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Blistering heatwave grips India, death toll mounts to 87

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(Photo: Unsplash/James Day) A relentless heatwave has tightened its grip over large swathes of India, with the death toll from suspected heat-related incidents climbing to a staggering 87. According to reports, a total of 45 people have tragically lost their lives in 36 hours alone. The torrid conditions have exacted a heavy toll, with 19 … Read more

Election fever grips India as first phase of voting concludes

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(Photo: Unsplash/Annie Spratt) The stage is set for a high-stakes battle as India’s mammoth 2024 Lok Sabha elections got underway on 19 April with the first phase of voting across 21 states and 102 constituencies. Over 166 million electorate, including 3.5 million first-time voters and 35 million young voters aged 20-29, exercised their democratic right, … Read more