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27 Aug

India Must Broaden Olympic Footprint to Improve Performance, Says PM Narendra Modi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India needs to expand its presence across Olympic disciplines if it wants to make a bigger impact at the Games, pointing out that the country currently does not compete in many of the sports on the Olympic programme. Modi made the remarks while addressing athletes, students and volunteers participating in the Khelo India Dialogue through a virtual programme on Thursday. The Prime Minister said India’s sporting ambitions should not be measured only by the number of medals won. According to him, sport should become a stronger part of the country’s…

27 Aug

India Sends Second Relief Flight to Nepal as Humanitarian Support Continues

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has sent a second relief flight to Nepal carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance as part of its continuing support for relief operations in the neighbouring country. The latest consignment comprises Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines and food packets. The material is intended to help meet immediate requirements and support relief agencies working on the ground. India is also maintaining close coordination with the Nepalese authorities to monitor the situation and determine what additional assistance may be required. Officials said communication between the two sides remains continuous as relief efforts…

27 Aug

Road Washout Brings Badrinath Highway Traffic to Standstill Near Joshimath

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Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): A portion of the Badrinath National Highway has been washed away near Joshimath, bringing traffic on the route to a complete standstill. The damage has been reported on the stretch beyond the Joshimath–Marwari Bridge. With a sizeable section of the roadway no longer usable, vehicles have been stopped in both directions. The disruption has affected traffic travelling along the important highway connecting the region with Joshimath and the Badrinath area. Vehicles cannot cross the damaged stretch until the road is made fit for use again. Road washouts and other forms of damage are a recurring concern in…

27 Aug

India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Material to Flood-Affected Nepal

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Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): India has extended fresh humanitarian assistance to Nepal as the country continues to respond to the destruction caused by severe flooding. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava handed over 10 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadka Raj Poudel, the Embassy of India said. The assistance is intended to support relief operations and help communities affected by the floods, which have caused widespread disruption and damage in parts of Nepal. The Indian Embassy highlighted the close ties between the two neighbouring countries while announcing the aid. In a post…

26 Aug

CJI Surya Kant Says Allegations Against Rajasthan HC Acting Chief Justice Must Be Examined Through Institutional Process

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said allegations against a sitting judge must be examined “strictly through established institutional mechanisms”, after Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta raised concerns against Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The CJI said the allegations made in Justice Mehta’s letters cannot be treated as findings against Justice Sharma merely because they have been raised. He stressed that the Acting Chief Justice must be given a fair opportunity to present his response before any conclusion is reached. Justice Mehta has accused Justice Sharma of allegedly misusing…

26 Aug

DRDO Tests Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System at 22,000 Feet in Extreme High-Altitude Trial

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant demonstration of indigenous defence technology, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 22,000 feet above mean sea level. The trial was conducted at the Nyoma-Mudh Drop Zone in Ladakh, regarded among the highest-altitude drop zones in the world. The test was designed to assess the performance of the combat parachute system in the kind of severe conditions encountered during high-altitude airborne operations. The MCPS has been developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), a DRDO laboratory specialising…

26 Aug

Manimahesh Yatra 2026: Helicopter Flights Take Off From Bharmour and Holi, Pilgrims Warned Against Fake Bookings

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Chamba (Rajeev Sharma): The wait for helicopter services to the revered Manimahesh pilgrimage site ended on Wednesday, with heli-taxi operations beginning from Bharmour and Holi after receiving the necessary clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The service is aimed at making the journey easier for devotees travelling to Manimahesh Kailash and the sacred Manimahesh Lake. Helicopters will take pilgrims up to Gaurikund, situated roughly one kilometre below the Shiv Kund. A flight from Bharmour to Gaurikund takes about seven minutes, while the journey from Holi is around 10 minutes. Four helicopters have been deployed for the pilgrimage,…

26 Aug

Himachal Likely to Stay Dry for Three Days as Monsoon Trough Shifts Away, Temperatures Set to Rise

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is set for a short spell of relatively dry weather, with rainfall activity expected to remain subdued across the state for the next 72 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies, with partly cloudy conditions possible at some places. The change follows a shift in the position of the monsoon trough, which is currently lying away from Himachal Pradesh. There is also no active Western Disturbance influencing the state at present, reducing the chances of widespread rain in the immediate future. The IMD said the monsoon trough is extending from Jammu…

26 Aug

Six Killed, 12 Injured as Private Bus Rams Truck in Telangana’s Suryapet

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Suryapet (Rajeev Sharma): At least six people, including five women, were killed and 12 others injured after a private bus collided with a truck in Telangana’s Suryapet district early Wednesday morning, police said. The accident took place at around 4.30 am near Kodad mandal, according to the preliminary investigation. The bus was carrying around 42 passengers and was travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru in Andhra Pradesh when it crashed into the rear of a truck. Bus Collides With Truck According to police, the private bus struck the truck from behind while both vehicles were travelling on the road. The impact…

26 Aug

IIT Delhi Student Death: Police Probe Abetment Angle After 31-Year-Old Physics Scholar Dies

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have initiated an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old M.Sc. Physics student of IIT Delhi, registering a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified persons, officials said. The student died on August 22 after allegedly jumping from a building on the institute campus. The registration of the case indicates that investigators are examining whether any person or circumstances may have contributed to the student's death. Police Reconstruct Student’s Final Movements Preliminary findings suggest that the student entered the IIT Delhi campus through the main gate at around 8 am on the day of…