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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicUttarkashi tunnel

Topic: Uttarkashi tunnel

After machines fail, ‘rat miners’ to help rescue 41 men trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

The drilling from inside the pipe, which is 3 feet wide, will be done by a team of six 'rat miners' from central India, who officials described as 'skilled workers'.

Adani Group denies any ‘direct or indirect’ involvment in Uttarkashi tunnel construction

In a statement, the Gautam Adani-led group strongly condemned 'nefarious attempts' to link its name to the Silkyara tunnel collapse.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

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.