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India's significant contribution to the US eahlthcare system through its skilled medical professionals also raises concerns about the country's own healthcare workforce and the phenomenon of brain drain. While, Indian doctors and nurses are pivotal in filling gaps in the us, india faces challenges stemming from the emigration of its best healthcare professionals.

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The nascent alliance between HD Kumaraswamy's JD(S) and the BJP is showing signs of strain early on, primarily over economic policies and subsidy allocation.

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<p>India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace. In line with this approach, we have decided to avoid association with a joint communique or any other document emerging from this summit."</p>

<p>Explaining India's presence at the summit, Ambassador Kapoor said, "We will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as the two parties to the conflict to contribute to all earnest efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine."</p>

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<p>He further added, "Our participation in the summit and continued engagement with all stakeholders is with a view to understanding different perspectives, approaches, and options to find a way forward for a sustainable resolution of the conflict."</p>

<p>Switzerland is hosting the summit, which includes a guest list of 90 countries and organisations. The gathering aims to explore ways to find a settlement of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Ambassador Kapoor highlighted India's concern over the situation in Ukraine and its support for a peaceful resolution, stating, "We support any collective desire to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict."</p>

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<p>India's participation in preceding National Security Advisor (NSA) political director-level meetings, based on Ukraine's peace formula, aligns with its consistent approach to resolving conflicts through "dialogue and diplomacy."</p>

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<p>Ambassador Kapoor reiterated this stance, saying, "enduring peace can be achieved only through dialogue and diplomacy. We continue to believe that such a peace requires bringing together all stakeholders and a sincere and practical engagement between the two parties to the conflict."</p>

<p>The US sent Vice President Kamala Harris, who announced a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine. Russia is not present at the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also in attendance, hoping to gain support for his 10-point peace plan. Russia, China are not present&nbsp;at&nbsp;the&nbsp;summit.</p>

<p>Of the 92 countries present at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, 79 countries have supported the final joint Communiqué while around 13 countries have opted out. The countries who have opted out of the joint statement include Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Vatican, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United&nbsp;Arab&nbsp;Emirates.</p>


India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace.

India has announced that it will not be part of the joint statement of the Ukraine peace summit currently underway in Switzerland. Addressing the summit, Secretary West in the Ministry of External Affairs Pavan Kapoor emphasised on India's stance on the conflict, stating, "In our view, only those options acceptable to both parties can lead to abiding peace. In line with this approach, we have decided to avoid association with a joint communique or any other document emerging from this summit." Explaining India's presence at the summit, Ambassador Kapoor said, "We will continue to engage with all stakeholders as well as the two parties to the conflict to contribute to all earnest efforts to achieve lasting peace in Ukraine." Also Read | Iranian Ambassador Elahi sees India-Iran ties growing under Modi's 3rd term He further added, "Our participation in the summit and continued engagement with all stakeholders is with a view to understanding different perspectives, approaches, and options to find a way forward for a sustainable resolution of the conflict." Switzerland is hosting the summit, which includes a guest list of 90 countries and organisations. The gathering aims to explore ways to find a settlement of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Ambassador Kapoor highlighted India's concern over the situation in Ukraine and its support for a peaceful resolution, stating, "We support any collective desire to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the conflict." Also Read | Trump questions Biden's cognitive abilities, mispronounces doctor's name in same speech India's participation in preceding National Security Advisor (NSA) political director-level meetings, based on Ukraine's peace formula, aligns with its consistent approach to resolving conflicts through "dialogue and diplomacy." Watch | Eight IDF soldiers killed in Gaza, Netanyahu says 'heartbreaking price of war' × Ambassador Kapoor reiterated this stance, saying, "enduring peace can be achieved only through dialogue and diplomacy. We continue to believe that such a peace requires bringing together all stakeholders and a sincere and practical engagement between the two parties to the conflict." The US sent Vice President Kamala Harris, who announced a $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine. Russia is not present at the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also in attendance, hoping to gain support for his 10-point peace plan. Russia, China are not present at the summit. Of the 92 countries present at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, 79 countries have supported the final joint Communiqué while around 13 countries have opted out. The countries who have opted out of the joint statement include Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Vatican, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Libya, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, United Arab Emirates.

India opts out of joint statement at Ukraine Peace Summit, emphasises on dialogue & diplomacy

<p>Delhi witnessed scorching heat on Saturday (Jun 15) as the maximum temperature was recorded six degrees above the season's average at 44.6 degrees Celsius, officials said as reported by the news agency PTI. Heatwave to severe heatwave occurred at most places in and near Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning till Sunday in Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi amid unprecedented heat.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Aya Nagar in Delhi recorded 46 degrees Celsius while Palam recorded 45 degrees Celsius, officials said.</p>

<p>Similar weather is likely on Sunday, with mainly clear skies and heatwave conditions in several parts of Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking to Akashwani News, Senior IMD Scientist RK Jenamani said that rising night temperatures can have adverse effects on daily life.</p>

<p>As per initial data, the number of heatwave days is the highest in 10 years, he said.</p>

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<p>The capital will be on "orange" alert for the next three days.</p>

<p>As per the IMD colour codes, it means people are advised to "be prepared".</p>

<p>The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 45 and 32 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IMD said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions was observed in most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, western parts of Gangetic West Bengal, southwest Bihar; many parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh &amp; Odisha and in some parts over north Rajasthan.</p>

<p>It added that heatwave conditions have been observed in many parts of Jammu-Kashmir, East Madhya Pradesh and Northwest Madhya Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Delhi witnessed scorching heat on Saturday (Jun 15) as the maximum temperature was recorded six degrees above the season's average at 44.6 degrees Celsius, officials said as reported by the news agency PTI.

Delhi witnessed scorching heat on Saturday (Jun 15) as the maximum temperature was recorded six degrees above the season's average at 44.6 degrees Celsius, officials said as reported by the news agency PTI. Heatwave to severe heatwave occurred at most places in and near Delhi. India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red warning till Sunday in Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi amid unprecedented heat. Also read: Uttarakhand accident: At least 14 killed, 12 injured as tempo traveller falls into Alaknanda river Aya Nagar in Delhi recorded 46 degrees Celsius while Palam recorded 45 degrees Celsius, officials said. Similar weather is likely on Sunday, with mainly clear skies and heatwave conditions in several parts of Delhi. While speaking to Akashwani News, Senior IMD Scientist RK Jenamani said that rising night temperatures can have adverse effects on daily life. As per initial data, the number of heatwave days is the highest in 10 years, he said. Also read: Pakistan Indus water panel delegation, neutral experts to visit Jammu and Kashmir Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions observed in most parts over Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, western parts of Gangetic West Bengal, southwest Bihar; pic.twitter.com/adKoXfyFzL — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 15, 2024 × The capital will be on "orange" alert for the next three days. As per the IMD colour codes, it means people are advised to "be prepared". The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 45 and 32 degrees Celsius. IMD said that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions was observed in most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, western parts of Gangetic West Bengal, southwest Bihar; many parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh & Odisha and in some parts over north Rajasthan. It added that heatwave conditions have been observed in many parts of Jammu-Kashmir, East Madhya Pradesh and Northwest Madhya Pradesh. (With inputs from agencies)

No respite for Delhi as unprecedented heat continues; IMD issues red warning

<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ignited a debate over the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) by expressing concerns about their vulnerability to hacking. The suspicion&nbsp;Musk had over EVMs was so much&nbsp;that on June 15, the Space X founder suggested on X (formerly Twitter) that electronic voting machines should be eliminated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We should eliminate electronic voting machines. The risk of being hacked by humans or AI, while small, is still too high," Musk stated.</p>

<p>Notably, Musk was not talking about Indian politics and the comment was in response to a post by Robert F Kennedy Jr, who highlighted numerous voting irregularities in Puerto Rico's primary elections and quoted reports attributing them to issues with electronic voting machines.</p>

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<p>Musk’s comments quickly drew reactions from Indian politicians.</p>

<p>Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar challenged Musk's statement while arguing that Indian EVMs are secure and cannot be hacked.</p>

<p>"This is a huge sweeping generalization statement that implies no one can build &nbsp;secure digital hardware. Wrong. @elonmusk's view may apply to US n other places - where they use regular compute platforms to build Internet connected Voting machines. But Indian EVMs are custom designed, &nbsp;secure and isolated from any network or media - No connectivity, no bluetooth, wifi, Internet. ie there is no way in. Factory programmed controllers that cannot be reprogrammed. Electronic voting machines can be architected and built right as India has done. &nbsp;We would be happy to run a tutorial Elon."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rahul Gandhi calls EVMs 'black box'</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>On the other hand, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seemed to align with Musk’s concerns as he criticised the lack of transparency in India's EVM system.</p>

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<p>"EVMs in India are a "black box," and nobody is allowed to scrutinize them. Serious concerns are being raised about transparency in our electoral process. Democracy ends up becoming a sham and prone to fraud when institutions lack accountability," he wrote in a post while sharing a news clip about Shiv Sena Mumbai MP Ravindra Waikar's relative allegedly using a mobile phone for sending OTP to 'unlock' EVM machine.</p>

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<p>Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray has accused the election commission of refusing to share CCTV footage from the counting centre.</p>

<p>However, Returning Officer Vandana Suryavanshi on Sunday (June 16) rubbished the claims and said, "It is a technically foolproof standalone device. There is no provision for wireless or wired communication with it."&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ignited a debate over the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) by expressing concerns about their vulnerability to hacking. The suspicion Musk had over EVMs was so much that on June 15, the Space X founder suggested on X (formerly Twitter) that electronic voting machines should be eliminated.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ignited a debate over the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) by expressing concerns about their vulnerability to hacking. The suspicion Musk had over EVMs was so much that on June 15, the Space X founder suggested on X (formerly Twitter) that electronic voting machines should be eliminated. "We should eliminate electronic voting machines. The risk of being hacked by humans or AI, while small, is still too high," Musk stated. Notably, Musk was not talking about Indian politics and the comment was in response to a post by Robert F Kennedy Jr, who highlighted numerous voting irregularities in Puerto Rico's primary elections and quoted reports attributing them to issues with electronic voting machines. Also Read | India opts out of joint statement at Ukraine Peace Summit, emphasises on dialogue & diplomacy Musk’s comments quickly drew reactions from Indian politicians. Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar challenged Musk's statement while arguing that Indian EVMs are secure and cannot be hacked. "This is a huge sweeping generalization statement that implies no one can build secure digital hardware. Wrong. @elonmusk's view may apply to US n other places - where they use regular compute platforms to build Internet connected Voting machines. But Indian EVMs are custom designed, secure and isolated from any network or media - No connectivity, no bluetooth, wifi, Internet. ie there is no way in. Factory programmed controllers that cannot be reprogrammed. Electronic voting machines can be architected and built right as India has done. We would be happy to run a tutorial Elon." Rahul Gandhi calls EVMs 'black box' On the other hand, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seemed to align with Musk’s concerns as he criticised the lack of transparency in India's EVM system. Also Read | Iranian Ambassador Elahi sees India-Iran ties growing under Modi's 3rd term "EVMs in India are a "black box," and nobody is allowed to scrutinize them. Serious concerns are being raised about transparency in our electoral process. Democracy ends up becoming a sham and prone to fraud when institutions lack accountability," he wrote in a post while sharing a news clip about Shiv Sena Mumbai MP Ravindra Waikar's relative allegedly using a mobile phone for sending OTP to 'unlock' EVM machine. Watch | Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha × Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray has accused the election commission of refusing to share CCTV footage from the counting centre. However, Returning Officer Vandana Suryavanshi on Sunday (June 16) rubbished the claims and said, "It is a technically foolproof standalone device. There is no provision for wireless or wired communication with it." (With inputs from agencies)

Musk's EVM comments spark debate over potential tampering, Indian leaders weigh in too

Headlines of the hour: - Polls see a historic Tory wipeout - Indian doctors migrate to the US - Zelensky calls for a 'just peace' - Zelensky greatest salesman: Trump - Boeing to delay deliveries - Eight Israeli soldiers killed in Rafah - Trudeau: Will work with India on key issues - India: Heatwave in Delhi, UP - Monsoon advances in Indian states

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Delhi recorded a temperature of 52.9°C on Wednesday afternoon it's the highest ever in India. But now the country's MeT department is investigating the temperature sensor readings from Delhi. Watch this video for all the details.

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Massive landslides triggered by flash floods have killed at least one and left over 1,500-odd tourists stranded in the Indian state of Sikkim's Mangan district. At least three are reportedly missing as incessant rainfall continues to wreak havoc in the north-eastern state.

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<p>A woman, in a bizarre and alarming incident from Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh,&nbsp;made a chilling discovery in her ice cream order on Saturday (June 15) morning. The woman,&nbsp;identified as Deepa from Sector-12 in Noida, claimed that she found a&nbsp;centipede inside the ice cream box.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports and Deepa's claims made in a video which is now widely circulated on social media platforms suggest&nbsp;that she&nbsp;ordered a family pack of 'Amul Vanilla Magic' ice cream worth Rs 195 from Blinkit,&nbsp;an Indian instant delivery service that provides a wide range of products, including groceries and other fresh produce.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expecting to prepare a mango milkshake for her children, she was horrified to find a frozen centipede in the ice cream box. In a video that has since gone viral, Deepa showed the disturbing sight of the centipede inside the ice cream container.</p>

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<p>She said that people order food items online without due caution and she can't imagine the distress she would have felt if her children had consumed the infested ice cream.</p>

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<p>Fortunately, Deepa had not yet mixed the ice cream with the mangoes, which could have resulted in her children consuming the mango milkshake.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reports suggested that Blinkit refunded the Rs 195 and mentioned that Amul would contact her.</p>

<p>However, Deepa denied receiving any email or message from Amul. She also warned that she would take legal action if the issue was not addressed promptly.</p>

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<p>This incident comes just days after a man in Malad, Mumbai, found a human finger inside an ice cream cone he ordered online.</p>

<p>The man, shocked and disgusted, reported the incident to the police. The authorities lodged an investigation into the ice cream company, Yummo Ice Cream.</p>

<p>A photograph of the ice cream cone with the finger protruding from it was shared online, sparking widespread concern over food safety standards.</p>

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A woman, in a bizarre and alarming incident from Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, made a chilling discovery in her ice cream order on Saturday (June 15) morning.

A woman, in a bizarre and alarming incident from Noida in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, made a chilling discovery in her ice cream order on Saturday (June 15) morning. The woman, identified as Deepa from Sector-12 in Noida, claimed that she found a centipede inside the ice cream box. Reports and Deepa's claims made in a video which is now widely circulated on social media platforms suggest that she ordered a family pack of 'Amul Vanilla Magic' ice cream worth Rs 195 from Blinkit, an Indian instant delivery service that provides a wide range of products, including groceries and other fresh produce. Expecting to prepare a mango milkshake for her children, she was horrified to find a frozen centipede in the ice cream box. In a video that has since gone viral, Deepa showed the disturbing sight of the centipede inside the ice cream container. Also Read | Uttarakhand accident: At least 14 killed, 12 injured as tempo traveller falls into Alaknanda river She said that people order food items online without due caution and she can't imagine the distress she would have felt if her children had consumed the infested ice cream. After a cut finger in ice cream, a centipede was found in Amul Ice Cream in Noida, watch @Amul_Coop @letsblinkit @UNWFP_India #noida pic.twitter.com/Mc5cm7rb6O — Jyoti Karki (@Jyoti_karki_) June 15, 2024 × Fortunately, Deepa had not yet mixed the ice cream with the mangoes, which could have resulted in her children consuming the mango milkshake. Also Read | Parliament statues relocated to ensure they are not in prominent place for MPs to protest: Congress Reports suggested that Blinkit refunded the Rs 195 and mentioned that Amul would contact her. However, Deepa denied receiving any email or message from Amul. She also warned that she would take legal action if the issue was not addressed promptly. Watch | India's evolving workforce drives growth × This incident comes just days after a man in Malad, Mumbai, found a human finger inside an ice cream cone he ordered online. The man, shocked and disgusted, reported the incident to the police. The authorities lodged an investigation into the ice cream company, Yummo Ice Cream. A photograph of the ice cream cone with the finger protruding from it was shared online, sparking widespread concern over food safety standards. (With inputs from agencies)

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India's robust economic strides continue to impress on the global stage as its foreign exchange reserves soar to unprecedented heights, reaching a remarkable milestone of USD 655.817 billion. This achievement, reported by the Reserve Bank of India, reflects india's steadfast commitment to securing its financial stability amidst a dynamic global landscape.

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Have you noticed empty shelves at your retail stores lately? Global supply chains have been under a lot of strain in recent years. But there is a shift currently underway, and one country is emerging as a major player: India.

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Now, we look at the record rally in Indian stocks, marking a strong recovery from election results day loss. After near-400 billion-dollar wipe-out on the voting count day, Indian shares recovered those losses in just three days. That is the fastest pace of recovery in the last decade.

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<p>At least 10 people have lost their lives in India and neighbouring Nepal due to severe rainfall, landslides and flooding in Himalayan regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prem Singh Tamang, chief minister of the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, took stock of the situation in regions witnessing massive devastation due to incessant rains and landlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials said that six people died in Sikkim&nbsp;and another four died from a landslide in Nepal's Koshi province.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>More than 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners, were stranded as massive landslides triggered by rainfall caused devastation in northern Sikkim's Mangan district, an official said on Friday (Jun 14).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Landslides and heavy rain damaged properties and disrupted road connectivity, power and food supplies and mobile networks in several areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking on the situation, Sikkim Chief Secretary cum Cabinet Secretary and Finance Secretary Vijay Bhushan Pathak said, "Around 1,200-1,400 tourists may be stranded in Lachung of North Sikkim. The road connectivity has been disrupted in many places."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It will take around 5-6 days to restore connectivity. We have requested to Air Force for helicopters and as soon as the weather improves, the evacuation of stranded tourists will be initiated," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Tamang had also chaired a high-level meeting in Mintokgang to discuss the situation, an official said as reported by the news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sikkim Tourism &amp; Civil Aviation Department's Principal Secretary CS Rao said in a statement: "As per the ground report, around 1,200 domestic and 15 foreign tourists (Thailand:2, Nepal:3, Bangladesh:10) are stranded in Lachung, Mangan district, due to road blockages caused by heavy rainfall and landslides."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rao added that the local authorities have requested the stranded tourists to stay put in their respective places and avoid taking risks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further noted that there is adequate stock of food supplies and rations to cater to all the stranded tourists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The office of the chief secretary has already initiated talks with the Centre for airlifting of all the tourists, depending on the weather conditions, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


At least 10 people have lost their lives in India and neighbouring Nepal due to severe rainfall, landslides and flooding in Himalayan regions. Prem Singh Tamang, chief minister of the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, took stock of the situation in regions witnessing massive devastation due to incessant rains and landlines.

At least 10 people have lost their lives in India and neighbouring Nepal due to severe rainfall, landslides and flooding in Himalayan regions. Prem Singh Tamang, chief minister of the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim, took stock of the situation in regions witnessing massive devastation due to incessant rains and landlines. Officials said that six people died in Sikkim and another four died from a landslide in Nepal's Koshi province. Also read: Is Liquid IED a new challenge for the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir? More than 1,200 tourists, including 15 foreigners, were stranded as massive landslides triggered by rainfall caused devastation in northern Sikkim's Mangan district, an official said on Friday (Jun 14). Landslides and heavy rain damaged properties and disrupted road connectivity, power and food supplies and mobile networks in several areas. While speaking on the situation, Sikkim Chief Secretary cum Cabinet Secretary and Finance Secretary Vijay Bhushan Pathak said, "Around 1,200-1,400 tourists may be stranded in Lachung of North Sikkim. The road connectivity has been disrupted in many places." "It will take around 5-6 days to restore connectivity. We have requested to Air Force for helicopters and as soon as the weather improves, the evacuation of stranded tourists will be initiated," he added. Also read: Major fire erupts at Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, several fire engines rushed STORY | Over 1,200 tourists stranded due to landslides, rain in Sikkim, CM takes stock of situation READ: https://t.co/hExzpr2SMP VIDEO: "Around 1,200-1,400 tourists may be stranded in Lachung of North Sikkim. The road connectivity has been disrupted in many places. It will… pic.twitter.com/bG2wwuyh51 — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 14, 2024 × Tamang had also chaired a high-level meeting in Mintokgang to discuss the situation, an official said as reported by the news agency PTI. Sikkim Tourism & Civil Aviation Department's Principal Secretary CS Rao said in a statement: "As per the ground report, around 1,200 domestic and 15 foreign tourists (Thailand:2, Nepal:3, Bangladesh:10) are stranded in Lachung, Mangan district, due to road blockages caused by heavy rainfall and landslides." Rao added that the local authorities have requested the stranded tourists to stay put in their respective places and avoid taking risks. He further noted that there is adequate stock of food supplies and rations to cater to all the stranded tourists. The office of the chief secretary has already initiated talks with the Centre for airlifting of all the tourists, depending on the weather conditions, he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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