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1 Killed in Cylinder Blast in Pune’s Dighi Area
One person was killed, 13 others injured in a cylinder blast in Dighi area in Pune.
PM Modi Releases 6th Instalment Under PM-KISAN Scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the sixth instalment of Rs 17,100 crore to over 8 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme.
Mahinda Rajapaksa Takes Oath as Sri Lankan PM
Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the prime minister of Sri Lanka on Sunday, 9 August.
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi, Amit Shah Express Grief Over Fire Tragedy in AP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “Anguished by the fire at a Covid Centre in Vijayawada. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover as soon as possible. Discussed the prevailing situation with AP CM Ji and assured all possible support.”