Heavy rains in Kerala, India, have caused massive landslides that have killed at least 93 people, with many more feared trapped. The landslides happened in Wayanad district early on Tuesday and have destroyed homes and washed away roads. Rescue operations are underway but are difficult due to ongoing heavy rains and a collapsed bridge.

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Vikas Divyakirti, head of Drishti IAS, is responding to criticism after the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) shut down several coaching centers, including his, for not following safety rules. This follows a tragic incident where three students drowned due to waterlogging in a basement library at another coaching center.

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On Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024, Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh won a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event by beating South Korea.

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In New Delhi, Lt Governor V K Saxena recently launched 320 new electric buses, bringing the total number of electric buses in the city to 1,970. Saxena said this is a big step in fighting pollution in Delhi. He also mentioned that more electric buses are planned for the future to make public transport better.

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On Tuesday, Wayanad district in Kerala faced a devastating disaster due to severe landslides. This tragedy was caused by extremely heavy rainfall, a vulnerable landscape prone to landslides, and increasing population pressures. It's one of the worst disasters Kerala has seen in recent years, with over 100 people confirmed dead so far. The heavy rains, which were about five times more than usual, began early Tuesday morning, leading to multiple landslides.

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On Sunday and Monday, Leh, Ladakh experienced extremely high temperatures, hitting 33.5°C and 31.8°C. These sizzling temperatures led to the cancellation of flights. The main reason is that hot weather makes the air thinner, which affects how planes take off and land.

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Manu Bhaker, India's top pistol shooter, won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympic Games. Unfortunately, she’s been facing some problems off the field. Some brands used her photos without permission to congratulate her, which is not allowed. Manu Bhaker’s team has sent legal notices to these brands. They believe that only brands officially connected to Manu have the right to use her images in ads.

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On Saturday evening, heavy rain in central Delhi caused a basement at a coaching centre to flood. This led to the deaths of three students preparing for the Civil Service exams. They were Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalvin from Kerala.
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After the accident in Old Rajendra Nagar, authorities have become stricter with safety rules. Coaching centres that don't follow these rules or lack necessary permits are now being shut down. Recently, the Drishti Coaching Center in Vardhman Mall, Mukherjee Nagar, was closed. This center, located in the mall's basement, was found to be unsafe.

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A group of medical associations in India took legal action against yoga guru Ramdev. The Delhi High Court told Ramdev to remove his claims from social media. He had said that modern medicine (allopathy) was responsible for many deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and that his product, Coronil, was a cure for the virus.

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On July 19, Microsoft had a major problem that affected Windows users worldwide. This caused issues with important services like airports, banks, and phone companies. The problem came from a bad update sent out by CrowdStrike, a company that helps with security, but Mac and Linux users were not affected.

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Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, recently bought two luxury floors in Panchsheel Park, South Delhi, for ₹37 crore. This building was designed by Aryan's mother, Gauri Khan. Shah Rukh Khan already owns a large villa in the same area, which he bought back in 2001.

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Recently, Google Chrome had a big problem that caused passwords to disappear for about 15 million Windows users. This happened on July 24 and 25, affecting many different areas like hospitals, airlines, and banks.

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Students protested outside Drishti IAS coaching centre in Mukherjee Nagar, North West Delhi. This happened after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed the basement of Drishti IAS and several other coaching centres. They did this because the basements were being used illegally for classes.

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In a legal notice, CE Info Systems has reportedly claimed that Ola Electric has breached the agreement signed with the digital navigation firm in June 2021.

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On Saturday evening, heavy rain in central Delhi caused a basement at a coaching centre to flood. This led to the deaths of three students preparing for the Civil Service exams. They were Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalvin from Kerala.

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Manu Bhaker never really wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower again, saying she had already been there before and found it just “okay.” Manu, who became famous as a shooting star at just 16, won India’s first Olympic shooting medal in 12 years. She is also the first Indian woman shooter to win an Olympic medal.

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On July 22, 2024, the Earth reached its hottest day in at least 84 years, with an average global temperature of 17.15°C. This was hotter than the day before, which had a record of 17.09°C.

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During the monsoon season, there's a higher risk of infections because bacteria are more active. If you have a wound or cut, germs can enter your bloodstream and potentially cause serious infections.

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The July 31 deadline to file your income tax return (ITR) is approaching fast, and it can be stressful for many people. Once you’ve gathered your documents, filled out the forms, and submitted your ITR, you’ll start waiting for your refund. Checking the status of your tax refund online is easy. Here’s how:

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