India faces potential US penalties due to its continued trade relations with Russia, specifically regarding oil and defence equipment purchases. Despite international pressure and sanctions, India has significantly increased its reliance on discounted Russian oil, now comprising a substantial portion of its imports.
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Dharali, near Gangotri, faces recurrent floods from the Kheer Gad river, turning disaster into a seasonal norm. Villagers brace for the river's sudden surges, marking years by flood events rather than festivals. Despite past incidents causing significant damage to homes and livelihoods, no lives were lost between 2010 and 2018.
The Supreme Court addressed a complex matrimonial situation involving Indian Ambassador Thongkomang Armstrong Changsan, who remarried after a customary divorce deemed invalid by the Gauhati High Court. The court showed no sympathy for Changsan, whose first marriage, solemnized in a church, was improperly dissolved by village elders.
The Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, which involved allegations of his wife and accomplices killing him during their honeymoon in Shillong, is set to be depicted in a film titled ‘Honeymoon in Shillong.’ Raja's brother unveiled the film's poster, stating it aims to portray the events leading to Raja's death and the circumstances surrounding the case.
A stabbing incident in Southwark, central London, near Tower Bridge resulted in the deaths of two men, aged 58 and 27. A man in his 30s was arrested but is in critical condition, while another man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is hospitalized.
A devastating flash flood in Dharali village was triggered by a massive collapse of glacial sedimentary deposits, not just heavy rain. Experts estimate an avalanche of 360 million cubic meters of debris flattened structures and claimed lives. The unstable glacial deposit, combined with steep terrain, accelerated the debris flow, leaving residents with no chance of escape.
Sunil Gavaskar slammed the growing trend of workload management, urging players to show the same commitment as soldiers guarding the borders. Praising Siraj’s relentless effort across five Tests and Pant’s bravery, Gavaskar emphasized national pride, saying representing India is a rare honour that shouldn't be compromised due to minor injuries.
Shubman Gill received a special shirt and cap from Sunil Gavaskar after falling short of breaking Gavaskar's Test series record. Gill scored 754 runs in the series, just 20 shy of the record. Gavaskar presented the gifts to encourage Gill to aim for the record in future series.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized Prime Minister Modi's Chola tribute, alleging intelligence failures and comparing Modi's foreign policy unfavorably to the Chola empire's. Tagore accused Modi of succumbing to foreign pressure and challenged him to address these issues in Parliament. Modi, celebrating Rajendra Chola I's legacy, highlighted the Chola era's cultural and strategic achievements, emphasizing the repatriation of looted artifacts.
A Paris-bound plane from Madrid was compelled to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a bird strike, causing panic among passengers. The collision severely damaged the plane's nose, leading to smoke in the cabin and the deployment of oxygen masks.