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At least 54 people have died after massive landslides hit the hilly areas in the Wayanad district in Kerala this morning. Officials said landslides were triggered by incessant rain in the region. The state recorded 372 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours. Multiple agencies, including NDRF, have joined the rescue ops in the hilly areas near Meppadi. Officials said that 250 people have been rescued so far and were shifted to temporary shelters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and assured all help to the LDF government. He has also asked BJP chief JP…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s swipe at Samajwadi Party leader and Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle Shivpal Yadav drew a sharp counter in the Assembly this morning. At the beginning of his address in the House, Mr Adityanath congratulated Samajwadi Party veteran Mata Prasad Pandey, who has replaced Akhilesh Yadav as the Leader of the Opposition after the party chief was elected to Lok Sabha from Kannauj in this general election. Addressing Mr Pandey, the Chief Minister said, “You have served twice as the Speaker of this House. I congratulate you on your selection. It’s a different matter that you tricked chacha…
Ace shooters Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh doubled India’s medal tally at the Paris Olympic Games, as they bagged a bronze medal in mixed team 10m air pistol match on Tuesday. Manu’s composure was exemplary as she partnered with Sarabjot, who played an ideal foil as the pair won the 10m air pistol mixed team bronze medal match, defeating South Korea to script history at the Olympics. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media, to extend greetings to the pair. “Our shooters continue to make us proud! Congratulations to @realmanubhaker and Sarabjot Singh for winning the Bronze medal in the 10m…
India’s ace shooter Manu Bhaker and her partner Sarabjot Singh earned the country another bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The duo defeated the Korean pair of Wonho Lee and Jin ye Ohin in the mixed team 10m air pistol match on Tuesday, adding to India’s medals tally. In the process, Manu also earned a historic first in India’s Olympic history, becoming the only athlete from the country to claim two medals in a single event, since independence in 1947. Manu had earlier won a bronze medal in the women’s individual 10m air pistol final. Bhaker had won…
China has completed construction of a 400-metre bridge, high-resolution images of which were first published on ndtv.com in January 2022. New images with NDTV from July 22 this month show that the bridge has been black-topped with light motor vehicles plying across it. The bridge, which lies in territory held by China since 1958, is near the Line of Actual Control between India and China in Ladakh and gives Chinese forces the ability to speedily move troops between the North and South bank of the Pangong Lake. “The new bridge over Pangong Lake grants Chinese forces a direct, shorter route…
In September 2004, an extraordinary incident unfolded in Bavaria, Germany. A 23-man Sri Lankan handball team had arrived in the country to take part in a sports exchange programme consisting of friendly matches against local clubs, according to Deutsche Welle. However, the team’s performance during a match raised eyebrows. Players seemed to show very unfamiliarity with the rules of the sport, and their performance was described as “awful” by the opposing team. Well, the unthinkable happened the next morning. The whole Sri Lankan delegation of 16 players and nine other members, including the coach, vanished into thin air. Initially, their…
Shah Rukh Khan is travelling to New York for an eye surgery, a source close to the superstar confirmed to NDTV. Other details are awaited. On the health front, earlier this year, Shah Rukh Khan was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad due to dehydration and heat stroke during the IPL. After recovering, the actor attended the IPL final, where his team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won. Meanwhile, the actor is all set to be honoured with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, which will take place from 7 to 17 August. Shah…
At least 43 people were killed in landslides triggered by monsoon rain in Kerala’s Wayanad today. Hundreds more were feared trapped with government agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local residents involved in the rescue operation. A team of 43 Indian Army personnel has also been mobilised to aid in the ongoing rescue efforts. The collapse of a key bridge at the disaster site in Wayanad district has hampered rescue efforts. 🎥 Watch | A car is stuck as roads are swept away due to landslides and heavy rain in Kerala’s Wayanad pic.twitter.com/372BxrPnDE — NDTV (@ndtv) July…
Olympics 2024 Day 4 Live Updates: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh will be eyeing the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team shooting event against South Korea on Day 4 of the Paris Olympics 2024. Manu Bhaker has the chance to equal a 124-year-old record at the Olympics. Indian shooters are in action in both men’s trap and women’s trap qualification. India men’s hockey team will be squaring off against Ireland after their thrilling draw against Argentina in Pool B. Three Indian boxers – Amit Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, and Preeti Pawar – will also be in action. (India’s…
Months have passed since the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season concluded but there’s still no confirmation on MS Dhoni’s future with the Chennai Super Kings. Dhoni stepped down as the captain of the franchise ahead of the start of the season this year, paving the way for Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the team. Though CSK didn’t qualify for the playoffs, there were plenty of positives to take from Ruturaj’s leadership. But, does that mean it’s all over for Dhoni as a player? As per reports, the Thala’s continuity in the league solely depends on the retention decision the IPL…