Author: Ayush Kurundwad

Floods in Assam continue to Devastate 1 Lakh+ - Asiana Times

Assam has continued to suffer from extreme amounts of rain over the past few days. The rains have made the water levels in the local rivers rise up to critical levels, causing major discomfort to about 20 of Assam’s 31 districts and neighbouring areas too. Over 1 lakh people have been affected already.

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Infosys Billionaire Donates $38.5 Million to IITB - Asiana Times

Indian billionaire Nandan Nilekani, who is the co-founder and chairman of multinational information and technology giant, Infosys Ltd, recently announced that he would be donating a sizable sum of $38.5 million, or INR 3.16 Billion to The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

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Aggressive heatwaves kill 96 victims in North India - Asiana Times

Temperatures continue to soar high during the month of June in India, with heat waves being a common occurrence. The most aggressive impact of these heatwaves is felt by the wage workers who continue to toil under harsh conditions with little relief. These heatwaves which have particularly affected the Northern parts of the country have caused 96 deaths in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar alone, say the reports. 50+ Deaths in Uttar Pradesh The states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are amongst the most populous in India. These two states alone account for about 25% or a quarter…

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