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Arjun Prasaath A
August 27, 2024

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  • Heavy Rainfall Alert

  • Janmashtami Celebration

  • Indian Astronaut Meets Vice-President

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall, Rough Seas in Multiple Regions

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Konkan, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar till August 30. Rough to very rough sea conditions are expected along the Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Arabian Sea coasts.

Why it's important: The forecast helps people take precautions against potential flooding and other weather-related hazards.

Janmashtami Celebrated Across India with Enthusiasm and Reverence

Janmashtami, the festival celebrating Lord Krishna's birth, is being observed across India with great fervor. President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar, and Prime Minister Modi have extended greetings, urging citizens to embrace Krishna's teachings.

Why it's important: Janmashtami is a significant festival that promotes spiritual values, unity, and harmony, inspiring individuals to strive for righteous action and a better society.

Indian Astronaut Captain Gopichand Thotakura Meets Vice-President

Indian astronaut Captain Gopichand Thotakura visited Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi on an unspecified date to discuss his experience as part of the New Shepard-25 mission by Blue Origin.

Why it's important: Thotakura's space exploration highlights India's advancements in space technology and inspires future generations of astronauts.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • Telegram founder Pavel Durov's arrest in Paris was part of an ongoing judicial investigation, according to French President Emmanuel Macron.

  • WHO's six-month, $135 million plan aims to stop global Mpox transmission by vaccinating high-risk groups from September 2024 to February 2025.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • Gold and silver prices surge in the Indian Bullion Market: 24 Karat Gold up to ₹72,410 per 10 grams; Silver 999 Fine up to ₹86,320 per kilogram.

  • Nifty hit 25,000, Sensex gained 611 points to close at 81,698 with all sectoral indices ending in the green.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign kicks off against New Zealand on October 4th in Dubai, with matches against Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Australia to follow.

  • 17-year-old Indian archer Sheetal Devi, born with a rare congenital disorder, is ranked first in the world and is one of India's top medal hopes at the Paris Paralympics, which begins on August 28th.

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Thank you for being awesome readers and staying informed with our news updates! We look forward to having you join us again on the next one for more exciting stories.

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