Exciting Progress in the Rescue Operation of Trapped Workers in Uttarakhand Tunnel
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| Rescue teams in Uttarakhand are working tirelessly to evacuate 40 trapped workers in an under-construction tunnel. After facing obstacles from a fresh landslide, officials remain hopeful that all workers will be rescued today. The plan involves using 3-ft pipes made of mild steel to create an escape passage for the workers. Contact has been maintained with the trapped laborers, and they have assured officials that they are doing well. This ongoing operation involves over 160 personnel from various agencies. |
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee Recommends Expulsion for Mahua Moitra
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| Lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai, referred to as Mahua Moitra’s ex-friend, claims that ₹2 crore will be found, but not the furniture and Rolex, in relation to her alleged acceptance of the money from an industrialist for access to Parliament. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has completed its investigation and recommended Moitra’s expulsion. Moitra, however, criticized the decision and vowed to return to the next Lok Sabha with a larger mandate. In response, she shared a news article about a BJP MP who was also accused of demanding ₹2 crore. Mahua Moitra and Jai Anant Dehadrai have had a history of conflict, including a custody battle over their pet. Dehadrai called Moitra a ‘pathological liar’ and questioned the origin of the questions that were sent to a ‘mystery typist’. |
Spike in Fighting in Myanmar Could Impact Security in India’s Northeast
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| Fighting between Myanmar’s military and anti-junta forces has intensified, with rebel groups launching offensives and gaining control of military positions and trade routes. This spike in violence has raised concerns about the security situation in India’s northeast region, particularly in Manipur and Mizoram states. The Three Brotherhood Alliance and other resistance groups are leading the offensives, with casualties reported on both sides. The fighting has also led to an influx of Myanmarese nationals into Mizoram. India is closely monitoring the situation, as there are fears of spillover effects and implications for the region’s stability. |
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| Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq faced backlash for his comment about Aishwarya Rai, prompting an apology. Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized Razzaq and Shahid Afridi for their actions, highlighting their poor upbringing. Razzaq explained that his statement was taken out of context and apologized. Shahid Afridi clarified that he did not understand the comment at the time. Shoaib Akhtar condemned the comment and emphasized the importance of respecting women. |
Rohit Sharma snubs worrying World Cup history against New Zealand: ‘Half of the guys were not even born…’
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| Rohit Sharma, captain of the Indian cricket team, is not worried about India’s past record against New Zealand in World Cup matches. Despite New Zealand knocking India out of the previous edition and denying them another ICC trophy two years later, Rohit Sharma believes that the focus should be on the present and improving their performance. India is set to face New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. While New Zealand has a history of defeating India in major ICC events, India has been in outstanding form in the tournament and appears to be the favorite heading into the match. |
