Nearly 40 Labourers Trapped as Uttarkashi Under-Construction Tunnel Collapses in Uttarakhand
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At least 36 workers are trapped after a part of a tunnel under construction in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand collapsed. The incident occurred on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri national highway. Rescue operations involving authorities and organizations responsible for the construction are underway. The tunnel is part of the Char Dham Road Project and its completion will reduce the distance between Uttarkashi and Yamunotri Dham by 26 kilometers. This incident highlights the need for timely and efficient rescue operations to ensure the safety of the trapped labourers.
PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Soldiers in Himachal Pradesh
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with soldiers. He shared pictures of himself dressed in military attire and interacting with security personnel. This is his ninth Diwali celebration with soldiers since coming to power in 2014. In previous years, he celebrated at various military facilities across India. PM Modi also extended his wishes to the public for a happy and prosperous Diwali.
PM Modi’s Tradition of Celebrating Diwali with Soldiers since 2014
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has continued his tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers since coming to power in 2014. This year, he visited Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the festival with security forces. In previous years, Modi has celebrated Diwali in different military facilities across the country. He has visited locations such as Siachen, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. Modi believes that spending time with the armed forces gives him new energy. He pays tribute to the soldiers and acknowledges their sacrifices.
India embarks on a reverse exploration of Europe to learn unknown history
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India and the Netherlands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a seven-year long collaborative project to explore medieval Dutch manuscripts from Kerala. Leiden University will receive four Indian students for a Masters in Colonial and Global History, teaching them medieval Dutch. The project, called Cosmos Malabaricus, aims to uncover unknown facts about Kerala’s history by studying the old Dutch records that have never been explored before. The collaboration is a crucial first step in analyzing these manuscripts and could potentially rewrite the medieval history of Kerala.
US embassy in India celebrates Diwali, ambassador Garcetti shares video
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US embassy officials in India celebrated Diwali with ambassador Eric Garcetti, featuring dance, food, and music. Garcetti shared a video of the festivities, including embassy staff dancing to Bollywood songs. The embassy had previously shared a video of American women dressed in Indian attire dancing to a popular Bollywood song. The celebration received positive reactions on social media.
