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Amarnath cloudburst LIVE: PM Modi takes stock of situation; rescue work on

Live news updates: The cloudburst hit the cave area at around 5.30 pm after heavy rains

Hindu pilgrims trek through mountains to reach the holy Amarnath cave shrine, where they worship an ice stalagmite that Hindus believe to be the symbol of Lord Shiva, near Pahalgam in the Kashmir region

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Live news updates: India saw a single day rise of 18,815 new coronavirus infections, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 43,585,554, while the active cases increased to 122,335, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll has climbed to 525,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

With Russia's military action in Ukraine in its fifth month, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned Kyiv that it should quickly accept Moscow's terms or brace for the worst, adding ominously that Russia has barely started its action. Speaking at a meeting with leaders of the Kremlin-controlled parliament, Putin accused Western allies of fuelling the hostilities, charging that "the West wants to fight us until the last Ukrainian". "It's a tragedy for the Ukrainian people, but it looks like it's heading in that direction," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the first 'Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture' (AJML) on Friday at 6 pm. He will also address the gathering during the event. The keynote address at the first AJML will be delivered by Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister, Government of Singapore, on 'Growth through Inclusivity, Inclusivity through Growth'. The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion by Mathias Cormann (OECD Secretary-General) and Arvind Panagariya (Professor, Columbia University).

11:55 PM

Amarnath cloudburst: Over 40 people are injured & 13 dead

As of now, over 40 people are injured & 13 dead. We've made all arrangements here for the injured, said Dr A Shah, CMO Ganderbal, J&K

"Till now, we've not received any patients here. 28 doctors,98 paramedics,16 ambulances are present here. SDRF teams also present," he added

10:42 PM

Flash floods were triggered due to incessant rainfall in Rajouri district

9:46 PM

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8:04 PM

Priority to save the lives of people: Amit Shah on Amarnath flashflood

I have spoken with J&K LG Manoj Sinha pertaining to flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Amarnath Cave. NDRF, SDRF, BSF & local admin are doing the rescue work, said Union Home minister Amit Shah.

"Our priority is to save the lives of people," he added.

7:30 PM

Cloudburst at Amarnath: Situation under control, says IGP Kashmir

7:25 PM

NTAGI panel recommends use of Covid vaccines Corbevax, Covaxin for kids aged 5-12 years

The NTAGI's Standing Technical Sub-Committee (STSC) approved the use of COVID-19 vaccines Corbevax and Covaxin for children aged between five and 12 years, official sources said on Friday.

However, there was no decision on introducing these vaccines in the vaccination programme.

7:09 PM

We showed what clean governance is, says Andhra CM Jagan

YSR Congress president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said here on Friday that his government has fulfilled 95 per cent of the promises made ahead of the 2019 elections, and showed what a transparent administration be like.

Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day plenary of YSRC here, Jagan claimed his government, in the last three years, showed what a change in the political system and administrative reforms be like.

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First Published: Jul 08 2022 | 8:37 AM IST