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Army camp in Uttarakhand's Harshil in flood and debris, 8-10 soldiers missing, Air Force joins rescue operation
Uttarkashi Cloudburst: A cloudburst at Dharali in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district caused flash floods in low-lying villages and buried and washed away several houses. In this debris flood, the army camp located in Harshil also came, after which 8-10 army personnel have also gone missing. Scenes of devastation were witnessed after a cloudburst on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) near Dharali village near Harshil in Uttarkashi.8-10 Indian Army personnel missing
Big reversal in WTC points table, Team India made a big jump by defeating England in the Oval Test
WTC Points Table 2025-27: The Indian team defeated England by 6 runs in the Oval Test. The effect of which was seen in the points table of WTC (World Test Championship). After the Manchester Test, the Indian team was fourth in the points table of the WTC's 2025-27 cycle, but now India has gained one place.In the latest situation, the Indian team is now third in the WTC points table. While the England team has been hit.
Defence acquisition council approves proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore for Indian armed forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence minister Rajnath Singh, approved a series of critical defence proposals worth approximately Rs 67,000 crore on August 5, 2025. The proposals span across multiple sectors of the Indian Armed Forces, with a strong focus on enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.
Uttarkashi cloudburst: At least 10 Army soldiers missing from a camp in Harsil, troops continue relief ops
Amid the ongoing devastation caused by the Uttarkashi cloudburst, at least 10 Indian Army soldiers have reportedly gone missing from a camp located in the lower Harsil area, as per officials. Despite the fact that their own personnel are unaccounted for, the Indian Army has remained fully committed to the rescue and relief operations in the affected region. Army officials confirmed that troops on the ground are working tirelessly to assist civilians and support local authorities in managing the crisis.
Us President Trump threatens to increase India's tariffs in the next 24 hours
Trump Warnings For Raising Tariff on India: US President Donald Trump has given a shocking threat to increase tariffs on India in the next 24 hours. On August 1, Trump had imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Indian imports. Trump said in a media interview, 'We have imposed a 25 percent tariff on India. But I am thinking of increasing this tariff in the next 24 hours."Trump's continued pressure on India
Why Ukrainian First Lady's plane heading to Japan landed in Jaipur? Know the reason here
A special aircraft carrying Ukraine's First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelenska and Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha made a brief halt at Jaipur International Airport early Sunday morning for refuelling. The stopover, which was pre-approved by India's Ministry of External Affairs, saw the aircraft land around 6:30 am, as per media reports. The 23-member Ukrainian delegation included several top officials such as Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Minister for Economic Affairs Oleksii Sobolev. During the brief layover, the delegation
'Stop not only tariffs, but also visas given to Indians': Republican leader to Trump
Donald Trump: Controversial US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green has stirred up a raging row over US President Donald Trump's threat to raise tariffs on India's goods and services for buying crude from Russia. He has advised Trump to stop the H1B work visas of Indians. In my opinion, they are eating american jobs.The H-1B visa category allows American companies to make temporary hiring of foreign workers in specialty occupations. According to the data of the last one year, 72 visas of H-1B visas are with Indians.
India, Philippines to launch direct Delhi–Manila flights from October, mutual visa waivers boost ties
In a significant development aimed at boosting regional connectivity and people-to-people ties, direct flights between New Delhi and Manila are set to commence from October 1, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The announcement was made during a special press briefing on the ongoing state visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to India.
India–Philippines Boost Ties: PM Modi & President Marcos Jr Seal Strategic Partnership | ASEAN Push
Philippine President in India | PM Modi says: “Today, the President and I held extensive talks. We’ve become strategic partners. Bilateral trade is growing, and the ASEAN FTA review will further boost it.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi during Marcos Jr.'s first state visit to India. The two leaders emphasized strengthening strategic cooperation, with a particular focus on defence, trade, and the Indo-Pacific region.PM Modi highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral trade and announced that both countries
After Bihar, now voter verification will be done in West Bengal, EC orders inspection of voter list
EC Issued Order for Voter SIR In Bengal: After Bihar, the Election Commission has now started the process of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) in the list of voters in Bengal as well. The Election Commission has written a letter to the Chief Secretary of West Bengal informing about this. State Election Commission officials have been ordered to start the process of SIR on the voters' list. The work of revisiting the voter list in Bihar is in the final stages. The draft water list was released in the state on August 1 as part of the SIR process.
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