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Viral Video: SUV stunt gone wrong. College students left stranded after driving Mahindra Thar into sea for reels
Two college students from Bhadreshwar in Mundra town, Gujarat, drove their Mahindra Thar SUVs into the sea to shoot videos. The reckless act led to their vehicles getting stuck and partially submerged during high tide at Bhadreshwar beach. The incident, captured in a viral video, resulted in legal consequences as the Mundra marine police booked the students for endangering others.
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Sikkim govt seeks Indian Air Force's assistance to airlift 1,400 stranded tourists in northern part of state
Sikkim government seeks Indian Air Force's help to airlift 1,400 stranded tourists in landslide-hit Mangan District due to heavy rainfall.
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Landslides kill nine amid heavy rainfall in North Sikkim
Around 1,500 tourists are stranded in tourism hotspots like Lachung, Yumthang and Dikchu. Vast areas of Mangan district, which covers the whole of north Sikkim, are. West Bengal has restricted the movement on National highway 10 due to flash floods.
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Over 1,200 tourists stranded due to landslides, rain in Sikkim, CM takes stock of situation
Over 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners, have been stranded in northern Sikkim's Mangan district due to massive landslides caused by heavy rainfall. The Sikkim Tourism & Civil Aviation Department's Principal Secretary, C S Rao, confirmed that the stranded tourists are safe and sound, and local authorities have requested them to stay put and avoid taking risks.
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Sikkim flood: Six dead, 1,500 tourists stranded due to landslides; mobile services affected
Sikkim landslide (Google trends): Flash floods trigger massive landslides in northern Sikkim's Mangan district, killing six and stranding 1,500 tourists. Bailey bridge collapse at Sangkalang cuts off Dzongu and Chungthang. Houses inundated, roads blocked, and relief camp set up at Pakshep.
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SpiceJet's Delhi-Goa flight delayed due to technical snag, passengers stranded
The Delhi-Goa flight SG-211 was delayed due to operational reasons, as the aircraft scheduled to operate the flight had to be grounded following a technical issue, the airline said. Passengers complained that SpiceJet flight SG-211, initially scheduled to depart at 9.35 am from Delhi, faced multiple rescheduling. The departure time was first changed to 10.35 am, then to 11 am, and eventually, the flight did not take off even at 11 am.
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Amid heatwave, passengers allegedly faint after forced to wait without AC at Delhi Airport as Air India delays takeoff
As temperatures soared in the nation's capital, passengers aboard a flight bound for San Francisco reportedly experienced fainting spells inside the aircraft, which lacked air-conditioning, following an eight-hour delay on Thursday. Originally scheduled for departure on Thursday afternoon, the Tata-owned flight to San Francisco is now set to take off at 11 am on Friday, after a delay exceeding 20 hours.
Troops rescue 1,000 people from floods in Manipur, relief ops on, says Assam Rifles
In a statement, the Assam Rifles said its troops successfully carried out rescue operation in the flood-affected areas in Imphal city and provided succour to the distraught and stranded people on Tuesday.
Free ration leaving people with more food than they can consume: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during an election rally in Karakat, Bihar, claimed that under the free ration scheme, people are receiving more foodgrains than they can consume, often selling the surplus. He emphasized that food inflation in India is the lowest globally at 2.91%, compared to higher rates in other countries like the US and France. Singh challenged opposition parties to counter his claims, expressing his commitment to honesty in politics.
New Caledonia: What triggered violence that turned South Pacific Paradise into hell? Details here
The root cause of the violence may be traced back to the mid-1800s when France took control of New Caledonia. Since then, there has been a tense relationship between indigenous Kanaks and white settlers.
More than 600 people still stranded in Taiwan, 3 days after earthquake that killed at least 12
Rescuers to recover bodies buried on hiking trail after Taiwan's strongest earthquake. Four missing. Search and recovery to resume. Survivors trapped in tunnels. Building demolition in Hualien city.
EVs are more reliable than people think, says new study
EVs are 59% less likely to break down. Psychological obstacle often prevents drivers from switching. Regular use maintains battery's condition. EVs have fewer flat battery call-outs compared to petrol or diesel cars.
J-K: Stranded trekkers rescued in Poonch amid harsh weather; traffic police issue advisory
A group of trekkers stranded in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district were safely rescued amid heavy snowfall and avalanches. The rescue operation was carried out by the mechanical engineering wing of the Public Works department.
Sikkim: Indian Army rescues 500 tourists stranded due to heavy snowfall in Gangtok
Troops from the Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army rescued 500 tourists stranded in Gangtok, East Sikkim, due to heavy snowfall and inclement weather. Around 175 vehicles were stranded at Natu La on February 21. The army provided prompt medical care, hot refreshments, meals, and safe transportation to help the tourists reach safety. The TriShakti Corps, while guarding the borders in Sikkim, is always prepared to assist the civil administration and people.
Heavy fighting in Gaza's second-largest city leaves hundreds of patients stranded in main hospital
Israeli forces engage Palestinian militants in Khan Younis, trapping medics and displacing thousands. Israel orders downtown evacuation amid its offensive against Hamas, affecting hospitals and 88,000 Palestinians. Doctors Without Borders reports staff and patients stranded at Nasser Hospital. Over 1.7 million displaced in Gaza; UN warns of disease and starvation. Israel's offensive, ongoing since Oct. 7, aims for "complete victory" against Hamas. Political divisions rise in Israel; US urges scaling back military operations and aid delivery facilitation. Ongoing hostilities persist despite international calls for a ceasefire and postwar plans.
Truck drivers' strike hits movement of vehicles in MP; passengers stranded, fuel pumps crowded
Indore's Ahilya Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Ramesh Khandelwal said if the drivers' strike continues, the supply of essential commodities will worsen which will have a direct impact on consumers. He said the government should reconsider the provisions of strict punishment in "hit-and-run" cases.
Sabarimala chaos: Pilgrims returning without darshan, Kerala CM says 'nothing unusual'
Sabarimala update: Thousands of pilgrims remained stranded in long queues at Sabarimala, facing poor facilities and transportation issues. The chaos was particularly severe at Nilackal base camp, where parking and transportation were major concerns. Many pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and northern districts of Kerala were unable to proceed to Pamba from the base camp, resulting in an incomplete pilgrimage.
'Don't have anything': Desperate Afghans stranded after fleeing Pakistan
Thousands of Afghans are facing the harsh reality of returning to their homeland from Pakistan. The Pakistan government has implemented a November 1 deadline for 1.7 million Afghans it claims are living illegally in Pakistan to leave. As the deadline looms, more than 100,000 people have crossed into Afghanistan since early October, with many facing uncertain futures, limited access to resources, and challenging conditions.
Over 3,000 tourists stranded in Lachen, Lachung in Sikkim
More than 3,000 tourists are stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Sikkim due to flash floods, but officials have stated that they are safe. Rescue operations have been hindered by bad weather and damaged roads. An alternative route is being opened for rescue teams to reach the affected areas. The India Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in the district over the next five days.
Fresher glut strands thousands on job street
There are thousands of such job seekers, including many from top-tier engineering and management institutes, who have fallen victim to what market experts call a "fresher glut" created by a spike in the talent pool of young professionals - freshers and those with one to two years of experience.
London's historic 70-yr-old India Club set to close amid hotel redevelopment plans
The India Club, a historic London restaurant with ties to India's struggle for independence, will close its doors due to a hotel redevelopment proposal. Established in 1947 by members of the India League, the club attracted a diverse clientele seeking Indian cuisine and a convivial atmosphere. The closure has sparked sadness among patrons, who appreciate the restaurant's historical ambiance.
Cruise Ship that charges $33,000 a person and carrying 206 people stranded in Greenland's Artic, here’s when rescue is expected
A high-end cruise liner, accommodating 206 passengers, has become stranded off the shores of Greenland. The Ocean Explorer, measuring 104.4 meters (343 feet) in length and 18 meters (60 feet) in width, ran aground on Monday in the vicinity of Alpefjord.
Himachal Pradesh: Over 50 stranded people rescued, Baddi-Pinjaur bridge washed away
Over 50 people were stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district following a cloudburst and have been rescued by the NDRF, officials said on Friday. The cloudburst took place in Shehnu Gouni village on Thursday and also triggered a landslide that blocked roads at many places.
50 Whales get stranded, die in Western Australia, know the reasons
Parks and Wildlife Service of Western Australia said that many long-finned pilot whales were found on the beach of the southern coast Tuesday morning.
'20 people on mattresses in 1 room, no proper food': Air India passenger stranded in Russia
A video posted on Twitter depicts a sizable gathering of passengers confined within a room, as shared by a user. The individual who shared the video stated that the passengers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the limited amenities available in what appears to be a school setting.
518 stranded people evacuated from violence-hit areas of Manipur
As violence gripped several parts of Manipur, security advisor to the Manipur government Kuldeep Singh said on Sunday that tension continued to prevail in some areas of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Moreh. "The current situation in Manipur has improved quite a lot. Today curfew was also relaxed. Some areas of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Moreh are still under tension. Peace meetings were held. Till now, 134 arms have been recovered out of the looted arms," Singh told ANI.
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