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Business Standard 

84% of Indian districts at risk of heatwaves, 70% prone to extreme rainfall

Over 84 per cent of Indian districts are prone to extreme heat waves and 70 per cent of those are witnessing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, a study by IPE-Global and GIS company Esri India said on Tuesday. The study projects that eight out of 10 Indians will be exposed to extreme events by 2036. IPE Global, Climate Change and Sustainability Practice, Head Abinash Mohanty, said that the current trend of catastrophic extreme heat and rainfall events is a result of 0.6... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Credit on UPI touched ₹10,000 crore, says NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe

Credit card transactions through UPI have hit Rs. 10,000 crore, with Rs. 100-200 crore spent via credit lines, according to NPCI. ICICI Bank leads in disbursing these pre-approved loans. Despite slow growth in credit lines, banks aim to attract new customers by providing small loans against fixed deposits.

The Punch 

BREAKING: Harris picks Walz as running mate

The US Vice President, Kamala Harris, announced Minnesota Governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate on Tuesday. This is as the VP prepares to take on Republican Donald Trump in November’s US election. Walz brings a rural Midwestern perspective to the Democrat’s campaign while also having notched liberal policy goals such as cannabis legalisation and

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

DDA to offer 40,000 flats across three housing schemes

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is launching three housing schemes offering approximately 40,000 flats to various income groups. The DDA Sasta Ghar Housing Scheme 2024 will provide affordable flats starting at ₹11.5 lakh in locations like Rohini and Narela.

The National Interest 

The U.S. Navy's Railgun Nightmare Has Just Begun

Summary and Key Points: Railgun technology, first conceptualized in World War I, has been pursued by various nations due to its potential for high-velocity, non-explosive projectiles. However, technical challenges, particularly related to power and durability, have stymied progress.

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Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

Google TV Streamer (4K) unveiled with a faster chipset, more memory and gigabit Ethernet - GSMArena.com

  1. Google TV Streamer (4K) unveiled with a faster chipset, more memory and gigabit Ethernet  GSMArena.com
  2. 7 memorable moments in Chromecast's history  The Keyword | Google Product and Technology News
  3. Google Releases New TV Streamer Device To Replace Chromecast  Forbes
  4. Google kills Chromecast, replaces it with Apple TV and Roku Ultra competitor  Ars Technica
  5. RIP Chromecast: Looking back at 11 years of Google streaming  Engadget

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

Google TV Streamer (4K) unveiled with a faster chipset, more memory and gigabit Ethernet - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

  1. Google TV Streamer (4K) unveiled with a faster chipset, more memory and gigabit Ethernet - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.com
  2. 7 memorable moments in Chromecast's history  The Keyword | Google Product and Technology News
  3. Chromecast is dead. Meet Google TV Streamer  TechCrunch
  4. The Google TV Streamer might be the Apple TV 4K rival we’ve been waiting for  The Verge
  5. Want a cheap Chromecast? You'd better hurry – the discontinued dongle is only available 'while supplies... Читать дальше...

Jalopnik.com 

These Are The Worst States To Drive In

The United States has myriad wonders to behold, from California to Maine and Alaska to Florida, yet accessing those wonders usually requires driving — something that, in many states is bad. Last week, we asked you for the worst states to drive in, and today we’re going through your responses. Please, if you’re from…

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France24.com (en) 

Fans gather at the Club de France to celebrate Olympic athletes

As we enter the second week of the Paris Olympics, it's time to take stock of how the millions of visitors to the French capital have been enjoying themselves. Our reporters James André and Lou Hupel went to meet them.

EPLIndex | Premier League stats & Blog 

Journalist: Newcastle Double Deal Imminent But PSR Concerns Make Star Exits Likely

Newcastle United’s Strategic Shifts and Transfer Ambitions Navigating Financial Constraints in the Transfer Market George Caulkin of The Athletic provides an insightful look into Newcastle United’s recent activities, both on the pitch and in the bustling summer transfer market. Amidst the humid backdrop of Tokyo, where Newcastle faced two pre-season fixtures, the strategic discussions involving […]

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Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Wigan Warriors • Lisa Nandy

She seems to take no interest in the Warriors whatsoever, apparently being much more involved with the Latics. You'd have thought most politicians would be only too happy to see World Champions in their constituency, but it seems not. I can't imagine that the Club have not made friendly overtures in the past. Is there a sub-text here? Can any of the site regulars throw any light on this? It's something that's always puzzled me.

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