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As mercury touches 41.5°C at Kalaikunda, IMD issues heatwave alert in Bengal • Apr. 25, 2025, 3:36 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Chattogram-Sandwip ferry service may be suspended from Sunday amid rough sea conditions • Apr. 21, 2025, 6:37 AM ET (Daily Star)
India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power • Apr. 13, 2025, 6:35 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
Uttar Pradesh: 22 killed in rain-related incidents • Apr. 11, 2025, 3:49 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Kerala rains: IMD issues yellow alert for six districts on Saturday, four districts on Sunday • Apr. 5, 2025, 11:18 PM ET (The Hindu)

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