Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Flood alert issued in Noida; Yamuna crosses danger mark again
Jul 23, 2023 09:16 PM
Mumbai Police on alert after threat call about RDX-laden tanker heading to Goa
Mumbai Police received a threat call that a tanker carrying RDX and two Pakistani nationals was on its way to Goa from Mumbai, officials said on Sunday.
"A call was received by Mumbai Police Control Room at 1 am about a white tanker filled with RDX has been proceeded from Mumbai to Goa in which two Pakistani nationals are also there," Mumbai Police informed.
Jul 23, 2023 09:07 PM
Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain lashed parts of the city of Visakhapatnam, earlier today.
#WATCH | Andhra Pradesh: Heavy rain lashed parts of the city of Visakhapatnam, earlier today. pic.twitter.com/5d5J2qYF9S
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023 07:24 PM
Maharashtra Landslide: Rescue operation called off
As decided by District Administration, other senior officials, & as briefed by Minister Uday Samant, the rescue operations has been called off and closed. Details of missing and the deceased can be obtained from the administration: NDRF
Jul 23, 2023 07:21 PM
Earthquake hits Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh
An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter Scale hit Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand today at around 6:34 pm: National Centre for Seismology
Jul 23, 2023 06:21 PM
Dubai-bound Air India Express flight returns to airport
A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight returned to the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after a malfunction in the AC. The flight took off at 1:19 pm and returned at 3:52 pm. All 174 passengers are safe and will soon be taken to Dubai on another flight: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Jul 23, 2023 06:03 PM
Gujarat: Several vehicles damaged after heavy rain lashed the area
IMD has issued an orange alert for Junagadh for today and a yellow alert for tomorrow.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Several vehicles damaged after heavy rain lashed the area; visuals from Junagadh
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
IMD has issued an orange alert for Junagadh for today and a yellow alert for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/3v360gPp0i
Jul 23, 2023 06:02 PM
Rain lashes Delhi, several parts continue to grapple with flood-like situation
Even while parts of Delhi are still dealing with a flood-like situation as a result of the swollen Yamuna, rain lashed numerous parts of the national capital on Sunday evening
Jul 23, 2023 04:40 PM
Delhi: Yamuna crosses danger mark again
Announcements are being made by the administration to vacate low-lying areas as Yamuna's water level crossed the danger mark, recorded at 206.31 meters at 4 pm today.
Jul 23, 2023 03:52 PM
Heavy to very heavy rainfall predicted in parts of Gujarat
During the next 24 hours, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of South Gujarat and the Saurashtra-Kutch region. And some districts namely Devbhumi Dwarka, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Valsad may receive extremely heavy rainfall: Abhimanyu Chauhan, IMD Scientist
Jul 23, 2023 02:58 PM
S20-G20 Summit: Isha Yoga Center brings a new impression of India, say G20 Delegates
S20-G20 Summit: Isha Yoga Center brings a new impression of India, say G20 Delegates
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 23, 2023
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/Ju3umcb105#G20 #IshaYogaCenter #G20India pic.twitter.com/rp0ua8TvUs
Jul 23, 2023 02:40 PM
Maharashtra: Massive amount of water discharged from Hatnur Dam
Amid heavy rains, a massive amount of water discharged from Hatnur Dam on the Tapi River in Jalgaon
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Amid heavy rains, a massive amount of water discharged from Hatnur Dam on the Tapi River in Jalgaon. pic.twitter.com/7Ht3DY55lS
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023 02:09 PM
3-year-old boy falls into 40-feet borewell in Bihar
A three-year-old boy fell into a 40-foot-deep borewell while playing. The incident took place in Kul village in Bihar's Nalanda. The child has been identified as Shivam Kumar.
Jul 23, 2023 12:45 PM
Italy honours Indian Army's contribution in 2nd World War
Perugia [Italy], July 23: Remembering the supreme sacrifices by the Indian Soldiers, the Commune of Monotone (in Italy) and Italian Military historians on Saturday unveiled the “V.C Yeshwant Ghadge Sundial Memorial” at Montone, Perugia in Italy, as a tribute to the Indian troops who fought during Italian Campaign during the Second World War.
The memorial is named after Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, Victoria Cross, who was killed in action fighting on the heights of Upper Tiber Valley, an official release from the Ministry of Defence said.
Jul 23, 2023 12:19 PM
16 Sudan civilians killed in Darfur rocket fire exchange
16 Sudan civilians killed in Darfur rocket fire exchange
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 23, 2023
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/EesRMJYZRd#Sudan #SudanCrisis #Darfur pic.twitter.com/ig2mgRoI4a
Jul 23, 2023 12:19 PM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel about the flood-like situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel about the flood-like situation occurring in various parts of the state due to the recent heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/KVJID9gP8e
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023 12:18 PM
Amid violence, CM Stalin to provide practice facilities to Manipur sportspersons in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, July 23: The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports person in the country. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin has come to aid to provide facilities to Manipur players for future tournaments.
A part of the seven sisters, Manipur has produced some of the greatest athletes in sporting history like Mary Kom, Chanu Saikhom Mirabai, Kunjarani Devi and many others.
Jul 23, 2023 12:10 PM
Uttarakhand: Arakot-Himachal Pradesh Road blocked due to landslide
Arakot (Uttarakhand), July 23: Incessant rainfall triggered a landslide near Arakot market and blocked the Arakot-Himachal Pradesh Road in the region, an official said on Sunday.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Uttarkashi Arpan Yaduvanshi said that the Arakot-Himachal Pradesh road was blocked due to a heavy landslide near the Arakot market. The SP also advised passengers to temporarily postpone their Gangotri-Yamunotri Yatra for the time being in view of the monsoon alert.
Jul 23, 2023 11:49 AM
DCW chief postpones Manipur visit as government requests activist role explanation
New Delhi, July 23: Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, on Sunday, claimed that she was asked by the Manipur government to postpone her visit to the violence-hit state, days after a video showing two women being paraded naked by a mob surfaced on social media.
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal enroute to Manipur.
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
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Jul 23, 2023 11:12 AM
Elon Musk to rebrand Twitter, plans to bid adieu to the bird logo
New Delhi: Elon Musk, the CEO of Twitter, has made a surprising announcement that he intends to rebrand the social media platform. In a tweet, Musk stated, "And soon we shall bid adieu to the Twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds." He also mentioned that if a suitable X logo is suggested, they will implement it worldwide starting tomorrow.
Jul 23, 2023 11:04 AM
Gujarat: Severe waterlogging in parts of Ahmedabad due to heavy rainfall
#WATCH | Gujarat: Severe waterlogging in parts of Ahmedabad due to heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/jKy73jWN1O
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023 10:58 AM
Customs seizes gold worth Rs 48 lakh at Kochi airport
Ernakulam, July 23: The Customs department seized 1.005 kg of gold worth Rs 48 lakhs at Cochin International Airport on Sunday. The gold was recovered from a passenger who came from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, said officials.
According to officials, the seized gold, which was concealed by the passenger in the waistband of his pant and a specially stitched pocket of his undergarment, was in paste form.
Jul 23, 2023 10:57 AM
The 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit will be jointly organised by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of MP, Pawan Hans Ltd and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on 25th July in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. It will be inaugurated by MP CM… pic.twitter.com/oGgOIP3l3v
— ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023 10:29 AM
Raigad landslide toll reaches 27, 81 still missing; search and rescue continues
Mumbai, July 23: The search and rescue operation for victims of the massive landslide at Irshalwadi village in Maharashtra's Raigad district entered its fourth day on Sunday. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other agencies have been diligently working to find survivors and recover bodies after the devastating incident.
Jul 23, 2023 09:22 AM
Yamuna River flows slightly above danger mark at 205.81 metres
Delhi: Yamuna River flows slightly above danger mark at 205.81 metres
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 23, 2023
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/ruYfG9zXs0#YamunaRiver #Delhi #Yamuna pic.twitter.com/CO4fcMGkK5
Jul 23, 2023 09:17 AM
30,000 people evacuated as wildfires rage in Greek Rhodes Island
Athens [Greece], July 23: Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes said Saturday they had moved 30,000 people threatened by wildfires to safety, including 2,000 who had to be ferried off beaches.
Tourists and some locals were being taken to gyms, schools and hotel conference centres on the island where they will stay overnight, while firefighters battle the blaze, according to AFP. George Hadjimarkos, regional governor of the South Aegean, told Skai television that the operation, which was still ongoing, had been hampered by fires cutting off some road access.
Jul 23, 2023 09:09 AM
IMD issues orange alert for 8 districts of Himachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall
Shimla, July 23: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert, predicting heavy rainfall in eight districts of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Deputy Director IMD, Bui Lal, stated that several districts in the region had already experienced substantial downpours in the past 24 hours, with Sirmaur district receiving 195 mm of rainfall.
Manipur ethnic violence: In the wake of ethnic violence that shook Manipur, a heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Serou village in Kakching district. The 80-year-old wife of a revered freedom fighter, S Churachand Singh, was brutally targeted by an armed group during the clashes between the valley-majority Meiteis and the hill-majority Kuki tribe over the Meiteis' demand for Scheduled Tribes (ST) status. The incident occurred on May 28, amid the escalating violence and exchange of gunfire that transformed Serou from a picturesque village to a scene of devastation.
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The freedom fighter's wife, identified as Ibetombi, was trapped inside her house, which was allegedly locked from outside by the attackers before they set it ablaze. Ibetombi's grandson, Premkanta, a witness to the horrific incident, recounted the tragic events. He had managed to escape by a narrow margin, sustaining injuries from grazing bullets while trying to save his grandmother. Ibetombi, unable to flee quickly due to her advanced age and limited mobility, urged her family to run and return for her later. However, the blaze had engulfed the house entirely before they could reach her.
Premkanta, displaying the scars on his body as a testament to the danger they faced, shared the last words of his grandmother, pleading for her family to come back for her. The recovery process from the debris was distressing, and among the possessions found was a cherished photograph of Ibetombi's late husband, the freedom fighter, with former President APJ Abdul Kalam.
Serou, once a bustling village, now lies in ruins, with burnt houses and bullet-riddled walls as grim reminders of the violence that erupted. The Serou market, which was once full of life, now resembles a ghost town, with all the residents fleeing for safety. The memories of that fateful night still haunt the surviving residents, and returning home is a daunting challenge for those who have lost loved ones.
For now, security forces remain on high alert, attempting to prevent further confrontations between the communities. Movement is restricted, and outsiders are warned to stay away from the area after 6 in the evening. The absence of internet connectivity for over two months has further added to the isolation and uncertainty faced by the people of Manipur.
As the scars of this tragic incident continue to heal slowly, the emotional and psychological toll on the survivors remains profound. The memory of Ibetombi's courageous last stand, along with the devastation of Serou, serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for peace, reconciliation, and understanding among the diverse communities of Manipur.
- With inputs from agencies
