southern Railway reports highest-ever revenue at Rs 6,345 cr in FY2022-23
In the freight segment, southern Railway said it had achieved many firsts, including the highest ever loading of cargo at 4.05 metric tonne, highest ever loading of petroleum at 5.2 metric tonne, and food grain loading at 3.23 metric tonne, among others. The railway zone generated its highest ever revenue from freight during the last financial year at Rs 3,637.86 crore as compared to Rs 3,059 crore recorded in 2018-19. Key Points
Economic TimesChinese airline sells tickets for $1.30 due to glitch, allows passengers to fly
China southern Airlines confirmed that it will honour the tickets sold at prices as low as $1.30 during a technical glitch on its mobile application and ticket-booking platforms. Key Points
India TodayAntony Blinken to reach Mexico before 15,000 migrants crash US border this week. Mexican President has put
Led by radical migrant rights activist Luis Garcia Villagran, the crowd began its march from the southern Mexican city of Tapachula to the US border on Christmas Eve. They will soon reach the border. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Mexico later this week to discuss the issue of illegal migrants. Key Points
Economic TimesTamil Nadu rain: 3 dead, schools shut, MK Stalin to meet PM for financial assistance
Three people were killed in southern Tamil Nadu due to heavy rainfall and flooding in the region. Five hundred passengers who were travelling from Tiruchendur to Chennai were stranded at Srivaikuntam railway station due to floods in the area. Key Points
India TodayBJP is working in South India, says FM Sitharaman ahead of Lok Sabha polls
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged the challenges faced by the BJP in South India but stated that the party is actively working in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. She expressed confidence in Prime Minister Modi's return to power. Sitharaman condemned Karnataka MP DK Suresh's statement on a separate country for southern states and questioned his failure to raise the issue in the Lok Sabha. Key Points
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Hamas deputy head Saleh Arouri killed in explosion in Beirut, Hezbollah says
Saleh Arouri was one of the founders of Hamas' military wing. He also headed the group's presence in the West Bank. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesHamas gunmen launch 'surprise assault' in southern Israel
Palestinian media reporting that a number of Israelis have been taken captive. Israeli PM Netanyahu calls emergency meeting. Key Points
ThePrintBacking of a strong parent: Beside’s Jio financial 7 such stocks with upside potential of up to 35%
If one looks at the survivor of the NBFC aftermath of 2018, it is very clear that a strong parentage was the common factor among the NBFC’s which not only survived the crisis but also thrived post crisis. A number of them belong to industrial groups from the southern and western part of India. Is it because they are focussed on the southern and western part of India which is more prosperous or they are more focussed on systems and processes ensuring that their loan book grows slowly but sustainably. Key Points
Economic Times140,000 without power in Michigan as thunderstorms ravage state
Severe thunderstorms hit southern Michigan, leaving over 140,000 customers without power. DTE Energy reported 108,000 outages, Consumers Energy 32,000. The storm caused significant tree and power line damage with a peak wind gust of 67 mph in Romulus. Community resilience and recovery efforts were underway. Key Points
Economic TimesUS Weather Report: Two storms to hit East coast, may bring snow, rain, thunderstorm. Know in detail
The US is bracing for two storms at a time. The southern storm will begin over the northern Gulf of Mexico around midweek and move eastward along the upper Gulf coast Thursday night causing rain and gusty thunderstorms. On the other hand, northern storms may gather along the eastern slopes of the southern Canadian Rockies and the northern Rockies of the US. Key Points
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Israeli strike kills 17 in southern Gaza
Ceasefire talks end without breakthrough. An Israeli airstrike killed at least 17 people in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday, Palestinian... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaArmy joins operation to rescue 800 stranded train passengers in flood-hit southern Tamil Nadu
Though rainfall has almost come to a halt, many parts still inundated. On Monday night, troops assisted rescue of over 100 people including a pregnant woman & 19 kids near Thoothukudi. Key Points
ThePrintUkraine’s counteroffensive makes breakthrough on southern front: Defence minister
Ukraine claimed to have broken through Russia's first-line defences in several areas during the counteroffensive in the Zaporizhzhia region. The Ukrainian army is said to have made notable progress on the southern front in the last 72 hours. Key Points
India TodayRussian missile strikes Ukraine's Odesa, falling debris trigger two fires in Kyiv
One person died in an early morning Russian missile strike on an industrial facility in the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa. Falling debris during an air raid on Thursday triggered two fires in a non-residential building in Kyiv. Key Points
India TodayTurkey hit by another 6.4 magnitude earthquake weeks after deadly tremors
6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Turkey's southern Hatay province, said the country's disaster agency. Key Points
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Birthplace of AIADMK, gave 6 CMs — why southern Tamil Nadu is crucial to state's politics
Madurai, gateway to southern Tamil Nadu, turned around MGR’s fortunes & was springboard for many regional parties. According to one analyst, 'Route to Fort St George goes from here'. Key Points
ThePrintIsraeli military broadens its evacuation orders in Gaza
Deir al-Balah, August 11 The Israeli military ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza on early Sunday after a deadly airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians, according to local health authorities. Israel said it targeted... Key Points
The TribuneHeavy rain pounds southern Tamil Nadu
On Sunday, heavy rains lashed Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Tenkasi districts. Some regions recorded very heavy rainfall. Since Saturday, light to moderate rainfall was recorded at most places of southern Tamil Nadu Key Points
FirstpostUS regulators inspect Dr Reddy's, other Indian pharma majors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is inspecting Dr Reddy's (REDY.NS) research and development centre in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, the pharma company said on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersMagnitude 6.7 quake shakes south Philippines, kills one
A person was killed in a magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Friday. Key Points
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Tropical Storm Hilary poses ‘excessive rainfall threat’ over southern California
A tropical storm and likely hurricane, Hilary, is forecasted to head towards southern California in the coming days. It poses threats of excessive rain and storms. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesAt least 15 killed after train derails in southern Pakistan
A train derailment in southern Pakistan has left 15 people dead and 45 injured, according to the country's railways minister. The accident happened near the city of Nawabshah in the province of Sindh, with the Hazara Express travelling from Karachi to Abbottabad. Multiple rescue teams have been dispatched to the site, and images posted on social media show passengers being helped from the twisted wreck. Key Points
Economic TimesAfter Chandrababu, now Stalin urges people to have more kids, links it to fears over delimitation
This is not the 1st time the DMK leader has raised concerns over delimitation. His remarks come after AP CM urged people in the south to have more kids to combat declining population. Key Points
ThePrintRainfall distribution in most places normal this year: Dr DS Pai, IMD
Going forward, there can be more areas of northwest India where there should be withdrawal of monsoon by around the 15th of October. Around that period, the monsoon should withdraw from the region. But occasional rainfall activity could be there. Key Points
Economic Timessouthern coastal areas face the seasonal phenomenon of ‘Kallakkadal’, threatening lives, fishing and tourism
The word Kallakkadal means ‘a sea that comes suddenly like a thief’. The word is derived by combining two Malayalam words: ‘Kallan’ (thief) and ‘Kadal’ (sea). | Latest News India Key Points
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US winter forecast: How El Nino will impact the weather? Understanding the climate change
Federal meteorologists are predicting an unusual winter in the United States, with less snowfall and milder cold spells. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its winter forecast, indicating that the northern areas of the country will see above-average temperatures, while the southern regions can expect more precipitation and stormy conditions. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael declares 'state of readiness for war' after massive rockets, infiltration in its southern area
Israel has declared a state of readiness for war following a barrage of rockets from Gaza and an infiltration into its southern area. The Israeli army has blamed Hamas for the attack and warned that the group will face severe consequences. One person has been killed and 16 others injured in the rocket attacks. Key Points
Economic TimesJingle all the way: Meet the Indian whose art is on South Africa’s 5-rand coin
Sujay Sanan’s drawing of a southern right whale and calf was recently selected for the coin. The way it happened was straight out of a movie, he says. Key Points
Hindustan Times2 dead in Missouri flash flood; tornado threat in the South
Some parts of southern Missouri saw nearly 3 inches of rain Thursday night and into Friday morning as severe weather hit other areas. A suspected tornado touched down early Friday in north Texas as a volatile storm system threatened to spawn tornadoes in several southern states. Key Points
India TodayHaven’t seen a storm like this: California battles record-breaking snow, rain, thousands without power
A powerful winter storm that swept down the West Coast with flooding and frigid temperatures shifted its focus to southern California on Saturday. Nearly 85,000 households and businesses were without power in the Los Angeles area. Key Points
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