The lead US attorney, Mike Andrews, representing a majority of the families affected by the tragic AI171 plane crash, had filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking access to flight data recorder (FDR) information from the ill-fated flight, claiming new evidence that suppor
Himachal Pradesh, battered by incessant monsoon rains, witnessed rare political unanimity on Wednesday when the State Assembly passed a resolution under Rule 102, urging the Union Government to declare the ongoing rain and flood-induced destruction as a national calamity and to sanction a s
New Delhi [India], August 23: In recent years, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgeries have emerged as an advancement in the field of orthopedics. As the prevalence of joint-related issues such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trauma-induced damage increases--particularly am
Multiple regions were affected by cloudburst-induced flash floods, exacerbating the suffering of residents. The Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authority (GBDMA) reported that a nine-year-old boy sadly lost his life in a landslide while returning home from summer grazing to his village,
The upcoming monsoon session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, beginning August 18, will be the longest in the 14th Assembly and is expected to be dominated by discussions on recurring cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides that cause widespread damage each year, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pat
Due to rain-induced minor landslides, four major roads and more than 19 rural roads are closed in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district on Tuesday, said the district police.
As per the cumulative loss report issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre, a total of 304 human lives have been lost in the state between June 20 and August 8, 2025, due to monsoon-induced disasters and traffic mishaps.
All five miners trapped in Chile's El Teniente copper mine after last week's earthquake have been found dead, Al Jazeera reported. Rescue teams had cleared over 24 metres of collapsed underground passages. The mine, one of the world's largest, halted operations following the 4.2-magnitude tr
The case was registered based on a complaint filed by Capt. Shivender Singh Bakshi, who alleged that he was lured and induced by the accused, identified as Anita Upadhyay and Karunakar alias Ratnakar Upadhyay, into registering as a vendor for RGSM, which is stated to be a government of India
"So far, 109 people have lost their lives, out of which 64 deaths were caused directly due to rain-induced disasters like flash floods and landslides. The remaining fatalities occurred mainly due to road accidents during the same monsoon period," Negi told ANI.
Landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, electrocution, snake bites, and other weather-induced hazards caused the 47 rain-related fatalities. Mandi district reported the highest number of such deaths at 17, followed by Kangra with 11, and Una with four.
At the session, the Union Minister highlighted India's growing maritime capabilities, including a favourable policy-induced investment environment, proven shipbuilding strength, circular economy efforts, and innovative financing plans to accelerate sectoral growth.