Rescue teams from the Army, Navy, Assam Rifles, NDRF, and SDRF have been deployed to save 11 miners trapped in a flooded 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district. Efforts are ongoing with the use of water pumps, and an investigation into the legality of the mine is underway.
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Indian chess star Tania Sachdev publicly expressed her disappointment over the Delhi government's lack of recognition for her chess achievements. Despite winning medals at the Chess Olympiad and holding national and Commonwealth titles, Sachdev claims lack of acknowledgment from the state government.
A 55-year-old woman stole a designer bag from a Pune airport store and was intercepted at Delhi airport after CISF personnel coordinated efforts. She admitted to shoplifting and paid for the bag, avoiding a police complaint. This swift action saved the store representative's job and highlighted the consequences of shoplifting at airports.
The Centre has criticised social media platform X for calling the 'Sahyog' portal a censorship tool, describing the claim as unfortunate and condemnable. It emphasized Section 69A's authority for blocking orders under specific conditions and defended the portal's role in addressing unlawful content.
A 24-year-old man named Vijay Danu survived a 330-foot fall into a gorge near Pindari glacier, Uttarakhand. His rescue involved a 13-member team's all-night trek through harsh conditions. Despite severe injuries and hypothermia, Danu was saved and transported for advanced medical care. The operation highlighted the team's extraordinary dedication and bravery in extreme conditions.
A friendly cricket match titled 'Neta XI Vs Abhineta XI' was held in Mumbai to raise awareness about tuberculosis. The game was attended by Bollywood stars including Salman Khan and political figures such as Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. The match was organized by former Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur.
Sunil Chhetri returned to the national team, scoring his 95th international goal, leading India to a 3-0 victory over Maldives in a friendly match. This win ended India's 12-match winless streak, setting a positive tone for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh. The match also marked the first win under head coach Manolo Marquez.
Over 100 flights at Delhi airport faced delays on Friday morning due to dense fog causing low visibility. While flights continued without diversions, those not compliant with CAT III were affected. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates. Delhi Airport handles approximately 1,300 flight movements daily, with weather disruptions impacting schedules.
Overnight rains in Delhi-NCR intensified the chill, causing dense fog and delays for 29 trains. Authorities predict light rain on Thursday and January 21 due to a western disturbance. Air pollution levels reached 'severe,' prompting GRAP-4 curbs, including vehicle bans and suspended construction activities, with schools offering hybrid classes.
USCIS has updated its policy to recognize only two biological sexes, aligning with President Trump's 2025 executive order. This change affects all pending and future immigration benefit requests, determining sex based on the birth certificate issued at or closest to the time of birth.
A massive fire at a firecracker storage godown near Deesa town in Banaskantha district claimed at least 17 lives, with several others injured, many suffering severe burns. The fire caused the building to collapse. Emergency teams are working to retrieve bodies, and the injured are being treated at Deesa government hospital.