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The rain will be active again from Monday

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Thiruvananthapuram: It is estimated that the rains will be active again in Kerala from next Monday. The weather in the state is generally clear. No rain warning has been issued for the Floods in Bengal; 15 deaths; Tens of thousands were relocated

Kolkata: Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in at least four places in West Bengal on Friday. Tens of thousands have been relocated to West Bardhaman, West Medinipur, Hooghly, and Howrah districts. 15 people died. Tens of thousands of hectares of farmland and thousands of homes are underwater.

The damage was caused by the opening of the Damodar Valley Corporation dam and several related reservoirs on the Jharkhand-Bengal border. The town of Khanakul in Hooghly district is completely underwater. The natives in droves sought refuge on top of tall buildings. Troops rescued the 100-year-old woman in a helicopter. She said she had been on top of the building for more than 48 hours without food or water. It has been raining for three days in many areas. A yellow alert was issued in the Idukki district on Saturday for isolated heavy rains. Currently, there is no restriction on fishing off the coasts of Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Karnataka.

Entry into the UAE for those who have taken the Covid vaccine: can go back from five

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Abu Dhabi: UAE visa holders will be allowed to return from the 5th of this month. This has been made clear in the new order which relaxes the conditions imposed on persons from India. Those who have been vaccinated with the Covid vaccine will be able to return to the UAE from the fifth day, according to a report released by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday.

The UAE has banned visitors from countries including India in the wake of rising covid cases. Only those who have received at least 14 days after receiving the second dose of covid vaccine approved by the UAE will be able to re-enter. Apart from India, similar exemptions have been granted to people from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda. The order also states that a certificate proving that the vaccine has been received should be kept on the trip.

Health workers, including doctors, nurses and technicians working in the UAE, working in universities, colleges and other educational institutions in the UAE, students in the UAE, those with valid residency on humanitarian grounds, and all working in federal and local government agencies.

CBSE Class X results announced: Pass percentage is 99.04

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New Delhi: CBSE Class X results have been published. The pass percentage is 99.04 this time. 20,76,997 students qualified for further study. The Thiruvananthapuram region is leading with a pass percentage of 99.99.

The board had skipped the exam due to covid expansion. Instead, the assessment is based on the marks of the preboard exams and internal assessments.

 The girls scored 99.24 percent and the boys 98.89 percent. Results are available on the websites cbseresults.nic.in and cbse.gov.in. Digilocker, a digital platform, also works. Then there is the opportunity to improve the marks by writing the exam.

Districts with TPR above 10 per cent should be closed; Central urges states to be vigilant

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New Delhi: The Union Health Secretary has directed the states to close the districts with TPR rates above 10 per cent in the country. The Center has asked 10 states, including Kerala, to tighten controls. In 46 districts of the country, TPR is more than 10 per cent. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has directed that these districts be closed. He added that care should be taken not to spread to neighboring states. Covid, meanwhile, confirmed 40, 134 more in the country. 422 deaths were confirmed within 24 hours. The TPR is 2.81 percent.

The R factor, which indicates the prevalence of covid in the country, has come down to one. This is a situation where the disease spreads from 100 patients to 100 others. The rise of the R factor in the wake of the covid Third Wave has raised concerns. “There is a need to strengthen the defenses,”AIIMS chief Randeep Guleria said. The R factor of chickenpox virus is eight. That means up to eight people can be infected from one infected person.

The delta variant of the same nature is also extremely pervasive. Gularia added that the second wave was caused by the rapid spread of the virus and the intense proliferation of the Delta.

The third wave of Covid is in the country this month; Experts say it is likely to peak by October

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New Delhi: The third wave of Covid in the country is reported to be imminent. The latest study reports that it may start this month. Experts say the second wave of Covid is not over in the country.

The study, led by IIT professors Mathukumali Vidyasagar and Manindra Agarwal, is expected to reach its peak in October.

In October, less than one lakh covid patients may come daily. At present the number of patients in Kerala is over 20,000 per day. Between 40,000 and 50,000 patients are reported in the country every day.

The National Zoological Park in Delhi has reopened

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New Delhi: The National Zoological Park, which was closed due to the Covid epidemic, has reopened. The park reopens after 105 days.

Admission to the zoo is from nine in the morning to noon and from one to five in the afternoon. Admission tickets can be booked online.
Zoological Park chief Ramesh Pandey said 92 percent of tickets were sold on the first day. Pandey also said that visitors should strictly follow the covid guidelines.

The National Zoological Park is one of the few tourist attractions in the country to be closed due to the covid epidemic. It was only with the easing of restrictions that some of the country’s tourist destinations began to open.

The e-Rupee digital payment platform will be launched today

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled the e-Rupee digital payment platform. The platform was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India in collaboration with the Central Government. The Prime Minister said that the presentation of the digital payment platform would be done through video conferencing at 4.30 pm in the Covid situation. The e-Rupee Digital Payment App has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India on its UPI platform. The collaboration between the Department of Financial Services, Health, Family Welfare, and the National Health Authority has also been instrumental in developing the platform.

E-Rupee is being introduced as a cashless contactless platform for money transfer. This e-voucher is based on the QR code and SMS string transmitted to the beneficiary’s mobile. The official assessment is that a seamless one-time payment system will be possible through an e-Rupee. Vouchers can also be redeemed by users without access to the digital payment app or internet banking.

The e-Rupee can also be used to provide services under Maternal and Child Welfare Schemes, Tuberculosis Eradication Programs, AYUSHMAN Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Fertilizer Subsidies, Drugs, and Nutrition Support Schemes. The Prime Minister took to Twitter to say that e-Rupee is a revolutionary initiative to bring welfare services to the people without any problems.

Heavy rains in northern India; Six deaths in Madhya Pradesh

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New Delhi: Heavy rains cause floods in northern states. A red alert was declared in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The meteorological department has warned of heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. In Madhya Pradesh, six people were killed when a house collapsed due to heavy rains. Four people were injured. Four were killed in the Rewa district and two in the Singrauli district. Roads damaged in the rains continue to hamper rescue efforts. Several houses were destroyed in the Singrauli district. An extreme alert has been issued in 16 districts.

Kottiyoor minor rape case; Supreme Court dismissed the bail plea

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has rejected the petitions filed by the victim and the accused in the Kottiyoor minor rape case. The court ruled that the victim would not be allowed to marry. He said the two could approach the high court if they wanted to. The Supreme Court said it did not want to interfere with the Kerala High Court order. The petition also sought bail for the marriage. The Kerala High Court not only dismissed the petitions but also ruled that no compromise or lax approach could be taken in such cases. The right to marry must be recognized, the girl said in the petition, adding that consensual sex had taken place.

The case of Robin Vadakkumcheri, a Catholic priest, was the subject of much attention after the POCSO Act came into force. The prosecution convicted the accused in this case, nullifying all attempts to cover up the case with great financial influence and church influence. The convict, who was sentenced to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment under three sections, was still in jail and was trying hard to get relief from the sentence with great financial impact. Defendant, in his late sixties, raped a 16-year-old girl in the synagogue, made her pregnant, and orphaned the girl’s child with church influence.

An attempt was made to tie the rape case to the head of the girl’s father. When the case went to court, he favored the girl and her parents but could not challenge the judiciary. Attempt to influence by money by the priest also worth it in court and, POCSO act and, then he was sentenced to sixty years in prison. The sentence was reduced to 20 years’ imprisonment, as the three sections of the sentence were to be served together. After the sentence, he tried to get the sentence commuted by marrying the girl.

Robin Vadakumcheri’s rape case comes at a time when there is widespread outcry around the world against the sexual abuse of Catholic bishops and priests. Although the church leadership has said it will take strong action against it, many of the prominent figures facing persecution remain in office.

Wage, pension, and EMI rules change from today: Reserve Bank approval

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New Delhi: From August 1, people will no longer have to wait until the bank’s working day for pensions, wages, and EMIs. The Reserve Bank of India has approved many changes related to banking transactions. Let’s see what those changes are.

Change in ATM rates

The charge for withdrawing cash from an ATM has been increased from Rs 15 to Rs 17. These rates will come into effect from tomorrow. The RBI has considered the demand of banks because of the rising cost of maintaining ATMs.

Salary, Pension, EMI

The RBI’s change in the terms and conditions of operation of the National Automated Clearing House will come into effect from tomorrow. Under the new circumstances, such transactions can take place on Sundays and public holidays.

Change in India Post too

From August 1, door-to-door services will be charged for the services provided by India Post Payments Bank. 20 and GST to be paid. This rate must be paid each time you use the doorstep delivery service. Postman and Grameen Dak Sevaks are also being recruited by India Post. There is no limit to such transactions.