india Water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project site in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Six workers have died and 14 others were injured out of 22 workers initially trapped. The incident was reported around 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026, during heavy rainfall. Rescue operations involving multiple agencies are ongoing to locate the remaining workers. 😟
world Six workers are feared trapped inside an under-construction tunnel after water and debris entered the site. This incident occurred in the Pipalkoti area of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Preliminary reports indicated 22 workers were inside when the event took place. Rescue efforts involved the Indian Army, ITBP, NDRF, and SDRF, with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami ordering a war footing rescue. The district has recently faced heavy rainfall, causing other infrastructure damage.
business The Monsoon Session concluded with the Lok Sabha functioning only 15 percent of its planned time. This low productivity level was recorded by PRS Legislative Research in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. The session ended on Thursday, placing it among the weakest since 2004. This reflects persistent disruption within the Parliament over various issues. Future parliamentary functioning will be monitored based on these historical data points. 📉
india Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) is fast-tracking all infrastructure and beautification projects in the city. Commissioner Ketan Garg reviewed arrangements for the International Partnership Summit scheduled for November in Visakhapatnam. Major and urgent development works must be finished by September 15, while a regional summit might happen in early October. Officials must repair roads, improve drainage, and enhance greenery across the city. Sanitation maintenance and development of Street Vendor Zones must also be completed by August 25.
business Barcelona is actively pursuing midfielder Rodri, but Manchester City is holding firm on the transfer fee. The clubs are currently separated by only £5 million in fixed payments during talks. Barcelona has offered £55 million, while City demands at least £60 million, plus variables. Rodri has committed to joining Hansi Flick's project for the next four seasons. The deal needs to finalize by Friday for him to avoid delaying his return to City. 🏃♂️
entertainment Astrological predictions are out for August 14, 2026, covering all twelve zodiac signs based on planetary movements. Aries might feel energetic and plan higher studies, while Taurus could overcome negativity by evening. Gemini may overcome indecisiveness with divine blessings, and Cancer might be busy at family gatherings. Leo is blessed by the Moon, bringing good health and strong concentration for important decisions. 🔮
world A passenger train derailed on Thursday in southern England after three carriages overturned near Lewes. The Southern Rail train, traveling from London to Eastbourne, carried around 150 people when it went off the tracks. The incident resulted in two serious injuries and minor injuries to nine other passengers. Passengers were evacuated within approximately three hours while the cause is currently under investigation. 🚨
A weather system developing in the north Bay of Bengal is expected to cause light to moderate rainfall across Andhra Pradesh this week. The India Meteorological Department reported that a low-pressure area intensified into a depression on Thursday. This system is currently near Kolkata and is forecast to move northwestwards across West Bengal and Jharkhand within 24 hours. Coastal areas could see showers until August 16, with heavy rain expected in specific districts on Thursday and Friday. The state has seen near-normal rain since August 1, but a 50.6% deficit still remains. 🌧️
india Gurugram police arrested a man following a complaint from a woman cab driver about an obscene video incident. The incident occurred in Gurugram when the accused intentionally showed her an explicit video while she was charging her vehicle. The woman recorded the event and shared it on social media, causing it to go viral. Arjun Kamawat, a resident of Madhubani, Bihar, was identified as the accused and has been arrested. Police confirmed that questioning is ongoing and legal proceedings will follow the law.
india Minister Zameer Khan has officially requested an exemption from his duty to hoist the national flag. This request was made for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations in India. The specific date mentioned for the event is August 15th. This move comes amid various discussions regarding official participation protocols. Further updates on the approval of this exemption are still pending. 🇮🇳
AP Chambers, with IEX, hosted a workshop on the power market for industrial consumers in Vijayawada on Thursday. The session targeted industries with a contracted demand of 1,000 kW or more. Officials explained regulatory changes and IEX's platform features around August 13, 2026. The goal was helping large consumers optimize power procurement costs in the evolving market. Participants learned about registration, bidding, and transparent price discovery.
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