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Sixteen-year-old wins U-17, U-19 and women’s singles title at District Badminton Championship; partners Samiaa Shah for silver medal in women’s doubles... [Read More]
03 July,2024 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYERHaving won silver in 2016 and bronze in 2020, India’s star shuttler believes she needs to be physically and mentally sharper in bid to go a step further on the victory podium in Paris Olympics... [Read More]
01 July,2024 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYERNyasa Bondre, skipper Harleen Kaur score all-important goals in final and semis respectively to help side clinch maiden jr title; register 1-0 win over Kolhapur District in WIFA Inter-District Football Championship final... [Read More]
21 June,2024 07:54 PM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYERSnooker coach Yasin Merchant confident Gurbaxani has the talent to make a mark in England... [Read More]
05 June,2024 02:14 PM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYERDespite getting 87.4 per cent, city’s teen shuttler says she could have performed better in her ICSE boards... [Read More]
25 May,2024 04:16 PM IST | Mumbai | SUNDARII IYERThe USA is all set to take on South Africa in the 41st fixture of the T20 World Cup 2024. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
18 June,2024 06:05 PM ISTOn June 17, a goods train collided with the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjungha Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal`s Darjeeling district, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people and injuries to 41 others. The impact caused four rear compartments of the passenger train to derail. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
17 June,2024 08:10 PM ISTMore than 41,000 people from eight districts of Assam have been affected by floods as heavy rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of the state following the landfall of Cyclone Remal on Sunday night (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
30 May,2024 02:54 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders during the IPL 2024 qualifier one match against Sunrisers Hyderabad has sealed their spot for the finals (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
22 May,2024 04:33 PM ISTHere is the list of Indian players with the most number of ducks in the shortest format of the game (Pic: AFP/File Pic)... [Read More]
13 January,2024 11:48 AM ISTRescue workers on Tuesday drilled through the 60-metre stretch of rubble of the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in which 41 workers are trapped for the last 16 days, officials said. Pics/PTI and AFP ... [Read More]
28 November,2023 08:24 PM ISTFollowing a delay caused by a snag in the rescue operation, the process of drilling through the rubble to create an escape route for 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara tunnel is set to recommence. Former advisor Bhaskar Khulbe informed that drilling with an auger would likely restart by 11:30 am, aiming for successful completion by evening if no further hindrances occur. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
24 November,2023 04:00 PM ISTUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi district on Thursday and spoke to the 41 construction workers trapped inside (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
23 November,2023 04:04 PM ISTA devastating fire broke out in a Mangaf building in Kuwait on June 12, claiming over 41 lives and injuring more than 50, with the majority being Indian workers. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. Indian Ambassador Adarsh Swaika visited injured workers at Al-Adan hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief, assuring close monitoring by the Indian Embassy. He convened a high-level meeting, where compensation of ₹2 lakh per family of the deceased was announced. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor urged Kuwait`s government for action and support for affected families. Minister of State for MEA, Kirti Vardhan Singh, promptly flew to Kuwait for assessment and reporting... [Read More]
13 June,2024 12:15 PM ISTPakistan Embassy recently hosted an Iftar party. Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar attended Iftar party hosted by Pakistan Embassy on March 28. As he walked out of the embassy, Mani Shankar Aiyar refused to comment on the Pakistan Embassy Iftar Party. In February, Congress leader sparked controversy by calling Pakistani people "biggest asset of India"... [Read More]
29 March,2024 01:17 PM ISTIAF`s transport aircraft Chinook carrying 41 workers took off from Chinyalisaur Hospital on Nov 29. The workers have been shifted from Chinyalisaur Hospital to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment carrying 41 rescued workers, IAF`s transport aircraft Chinook reached AIIMS Rishikesh. Workers will be kept under the supervision of expert doctors for a final checkup at AIIMS. 41 stranded workers were rescued from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on November 28. After Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue, workers were shifted to the Community Health Centre in Chinyalisaur for primary treatment. Workers were trapped inside Uttarakhand`s Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12.... [Read More]
29 November,2023 05:26 PM ISTIn a major victory in the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation, the NDRF on Nov 28 rescued all trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel. The NDRF personnel entered the Silkyara tunnel to rescue the workers on the 17th day of the tunnel collapse. The rescuers entered the tunnel by completing 45-meter pipe drilling to evacuate the workers. The rescued workers were shifted to hospitals for further treatment in 30 ambulances which were on standby at the incident site. The ambulances were fully equipped to provide enhanced medical assistance to patients during transportation. Hours after the safe evacuation of 41 trapped workers from the Silkyara tunnel on November 28, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the rescued men over the phone. Earlier on Nov 12, Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse occurred from Silkyara to Barkot due to debris falling in a 60-meter stretch on the Silkyara side.... [Read More]
29 November,2023 10:05 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with the 41 men who were evacuated safely from the collapsed portion of the under-construction Silkyara tunnel. The rescue operations continued for 16 days and on November 28, the trapped workers were safely evacuated. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi had called Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and gave his best wishes for the safe evacuation of 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel. During this, PM Modi took information from the Chief Minister about the workers. Reacting to the Uttarkashi tunnel rescue, PM Modi praised the bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel operation, saying that they have given new life to the labourers who were trapped in the tunnel for the last 16 days, adding that the mission has set an “example of humanity and teamwork.” ... [Read More]
29 November,2023 09:35 AM ISTMulti-agencies rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing to rescue the 41 trapped workers. 41 workers have been trapped inside the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarkashi since November 12 after the Uttarkashi Tunnel collapse. Leaving no stone unturned to evacuate the workers, manual drilling began after auger drilling machine was busted. While updating on the rescue operations, Mirco Tunnelling expert Chris Cooper on Nov 28 stated that only 5-6 meters are left. So far, only 2 meters of manual drilling has been completed and workers pulled out debris from the rescue pipe. Silkyara tunnel collapsed following a landslide on Nov 12, leaving 41 workers trapped inside the tunnel. Notably, Officials have informed that the 41 workers trapped inside the tunnel are stable and safe.... [Read More]
28 November,2023 11:02 AM ISTFifteen days have passed but 41 workers remain trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. Government organisations from different sectors have stepped up to evacuate the trapped men safely. From NDRF to DRDO, rescue teams are putting all the efforts to evacuate the stranded workers as soon as possible. On November 26, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami met with the family members of the trapped worker. He also informed about the current situation and the progress of the rescue operations. On November 25, the blades of the auger machine being used for rescue operations were damaged. The machine was damaged while trying to make a hole in the tunnel to pave a path for the escape of rescue workers. A micro tunnelling expert, Chris Cooper has also been roped in to assist in the rescue mission. On Nov 25, NDMA Member Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) said that it is a situation “exactly like war”. Also protection umbrella was being laid inside the tunnel for the protection of the rescue teams. A portion of the tunnel caved in on Nov 12 leading to the Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse, the debris falling in the Silkyara side of the tunnel trapped 41 labourers.... [Read More]
26 November,2023 05:15 PM ISTRanbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol brought their bromance to Animal`s audio launch in Mumbai. The co-stars laughed and danced to their hearts and the audience`s content. Ranbir Kapoor danced to the good ol` Badtameez Dil hit song from the cult classic `Ye Jawani Hai Deewani`. Even 10 years later, the audience all thought, `Bunny`s still got it!` but Ranbir Kapoor himself said he didn`t!. In his signature tone, Ranbir said, "Yaar main aap logon ko ek baat bata doon. Yeh gana 2013 mein release hua tha aur main jahan bhi jaata hoon, yeh gaana mere peeche aata hai. Main abhi 41 years ka hoon, mere se nahi hota hai yeh sab. Meri peeth toot jaati hai, so please. Mai sab event managers se aaj ye baat keh raha hu ki please ye gaane pe mujhe mat nachwana, koi slow gaana play karna." ... [Read More]
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