At least 150 labourers feared dead as glacier burst washes away hydro power plant in Uttarakhand
A small hydro project on the Rishiganga river was swept away as a part of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off at Joshimath in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district resulting in a massive flood in the Dhauli Ganga river. At least 12 labourers trapped in the power project tunnel have been rescued. Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said at least seven bodies have been recovered. The National Crisis Management Committee said there was no danger of floods in the downstream areas as the water level has been contained. However, the Uttar Pradesh government has asked authorities in all districts on the banks of the Ganga to be on high alert and continuously monitor the water level.
A video on the Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel rescuing 12 persons from an open tunnel.
Only the United States and the United Kingdom remain ahead of India. The Health Ministry said 12 States in India have vaccinated more than 2 lakh beneficiaries each. Uttar Pradesh alone accounts for 6,73,542 of all vaccinated beneficiaries.
India has transgressed LAC more often than China, says V.K. Singh
Over a period of time, China has been attempting to expand its area by taking advantage of its perception of the LAC...But the present government has ensured that this does not happen, the Union Minister said.
Have full faith in judiciary, says Munawar Faruqui after his release from jail
Mr. Faruqui was released from the Indore Central Jail late on February 6 after prison authorities checked the February 5 bail order of the Supreme Court on its website, a jail official said.
Farmers’ protests limited to certain area, says Agriculture Minister Tomar
Narendra Singh Tomar said the ongoing farmers' protests against the Centre's three new farm laws is limited to a certain area, and expressed hope to break the deadlock over the issue soon.
Forces abroad conspiring to destroy Indian tea: Modi
The focus of his speech at Dhekiajuli was on tea plantation workers, a major chunk of voters in Assam.
Ukraine looking at defence purchases from India
Four agreements worth $70 million for weapons, upgrades from Kyiv signed at Aero India.
Coronavirus | Afghanistan gets Covishield vaccine doses from India
The India-made vaccine is the first to reach Afghanistan, which expects WHO emergency approval for its use soon.
Internet access restored as Myanmar coup protests grow
As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar's biggest city on February 7 to protest last week's coup, their spirits were lifted by the return of Internet services that had been blocked a day earlier.
Pope Francis appoints first woman to senior synod post
“With the nomination of Sister Nathalie Becquart and her possibility of participating in voting, a door has opened,” said Cardinal Mario Grech, the secretary-general of the synod.
Govt to work with RBI for execution of bank privatisation plan, says Sitharaman
Speaking to reporters in the financial capital, the Finance Minister said that the government has no plan to form any bank investment company to house the government stakes in banks.
India vs. England first Test | England take control after Pant, Pujara's counter-attacking stand
At stumps, India were 257 for 6 in reply to England's massive first innings score of 578 with 122 runs still needed to avoid the follow-on.
Windies chases down 395 runs to beat Bangladesh in 1st Test
Kayle Mayers, who scored a double century on his debut, becomes the star of his team’s three-wicket win.