The Indian Army concluded search and rescue operations in the Chamoli district, rescuing 46 out of 54 BRO workers trapped in an avalanche. Unfortunately, 8 lives were lost in the incident. The Army expressed condolences and highlighted the courage of the Border Roads Organisation personnel. Uttarakhand Chief Minister also offered condolences and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured workers. The search operation involved various teams and specialized equipment to locate survivors.
The cricket community praised Team India and Virat Kohli for their remarkable performance in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. Virat's masterclass chase, along with contributions from Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, led India to victory. ICC Chairman and legendary cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Shikhar Dhawan lauded the team's performance and individual efforts. The win was celebrated as India qualified for the Champions Trophy Final.
The Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, organized a conference in Guwahati focusing on promoting Hindi and enhancing its use in government work. Union Minister Nityanand Rai emphasized Hindi's role in unifying India's linguistic diversity and its significance in official communication. The conference highlighted the importance of integrating Indian languages with technology for wider accessibility. Assam Chief Minister hailed Hindi as a symbol of national unity and stressed its inclusion in governance and administration functions.