A recent cloudburst near Harsil, Uttarakhand, caused a flash flood leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing, with rescue efforts complicated by damaged roads. Meanwhile, PM Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first building of the Central Vista redevelopment to consolidate key ministries by 2027. Amid US tariff threats over India’s Russia oil trade, India highlighted Western hypocrisy as the US and EU continue major imports from Russia. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra dismissed Trump’s “dead economy” remark, emphasizing India’s strong growth and inflation control. In cricket, Sachin Tendulkar called India’s Test wins without Jasprit Bumrah coincidental, praised key players, and supported the team’s spirit during the Manchester Test.
Here are top five news stories for the evening
Uttarakhand floods: 11 Army jawans missing, confirms NDRF; rescue ops underway
A cloudburst near Harsil in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, caused a flash flood, leaving 11 Indian Army jawans missing. Rescue teams from the NDRF and Army are working relentlessly in tough conditions to find the missing soldiers. The area’s isolation, due to road damage and a collapsed bridge, is hindering relief operations.Read full story
Part of Central Vista project: Kartavya Bhawan inaugurated; key things to know about the high-tech building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the inaugural building of the Common Central Secretariat project, which aims to streamline government offices for better efficiency. Major ministries like Home Affairs and External Affairs will move from Raisina Hills to this new, energy-efficient facility. The larger Central Vista redevelopment project seeks to upgrade government infrastructure and centralize operations by June 2027.Read full story
Reality check for Trump’s tariff threats! US, Europe continue to import billions worth of goods from Russia; where does India stand?
Despite US President Trump’s threats of higher tariffs on India over its oil trade with Russia, the US and EU continue importing billions in Russian energy and goods. India has highlighted this hypocrisy, pointing to ongoing Western trade with Russia in LNG, uranium, and fertilizers.Read full story
Doing very well! RBI guv says India contributing more to global economy than US
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra dismissed Donald Trump’s “dead economy” comment, highlighting India’s robust economic growth and its larger contribution to global growth than the US. Addressing concerns over possible US tariffs linked to India’s energy trade with Russia, Malhotra assured a stable inflation outlook and said authorities are ready to act if global oil prices surge to safeguard consumers.Read full story
Just a coincidence’: Sachin Tendulkar on India winning without Jasprit Bumrah
Sachin Tendulkar views India’s Test wins without Jasprit Bumrah as coincidental, praising Bumrah’s “exceptional” skill. Despite Mohammed Siraj’s strong showing, Bumrah remains a key performer. Tendulkar also praised Washington Sundar’s all-round impact and supported India’s choice to continue playing in the Manchester Test, backing the team’s spirit and dismissing worries about England’s bowlers needing rest before the final Test.Read full story