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06 Aug

Six Family Members Die After Old House Caves In at Uttar Pradesh Village

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttar Pradesh

Pratapgarh (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night tragedy struck Mahuli village in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district after a century-old house collapsed, claiming the lives of six members of a family who were asleep inside, officials said. According to police, the incident took place around 2 a.m. when the roof of the ageing structure suddenly gave way. The house belonged to Pramod Srivastava, who was resting with several family members at the time of the collapse. Circle Officer (City) Santosh Mishra said local police were alerted immediately after the incident. Rescue teams, assisted by firefighters and residents, rushed to the spot and began…

06 Aug

Jharkhand Students Continue Agitation as Hunger Strike Enters Day Five; Government Dialogue Expected

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand): The ongoing student movement in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations showed no signs of slowing down on Thursday, with student leader and Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) member Devendra Nath Mahato reaffirming that his indefinite hunger strike remains in force. Mahato clarified that he has not ended his fast, dismissing reports suggesting otherwise. He said he resumed drinking only water after speaking with social activist Sonam Wangchuk, but has not consumed any solid food. Calling the reports about the withdrawal of his hunger strike "misleading," Mahato said the protest would continue until the government addresses…

06 Aug

India-Russia Partnership Gains Momentum as Both Nations Push Towards $100 Billion Trade Goal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Russia

New Delhi/Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): India and Russia are accelerating efforts to deepen their long-standing strategic partnership, with both countries committed to raising bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, has said. The envoy noted that alongside expanding trade in traditional sectors, both governments are identifying fresh avenues for economic collaboration. Highlighting the importance of energy cooperation, Kumar said the partnership in the nuclear sector remains on track. He stated that Rosatom continues work on the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, where construction of Units 3 and 4 has made substantial progress, reinforcing the two countries'…

06 Aug

Himachal Sees Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall; IMD Predicts More Showers Through August 11

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Rainfall activity has slowed across Himachal Pradesh over the past week, with the state registering a noticeable monsoon deficit even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intermittent showers in the days ahead. According to the latest weather data, Himachal received 13 per cent less rainfall than normal during the last seven days. The biggest shortfall was reported from Lahaul-Spiti, where precipitation remained 87 per cent below the seasonal average. Other districts experiencing deficient rainfall include Hamirpur, Solan, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra and Shimla. In contrast, several districts recorded rainfall above normal levels. Sirmaur witnessed the highest surplus,…

05 Aug

Zero FIR Sought Against CJP Organisers Over Minor’s Participation in NEET Protest

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNEET

Siliguri (Rajeev Sharma): A legal complaint has been filed seeking a Zero FIR against the organisers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), alleging that minors were unlawfully involved in the NEET paper leak protest held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20. Advocate Rinki Chatterjee Singh, who submitted the complaint, has called for action against CJP organisers, including Saurav Das and Abhijeet Dipke, under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Speaking to reporters, Singh questioned why a 12-year-old child was allegedly present at the demonstration, arguing that children of…

05 Aug

Heavy Showers Trigger Rise in Tamsa River, Authorities Keep Close Watch Near Tapkeshwar Temple

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingTamsa River

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent rainfall across parts of Uttarakhand has caused the Tamsa River to swell, leading to a sharp increase in the water flow through the historic Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Dehradun. The situation developed after continuous rain overnight, following a heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With the river flowing at a much higher level than usual, officials have stepped up monitoring around the temple and nearby vulnerable locations. The administration has urged devotees and visitors to remain cautious and avoid venturing close to the river until conditions stabilise. The surge in the river…

05 Aug

Punjab Pilgrim Killed After Boulder Crashes Into SUV on Himachal Route to Manimahesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingHimachal, Punjab

Chamba (Rajeev Sharma/Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage to the revered Manimahesh shrine ended in tragedy after a Punjab resident lost his life when a large boulder crashed onto the vehicle he was travelling in on the Chamba-Bharmour road in Himachal Pradesh during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident occurred amid ongoing rainfall that has increased the risk of landslides across the hill state. According to police, four friends from Punjab were heading towards the Manimahesh pilgrimage site in a Mahindra Thar when the accident took place near Mehla in Chamba district at around 3 a.m. A massive rock suddenly rolled…

05 Aug

Himachal Braces for Continued Rain as Overnight Showers Disrupt Services; Over 160 Roads Blocked

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh overnight rainfall across Himachal Pradesh has disrupted transportation and essential services in several districts, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to continue its weather warnings. Authorities have confirmed that the wet spell is expected to persist for nearly a week, with a Yellow Alert in force for Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur on Wednesday. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the heavy showers have rendered more than 160 roads impassable, while 190 electricity transformers and 58 drinking water supply schemes have been affected. Restoration work is underway, with teams deployed across the impacted regions to…

04 Aug

Center to Confront Meta Global Team Over CSAM Handling and High-Profile Moderation Lapses

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccount Moderation, CSAM Lapses, IT Ministry, MeitY, Meta India, S Krishnan

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to engage in high-stakes discussions with a delegation of Meta’s top global executives on August 5 and 6 in New Delhi, putting the social media giant’s content moderation policies, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance under intense scrutiny. IT Secretary S. Krishnan confirmed on Tuesday that government officials will raise serious concerns regarding systemic lapses in curbing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), synthetically generated deepfake content, and the erroneous takedown of verified high-profile accounts. The meeting follows growing friction over platform accountability, algorithmic transparency, and compliance with…

04 Aug

Indian-Flagged Vessel Sinks After Red Sea Projectile Attack Off Yemen Coast As All 13 Indian Crew Safely Rescued

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): An Indian-flagged commercial vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, capsized and sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Tuesday after being targeted by a projectile attack. All 14 seafarers aboard the defenceless mechanised sailing vessel, including 13 Indian nationals and one Yemeni national, were safely rescued in a coordinated operation carried out by the Yemeni Navy and Coast Guard. Following the rescue, the crew members were transported to the Port of Mokha, where they received immediate medical assessments and assistance. The Ministry of External Affairs issued an official statement strongly condemning the strike,…