The clouds hovering over the Himalayas, once considered to be carrying purest waters around, might be carrying dangerous heavy metals which can cause cancer, revealed a statement from the Ministry of Science & Technology of India. “The findings not only shatter the myth of “clean” mountain rain but also ring alarm bells for human health,...
Bengaluru: Santhosh Balaraj, renowned for his contributions to Kannada cinema, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 34 in Bengaluru. He took his last breath at Sagar Apollo Hospital located in Kumaraswamy Layout, Bengaluru. He had been admitted to the hospital last month due to jaundice and was on the path to recovery following...
Uttarkashi: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), in collaboration with various agencies, successfully rescued 37 individuals, which included 11 women and 4 children, amidst the destruction caused by the Dharali cloudburst that triggered flash floods in the area. As per an official announcement, the injured individuals have been safely transported to ITBP Border Out Posts (BOP)...
Widespread disruptions caused by the monsoon persist in Himachal Pradesh, with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reporting that as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, 449 roads, 753 distribution transformers (DTRs), and 276 water supply schemes are still affected throughout the state. The SDMA has confirmed that the total number of fatalities has risen to 192...
Jalpaiguri: On Tuesday, the Border Security Force (BSF) stationed at Fulbari in the Siliguri Sector of North Bengal apprehended a Bangladeshi national from Rangpur while he was illegally crossing the international border. As per an official statement, the individual from Bangladesh was attempting to enter the Indian territory unlawfully. Officials reported that the person was...
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Uttarakhand: In a prompt response to a landslide that occurred near Dharali village in the Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, the Indian Army deployed 150 personnel who arrived at the scene within 10 minutes and immediately initiated rescue operations. The incident took place around 1:45 PM, roughly 4 km from the Indian Army camp located at...
Mumbai: The official teaser for ‘120 Bahadur’, featuring Farhan Akhtar, was released on Tuesday, providing a compelling insight into the 1962 Indo-China conflict. Marking Farhan’s return to cinema after almost five years, the film showcases him in the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra recipient and a renowned figure in Indian...
On Tuesday, the Election Commission announced that since the Bihar draft voter list was released on August 1, no political party has contacted them regarding the addition or removal of names from the rolls. The draft roll will remain accessible until September 1 for claims and objections, allowing parties and individuals to request the inclusion...
Updated: Aug 5th, 2025 Trump threatens high tariffs on India twice in 24 hours US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he is going to further raise tariffs on India in the next 24 hours, after announcing 25% tariffs from August 7. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said he will raise tariffs on...