INDIA
ISRO report shows entire Joshimath may sink
The pictures are taken from the Cartosat-2S satellite. Hyderabad-based NRSC has released the satellite images of areas that are sinking. In images, the entire town, including the Army's helipad and the Narasimha temple, has been marked as sensitive zone. On the basis of ISRO's preliminary report, Uttarakhand government is conducting rescue operation in danger-prone areas and the people in these areas are being shifted to safer places on priority.
Countries using cross-border terrorism should be held accountable: India
India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj told the UN Security Council on Thursday, "States that use cross-border terror to serve narrow political purposes must be held accountable". "This is only feasible when all countries stand together against common threats such as terrorism and do not engage in double standards for political expediency," she said.
Let's make 21st century the 'century of India': PM Modi
"We have to make the 21st century the century of India. The country has to be ahead of developed countries. Our world is going to change," PM Modi said on Thursday. He said this while addressing the gathering after inaugurating the National Youth Festival in Hubballi in Karnataka.
Chinese PLA increasing troops near LAC, India maintaining adequate force: Army Chief
The Indian Army has this vital information and it is keeping a close vigil on the development. Without naming China, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said that there is a slight increase in the deployment of adversary troops in the eastern border of the LAC. India has also maintained adequate force deployment along the LAC and is ready to deal with any situation, he added.
CBI raids former Union Finance Secretary
Mayaram, a former IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre and 1978 batch, is currently serving as an advisor to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. The raids are currently going on for last six hours. A CBI source said that a few incriminating documents have been recovered in the raids.
Pandemic provided chance to strengthen healthcare infrastructure: Mandaviya
The MSG is the apex decision-making body of NHM that takes decisions on policies and program implementation under the Mission. For the first-time, health is being linked with the agenda of development under a holistic approach undertaken by the Centre, the minister said.
Fresh case of loan fraud of Rs 1,688 cr against ABG Shipyard owner Rishi Agarwal, others
The CBI had last year booked Agarwal for a loan fraud of Rs 22000 crore which was said to be the biggest bank loan fraud. A senior CBI official said that a written complaint was received from Karambir Singh, Chief Manager, Punjab National Bank
One killed, one missing as two avalanches hit Sonamarg in J&K
Officials said that two avalanches hit Sonamarg in the morning today. "The first avalanche rolled down in Sarbal area, and the second in Hung area of Sonamarg." "One dead body, probably of a labourer, has been traced so far under the Sarbal avalanche while another person is still missing.
Ready to deal with any adverse situation at borders: Army Chief
The Army chief was addressing the annual press conference here on Thursday. "The Indian Army is also creating a huge road network in their part alongside the International Border area. Simultaneously, India is boosting infrastructure projects near the Indo-China border. These border connecting roads will be 'all-weather roads'.
India to amplify voice of Global South: PM
Addressing the opening session of the two-day "Voice of the Global South" virtual summit, Modi said: "For our G20 Presidency, we have chosen the theme of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. This is in line with our civilizational ethos. We believe the path to realising aoneness' is through human-centric development. People of Global South should no longer be excluded from the fruits of development.
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