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Chamoli disaster: Rescue operations continue for 6th consecutive day

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 12 (ANI): After the glacier burst incident, the rescue operations continued at Tapovan tunnel in Chamoli district on the sixth consecutive day. According to Uttarakhand Government, out of the 204 missing persons, 36 bodies have been recovered while 168 persons are still missing. NDRF Commandant PK Tiwary said, "Our teams are continuously searching for bodies. A team has also been deployed to search for bodies along the river. All agencies involved in rescue operations are working round the clock." A flash flood triggered due to glacier burst on Feb 07 in the district.

Surge in fuel prices breaks 'aam aadmi' again

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Fuel prices surged again in parts of India. The increased fuel prices affected many in Mumbai. A commuter said, "We are spending Rs 150 daily on petrol. 40-50% of our salary gets spent on fuel itself. The situation has worsened after the lockdown." The price of petrol and diesel in metropolis stands at Rs 94.64/litre and Rs 85.32/litre respectively.

COVID: Over 75-lakh vaccinated in India

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Total of 75,05,010 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India . The country also reported 9,309 new COVID-19 cases and 15,858 discharges on Feb 12. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,08,80,603 while, active cases stand at 1,35,926. With 87 deaths in last 24 hours, death toll rose to 1,55,447.

PM Modi has given away Indian Territory to China, he must answer to nation: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 12 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'. "Defence Min made a statement on the situation in Eastern Ladakh. Now, we find our troops are now going to be stationed at Finger 3. Finger 4 is our territory. Now, we've moved from Finger 4 to Finger3. Why has Mr Modi given up our territory to the Chinese," he said. "The Defence Minister didn't speak a word on the most important strategic area - Depsang Plains - from where China had entered. The truth is that the Prime Minister has given away the Indian Territory to China. He must answer to the country," he added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh given a statement in Rajya Sabha yesterday, regarding the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'.

Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi a 'coward', says he cannot stand up to Chinese

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on February 12 called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "coward" who cannot stand up to the Chinese. While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Rahul said, "The PM is a coward who cannot stand up to the Chinese. He is spitting on the sacrifice of our Army. He is betraying the sacrifice of our Army. Nobody in India should be allowed to do it." "It is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to protect the territory of this country. How he does it is his problem, not mine," he added. His statement comes after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a statement in Rajya Sabha yesterday, regarding the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'.

'Hum do hamare do' referred to Gandhi family: Giriraj's salvo on Rahul's comments

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh targeted Congress' Rahul Gandhi for Congress leader's 'hum do, hamare do' jibe at the government and said party's MP was referring it to 'himself, his mother, sister and brother-in-law'. "By 'hum do, hamare do', he (Congress MP Rahul Gandhi) was referring to himself, his mother, his sister, and his brother-in-law. He did not utter a single word on the Budget," said Giriraj Singh. Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha said, "There was a slogan for family planning 'Hum do hamare do'. Like Corona comes back in a different form, this slogan has come back in a different form. Nation is run by 4 people - 'Hum do hamare do'. Everyone knows their names. Whose govt is it, of 'hum do, hamare do'."

Status quo ante pre-April 2020 on LAC restored or not? Owaisi questions Defence Minister

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Commenting on Defence Minister's remarks on disengagement of Chinese troops from LAC, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the latter has not revealed whether status quo ante pre April 2020 has been restored or not. "The Defence Minister is not revealing if status quo ante pre-April 2020 has been restored on the LAC," said AIMIM chief. Noting that India's firm resolve to not allow an inch of its territory to be taken by anyone had led to an agreement with China concerning disengagement from Pangong Lake area, Minister Rajnath Singh said in Lok Sabha on Feb 11.

India's vaccination rates were fastest: WHO representative to India

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): World Health Organization representative to India Dr Roderico Ofrin said that India's vaccination rates were fastest as around 6 million were vaccinated in only 22 days. Dr Roderico Ofrin said, "Bringing that diligence, discipline and vigour into their response to vaccination campaign so that there is another area of response, we've seen it's been so successful. Around 6 million were vaccinated in 22 days. It's the fastest as we see rates of vaccination happening."

Drones deployed in Chamoli district to monitor Rishiganga River's water level

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 11 (ANI): Drone cameras were deployed in Chamoli district. The deployment was done to monitor the increasing water level of Rishiganga River. 4 days after the disaster, rescue operation is still underway in the district. So far, the calamity has claimed 34 lives.

WB Assembly polls: Fight is about making Bengal 'Sonar Bangla', says Amit Shah

Kolkata, Feb 11 (ANI): While interacting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) 'Social Media warriors' in West Bengal's Kolkata on February 11, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "This fight is not about making BJP stronger, uprooting Mamata didi, a change of the government or about changing the Chief Minister and making someone else the CM." "This fight is about making our Bengal 'Sonar Bangla'," he added. "This fight is about bringing glory to eastern India again, about eliminating poverty from eastern India, about safeguarding borders, about keeping out infiltrators, providing citizenship to refugees, about taking Bengal to the top in fields of industry, education and patriotism," Shah further stated.

Watch: JCB machines taking out slush, debris from tunnel

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Feb 11 (ANI): Rescue operation to continue the whole night in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district. JCB machines are working towards taking out the slush and debris from tunnel. A glacier burst on February 07 led to this massive calamity in the district. So far, 34 people have lost their lives in the disaster.

COVID response: 'GoI should be very proud,' says WHO representative to India

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): "Considering the magnitude of the population, it's something the Government of India should be very very proud of," said World Health Organization representative to India Dr Roderico Ofrin on India's response against COVID-19. Praising the government for its diligent efforts Dr Roderico Ofrin said, "Over three months now, cases of COVID-19 in India have been consistently going down and I go back to that same principle of consistent public health measures and responses being implemented."

Objective is to restore peace and tranquillity along LAC: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): "India and China have maintained communication with each other through military and diplomatic channels. Our objective was to effect disengagement and maintain status quo along the LAC so as to restore peace and tranquillity," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha on February 11. Praising the Armed forces, Rajnath Singh said that Armed Forces have responded to challenges by unilateral Chinese action and have shown valour and courage on both South and North bank of Pangong Tso.

Saving lives in Uttarakhand: Footages that capture daring acts of rescuers

As rescue operations are underway in the aftermath of the flash floods at Raini village in Tapovan area of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, we bring to you footages of daring rescue efforts being conducted by ITBP, Army, SDRF and others. These videos will surely send shivers down your spine. Watch it now.

Koo 'coup'? Twitter's alternative theory & Chinese link explained

Many ministers, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and some other government departments have set up accounts on native micro-blogging site Koo after Twitter did not comply with the government's directive to block some tweets and accounts. The app was launched 10 months ago and won the Aatmanirbhar App Challenge organised by the Indian government. Business Standard's Samreen Ahmad explains in detail about the Twitter-govt standoff, the rise of Koo and why so many politicians are shifting to Koo.

How will we give jobs? PM Modi's strong pitch for privatisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the private sector's vital role in the economy and asserted that the culture of 'abusing' it for votes is no longer acceptable. If the public sector is important, the role of the private sector is also vital, he said during his reply in Lok Sabha to the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President's address. Watch the video for more.

India stands united when it comes to national security: Rajnath Singh in RS

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Speaking on the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh' in Rajya Sabha on February 11, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India stands united when it comes to national security. He said, "No matter which party you belong to, the country stands united, when it comes to national security."

Not let anyone take even an inch of our land: Rajnath in RS on 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): While speaking in the Rajya Sabha on the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh', Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 11 said they will not let anyone take even an inch of the land. Defence Minister further said, "Many fraction areas are built near LAC in Eastern Ladakh. China has collected heavy force and arms and ammunition near LAC and in the nearby area on their side. Our forces have also effectively done counter deployment." "Since last year, we have maintained relationship with China on military and diplomatic levels. During the talks, we told China that we want solution of the issue based on three principles. First, both parties must agree on LAC and respect it. Secondly, there shouldn't be an attempt to change the status unilaterally, by any party. Thirdly, all the compromises should be completely agreed upon by both parties," he added.

Agreement with China on disengagement at Pangong Lake: Rajnath Singh in RS

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Amid the ongoing standoff with China at the Ladakh border area, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh makes a statement in Rajya Sabha on February 11, regarding the 'present situation in Eastern Ladakh'. While speaking in the RS, Rajnath said, "Our sustained talks with China have led to agreement on disengagement on the north and south banks of Pangong Lake. After this agreement, India-China will remove forward deployments in a phased, coordinated manner." "China will keep its troops to the east of the Finger 8 at the north bank of Pangong Lake. India will keep its troops at its permanent base near Finger 3," he added.

Deendayal Upadhyaya's thoughts are relevant in present, will continue in future too: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Prime Minister addressed the nation on the death anniversary of former Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Deendayal Upadhyaya on February 11. He said, "Deendayal Upadhyaya ji has always been an inspiration to all of us. Even today, his thoughts are equally relevant and will continue to be so in the future. Wherever there is a concern for the welfare of humanity, his human philosophy will be relevant. You can only get limited respect by the power of entity, but respect for the scholar is everywhere. Deendayal ji is a living example of this idea."