Climate change or Himalayan curse? What led to Uttarakahand cloudbursts – explaining the weather event | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: More than one cloudburst in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday triggered flash floods and caused large-scale damage in high-altitude villages such as Dharali and Sukhi Top. The incident is the latest in a series of extreme weather events to hit the region during the monsoon season. Here’s a breakdown of what a…

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Air India flight cancelled: Delhi-Milan flight aborted moments before take-off; technical issue cited | India News

[ad_1] Representative Image (File photo) NEW DELHI: Air India cancelled its scheduled flight from Delhi to Milan on Tuesday after a technical issue was detected in the aircraft before takeoff.In a statement, the airline said Flight AI137, which was to operate on August 5, was called off due to a maintenance-related issue found in the…

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Uttarakhand flash floods: Multiple cloudbursts leave people running for life; harrowing scenes of destruction emerge | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Multiple cloudbursts unleashed devastating flash floods in Uttarakhand, sweeping away village and road houses, and forcing people to flee for their lives.At least 4 people died, meanwhile several remain missing. Indian Army personnel remain engaged in rescue operations across Dharali and Sukhi Top area. Harrowing visuals have surfaced, including a striking clip…

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Kartavya Bhawan-3: PM Modi to inaugurate new Common Central Secretariat building – Watch video | India News

[ad_1] Kartavya Path-3 (Image: Screengrab from ANI’s X account) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first of the new Common Central Secretariat buildings along Kartavya Path on Wednesday. The building, named Kartavya Bhawan-3, is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project and will house several key central government ministries and departments.The video…

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Evening news wrap: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Uttarkashi; former J&K governor Satyapal Malik passes away at 79 & more

[ad_1] A devastating cloud burst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village has triggered flash flood in Uttarakhand, causing large scale destruction. Former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. Meanwhile, Russia issued a sharp attack on US President Donald Trump’s threat to “substantially” raise…

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‘Saddened’: PM Modi condoles Satyapal Malik’s demise; Mallikarjun Kharge remembers him as ‘farmer friendly’ leader | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the demise of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satyapal Malik on Tuesday.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Saddened by the passing away of Shri Satyapal Malik Ji. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this hour of grief. Om Shanti.”Moreover, leader…

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Used in Operation Sindoor: IAF, Navy to place big order for BrahMos missile; what makes it crucial | India News

[ad_1] In a major boost to defence, India is planning to place large-scale orders for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which dealt a heavy blow to Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor. Top officials told ANI that the defence ministry is expected to soon clear a major procurement proposal for the BrahMos missile system, a joint…

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‘Domination through impact is new norm’: CDS says metrics of victory changes in modern warfare; gives example of ‘Operation Sindoor’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Chief of defence staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday threw light upon the changing notion of measuring victory in the war, saying in modern warfare, victory is often measured by speed and tempo of the operation. “Domination through brute force is the old norm, domination through impact and effect is a…

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‘Take tuition classes from me’: Kharge vs Nadda faceoff in Rajya Sabha; watch video | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed a storm after Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the use of security personnel inside the House. The allegations from the leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha led to a heated argument between him and Deputy Chairman Harivansh and BJP leaders. Reading a letter addressed to Rajya…

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