One million pack Kerala flood relief camps

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One million pack Kerala flood relief camps More than one million people have swarmed relief camps in India's Kerala state to escape devastating monsoon floods that have killed more than 410 people, officials said Tuesday as a huge international aid operation gathered pace. Why Centre did not declare Kerala floods as national disaster In response to a petition seeking to declare floods in Kerala as a national disaster, the Centre said there was no provision in statutes or manuals to declare a disaster as 'national calamity'. Asian Games 2018: Meet the heroes who've made India proud at Jakarta Representing India at this year's Asian Games in Jakarta are 572 athletes, who will be competing across 36 sporting events in Indonesia. Here's a look at the heroes who have bagged medals in the mega sporting event. India calls for WhatApp reforms after lynchings India on Tuesday called on WhatsApp to clamp down on fake news spread on the messaging app that has been blamed for lynchings across the country. Iran: President Hassan Rouhani sits in fourth generation 'Kowsar' fighter jet Iran unveiled its first domestic fighter jet at a defence show in Tehran on Tuesday. The new "Kowsar" plane is a fourth-generation fighter with "advanced avionics" and multi-purpose radar. Pictures of President Hassan Rouhani sitting in the cockpit of a "Kowsar" jet plane while being briefed by military officials also surfaced on the day of the military aircraft's unveiling. Here's a closer look. More than two million Muslims mark Eid al-Adha in Saudi More than two million Muslims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, the last major ritual of the hajj pilgrimage that heralds the start of the Eid al-Adha feast. Yamaha launches YZF-R15 MotoGP limited edition, new colours for FZS-FI Yamaha Motor India has launched a MotoGP limited edition of its popular sports bike, the YZF-R15 V 3.0, at Rs 1.3 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The version gets a new livery which is inspired by the company's MotoGP race bike - the YZR-M1. European wind-reading satellite Aeolus to take off tomorrow from French Guiana The European Space Agency (ESA) is ready to launch it's wind-sensing satellite Aeolus- a name derived from Greek mythology- from French Guiana tomorrow. Here's all you need to know about the space expedition and what it aims at achieving. Venezuelans rush to shop before monetary overhaul Jittery Venezuelans on Friday rushed to shops and lined up at gas stations on concerns that a monetary overhaul to lop off five zeros from prices in response to hyperinflation could wreak financial havoc and make basic commerce impossible. Five ways to win confidence of a new boss Working with a new boss is often similar to being in a new job, and needs some small adjustments to win the confidence of the new boss. Rica Bhattacharyya finds out how to take the first steps in gaining respect and confidence of a new leader.

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