Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a campaign to rehabilitate two Uttarkashi villages evacuated during the 1962 India-China war, aiming to transform them into tourist attractions. He emphasized the importance of border villages and mentioned ongoing infrastructure projects in Uttarakhand to boost tourism and development.
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The entire fleet of 'Dhruv' advanced light helicopters in the Indian armed forces has been temporarily grounded for safety checks following a fatal crash. A thorough top-level investigation into the fleet's issues, including design and manufacturing defects and maintenance, is called for by military personnel and experts.
Seven people in Bihar's West Champaran district have died, possibly from consuming spurious liquor. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the deaths, while some fatalities appear unrelated to alcohol. The incident raises concerns about the effectiveness of the 2016 alcohol ban.
Kangana Ranaut and Javed Akhtar's legal dispute, arising from Ranaut's allegations against Akhtar regarding threats during her public spat with Hrithik Roshan, has been resolved. Kangana shared their reconciliation on Instagram and revealed Akhtar will write songs for her next directorial venture. The case has been ongoing since 2020 and recently concluded through mediation.
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Trade and tourism between China and Pakistan have halted for the fourth day due to a protest on the Karakoram Highway over power outages in Gilgit-Baltistan. The blockade has stranded 700 trucks and disrupted economic activities, affecting both imports and exports. Tourists are also turning back due to the situation.
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