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SLBC tunnel rescue

Rescuers battle massive silt, water surges to save 8 men trapped in Telangana’s SLBC tunnel

The operation in the world’s longest tunnel featuring only a single entry and exit is one of the toughest and riskiest tunnel rescues attempted in India, said a top government official as rescue enters fifth day.

Rescue teams race against time to save trapped workers in Telangana tunnel collapse

Eight workers have been trapped for over 48 hours in a collapsed tunnel behind the Srisailam dam in Nagarkurnool, Telangana with water and muck hindering rescue efforts.

USAID invested $750 million in India’s development projects in FY 24: Finance Ministry Report

The report comes amid the ongoing political controversy that USAID funds were used to enhance voter turnout. The Ministry confirmed that USAID funded projects in agriculture, WASH, renewable energy, disaster management, health, and climate adaptation.

UP Police files 13 FIRs against social media handles for spreading fake news ahead of Maha Shivratri

Uttar Pradesh Police files FIRs against 140 social media handles for spreading misleading content related to the Maha Kumbh, following the circulation of objectionable videos of women pilgrims online.

Bar Council of India

Central Govt withdraws controversial amendments to Advocates Act after bar council, lawyers’ protests

The proposed amendments sought to introduce significant changes to the Advocates Act of 1961, including provisions allowing government-nominated members on the BCI, regulatory powers over foreign lawyers and firms.

ED imposes fine of over ₹3 crore on BBC India for forex violation

The agency has also levied a fine of ₹1.14 crore on three directors each while an order has been issued against the British broadcaster following adjudication under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).

Modi-Trump

India launches probe into Trump's $21 million USAID funding claim as fresh political slugfest ensues

The Ministry of External Affairs says assertions that the funds were allocated to influence India's elections are "deeply disturbing" and that relevant authorities are investigating the US President's claim.