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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicRescue operation

Topic: Rescue operation

Pakistan PM fears 1,000 dead as flash floods devastate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan’s NDMA reports 657 people, including 392 men, have died and 929 have been injured in rain-related incidents across the country since June 26.

Helicopter rescue operations continue for 3rd day in flood-hit Uttarkashi’s Dharali, Harsil

Rescue teams airlift people trapped in Dharali-Harsil to Matli helipad, where arrangements are in place to ensure their safe travel to their destinations.

1 dies, 3 missing after boat capsizes in Ganga in Jharkhand’s Sahibganj

The incident occurred in Maharajpur Gadaidiara. 28 divers have been deployed to trace the missing persons.

Uttarakhand cops post video of kabaddi star’s dramatic rescue; he denies it was him, then says it was

Uttarakhand Police claimed to have saved Deepak Niwas Hooda from the Ganga, adding that he wholeheartedly thanked the 40th Battalion for its rescue efforts.

Ferry carrying 65 sinks near Indonesia’s Bali: 4 dead, 30 missing

It sank 30 minutes after leaving East Java for Bali. The search is underway for missing passengers, but efforts are hampered by strong currents and winds.

No clothes, basement-like rooms, decrepit state— 42 people rescued from illegal Noida old-age home

UP police, women's commission and state welfare dept raided Anand Niketan Vridha Seva Ashram, where they found some women tied up, while others locked in basement-like rooms.

Israel launches airlift operation for stranded citizens stuck in Iran after Israeli strikes

The operation, being carried out in stages, aims to rescue 50,000 Israelis as Tel Aviv's airport remains shut. First rescue flight touched down at Ben Gurion Airport early Wednesday.

Telangana minister directs deployment of robots for rescue of 8 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel

After visit to the site of partially-collapsed tunnel, where workers are trapped since 28 February, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, says state will spend 4 cr for rescue mission.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami conducts aerial survey in disaster-affected areas in Champawat

CM also reviewed repair works undertaken on roads, bridges damaged and directed officials to take necessary steps to normalise arrangements in affected areas.

Sahastra Tal rescue operation was fastest in the state. And that isn’t enough

CM Dhami ordered an inquiry that led to the first-ever FIR against a local adventure tour operator. This reveals the problems with Uttarakhand’s adventure tourism management.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.