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Uttarakhand glacier burst update: Over 150 missing, death toll hits 15; rescue ops underway

An operation to rescue people trapped in a tunnel near the Tapovan dam is currently underway and heavy machinery is being used to clear the debris.

Feb 8, 2021

Coronavirus update: COVID tally crosses 4-lakh mark in Bengaluru

The Covid tally in Bengaluru crossed the 4-lakh mark, with 250 testing positive in a day and taking the city's virus tally to 4,00,565, including 3,897 active cases, said the state health bulletin on Sunday.

Feb 8, 2021

Kerala shocker: Pregnant woman slits 6-year-old son's throat in sacrifice to "Allah" [details]

The woman, a teacher in a madrasa, called the police after the murder and waited on the gate with bloody clothes as the 6-year-old son lay dead in the home's bathroom.

Feb 7, 2021

Mia Khalifa gives "shoutout to the farmers"; shares photo of her food plate [see pic]

On Friday, Khalifa, who found herself in the line of fire after coming out in support of the farmers' protest in India, tweeted to state that she is determined not to bow from her stance.

Feb 7, 2021

Delhi municipal by-polls: BJP announces candidates [full list]

The BJP list of candidates for municipal by-polls in Delhi also includes a Muslim candidate Mohd Nazir Ansari. See full list here.

Feb 7, 2021

Gave virus to world; China forcing Nepal to accept its vaccine [details]

Nepali media on Sunday published stories on the basis of the leaked correspondence which shows how China made Nepal accept its Sinovac vaccine produced by Sinopharm without any further delay.

Feb 7, 2021

When Pat Nixon helped Jackie Kennedy "slip into" White House one last time [Throwback]

Almost eight years after the assassination of JFK, Jackie devised a less public plan — "an alternative solution," as she called it and sneaked into the White House, along with her children, without any notice to the press.

Feb 7, 2021

We didn't pay anyone; Poetic Justice denies allegations of paying $2.5mn to Rihanna for pro-farmer tweet

Certain media reports had claimed that Rihanna allegedly paid $ 2.5 million by a PR firm for a tweet showing solidarity with farmers' protest.

Feb 7, 2021

Who was Sumesh Bhan: Kashmiri Pandit who could have changed course of J&K history

Sumesh Bhan, a Kashmiri Pandit, died in Delhi after prolonged illness, but here's a look at his life and how he could have changed the course of J&K history.

Feb 7, 2021

Breaking: Another fire breaks out in Revere; 1 firefighter injured

As firefighters combat back-to-back fires in Revere, one yet another one broke out in the city.

Feb 7, 2021

Uttarakhand flood: ITBP rescues all 16 people trapped in tunnel, over 150 killed

Over 150 people have lost their lives and over 150 are missing following a massive flood near a power project at Reni village in Joshimath area of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday.

Feb 7, 2021

Uttarakhand flood in pictures: Glacier burst wreaks havoc; homes destroyed, people dead [Photos]

A glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district flooded the Dhauliganga on Sunday. As a result, many are feared missing, several homes destroyed. See devastating photos from the site.

Feb 7, 2021

Foreign conspiracies trying to defame Indian tea; PM Modi at Assam rally

Addressing a massive public gathering at Dhekiajuli in northern Assam's Sonitpur district, the Prime Minister without naming any person and organisation said that the conspirators sitting abroad not only conspiring against India.

Feb 7, 2021

Uttarakhand flood LIVE: 3 dead bodies recovered; 150 feared dead

A glacier burst in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district flooded the Dhauliganga on Sunday. As a result, many are feared missing, several homes destroyed. Here are the live updates.

Feb 7, 2021

Massive flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli destroys homes; UP on high alert [details]

Following the massive flood in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, rescue operations are underway near Raini village.

Feb 7, 2021