anticipated at 11:18 PM. On Sunday, Mumbai Police advised citizens to avoid coastal areas due to heavy rainfall and only leave their homes if necessary….

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, will oversee the signing ceremony of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the National Institutes and Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and various startups and private organizations. Scheduled for July 22, 2024,…

New Delhi: As the Budget Session of Parliament approaches, political leaders gathered today to discuss critical issues and expectations for the Budget set to be presented on July 23. Except for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), all Opposition parties participated in the meeting, urging the government to allow them to voice…

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has reduced but not eliminated a contentious job quota system, which had sparked nationwide protests resulting in over 100 deaths, according to local media. Students have been demanding the removal of a system that reserved 30% of government jobs for descendants of veterans from Bangladesh’s 1971 war…

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and Uttarakhand over the next three days. Gujarat is expected to experience significant downpours from July 21-24, while Uttarakhand will see heavy rainfall during July 21-22. Additionally, the IMD has issued an orange alert…

Gautam Gambhir will hold his inaugural press conference as the new head coach of the Indian men’s cricket team on Monday at 10 AM IST. This event precedes the Indian team’s departure for Sri Lanka for the T20I series starting on July 27. After much speculation, Gambhir was appointed by…

A devastating landslide, triggered by heavy rains, has claimed the lives of three pilgrims, including two from Maharashtra, on their journey to the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand. The tragic incident occurred today near the Chirbasa area on the Gaurikund-Kedarnath trekking route in Rudraprayag district. Eight other pilgrims sustained injuries and…

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 54th Pre-Retirement Counseling (PRC) workshop organized by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare in Jammu. Dr. Singh emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing the ease of living for pensioners and acknowledged their significant role in India’s Vision 2047. He highlighted that under…