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Chamoli cloudburst: Two rescued from debris, several feared trapped

Chamoli cloudburst: Two rescued from debris, several feared trapped

The joint efforts of the police, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and district administration have been crucial in saving lives, like those of the woman and the man, in separate cases. Officials at the site provided immediate first aid before shifting the rescued person to a safer location. Sep 19, 2025
'Inciting them against nation': BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi's Gen Z remarks

'Inciting them against nation': BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi's Gen Z remarks

BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain strongly criticised Gandhi for allegedly provoking young citizens: "Rahul Gandhi is inciting the youth, students, and Gen Zs of the country. He is provoking them against the nation. This is completely unacceptable. The youth of this country admire PM Modi. They know that this government works for them and for the poor." Sep 19, 2025
'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe

'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Kills 19 In Kerala. How It Spreads, How To Stay Safe

"The amoebiosis or amoebic meningitis is a rare disease, which is very difficult to diagnose. It is one of the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), where the diagnosis is very difficult. There are no dedicated diagnostic techniques used almost all over the world to detect the condition," Dr TS Anish, Professor and nodal officer, Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research and Resilience in Kozhikode Government Medical College, told IANS. Sep 18, 2025
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India-US tariff stalemate likely to be resolved in 8-10 weeks: Chief Economic Advisor

Addressing a session organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, Nageswaran said that conversations are already going on between the two governments to end the deadlock. "My hunch is that in the next eight to 10 weeks, we will likely see a solution to the penal tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods," he told the gathering. Sep 18, 2025
Rahul Gandhi Condemns Police Action on SSC Protestors

'Baseless and incorrect': ECI rejects Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote deletions

Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi, in a special press conference, claimed mass vote deletions, particularly in Congress strongholds, through fake logins and using phone numbers from outside the state. Claiming a 'systematised and organised' style of voter deletions, he alleged that 6,018 votes were deleted in Karnataka's Aland constituency. Sep 18, 2025
B'desh ex-PM Hasina, family members barred from casting votes in Feb elections

B'desh ex-PM Hasina, family members barred from casting votes in Feb elections

"To vote from abroad, one must register online using their NID number. A passport will not work. So if someone's NID is locked, how can they register? They cannot. Only those who register with their NIDs will get this opportunity," Bangladesh's leading newspaper, The Business Standard, quoted the EC official as saying. Sep 18, 2025
Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

"I am pleased to inform our many USA Patriots that I am designating Antifa, a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster, as a major terrorist organisation. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding Antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Sep 18, 2025
Minor girl gang-rape case: Karnataka Police arrest eight people

Yoga teacher arrested in Bengaluru over alleged sexual assault on minor

DCP West S. Girish said police have filed a case against the accused, who ran a yoga centre in the R.R. Nagar area under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The accused used his position to sexually assault the minor, promising to help her win an international medal. Sep 18, 2025
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Google lays off over 200 AI contractors: Report

According to a report by 'WIRED', the layoffs took place in at least two separate rounds last month and were carried out with little or no prior warning. Several contractors said they were suddenly cut off from their work. Sep 17, 2025