Around 40 workers are assumed to have been trapped in an under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakal-Yamunotri National Highway between Silkyara and Dndalgaon in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand that collapsed due to a landslide. The tunnel is a crucial part of the Chaar Dhaam Road project. Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse According to the sources around 40 workers got trapped in the under-construction tunnel in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand as it collapsed due to a landslide. According to the Superintendent of Police (Uttarkashi) Arpan Yaduvanshi, the tragic as well as horrific incident occurred on Sunday morning. As per Uttarkashi District Disaster Management…
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The fifth India-US 2+2 Summit was held in New Delhi. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived for a two-day visit to attend the Ministerial Dialogue. This foreign and defence ministerial dialogue will expand both countries’ global strategic partnership. India-US 2+2 Summit The fifth India-US 2+2 Summit plays a crucial factor in enabling India and the US to strengthen their partnership, taking cognisance of the political situations on both sides. There were discussions on tricky geopolitical moments like the Gaza crisis, the India-Canada relationship and the war in Ukraine and their benefits to…
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the “Bharat Organics” Cooperative Brand of National Cooperatives Organic Ltd (NCOL) and said that it will be the country’s biggest undertaking in the years to come. It will emerge as the trusted and biggest brand in the global organic product market in the coming years. Union Minister Amit Shah Launches Bharat Biotics Union Minister Amit Shah launched “Bharat Organics” and asserted that it will be the most valuable brand in organic products in India as well as abroad. He also launched NCOL’s logo, website and brochure and distributed membership certificates to five…
Population Control Row: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sparked controversy while making bizarre remarks on contraception in the state assembly. He faced severe backlash from the opposition for such insensitive and sexist remarks. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar while addressing the Bihar Legislative Assembly on the Caste Census stated that an educated woman can help in population control by preventing pregnancy after physical intimacy with her partner. He made such bizarre and crass statements while mentioning the importance of education for women which led to strong criticism of the leader from the opposition. CM Nitish Kumar, speaking on the socioeconomic…
PM Modi and Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck positively assessed to deepen cross-border linkages by expanding bilateral cooperation in different areas. The leaders addressed regional as well as global matters concerning both nations. PM Modi, Bhutan King Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Prime Minister Modi held a crucial meeting with Bhutan King Jigme Wangchuck where both leaders discussed expanding the bilateral cooperation in the areas of trade, technology, mutual investments, cross-border connectivity and education. The leaders deliberated on expanding partnerships in skill development, space technology, energy, environment conservation and people-to-people contacts. PM Narendra Modi confirmed India’s commitment to supporting Nepal in…
India promptly extended support by sending emergency relief to earthquake-hit Nepal thereby adhering to its “Neighbourhood First” policy. Its prompt humanitarian assistance speaks volumes about its commitment to supporting Nepal during these trying times. INDIA’S ASSISTANCE IN TRYING TIMES In its firm commitment to extend all possible assistance to the earthquake-hit Nepal, India has sent an emergency aid package, consisting of medical equipment like portable ventilators, essential medicines, life-saving drugs and other relief measures for the earthquake-affected people in Nepal. As per the statement of the Indian Embassy at Kathmandu, the first consignment of emergency relief reached Nepal via a…
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi has soared to 483 followed by Lahore at 371. Delhi’s air quality has become a cause of concern as it has reached the “severe plus” category due to a toxic haze that has continued to persist for around six consecutive days. POOR AIR QUALITY OF NATIONAL CAPITAL The air quality in Delhi has deteriorated significantly. As per the reports, Kolkata and Mumbai have joined the list as the World’s most polluted cities with an AQI of 206 and 162 respectively. Air quality in the Delhi-NCR deteriorated in the last week due to…
PM Modi and PM Rishi Sunak discussed various issues involving the bilateral ties between both nations and expressed deep concern about terrorism. PM Modi congratulated UK PM Rishi Sunak on completing a year in office. PM MODI’S CONVERSATION WITH PM RISHI SUNAK On the occasion of UK PM Rishi Sunak’s successful completion of one-year tenure in office, PM Modi held a telephone conversation with his UK counterpart where both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia with a primary focus on de-escalating tensions and the need to protect the innocent civilians in the Israel-Gaza conflict. The leaders also deliberated on…
The Delhi Liquor Policy Case Updates- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued summons to the Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The Aam Aadmi Party has levelled serious allegations that the BJP-led government at the Center is trying every possible means to destroy the party by arresting Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal skips the ED summons in the liquor case (picture source- Hindustan Times) KEJRIWAL SKIPS ED SUMMONS he Delhi Chief Minister will not be attending the ED summons and will instead be in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann where he…
Maratha Quota Protest: As the Maratha Quota agitation intensified, it caused disturbances in some parts of Maharashtra as there were violent outbursts from some organizations. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called an all-party meeting to discuss and diffuse the situation in the state. . Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Phadnavis, CM Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Power attended the all-party meeting to discuss the issue (picture source- www.indiatoday.in) MARATHA QUOTA AGITATION Agitation over the Maratha Quota has intensified in various parts of Maharashtra. In the all-party meeting called by CM Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray was…
