A devastating cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered severe flash floods, washing away homes and hotels in Dharali village. Approximately 10-12 people are feared trapped, with rescue operations underway by the Army, SDRF, and NDRF. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is closely monitoring the situation, ensuring all possible assistance is provided to the affected region.
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A major shooting in Midtown Manhattan on Monday evening left an NYPD officer and two civilians wounded. A lone gunman opened fire near a corporate building on Park Avenue before being neutralised. The shooter is believed to be dead. One civilian is in critical condition, while the officer and another civilian are expected to survive.
India's National Education Policy 2020 is showing promising early results, particularly in foundational learning for primary students, where reading and arithmetic skills have seen significant gains, especially in rural areas. Higher education is also experiencing growth, with increased enrollment across various demographics, including women and marginalized communities. However, the policy faces implementation challenges and political resistance, hindering the widespread adoption of some... Expand
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An IndiGo flight, 6E 792 from Jabalpur to Mumbai, faced a significant delay of over four hours on Monday due to a flat tyre. The Airbus A320 (VT-IFS) experienced the issue during a pre-flight inspection in Jabalpur. To ensure safety, the airline decided to replace the tyre, airlifting a spare from Delhi.
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The murder investigation of Kavin Selvaganesh, a 27-year-old dalit man, has been transferred to CB-CID due to the main accused's parents being police sub-inspectors. Surjith has been detained under the Goondas Act. Kavin's parents are refusing to claim his body, demanding the arrest of Surjith's parents and action against allegedly complicit police officials.
A devastating rockslide at a granite quarry in Bapatla district claimed the lives of six workers and left ten others seriously injured. The incident occurred at the Satyakrishna Granite Quarry near Ballikurava, trapping workers under a collapsed portion of rocks. Rescue operations are underway to recover the remaining bodies, while the injured receive treatment at Narasaraopet Government Hospital.