Rescuers search via mud and particles for a 3rd consecutive day following landslides triggered by torrential rains in Wayanad district, Kerala state, India, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. | Picture credit score: AP
Highlights from day seven of the Paris Olympics
August 2 was a historic day for India on the Paris 2024 Olympics. After a number of surprising exits, the Indian contingent bounced again efficiently on the seventh day.
BSF chief and particular director normal had been despatched again to mum or dad cadres as mandates had been decreased
The Appointments Committee of the Cupboard (ACC) has permitted the proposal of the Union Ministry of Residence Affairs (MHA) to repatriate Nitin Agarwal, Director Basic (DG) of the Border Safety Drive (BSF), and YB Khurania, Particular DG of the border guarding power, to their dwelling cadres in Kerala and Odisha respectively.
Searches proceed in Wayanad as hope fades
Joint groups of the Military, state police, Nationwide Catastrophe Response Drive, Coast Guard and volunteers scoured the landslide-ravaged Chooralmala, Mundakkai and Attamala villages of Wayanad in quest of survivors as search and rescue operations continued for the fourth day on August 2.
Kamala Harris secures the Democratic presidential nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris successfully secured the Democratic Get together’s presidential nomination on August 2, confirming her exceptional rise because the occasion’s standard-bearer within the November showdown towards Republican Donald Trump.
Congress strikes privilege movement citing The Hindu’s fact-check on Amit Shah’s speech
Quoting The Hindu Truth examine on Residence Minister Amit Shah’s speech in Parliament on Wayanad landslides: The Congress has moved a privilege movement in Rajya Sabha towards Mr Shah for deceptive the Home.
Haniyeh bloodbath aftermath: India points advisory to Indians in Israel
On August 2, India issued an up to date advisory to Indians residing in Israel, asking them to keep away from “pointless journey” and stay vigilant in mild of the “prevailing safety state of affairs.” The advisory comes after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday, the place he had attended the inauguration ceremony of recent Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Himachal Pradesh downpour: Dying toll rises to 6; 47 folks nonetheless lacking
The dying toll rose to 6 in separate incidents of cloudbursts and flash floods triggered by incessant rains in numerous elements of Himachal Pradesh over the previous 48 hours whilst search and rescue operations continued on a warfare footing on Friday.
As many as 47 individuals are nonetheless lacking in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu districts after heavy rains precipitated rivers to swell. Thus far, 55 folks have been evacuated, whereas 27 others are nonetheless stranded at completely different locations.
Centre reissues draft Western Ghats notification for sixth time
Following this week’s devastating landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, the Union authorities has once more, for the sixth time in a decade, issued a draft notification classifying elements of the Western Ghats in six states as ecologically delicate areas (ESAs). This might impose restrictions on financial actions resembling quarrying, mining and huge infrastructure improvement in these areas. A senior official instructed The Hindu that the timing of this sixth draft was “coincidental” and was not associated to the Wayanad catastrophe.
Manu Bhaker goals for a hat-trick of medals as he qualifies for the 25m pistol ultimate on the Olympics
Indian shooter Manu Bhaker remained on target for a hat-trick of Olympic medals, handing over one in all her most memorable performances in her favorite occasion, the 25m sport pistol, by reserving a spot within the ultimate in second place in Paris on August 2.
Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen sweeps semi-finals
No matter whether or not or not she makes it to the ultimate, a minimum of the Olympic quarter-finals will not be the restrict of her potential. No Indian singles badminton participant had ever made it to the semi-finals on the Olympics earlier than Lakshya walked via the gate and created historical past on the Porte de La Chapelle Area.
