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  Odisha, Bengal begin evacuations ahead of Cyclone Dana, coast guard on high alert

  India | October 23, 2024 8:08 IST

  As Cyclone Dana approaches, Odisha and West Bengal initiate evacuations, with over 1 lakh people to be relocated. Schools are closed, and emergency services are on high alert. The cyclone is expected to hit the coast on October 25, prompting widespread preparations, including train cancellations.

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  Florida braces for 'catastrophic, record-breaking' Hurricane Milton, lakhs of residents flee | VIDEO

  World | October 09, 2024 14:45 IST

  "Unprecedented, catastrophic, historic, record-breaking," Hurricane Milton is expected to grow in size before landfall, posing an “extremely serious threat” to Florida, The World Meteorological Organisation warned.

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  Israel-Hamas war: 30 Palestinians killed, 100 injured in Israeli strike on girls' school in Gaza

  World | July 27, 2024 17:21 IST

  Israel's military said it had targeted a Hamas command and control centre in the school compound on Saturday. Israel has accused Hamas of operating from densely populated areas, schools and hospitals as cover, something that the terrorist group has denied.

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  Israel to 'forcefully operate' in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, orders residents to evacuate

  World | July 27, 2024 15:31 IST

  The order came after reports of rocket fire emerging from the area as well as military forces battling Palestinian militants in Khan Younis. Israeli officials estimate that some 14,000 fighters from militant groups including Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been killed or taken prisoner.

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  Israel orders evacuation of all Palestinians from Gaza City as it launches fresh offensive

  World | July 11, 2024 12:30 IST

  Dozens of people have been killed in the last 38 hours as Israel ramped up its military offensive in Gaza. Meanwhile, mediators from the US, Egypt and Qatar met Israeli officials in Doha to push for a ceasefire deal after months of negotiations.

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  Indonesia: Over 2,100 evacuated as gigantic volcanic eruptions triggers tsunami alert

  World | April 20, 2024 14:16 IST

  At least three volcanic eruptions were recorded at Mount Ruang since Friday afternoon, with a maximum height of 1,200 metres. More than 11,000 have been told to leave their homes in the affected area, as airports were closed.

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  Cargo ship at risk of sinking after 'catastrophic' attack by Houthis, crew forced to abandon vessel

  World | February 20, 2024 10:37 IST

  At least two missiles struck the Belize-flagged ship named Rubymar in the Gulf of Aden on February 18, according to the US Military. The crew managed to evacuate and was picked up by another ship towards Djibouti, said LSS-SAPU, the security firm responsible for Rubymar.

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  Operation Ajay: Two flights for evacuation of Indian nationals from war-torn Israel to depart today

  World | October 14, 2023 17:41 IST

  Under 'Operation Ajay', India has successfully evacuated 447 Indian nationals from war-torn Israel in the last two days as the war with Hamas escalated. A special flight carrying 235 Indian nationals landed in the national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.

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  'Even wars have rules...': UN chief warns against 'dangerous' Israel's evacuation ultimatum in Gaza

  World | October 14, 2023 11:12 IST

  UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the situation in the region is "reaching a new low" since the Hamas attacks on Israel. He appealed for humanitarian law and human rights to be upheld and moving such a large number of people in such a short time was "not possible".

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  Operation Ajay: Second flight carrying 235 Indian nationals lands in Delhi

  India | October 14, 2023 7:19 IST

  Minister of State for the Ministry of External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh was present at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to receive the evacuated second batch of Indian nationals evacuated from Israel.

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  'Operation Ajay': Second flight carrying Indian nationals from Israel to land in Delhi today morning

  World | October 14, 2023 6:42 IST

  India on Thursday had launched 'Operation Ajay' to facilitate the return of Indian nations who wished to come back home. The first flight carrying 212 Indians landed at the Delhi Airport on Friday morning from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport.

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  Israel military orders evacuation of 1.1 million people from Gaza in 24 hours, Hamas refuses

  World | October 13, 2023 17:26 IST

  Concerns over a possible ground offensive from Israel emerged after military spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht said forces "are preparing for a ground maneuver" should political leaders order such an operation. Over 1,500 people have been killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes.

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  Incessant rains trigger flash floods in Mizoram, several families evacuated

  Mizoram | August 07, 2023 21:03 IST

  At least 45 families residing in Chawngte town in Lawngtlai district were also evacuated to safer places due to inundation.

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  South Korea to evacuate thousands of scouts from heatwave-hit jamboree site as major storm nears

  World | August 07, 2023 17:22 IST

  Hundreds of scouts in the campsite have been treated of heat-related illnesses since the World Scout Jamboree began last week.

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  France prepares to evacuate citizens from Niger as military coup get support from African nations

  World | August 04, 2023 17:50 IST

  On Sunday, thousands of junta supporters surging through the streets of the national capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags and denouncing France, fuelling the evacuation efforts.

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  Indian Army says Mady is safe and sound now after evacuation from Manipur: Who is she? Know here

  India | July 27, 2023 19:13 IST

  The Army officials evacuated Mady in a helicopter from Manipur to Army Veterinary Hospital at Dimapur to protect her life.

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  25 killed, including 10 military personnel as wildfires rage through Algeria

  World | July 25, 2023 8:38 IST

  The wildfires spread across 16 regions of Algeria due to high winds, creating 97 blazes in different parts of the African nation.

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  US: Suspicious powder causing the White House to briefly evacuate revealed to be cocaine

  World | July 05, 2023 9:53 IST

  The discovery of the white powder caused the White House to evacuate at 8:45 pm (US time) on Sunday, while President Joe Biden was at Camp David. Fire and emergency crews brought in to do a rapid test of the substance identified it as cocaine.

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  Manipur violence: Nagaland evacuates locals; Maha, Andhra to run special flights for students

  India | May 07, 2023 17:54 IST

  Manipur violence: Violent clashes broke out recently between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community in the north-eastern state of Manipur, which has so far displaced more than 13,000 people and killed at least 54.

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  'How's the Josh?', asks Muraleedharan as Air Force pilots use night vision goggles to land in Sudan

  India | April 29, 2023 11:04 IST

  India launched 'Operation Kaveri' earlier this week to bring back the stranded Indians from Sudan.