The NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission has entered a new phase of progress after its successful launch on July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The first-of-its-kind Earth observation mission marks a major milestone in India–US space collaboration, and the government confirmed in Parliament on…
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Crop Damage, Insurance and India’s Agricultural Growth
Crop Damage, Insurance and India’s Agricultural Growth India’s agriculture sector showed resilience in 2025 despite hydro-meteorological shocks that affected an estimated 116.60 lakh hectares of cropped area across several States and UTs. The Centre and states have followed established disaster-management and crop-insurance mechanisms including SDRF/NDRF aid and Pradhan Mantri Fasal…
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DoT Ensures Telecom Resilience Amid Cyclone Ditwah
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has implemented extensive measures to maintain telecom network resilience in anticipation of Cyclone Ditwah, which is expected to impact coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. To ensure seamless connectivity, DoT has established a 24×7 control room to coordinate with telecom service providers (TSPs) and facilitate…
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India Boosts Disaster Prep: Dr Jitendra Singh at Summit
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted India’s strengthened disaster preparedness during the World Summit on Disaster Management held in Uttarakhand. The Minister announced the expansion of Uttarakhand’s weather radar network and meteorological infrastructure to enhance real-time forecasting and disaster response. Enhanced Meteorological Network in Uttarakhand Dr. Singh stated that three…
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Cyclone Montha Batters Andhra, Odisha; Red Alerts Issued
Visakhapatnam, October 28: Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing torrential rain and powerful winds to coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for several districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and rough sea conditions. Kakinada Port in Andhra Pradesh…
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“Centre Releases ₹1,950 Crore for Flood Relief”
New Delhi: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has approved the advance release of ₹1,950.80 crore as the second installment of the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to Karnataka and Maharashtra. Of this, ₹384.40 crore has been allocated to Karnataka and ₹1,566.40…
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PM Modi Visits Himachal, Punjab to Review Flood Relief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to review the situation caused by heavy floods and landslides. His visit comes as both states grapple with widespread damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and livelihoods. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government of India’s commitment to stand with the…